Welcome to this first MONDAY MORNING BLOOMS in February!
Today I'll be sharing one of my very favorite parties of the year.
And the flowers that make it special, of course!
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Valentine's Day really is the perfect time to show your girlfriends some love
and celebrate these vital relationships that mean so much to our well-being.
Set the stage for your special friends with a charmingly feminine Valentine’s Day Dessert Party.
A round table is placed in front of our French windows looking out on the garden
on a winter's afternoon and laden with small desserts, a steaming pot of tea, and a celebratory drink.
The romantic pink roses and small carnations are
lovingly placed in a vintage silver plated pitcher.
This is the easiest of all arrangements, just cut flowers to size, and arrange!
I kept the flowers all in the same color family.
It's the perfect setting for good friends,
and this setting has all the makings for a perfect afternoon.
I set this table with a large French patchwork cloth
covered in squares of striped and flowered Provencial designs.
A beautiful box of MaeMae's Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect gift for all my friends.
The table is adorned with stylish vintage gold encrusted plates and glassware
to balance the delicate palette of deep pinks and lighter pinks.
Indulge sugar cravings {it's a party, after all!}
with a sweet selection of desserts.
I bought all of these, including petite cupcakes,
a chocolate mouse cake in the shape of a heart,
and delicate pastel hued macarons.
This romantic floral arrangement
looks just as lovely on our antique French commode
on the tea tray on the other side of the room.
Celebrating friendship is one of my favorite reasons to throw a party!
Happy Valentine’s Day
Here’s hoping you can reserve a little slice of time
to let your girlfriends know how much they mean to you!
For more Valentine's Day Inspiration:
Blue & White Valentine's Breakfast
Be sure to visit my wonderful girlfriends, below
to see what Monday Morning Blooms magic they have created today!
SHIRLEY at Housepitality Designs
YVONNE at StoneGable
PAM at Everyday Living
MARY at HomeIsWhereTheBoatIs
and ME at FrenchGardenHouse
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO HONOR YOUR FRIENDSHIPS?
à bientôt
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24 comments
Pam, how I would love to gather you with our floral friends and celebrate our friendship!!
What a special treasure you have to remember your dear mother-in-law Alice. Thank you for your visit, I hope you enjoy your flowers this week!xo
Thanks so much Jenna! I wish we could all gather for a party like this, it would be so much fun!
Wishing you a beautiful week ahead,
xo
Thanks so much Penny!! xo
How very pretty!
Forgot to add sweet Sihirley’s blog post as hers always proves to be remember able also.
I’ve been drinking in the beauty of your post this morning and enjoying Pam’s and Mary’s also. These bring back precious memories of sweet moments in the past. My sweet mother in law gifted me with her old Valentine cards that she had saved from many years back. No card today compared with them. She also gave me the Calling cards her beaus left her. They sit in a nice antique dish by the front door so that I think of her when I pass by. Seeing these post this morning sets me off to Trader Joes to make an arrangement. Hubby spoils me most days but Valentines is special, is it not?
Cindy, I love the little carnations too, but the larget ones have the most delicious spicy scent, don’t they? And I agree, those ruffled petals are so beautiful! Thank you for your visit, Cindy. Xo Lidy
Simply beautiful Lidy. Love the carnations because they are one of my favorites. For 30 some years my husband gets me carnations because I love them. Some are surprised Rose’s aren’t my favorite. Something with their petals speak to my heart.
Beautiful setting and all the goodies look wonderful.
Cindy
Silver teapots and pink roses were made for each other especially on Valentines or Galentines Day! And add chocolate, tea and champagne and you have created the perfect celebration Lidy! Everything looks so pretty, so romantic and so girly, fabulous!