Valentine Tablescape for 'Just You and Me'

Hello, readers, and welcome to Panoply! Today I have a Valentine's Day tablescape to share with you. I am one who tries to be sensitive to those who do not celebrate this occasion, but this year I have special reason to share my personal enthusiasm for the day. Please join me at the table, as I explain a Valentine Tablescape for 'Just You and Me'.

In addition to my own table, I am also happy to present a group of table enthusiasts who are joining me today, celebrating various interpretations for a Valentine's Day tablescape. Be sure to see the entire list of stylists' links participating further in this post of mine.

Honestly, I really never considered Valentine's Day to be more special than any other day, but this year is unique. It marks the 20th anniversary of Mr. P. proposing marriage to me, and we will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary next month. That's not the only reason why this year is unique and special.

While ours is Mr. P's first marriage, I was married previously in another life, for exactly twenty years. My divorce was finalized on what would have been that marriage's 20th anniversary. 

Mr. P. and I wanted to not only make our marriage commitment our 'forever' together, we were both very much looking forward to this milestone of surpassing my former marriage of twenty years. Now, here we are in 2023!

I will never forget how sick I was with a bad head cold the morning Mr. P. came to my house to propose with a bouquet of roses. It was a classic "in sickness and in health" moment. I still have the rose petals from that bouquet {sigh}. We had dated for over five years prior, and we wasted no time arranging a civil ceremony just three weeks later. 

So this year, I'll break out the candlelight, decorate the jeweled tree with glass heart ornaments, use the heart dishes, make a nice dinner, and we'll eat dessert. I may even pull out the cards we've so consistently written to each other on this occasion for us to reminisce (just like Pam and Butch did). Yes, this Valentine's Day is a special day, marking our milestone, 'Just You and Me'. For now till eternity.💗 Oh, and guess what the traditional gift is for the 20th anniversary? It's china!!

I encourage you to visit the list of stylists below for their take on a Valentine's Day tablescape. The links will take you directly to each blogger's post. It's like having a specialty magazine at the ready. Enjoy!

💗Panoply - Valentine Tablescape for 'Just You and Me' 

💗Home is Where the Boat Is - Love Birds' Bed & Breakfast

💗My Hubbard Home - Vintage Inspired Rose and Gold Valentine's Table

💗Life and Linda - Sealed With a Kiss Tablescape

💗The Bookish Dilettante - Valentine's Day Tablescape Blog Hop: Paris Is Always a Good Idea

💗Everyday Living - Colors of Love

💗thecatswhiskerz - A Frosty Galentine's Day Tablescape

💗Pandora's Box - A Galentine's Table

💗Living With Thanksgiving - Let Me Call You Sweetheart

💗The Little Yellow Corner Store - A Glamorous Winter Snowman for Valentine's Day

💗Karins Kottage - Pink and Red Valentine's Table for Kids

💗The Painted Apron - Hearts and Flowers

💗My Thrift Store Addiction - Cupid's Valentine Dessert Buffet

💗Celebrate and Decorate - A Romantic Valentine's Tablescape for Two

💗Belle Bleu Interiors - A Day for Love

💗Dinner at Eight - Valentine's Day - A Table Set for Tea

💗Red Cottage Chronicles - Fire and Ice Valentine's Tablescape

💗Hyacinths for the Soul - Where You Go, My Heart Follows

💗Thrifting Wonderland - Start With Flowers Tablescape

💗Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Sweet Valentine Tablescape

Consistent with my style, I provide a source list (no affiliations) for each of my tablescapes. It's especially relevant to this tablescape, as I did not comment on any particulars throughout. As a vintage and antique wares dealer, my typical fashion in tablescaping is mixing a blend of found items with newer, more readily available ones. For your own unique styling, try shopping your local antique malls, thrift stores, or flea markets for unique additions to your table designs.

Source List for 'Just You and Me'

Toile poinsettia with red velvet trim tablecloth - Target (estate sale find, new in package)

Placemats - Crown Linen Designs

Heart plates, heart napkin rings - Home Goods

Jeweled tree, mercury votive (1 of set of 5) - Ballard Designs

Glass heart ornaments, pink glassware, Nobility plate flatware, napkins, Windsor salad plates - vintage finds (estate sales, auction)

I appreciate all of you who stop by my blog, read, and leave your comments. I encourage you to do that. It's part of what I love about blogging, engaging with and getting to know each of you better through our correspondence. If your comment turns up as anonymous, please let me who you are! I try to respond personally to each of you. Thank you for visiting today!

Rita C. at Panoply

A special note of thanks to Suzanne from Pieced Pastimes' Saturday Sparks Link Party #550, Linda from Life and Linda's Love Your Creativity Link Party #186 and Bev from Eclectic Red Barn's TFT Party for featuring this post.

Parties I Share With: Pieced Pastimes, Love Your Creativity, BNOTP, All About Home Common Ground, All About Home Follow the Yellow Brick Home, A Stroll Thru Life, My Wee Abode, My Family Thyme, French Ethereal SYS, Eclectic Red Barn TFT, Southern Sunflowers Home Matters, Grace at Home, My Thrift Store Addiction, Our Hopeful Home, Karin's Kottage, County Road 407 Farmhouse Friday