Susan, at Between Naps on the Porch, is once again hosting Tablescape Thursday. I just checked out her post and had to chuckle...we both had the same idea...a fireside romantic dinner!! Only she had a real fire--I just put candles in the fireplace. ;-)
This the "before" picture in our sitting room....
And here is the "after". I just brought a little gate-leg table over, tossed the toile throw that's usually draped over a love seat and used that as my inspiration for the rest of the colors I used. The toile throw was a gift from BFF Laura.
The napkins, napkin rings, pink and white plates and candelabra are all thrift store finds. The green dishes were given to me by my dear friend, Toni. Pink water glasses were my mom's, wine glasses were a birthday present from Kathleen, my sis-in-love, and silverware was Steve's grandma's.
I draped pearls around the candelabra for more glitz and romance...
Little place cards with Steve and mine initials....I had made and used at a previous dinner party...
Candles flickering in the fireplace...
A close up of Steve's place setting. All ready for a cozy, romantic, candlelight dinner for two!!
The candles in the fireplace add the loveliest warm glow. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSince I'm a huge fan of toile, this tablescape is absolutely a winner in my eyes...romantic too!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! ...;-) Bo
Hi Myrna! Oh, what a sweet romantic table for two you've set! It's so lovely!
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Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
I wish I had a fireplace! I think it's great with the candles. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is so sweet. I love the candlelabra!
ReplyDeletewow! that is so lovely and I LOVE your color palette.
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Beautiful! I love that toile throw, and how brilliant to put it on the table. All of the china and glassware is beautiful, and I adore the pearls draped on the candellabra. This is such a cozy and romantic setting. laurie
ReplyDeleteGood morning! YOu have set a lovely table! I love toile and I love those dishes, they look wonderful together! Very romantic and sweet!
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Debbie
It's just really lovely. I like the way you transform the space from a place to have to, to a place to host a romantic dinner for two. I can feel the glow.
ReplyDeleteThis IS a very romantic table setting. I feel the love! Truly it is very beautiful. I love have your draped the toile over the little table for the back drop. Dishes are gorgeous. Great job.
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Donna
Very cozy and romantic! I love the pearls over the candles. Everything is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA lovely spot for a romantic tête-à-tête.
ReplyDeleteI just love your romantic table set for two, and the toile throw you used as a tablecloth looks so great with the dishes...it all looks so inviting and cozy, just as a romantic table should...its a beautiful setting! :-)
ReplyDeleteIs that pink Depression Glass? It's so pretty. Love toile too. Very nice and cozy.
ReplyDelete~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Myrna this romantic little setting is the BOMB! You really achieved romantic. I love the colors and the patterns and the everything...
ReplyDeleteRunning late this week visiting blogs....again...how romantic!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great Tablescape Thursday
Susan
Beautiful, romantic... lovely! The whole "package" is gorgeous.. but I hope you didn't set that pretty toile throw on fire with the fireplace candles! (Yeah, I am a worryer!)
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Cass
What a romantic table! I love the glow of the candles...
ReplyDeleteCarolyn of What Now? Tablescapes
Your table is beautiful! If I did that for my husband, he would ask me whats wrong or how much is it going to cost him! ;D
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful..fire, plates, toile...you got it right!
ReplyDeleteHi Myrna, hope you are feeling better. I am still working on it, had to have a 3-4 hour nap today so tired still and still congested.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is one of my favs this week!!
So romantic, first photos I thought were from a magazine so pretty!
Love it all!!
Linda Q
I'm slow getting around, but wanted to say how beautiful and warm everything looks. So charming! Sally
ReplyDeleteHi Myrna! Thanks for stopping by my Tablescape. I enjoyed tip toeing through your posts. I love the many things you have and shared. Your tablescape looks cozy and romantic! I have seen a few settings by the fireplace. I need to try that soon before winter is over and while I can still use my fireplace!! We are getting winds and cold nights here in So.Cal. I bet it's cold where you are in Sacramento! I am enjoying the cold weather...but I am sure it won't last too much longer!! I'll be back to visit soon!!Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteMyrna-It was so great to see you and Steve last night. Just really needed to do that. Hope is the first of many and ,yes, I will be on the look out for Winston's ancestors. S.
ReplyDeleteWhat a romantic table with setting. Makes me want to get rid of the clutter that sits on mine.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Love this blog....and love this post. I have finally entered the blog world. Thanks so much for sharing the tablescapes.
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Come by and see me sometime...
Teresa
I think I should like to sitteth by -ith your fireplace.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and romantic! You are very good at putting these together!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
Oh this is so pretty, love the pink and greens together, my favorite colors
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