Valentine Inspiration

By Tamera Beardsley @tamerabeardsley

I am hosting a Valentine's Day dinner party this weekendso I have been going back through my Valentine postslooking for some holiday inspiration.
I found some ideas I thought would be fun to share again!

How easy is it to take holiday items from the grocery storeand present them in a manner that takes them from the ordinary!

I think I be looking for some pink carnations once again this year!

My large chalk board over the fireplacealways made for quick holiday sentiments!

How precious are these beautiesfrom a wedding show Ellis and I attended!

These flowers say it all to me for Valentine's Day.I have always preferred to keep to soft tones rather than adding in any reds.I think it's only because I do heavy doses of reds at Christmas.Pinks just seem to sigh romance and love.

My husbands hand made notes are always my favorite Valentines to receive!Even after all these years!

This soft sculpture heart that I made years agofinds a new place in our home every year!

Even tiny kalanchoe plants can have a Valentine voice!

Here I simply planted them in a candle holder!

This was actually a birthday party for my daughter when she turned 22.But so much of the styling can easily translate to Valentine's Day!

How fun are these rock candy swizzle sticks!

A magnificent bouquet by Mary Q Valeat one of the French Basketeer's Valentine inspired Food Camps!

Both of these women have romantic styling down pat!I am always inspired at their artistry!





How great is the simple use of grape leaves on the cheese display!


I would love to serve this salad at our Valentine dinner ...but alas I will have to wait until peach season!


Macaroons might be making an appearance Saturday!

I always love adding pinks into my gardens come February .Potted primrose make for a fast an easy courtyard focal point

As do potted pink tea roses.

How precious is this 'heart in hand' soap!I had it in a little vignette in my dressing room.

Looking back over my Valentine styling has me inspired for some new ideas this year!
I hope if might also have inspired dome styling ideas of your own!
Now just to figure What to Wear!

As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
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