Palate Pleasing: Valentine's Day Tablescapes

I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's yesterday. Single or not, we should celebrate love. There's enough crap going on around us and the world, why not take a day, an evening, an afternoon and be with the people we love most.

Well, the hubby outdid himself again with this year's Valentine's dinner.  On the menu:

[caption id="attachment_192" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Rack of Baby Lamb on New Potatoes with Barley and Wild Mushrooms"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_193" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="with a lovely bottle of Cotes du Rhone's Chateauneuf-du-Pape "][/caption]

And for dessert:

[caption id="attachment_190" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Coeur A La Creme With Raspberry Sauce"][/caption]

Our tablescape was simple. Hubby got the classic red rose bouquet and sprinkled in some stargazer lilies, which were the flowers on my wedding bouquet and the first flower he ever got me. (Ain't he sweet!)



He kept the table romantic, simple, and the meal elegant.

It got me thinking of how others may decorate their Valentine's celebration tables. Here are some inspirations for romantic evenings with a significant other or a celebration of love with friends and family for next year's Valentine's.

[caption id="attachment_163" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From Art Style Online"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_164" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From Art Style Online"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_165" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From Art Style Online"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_166" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From Starshine Chic"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_168" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From Above the Clouds"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_170" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="From St. Luis Cellars"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_172" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="From Delish"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_173" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="From Delish"][/caption]

Color Pairings: White on White (With a Dash of Chic and a Splash of Romance)

Amidst DC's snowmageddon, there were moments of serenity and quiet.

This picture taken just outside the front of my home inspired the search for these chic and romantic white interiors....(with some ideas for designing with white)!

[caption id="attachment_84" align="aligncenter" width="360" caption="From Country Living"][/caption]

Tone it up. Use varying shades of white, from bright porcelain to deeper white shades with hints of truffle, gold, or bronze to create depth.

[caption id="attachment_85" align="aligncenter" width="390" caption="From City Sage"][/caption]

Add warmth with wood.

[caption id="attachment_87" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From Dress Design Decor"][/caption]

Soften with subtle pink and gold hues.

[caption id="attachment_88" align="aligncenter" width="344" caption="From Reed Davis Photography"][/caption]

Play with visual and actual textures.