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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

TABLESCAPE THURSDAY


It's not Tablescape Tuesday anymore, but here we are at Tablescape Thursday!! Check out Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for a wonderful selection of tablescape participants.

I'm finally in the Valentine's Day mood and have pulled out some of my antique valentines to dress the table.

The dishes are among my favorites for this season. The white plate is Mikasa Italian Countryside - a recent consignment store find of service for six for a total of $28. All of the red glassware and plates are from my Fostoria Argus pattern collection. Valentine's Day would not be complete without some red transferware. These salad plates are in the Romance pattern from Alfred Meakin & Co. The monogrammed napkins with an "S" can stand for Sally, or Salmagundi, or our last name, or just for "Sweet"!!

From Hobby Lobby's after-Christmas sale, I picked up these red and Mercury glass votives for 80 cents each. They are just as great for V Day as they will be for Christmas!

The Valentines are some of the ones I discovered in my Great Grandmother's belongings. They are wonderful die-cuts with movable parts. We also have quite a few antique Valentine postcards from the late 19th century.



And you have to have chocolate hearts to finish off a celebratory meal!!
Thanks for stopping by,
Sally
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38 comments:

  1. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerFebruary 4, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Hi Sally

    I love your Valentine's table! Great chargers, LOVE the salad plates.. napkins perfect (of course)...

    Your great grandmother's valentines are the sweetest!

    Wonderful table!!

    Susan

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  2. SueFebruary 4, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Love your Valentines table...I can't believe all you guys that get great buys at the thrift stores on china....I need to start looking more often....love the old cards too!! Sue

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Gorgeous table,Sally! And WOW, what a deal on the Mikasa!!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    What a beautiful and festive table setting for Valentines day! I adore those vintage valentine Cards and I have the silver mercury glass votives like yours. You must have made it to Hobby Lobby before me for I didn't see any of those beautiful red ones!!

    I did get your email- forgive me for not getting back yet. I have 2 sets of company coming tomorrow and I volunteer all day also so have been trying to get house together! the 26th sounds wonderful to me- I will try and give you a call Monday after all the company leaves. I do have a tendency to be somewhat of an airhead at times so if I forget please remind me!!

    blessings
    mary

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  5. The Raggedy GirlFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    What a lovely table and I love the mercury glass, they are beautiful. $28 for a set of dishes. I have to get out more!
    Roberta Anne

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  6. A Romantic PorchFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Your table is so so beautiful. How neat to have vintage Valentines from your great grandmother. Such a treasure. xo rachel

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  7. imjacobsmomFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    This is my favorite tablescape this week! I would give your table 5 stars! The vintage valentine's are a great touch! Even better 'cuz they were your Grandmothers. And you're right you have to have chocolate hearts! ~ Robyn

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  8. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    OMG, I love those votives. The whole table is fantastic...but those votives were a steal. Great job!!!

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  9. Lisa (aka) FrenchFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    I love the Valentine's theme here with all the vintage touches! Just so pretty! French;)

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  10. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)February 4, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Hi Sally,
    I love your valentine table. I just love all those vintage touches,especially your grandmothers valentines. Beautiful plates too. Cindy

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Hi Sally! Oh, I adore your Valentine table! Everything is so lovely. How wonderful to have all these little antique Valentines and know they belonged to a family member. Just precious!
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  12. DixieFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    love the vintage valentines on the table. what a great idea! the red and white is soooo pretty. just perfect! Dixie

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  13. ElaineFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    So romantic with the gorgeous valentines on the table!
    Elaine :)

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  14. CandyFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    Love the look of each dish and the vintage valentines are beautiful.
    Enjoy TT, Candy

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  15. Manuela@A Cultivated NestFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    Beautiful! I love red and white together. After Christmas sales are so good for finding stuff for all through the year - love the mercury glass votives!

    Manuela

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  16. PicketFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Morning Sally...what a beautiful table and I love those vintage Valentines mixed with that beautiful red transferware! Just gorgeous!!!! Hope you are having a great week!

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  17. A Hint of HomeFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Looks like love is in the air. Very pretty dishes and just right for V-day.

