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How to Mix Valentines Day Decorations into your Winter Decor

This past holiday season I decorated our Highland, Utah house with different shades of green and ivory. When I was taking down all the Christmas decorations, I decided to leave up the more neutral decorations that would double as my winter decor. I always enjoy decorating for each season and I think Winter is often overlooked! When I think of Winter colors, I think of green, silver, white, and gold. Now that it’s time for Valentines Day, I decided to keep it simple and add in some pink decorations for valentines day. I’m excited to share with you how simple and easy it is to mixing valentines day and winter decor.

The Tablescape

First and most importantly (at least to me) is the tablescape! If you’ve followed me for awhile, you’ll know how much I love creating a Tablescapes and Valentines is always one of my favorites because I get to use pink!

Below is the Winter garland centerpiece I created out of faux cedar garland, a mix of faux greenery picks, white frosted peonies, and mistletoe stems. I made this in November and my plan was to use it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Winter season. Then I had this great idea to add pink flowers to it for Valentines Day. Mixing in the pink was  so easy and I just used some faux pink flowers I already had so it didn’t cost me anything extra to turn this into a Valentines Day garland and tablescape.

Next, lets talk about the place-setting! Once I added the pink flowers into the garland, I pulled out my pink dishes and ordered some pink heart plates I found online.

I used pink napkins and white beaded napkin rings. For the placemats, I used silver leaves which had little hints of gold brushed over the top of the leaves. I used my gold and silver flatware and goblet glasses. One extra detail I like to add to my tablescapes is individual salt and pepper shakers. Then no-one has to ask to pass the salt and pepper! These rose gold miniature salt and pepper shakers are so cute too!

Setting a beautiful table is one of my favorite things to do and I liked how quickly I was able to set this table using things I already had. The only thing I had to purchase was the heart plates.

The Kitchen and Open Shelving

One thing I enjoy doing is using flowers in my home, especially the kitchen. I tend to use faux or artificial flowers when real ones are not in season and this allows me to purchase them once and use them over and over again. Adding flowers to a vase or ginger jar is a great way to bring color into any room. I like to fill a ginger jar full of pink flowers and set it on my island. This pretty pink ginger jar is from Lauren Haskell Designs and I’ll link it below.

Styling the open shelves and counter tops is also something I like to do. I left up some of the winter green decor items on the open shelves and mixed in the pinks dishes, flowers, and other items to create the winter and valentines mix.

Then, I used this adorable XOXOXO valentines banner and felt ball heart garland on the range hood, ( I’ll link these and everything else below). I don’t know why I hadn’t thought before to mix my pink and green dishes together but I love how pretty they are together.

Instead of taking my winter berry and cedar wreaths off my bar stool chairs, I left them up. Such a pretty contrast to the pink flowers on the marble counters. I wish I’d had more time so I could have added a pink ribbon!

The Hot Cocoa Bar

I almost always have my hot cocoa bar set up during the cold months of the year. I enjoy changing it up with each season. I make my own hot cocoa mix (its the only recipe I don’t share) and its a family favorite! Those who’ve had the pleasure of my hot cocoa can attest to how good it is and that’s why I leave it out! Anyone who comes over can always find a cup of cocoa in my home!

If you look toward the back of the tray where the hot cocoa jar is, you’ll see these cute paper cups and lids that I set out in case anyone wants to take some on the go! The pink heart marshmallows and the cups I found at Homegoods.

I put some valentines candy in some of my vintage milk glass bowls and wrapped a red and white heart felt garland around the tray. I collect different coffee and cocoa mugs and found so many cute ones this year at Homegoods. This is a great place to find things for your home and hot cocoa bar!

I hope you enjoyed seeing the simple and easy ways to transition your Winter home decor into Valentines Day without a lot of work, time, and money. This was way easier than it looks because I had already done a lot of the work before the holidays. Enjoy!

Happy Valentines Day!

XOXO,

Here’s another Valentines Day Tablescape you might enjoy!

Pink and White Valentines Day Tablescape

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Ginger Jar from Lauren Haskell designs. There are so many colors to choose from!

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Pink Peony Summertime Tablescape

Who doesn’t love farm fresh pink peonies? I was inspired to create this pink peony summertime tablescape after visiting my friend Amy Brown’s flower farm. She and her husband Steve, own Laughing Goat Flower Farm located in the beautiful town of Enumclaw, Washington. Enumclaw is a farming town located southeast of Seattle and sits just below the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and majestic Mount Rainier.

A Match Made In Heaven

Amy and I met last summer at a floral arranging workshop and it was a match made in heaven. We became fast friends and realized we lived near one another. We bonded over our love of flowers and gardening. I love going to visit Amy and Steve at their farm and seeing all the beautiful flowers, vegetables, and of course, the adorable goats, pigs, and the farm dog Sheila.

Laughing Goat also grows beyond organic vegetables and both Amy and I love growing and eating our own food. Amy is much better at gardening than I am and I thoroughly enjoy learning from her. She’s very knowledgeable and generously shares it with me. The farm is beyond organic and practice’s sustainable based growing practices.

Sourcing Locally

As I’ve learned more about the farming industry I’ve become more aware of how important it is to source flowers and produce locally. Amy practices beyond organic, pesticide free growing methods and is very conscious of the environment. I believe it’s important to support your local farmers when you can, especially those that are considerate of the environment. The flowers last so much longer because they are local and most of the time I can buy them the same day they are cut.

Amy’s farm has the most beautiful flowers and I’m so lucky to have Laughing Goat so close to me. It’s always a fun day when I can drive out to the farm, visit Amy and come home with gorgeous flowers and produce I know has been grown without the use of sprays and pesticides.

