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
Lidy, your Valentine Dessert Party is so stunning! I adore the French patchwork quilt, it sets the perfect romantic ambiance. Your attention to detail is always impeccable. It would be such a pleasure to enjoy the sweets and fellowship around your table. It is pure pleasure to join you for Monday Morning Blooms!
Swoon Lidy…what a feast for the eyes! We should all be so lucky to join you for dessert at your table overlooking the garden. I’m smitten with all the pretty details of your dessert table…the patchwork quilt, silver service, beautiful engraved bowl with bubbles and sweet treats. Your flowers are gorgeous blooming from your silver teapot. Thank you for the beautiful start to my morning. I always look forward to MMB. <3
Lidy, that looks positively dreamy, all decked out with your flowers among your treasures in silver! That serving bowl you have the champagne in is to die for!
Oh my I love this most beautifully elegant arrangement and you had me at silver! I am always on the lookout for beautiful (and affordable) silver teapots to one day gift an arrangement of flowers to each of my sisters. Your exquisite Valentine’s table honoring your girlfriends is magnificent and I can imagine hearing the hearts of your friends skipping a beat when they see this table…The first and third Monday of the month is my favorite as I get to share it with you and the lovely ladies of Monday Morning Blooms…My regards to your many Valentines!! Have a most beautiful day Lidy!!