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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Top 10 Posts From 2014 - Looking Back

Today we are taking a stroll down memory lane in the form of the top 10 posts of 2014! If you are new here - thanks for joining me on this stroll! 

Looking back is always a good exercise. Sometimes in the midst of the day to day chaos is easy to lose sight of where you've been!  And man o man a lot has happened around here this year!!  So, here we go!!

#10 Back-To-School Ready

#9 New Kitchen Lighting + Planked Ceiling

#8 DIY Upholstered Headboard

#7 Updated Kitchen Backsplash

#6 Dining Area Reveal

#5 Master Bedroom Reveal

#4 The Framing of the Vanity Mirror

#3 Daily Cleaning Schedule

#2 Christmas Home Tour 2014

#1 Painting Is Done!

Our home has come a long way since last year!! I'm so thankful for each of you being along for the ride with me.  Hopefully somewhere along the way you were inspired or encouraged!! Looking forward to what 2015 might bring!!

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