Pink Peony Summertime Tablescape Details

Mixing The Old With The New

I wanted to create a tablescape using my vintage dessert rose salad plates that I bought at a local antique store. Amy and ventured out one day to see what pretty dishes we could find and I was quite happy to have found these gems!

I paired them with dark green chargers that I found years ago at Homegoods and pink dinner plates that I found recently Walmart. They were $1.88 each if I remember correctly! I chose a solid green napkin and layered it under the salad plate to give some contrast. Mixing vintage dishes with newer dishes is something I really like to do. It adds charm and character to the place-setting. I picked a hyacinth placemat to add texture and warm tones to the color palette and silver flatware. The goblets are crystal and have a vintage look.

The Centerpiece

For the centerpiece, I arranged the pink peonies in a pink vase. The flowers were so beautiful on their own. I wanted the focus to be the flowers. Amy also had scoop scabiosa flowers so she cut a few of those for me too. I put them in two smaller vases on each side to fill up the empty space on the table.

Keep It Simple

Sometimes less is more. Let the dishes and the flowers do the work! I typically do a lot more to fill in the empty space on the table but this time I just wanted the flowers to be the center of attention.

I hope you all enjoyed this pretty pink peony summertime tablescape. I truly love creating a beautiful table and sharing a home cooked meal with friend and family that I love.

Some of my talented friends have also shared Summertime Tablescape Ideas and Inspiration!

Click on the links below to see each post.

 

Maune Legacy | Sanctuary Home Decor | Home With Holly J

Southern Hospitality Blog | Happy Happy Nester | To Have To Host

Modern Glam Home | Summer Adams Designs | Home With Holliday

 

XOXO,

HollyJ

Click here for more information on Laughing Goat Flower Farm.

Check out this Outdoor Entertaining Farm To Table post with more flowers from Laughing Goat Flower Farm.

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These mini bundt cakes are so easy to make and don’t take a lot of time. I made these for Valentine’s Day and everyone loved them.

For the recipe, I took one Cherry Chip cake mix and followed the directions on the box (eggs, water, oil). I then added a small package of vanilla pudding and an extra 1/4 cup water to the mixing bowl and mixed for 1-2 minutes. I baked the cakes in a greased mini bundt pan, (I’ll link the pan below) baked them for 10-12 minutes and let them cool on a cooling rack.

For the glaze, I mixed 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 4-5 Tbsps. of the Maraschino cherry juice, 1 tsp. almond extract. It should be a little runny. If you don’t have the cherry juice from the jar of maraschino cherries you can use milk or water instead and add pink food coloring if you want the frosting pink.

Put a ziplock bag in a cup and fold the edges over the cup then scoop the frosting into the ziplock bag. Snip a tiny amount off the corner of the ziplock bag and drizzle over the cakes. (if you have piping bags, you can use those too).

Enjoy!

Photo Credit: Lizzy Early Cox @yourcupofcake and @craigrjolley

XOXO,

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I created this pretty pink and white Valentines tablescape for a family Valentines Day dinner. We always have Sunday dinner with our family and friends and I enjoy cooking for everyone, This tradition of sharing a meal at least once a week helps keeps our family close. Our children are all in college in Utah and when we are at the Highland house, we always try to get everyone together. I love that my grown children still want to come home and spend time with us.

I often use faux flowers for the garland or centerpiece on my table but when I went to the wholesale flower market and saw these beautiful pink garden roses, I knew I wanted to create a centerpiece with them. They were so beautiful and smelled amazing too! I grabbed a few other bunches of pinkish berries and some greenery to add in with the roses and some fresh eucalyptus to lay inbetween the candles.

Stems:

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/27-5-rose-spray-with-3-flowers-and-3-buds-pink?_pos=9&_sid=a63be3078&_ss=r

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/seeded-eucalyptus-spray-37-green?_pos=4&_sid=f4ad07ce3&_ss=r

Yellow/Pink Peony Stem

I used a rose gold compote to arrange the centerpiece in, rose gold candlesticks, and a pink napkin under the centerpiece (I’m thinking that I should have ironed it!!). Garden roses are my very favorite rose. They remind me of peonies which are one of my favorite flowers. Roses bloom longer than peonies thank goodness and it was a treat to find them in February.

For the place settings, I had found these pink dishes from Target (they no longer have them but I linked some similar ones below) and I layered them with some white plates I already had. The placemats were a HomeGoods find and I used my everyday silverware and goblets.

To fill up the empty space in the middle the table, I used some pink vases and rose gold votives. I really try to use things I have so I don’t have to buy a ton of stuff every time I do a tablescape. Over time, I’ve collected quite a few things but many of them are inexpensive and from places like HomeGoods and Target, I am always on the lookout for things that I can use in my home decor and tablescapes. Part of the fun is the hunt! Antique stores are also a great place to find vintage things that add so much character to your home.

I hope you feel inspired to create your own family Valentines dinner and celebrate the love you have for your own family. Try going around the table and taking turns sharing something you love about each person. It’s a fun way to create loving memories within your family and strengthen your connection with each other.

Happy Valentines Day!

xoxo

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I linked  as many items or similar items as I can for you here to recreate the look:

Stems:

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/27-5-rose-spray-with-3-flowers-and-3-buds-pink?_pos=9&_sid=a63be3078&_ss=r

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/seeded-eucalyptus-spray-37-green?_pos=4&_sid=f4ad07ce3&_ss=r

Yellow/Pink Peony Stem

Bud vases:

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/perfume-bottle-vases-set-5?_pos=14&_sid=a0fb00d6a&_ss=r

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PINK AND WHITE VALENTINES TABLESCAPE

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