Valentine's Day Table 2015

Yesterday I played around with table decorating!!  It really is something that is so much fun!!  I always challenge myself to use what I have, and if I have to add, I do it on the cheap.

I've shared with you before our family Valentine's dinner tradition.  One of the best parts of this tradition for me, is an excuse to set the table!  

I kept it simple this year, and I love the outcome! I just love it when things come out as good or better than the vision in my head. :)

I used my black and white gingham table runners that I made at Thanksgiving.  I added some kraft paper placemats.  Red chargers, white napkins and plates.  

The placemats were simply cut from a roll of kraft paper and I added the XO with black craft paint.  

The only things I purchased were the red paper heart doilies that I used in the center and on top of the plates, and the tulips that were used in the centerpiece.  I gathered together crystal bud vases and candlesticks to cluster together for the centerpiece.  

So, I did this table for about $7.  When I buy dishes and such, I try to buy things that will go with lots of different schemes - white plates, white napkins, crystal, even the red chargers are very versatile.  I don't really have the storage for lots of different dishes, so this works best for me.

Here are a couple of pictures at night with the candles lit.

I can't wait for our family dinner!  :)

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Since the party last week I shared my daughter's bright and fun room update.

And I shared our painted brick update!

I am so in love with the look and can't wait to continue in the direction of my vision.

You guys shared a lot of cool stuff this week!  :) 

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This hall closet makeover by Mindi at My Love 2 Create turned out awesome!!  You must click over to see all of the details!

Hall Closet Makeover - My Love 2 Create

I love Rebecca's thought's and ideas on a spending freeze.  Have you done one?  I have and it was a really good learning experience for me!!

Do Without: The Spending Freeze - Letters From Sunnybrook

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and I loved these yummy treats!!

Brittany from Pennies Into Pearls shared this yummy, simple, and inexpensive desert!!  Perfect for Valentine's day.  :)

Cent Savvy Strawberry Chocolate Kabobs - Pennies Into Pearls

And, these smores from Simply Suzanne's At Home look so delicious!!  Who knew they made heart shaped, strawberry peeps!!

Chocolate and Strawberry Creme Valentine S'mores - Simply Suzannes at Home

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