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  18. Kelly @ Much To Do With NothingFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Sally, I love the dishes. The antique valentines are adorable. My mother used to collect them too.
    I remember them so well. I'm sending out my thank you notes for my wonderful welcome to blogland. Thank you so much for stopping by.
    Kelly

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  19. redsoxmomFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    Sally, I like how you brought in the transferware; it is so versatile for almost any occasion. Your grandmother's valentines make such a nice, personal touch. They are gorgeous. Isn't it great when we can actually use something like that instead of leaving it sitting in a box or drawer somewhere?! Great job!
    Blessings!

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  20. SmilingSallyFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Just LOVEly!

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Hi Sally! Oh so sweet and pretty. I love your Valentine table and all your vintage valentines. Those red dishes are amazing!

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  22. Fifi FlowersFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Love that red glass scalloped plates... beautiful!
    ENJOY your day!
    Fifi

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  23. Lady KatherineFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Love the Valentines, the glasses, the dishes, and those great napkins! All so pretty!

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  24. Melissa MillerFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    ~This is so beautifully Valentine.
    It's cheerful! :)

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  25. Kim @ Starshine ChicFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    I squealed with delight when I saw your table! I love everything!!!

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  26. BoFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Hi Sally...you are such a sentimental soul & I LOVE that! I wish I had some decor from years past too... ;-) Bo

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  27. JeanFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Your Valentine table is beautiful as are the vintage Valentines. The old Valentines always amaze me with their details and cute sayings. Thanks for sharing.
    Jean in Virginia

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  28. Cami @ Creating MyselfFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    I'm in awe of your antique Valentines. They are soo beautiful! And to have a familial connection too...LUCKY!

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  29. xinexFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Hi Sally! Amazing tablescape you have! Your plates and chargers are gorgeous and I just love looking at your vintage cards. And what a great deal you got on those very nice mercury votive glasses. They are relaly very pretty...Christine

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  30. KathyFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Hello Sally, your Valentines table is divine and your Gt Grandmothers cards are so pretty, what a treasure you have here. Kathy.

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  31. santamakerFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    Oh my, soooo pretty. You are ready for some serious valentine's dining!

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  32. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)February 6, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Good morning Sally, I love your table. Oh my goodness it is so gorgeous. You know I love your salad plates..your mercury votives are out of this world.. girl they stole my heart..Your vintage valentines are just the best..I enjoyed your table.. Thanks for swinging in to see Miss Kitty and Mr. Mouse..I so appreciate your visit.. hugs ~lynne~

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  33. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaFebruary 6, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Oh Sally I love all this romance you got going on here..Love those old cards girl..I need to do me some shopping..maybe at your house would be nice..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Morning, Sally! Oh, It's good to be back and thank you so much for your visit. I'm still drooling ovver your beautifully set table.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  35. Chari at Happy To DesignFebruary 6, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Mornin' Sally...

    How is it going over in your neck of the woods? It's been nearly 60 degrees the last few days here at my place...I'm soooo enjoying it!!!

    Girl, your Valentine's Day tablescape is absolutely gorgeous...of course, you know that I like my red! hehe!!! I love your tablesetting...the red & white is stunning and I love, love, love red transferware...it really is perfect for Valentine's decor!!! Your "S" initial napkins are exquisite...I think I'm going to have to get me some!!! And I just adore your grandmother's vintage Valentines...they are not only beautiful but such a sweet Valentine's treasure!!! They make a lovely centerpiece for your petty table!!!

    Girl, I can't believe you only paid 80 cents for those red mercury glass votive candleholders...you made a real deal there!!!

    Have a great weekend, my friend!
    Love ya,
    Chari

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  36. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 6, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Sally, this is beautiful! Love those gorgeous old valentines. Those votive holders are incredible. You have outdone yourself with this lovely tablescape. laurie

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  37. nikkicrumpetFebruary 6, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Just beautiful...and so smart of you to get Reduced Christmas stuff and use it for Valentines...double the savings! The gorgeous Valentines really set a beautiful stage...and the chocolate doesn't hurt either lol

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  38. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)February 6, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Sally...this is a gorgeous Valentine's table! I think my favorite part of all are those precious Valentines...what a treasure! Love your little mercury glass votives and the red and white china, too! Thanks for a great TT post! Susan

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