Design to Shine: Valentine's Day Dinner table

Happy Valentine's Day!

A very simple table for two.

The black candelabra, I found at a yard sale, looking pretty sad.

It was gold and costs me an entire 10 cents!

A bit of black spray paint and it has been transformed.
Add 4 candles (cost total $1) and for $1.10 I have a beautiful way to shine a little glow on our dinner.

The mini pitcher was a find at TJMaxx.

The rest of the items were from around the house.

Just ignore the leaning candles! I fixed that. ;-)

My kissing angels (long ago gift) and extra candles (previous yard sale finds).

My 'fancy' white dishes from the Goodwill, along with a red plate between for a bit of extra added color.

Simple heart ornament and red roses from the Dollar Tree plus a huge heart cookie cutter to finish off the table. Then I hung another smaller cookie cutter from the kitchen light.

I'm cooking up my Easy Chicken Pot Pie.

And a Philly Brownie Cheesecake for dessert.

Find the recipe HERE.

Photo is from Philly site.
***Edited to add: The dessert is DIVINE! My own personal 'hint' is after you do all it says do per the recipe (all that chill time), it is BEST at room temp prior to serving.

I'll light the candles and enjoy a sweet little meal for two with my Special Valentine.

It doesn't have to cost a pretty penny to let someone know how much they are loved!
Yes, we dined by candlelight! Dinner and conversation were both Yummy.

What did you or are you doing to share the love today?

I hope you FELT loved today!
Linking into:
Make it Monday at Cottage Instincts
Tasty Tuesday at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch
Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous

21 comments:

LaurieFebruary 14, 2010 at 4:53 PM
My hubby's working today so we celebrated on Friday by going out to dinner, and I got flowers and candy. Your tablescape looks lovely! Enjoy your romantic dinner tonight!
JojoFebruary 14, 2010 at 4:57 PM
The table is lovely and that dessert looks scrumptious!!!
.February 14, 2010 at 4:59 PM
Looks great Sherri! Love your style, and your ideas :0)

Het x
House and Garden BoutiqueFebruary 14, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Love the black candelabra......especially like the dessert!! Looks yummy! Hapy Valentine's Day!
Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 14, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Such a pretty table for two. I love the lace runner too. Your candelabra and pitcher are both lovely as well as your lovely dishes. Now dinner looks so good. We had pot pie too and I got candy, so I feel really spoiled. Hugs, Marty
KimFebruary 14, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Hi Sherri!! Oh my that cheesecake looks delish! Thanks for giving us the recipes. Oh that tablescape is darling! I have those same kissing angels somewhere in my house. Great post!
xoxo,
Kim
Blondie's JournalFebruary 14, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Sherri~~~

Your table looks wonderful. I love your lace runner and the black candelabra is fabulous!! Everything is lovely and the food looks scrumptious (I made Hungarian Goulash!!). Dessert was carrot cake which hubs surprised me with along with flowers. Ain't love grand? ;-)

xoxo
Jane
AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 10:08 PM
What a gorgeous table and yummy recipes! I wish I could have been your Valentine, hahaha! Lovely!
.February 16, 2010 at 1:52 AM
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Carrie @ Cottage CozyFebruary 16, 2010 at 4:51 PM
What a lovely setting you created. Simple is sometimes the most beautiful!

Carrie

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AnonymousFebruary 16, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Ohhh what a sweet table! I am SO happy you found someone who makes your heart shine ; )

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dee deeFebruary 18, 2010 at 5:18 PM
You have created such a sweet tablescape! I nned to go garage saling with you next time... Love the candle holder... 10 cents WOW! ... Dee Dee
Life Laugh LatteFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Love your tablescape. So beautiful. Come by and watch our vlog version. Have a great day. Holly:)
xinexFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Lovely tablescape! I love the candelabra and the food looks really yummy!..Christine
Lara HarrisFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:17 PM
Very sweet :)
podsoFebruary 19, 2010 at 2:20 PM
It looks so pretty and simply elegant. I love that you stayed home and celebrated in such a way at home with good food and candlelight. Thanks for inviting us in!
Tammy @BeatriceBanksFebruary 19, 2010 at 4:38 PM
I missed these delicious recipes! Yum! Both sound so good. Plan on trying them soon. Thanks for sharing.
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ThriftyAnnabellaFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:49 PM
WOW! You got an excellent deal on the candelabra and that desert looks delicious.
AleneFebruary 26, 2010 at 5:44 PM
These pics are just beautiful! Thanks for being so inspiring. Blessings friend.
saraMarch 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Mmmmm that valentine dessert looks so yummy!