Valentine’s Day Table 2 Ways- Simple-ish and Fancy-ish

Yes, we had two Valentines Day dinners this year. We just have so much love to spread around! lol

Below are a couple of images for the “Simple-ish” tablescape.

Simple Valentines Day table

On this simple-ish Valentines Day table, there’s just chargers, plates and napkins, goblets and utensils. Just the basics. For the center, there’s a runner, with a couple of faux succulents, candle sticks and a wooden bowl with greenery and a red vase I “treasured hunted” at the local second-hand store! Oh, and I love twigs, so there’s some in a small vase. (Twigs, or small tree branches are such a favorite of mine- gathered from around the yard.)

Simple Valentines Day table, close up of goblet and vase

Close up of Simple-ish Valentine’s Day table

If you notice details, there’s still a few red cardinals left over from Christmas, in my twigs, in the background.

Now, below, is the same table about a week later, but with more drama!

Fancy Valentine’s Day tablescape

You can see by adding the black tablecloth, stacked plates, more items in the center piece and little gifts on the plates, it becomes oh so fancy-ish! lol

Fancy Valentine's Day table with branch and hearts hanging above

Here’s a different view, I added a branch and some hearts to add interest higher up. I also had added little water colored hearts to my twigs (in the background). Just a few, didn’t want to go “over the top”! (Insert eye roll emoji here, lol) There’s some worsted wool hearts in the centerpiece as well.

Close up of place setting on the Valentine’s Day table. Little box of heart chocolates tied with velvet ribbon.

Close up of the plates on the Valentines Day table. You know I love a little gift for the guests, so this time, it is a heart shaped box of chocolates, tied up with velvet ribbon.

Close up of Fancy Valentine’s Day table

I know the red’s don’t match, but the fact that they are all stripes of varying sizes and shades, I think it blends and adds interest!

Fancy Valentine’s Day table, with varying shades of red stripes

One last shot below, showing my tree branch with hearts to add extra drama! My hubby thinks I’m crazy. lol

Valentine's Day table with fancy tree branch

Fancy-ish Valentine’s Day table with hearts hanging on a branch

One of the things we served was this easy Rosemary Roll recipe, using frozen dough, see below if you want the recipe! My hubby makes them and they are so, so delicious :)

Delicious Rosemary Rolls:

  • 24 (or more) frozen rolls, like Rhodes Rolls

  • Butter

  • Coarse Salt

  • Rosemary (my son calls them “pine needles” lol)

  • 9 x 13 pan

    Butter dish very well and place rolls in the dish evenly (we cram in about 30 rolls, for larger crowds). Cover with a kitchen towel and let them thaw and raise in a warm spot for an hour or two (maybe while you decorate your table!). After they are raised, melt more butter. Brush rolls well with melted butter, then sprinkle them with some coarse salt and Rosemary. Bake at 350 degrees until golden on the top, about 10-12 minutes. Surprisingly easy and people will think they are fancy and took you all day to make!

Thanks for stopping by! May ALL the love be yours!

Patrice