Tablescape: Valentine's Day dinner for two

By Maggie

Light some candles, put on a cute apron and cook a fabulous dinner for just you and your sweetie on Valentine's Day. 

1. I love this tulips-and-red-hots centerpiece from MarthaStewart.com (learn how to make one here.) You could also mix this up with candy hearts or pink roses.

2. A perfect crisp white tablecloth. Maybe a little boring, but white will make...

3. ...your red accent dishes look amazing. Choose red serving pieces, like these red soup crocks, perfect for an easy yet super impressive French onion soup.

4. A nice simple martini glass for the pink cosmopolitans you'll mix up in... 

5. ...a sleek stainless shaker. Two super classic items you definitely need in your cupboards. (Along with that white tablecloth!)

6. Sprinkle some red heart confetti around your place settings.

7. I love this antique bottle opener from Pottery Barn. I think it might make a pretty gift as well.

8. White tapers would look beautiful in these red glass holders. I'd group a set of these at one corner of the table along with the centerpiece when you put out the rest of your meal. 

{Photo credits: marthastewart.com, Crate and Barrel, World Market, Target, Amazon, Pottery Barn, Pier 1}

Comments

[Elizabeth]

I adore that thing with the red hots.
I am amazed at how you come up with these awesome tablescapes over and over again - you need to do wedding planning or something! Or at least come over to my house and set the table.

[Jennie]

I loooooove this one.

[HollyLynne]

Ooohh . . . those red glass candle holders want to come live with me!