Good morning sweet friends and readers!
January is drawing to a close and I hope that everyone survived the month. There were definitely some significant weather events both in parts of Canada but especially in the U.S. this month from horrific fires to freezing rain and ice storms to snow in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, and heaven knows where else that doesn’t typically get snow. Yikes. Here in Calgary and apart from the Arctic blast a couple of weekends ago, we’ve generally had a mild January with temps slightly above average and very little snow. However, fear not, as we still have have February and March to go, and I’m certain that Ole Man Winter still has a few tricks up his sleeve for us.
With February practically at our doorstep and Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I am joining 17 other table stylists in a Valentine’s Day blog hop hosted by the amazing Rita from Panoply. Thank you Rita for all that you do in organizing these wonderful blog hops! You will find links to all the other stylists’ tables at the end of this post.
This table started with an April Cornell vintage-like table runner that I had seen many months ago but wasn’t willing to pay full price. I had actually sort of forgotten about it until a notice came across my Facebook about a huge Boxing Week sale. 60% off was music to my ears and was something I could live with. I wasn’t quite sure how I was going to style it, but playing with dishes is part of the fun of tablescaping. The color is a bit off here in this late day photo, but more accurate ones are further down.
I originally thought that I would highlight the brown in the table runner. A trip to Michaels sent me home with a dark chocolate colored ribbon and a pale pink bow garland. Once at home, the pink garland stole my heart even though it didn’t really match the pink in the table runner. However, I knew that I had some pink napkins that would probably coordinate with the garland and hopefully bring everything together. To me, the pale pink/almost blush suggested copper or rose gold as an accent. Out came the copper chargers and napkin rings, and some gold and white dishware.
The colors in the table runner are probably the most accurate here although you can’t see all that much of it. The pale pink napkins do pick up the color in the pink bow garland.
I’ve used both the dinner plates and salad plates in previous tables and I was glad to be able to use them again. The dinner plates feature winter fauna frolicking among bushes and trees. Can you see the deer, squirrel, bunny, and bird?
In setting this table, I discovered that copper flatware is quite expensive. Instead, I found this flatware on Amazon; the color was advertised as rose gold and in the picture it looked quite gold. I wasn’t sure what I would end up with. But now that it is here, I must say that I am really pleased with this set. The color is closer to copper than rose gold and I like that it is simple and sleek.
I have some thin gold taper holders that I’ve not been able to find since we moved. Rather than replace them (as they will turn up at some point), I opted for these ones in rose gold for the center. I then just wove the pink bow garland around the candles down the table.
Initially, I had used my rose gold wine glasses as stemware but thought maybe there was too much copper/rose gold on the table. I don’t know. What do you think?
In any event, I switched them out for our clear everyday wine glasses. These definitely have a more modern vibe and I thought they they tied in well with the sleek flatware and the simple copper napkin rings.
A bird’s eye view…
Resources:
Gold wreathed dinner plates: Superstore several years ago used here.
Water glasses, wine glasses, salad plates (used here), and napkins (used here): HomeSense.
Flatware (Homquen) and rose gold candle holders (Aha Essential): Amazon, recently
Hammered copper chargers and copper napkin rings: A gift from Pier 1 many years ago.
Rose gold wine glasses: Not completely sure; either Pier 1 or HomeSense.
Table runner: April Cornell, recently.
A few last pictures with candles lit:
Thank you so much for visiting and wishing everyone a fantastic and wonderfully romantic Valentine’s Day!
Tablescape links:
Oh Kim, this is so beautiful! I love the new runner accented with the pale pink ribbon bow garland and the copper and rose gold! The copper chargers look so pretty with the white Valentine plate and winter froliking fauna dinner plates. The copper napkin rings and your new rose gold flatware are lovely. I too like the drama of the copper stemware, but the clear looks pretty too. The candles are gorgeous!! It is all absolutely beautiful!!! I hope you have a very special meal here! 💕
Kim, I never would have thought of using copper for Valentine’s Day, but your table has proved it to be a good choice!! I love the mix of the copper, rose gold and pink, it is a wonderful combination. It all looks great against your runner and adorned with the pink bows. I hope you have a lovely Valentine’s Day ❤️
Beautiful Kim! I love the rose gold and copper elements on your table to pair with your new pretty floral table runner. I’m smitten with your dinner plates with the woodland animals around the border! I like both the copper stemware and the clear modern goblets with your table. Your candles add such a lovely ambiance and really show off the texture of your hammered copper chargers. Such sweet heart plates too! As always, it’s a treat to join you at the table and hop with you. I hope you’re staying warm and cozy and wishing you a wonderful week ahead. ♥
Kim, your copper Valentine table is so pretty. The copper chargers, rose gold flatware and copper napkin ring looks fabulous with your pretty plate stack. I really love the copper stemware, because I love bling. The rose copper candle holders are gorgeous against the AC table runner and darling pink bows. Such a romantic table with touches of love. Always a pleasure joining you on these fun blog hops. Happy Valentine’s Day.
I must admit I was very intrigued when I read the title of your post. I think your copper, rose gold, and pink accents work so well together for Valentine’s Day. I also LOVE your coquettish pink bows on your table runner: They are darling! Your table is so pretty. Brava!
Kim, I love the warmth of your table. Of course, the AC runner is lovely. Copper chargers and white/gold dinnerware with the rose gold taper candles looks charming. I love the mix of metals and you did it so well. The bow garland gives the table a feminine feel, so pretty!
I love everything especially dreamy in the glow of candlelight! Happy Valentine’s Day, my friend!
I was taken with your lovely table runner in that gorgeous flower print. It really set the mood for the rest of the elements. Choosing copper was great as it added some metallic shine to the table without being too traditional. I liked the glass goblets with the tablescape but the metallic ones are certainly festive. Great flatware that goes so well with the rest of the setting. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland
Kim your table is lovely and if I am given a choice, I prefer the copper stemware…but both tables are great. I like the pink garland bows…so dainty ….great find. Stay warm…it is colder than normal here in Florida too…brrrrrrr. Always a pleasure to blog hop with you.❤️🥰
Kim, I am smitten with your gorgeous table! I really love your copper chargers and the rose gold and copper complement each other beautifully. Blessings, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
What a pretty table setting – I actually prefer the copper stemware – glitzy!! The scattered bows are a cute idea! And I adore the flatware! i don’t have any rose gold or copper so I enjoyed this table a lot!
Wow, Kim…what a gorgeous table scape! I’m obsessed with the rose-gold copper….with the pink! Valentine perfection my friend!!