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To be honest, I\u2019ve never created a Valentine\u2019s Tablescape before this year.\u00a0 After all, it\u2019s the perfect excuse for a date night, no cooking, no clean up, etc.!\u00a0 With Valentine\u2019s being on a Sunday this year, I knew we would be having our Sunday dinner as a family.\u00a0 I thought it would be fun to set up a simple tablescape for us to enjoy\u2026and to make everyone feel a little extra loved.\u00a0 My goal was to use only things I had on hand, with the exception of some flowers from Trader Joe\u2019s!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what I used:<\/p>\n
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I started by laying my faux eucalyptus garland<\/a><\/strong><\/span> down the middle of the table.\u00a0 Tip: I layered two of them for a more full look!<\/strong><\/p>\n Next, I added my green jars<\/a><\/strong><\/span> with fresh flowers<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0 I spaced them out evenly along our farmhouse table.\u00a0 Tip: when you\u2019re hunting for vintage items, collect them in sets of three! <\/strong>\u00a0They always make more a statement when grouped together!\u00a0 If you decided to not use the books<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for this centerpiece, you could also put the jars in a row, closer to one another, and add candles<\/a><\/strong><\/span> at each end.\u00a0 The grouping would make a big impact!\u00a0 You could also use simple mason jars for this centerpiece.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Steps Next” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n I added the vintage books<\/a><\/strong><\/span> next.\u00a0 This is the artistic part, leaning and stacking the books until you get the look you want.\u00a0 I love that you could use different colored books here for any theme or keep them neutral, as I did.\u00a0 If you have enough pink and red books, they would be adorable for Valentine\u2019s!\u00a0 Tip: green would also be lovely for this late winter\/early spring transition time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n I actually wasn\u2019t planning on using the brass candlesticks<\/a><\/strong><\/span> this time, but it just seemed like we needed candles for a real Valentine\u2019s tablescape!\u00a0 Since I have a large collection of the brass candlesticks<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, I rounded up a few and added to my table.\u00a0 Tip: the stacked books<\/a><\/span> are great to give the candles more height variation and interest!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valentines-Day-Tablescape-20210209-4-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Valentine’s Day Tablescape 20210209 (4)” admin_label=”Table Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Place Settings” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Since I used the brass candlesticks, I added my vintage brass chargers.\u00a0 I picked these up at a vintage shop last year and have used them so much!\u00a0 They are such a simple and easy way to really add an extra touch to my tablescapes!\u00a0 Tip: invest in a set of chargers that you really love and can use year round!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valentines-Day-Tablescape-20210209-3-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Valentine’s Day Tablescape 20210209 (3)” admin_label=”Table Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Place Settings” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I added my everyday white dishes to the chargers<\/a><\/strong><\/span> after layering my napkins<\/a><\/strong><\/span> between the plate and charger.\u00a0 I love how napkins add a little extra flair and texture to a tablescape.\u00a0 However, I always buy inexpensive ones that I don\u2019t have to stress over, especially for a family dinner!\u00a0 Tip: there are a lot of fun ways to fold napkins, but I typically opt for the most stress-free styling!\u00a0 To get this look, I do the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valentines-Day-Tablescape-20210209-5-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Valentine’s Day Tablescape 20210209 (5)” admin_label=”Table Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Cutting Hearts” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When I am doing a special, seasonal tablescape, I like to add a little something \u201cextra\u201d to each place setting.\u00a0 I picked up these chocolate covered strawberries, knowing it would be a fun treat for my family!\u00a0 (We aren\u2019t usually that fancy!). I wanted to tie it in with the book theme and Valentine\u2019s Day, so I cut heart shapes from a 25 cent, thrift store paperback.\u00a0 I added the heart shape underneath the chocolate covered strawberries.\u00a0 With just a few minutes effort, each place setting looks extra special!\u00a0 Tip: you could do the same thing with a dessert plate and dessert of your choice.\u00a0 The heart shapes cost basically nothing and I can use the book for more projects!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valentines-Day-Tablescape-20210209-1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Valentine’s Day Tablescape 20210209 (1)” admin_label=”Table Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n I took a few of my grocery store roses and pulled the petals off to sprinkle around the table.\u00a0 I knew my girls would think it was extra fancy that way!<\/p>\n Since I was designing this tablescape for my family, I love how it incorporates both the feminine touches, like the hearts and flowers, and a little more masculine touch with the vintage books and green jars.\u00a0 Plus, I created the whole tablescape for less than $10 and using what I had on hand!\u00a0 Can\u2019t beat that!<\/p>\n Now\u2026who thinks Robb and the kids will do the clean-up for me this Sunday?!?!<\/p>\n Happy Valentine\u2019s Day!!!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Blessings,<\/p>\n Robyn<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Lookbook” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\nPlace Settings<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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