"Tonight We Love"-A Romantic Tablescape for Two

This week's tablescape is being hosted by Susan of the blog, "Between Naps on the Porch". Each Thursday, she brings many beautiful tablescapes for our viewing pleasure. So let's get started.

--------Tonight we will have an elegant candlelit dinner for two. There will be strolling violinists during our meal. Perhaps we will hear some music like this:

With the beautiful music, comes the dancing. Who can resist dancing on a night like this. Don't we make an elegant couple?

I have hired a chef for this evening so I could take a spa day to get ready for this evening. I have done everything else. The table has been set. To make it more personal, I removed two of the dining room chairs so the table is just set for two. I angled the chairs to make it look more elegant and less like an every day dining area. There are sheer fabric panels tied around each of the dining room chairs. Each chair is offset with a beautiful Swarovski flower pin; you won't find anything this elegant in your fine restaurant dining rooms. The sheer fabric panels are actually drapery panels; they match the master bedroom. I used four of them altogether. I used two, one for each chair. I centered a sheer drapery panel on the chair, folded it in half with one half on the front of the chair and the other half on the rear of the chair, then brought the sides together in the back tieing them in a loose knot. I added the Swarovski pin for a special touch, since it is a very special evening for two. I used another sheer panel on top of the white tablecloth, almost touching the carpet and then a second one folded in half and put it down the center of the table for additional layering. Notice how pretty the sheer fabric is and how it tumbles to the floor on the back of the chair.
Here is a view of the table from above. Now you can see the layering of the drapery panels which act like a table runner. As a Home Stager, I firmly believe we have most of everything we need to create a beautiful home. We just need to use our things in different ways.

The table looks exquisite this evening. We have some beautiful pieces of depression glass which are highlighted by the lavender sheers. Here is another view of the table and the sheer fabric on the chairs.

The place setting is Spode Mansard. The crystal water glass is Lenox, Monroe. There are tiny bunches of leaves made out of depression glass on each of the dinner plates. Aren't they beautiful?

The candlelight reflecting in the mirror is always lovely, especially at night. Some of you have noticed my new mirror. It is an antique Louis XV giltwood reproduction mirror. It took my breath away.

What could be prettier than some lovebirds for some lovebirds? These were actually my inspiration for the table. I saw them and built the table around them. You may notice the purple glitter on their tails. Since purple is the color of passion, what better color for a romantic evening. Of course, we have two lovebirds, since pairs are always good feng shui for romance.Here is a picture of the centerpiece (below). I actually have it my master bedroom on one of my three drawer chests. The vase is a beautiful piece of depression glass. I love the detail on it. To give my centerpiece some height, I turned another piece of depression glass upside down and then placed the other vase on top. Of course, the centerpiece is still low enough that we can talk softly over dinner.Below is another picture of the lovebirds. You can see the glitter on the tail better in this light.You may want to see a few more pieces of the depression glass. The rose candleholder is one of my favorites. When the lights are off, the candlelight shines through the sides and you can see the iridescence of the candleholder. I purchased these pieces almost ten years ago.




One last look before we sit down to eat. My companion for the evening has arrived. He looks very handsome in his tux; I can smell his aftershave when he kisses me.

Our dinner was spectacular. The food was outstanding; our chef did an amazing job. The strolling violinists created such ambiance. They played several of our favorites, "At Last" and "Unforgettable". But now...well...that's all I can share with you. I am going to close the door to our bedroom now. I hope you enjoyed the room with a view...
and my tablescape.




Good night.


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Note: I am a Professional Organizer and Home Stager. I operate a business called, "Dream Organizers"; my motto is, "Keep it simple. Get organized. Make it beautiful."