This year for my Valentine’s Day tablescape, I used a beautiful swan as the centerpiece.
The swan was purchased for Christmas, actually. I had planned to have him sit under the tree. Then I saw the feathers. We have a cat. Cats love feathers. So I perched him high above the refrigerator for Winter. I thought he would be perfect for Valentine’s Day, since swans are so romantic (except in real life, they are pretty much mean divas).
This year I set the table for two! We never go out for Valentine’s Day. We always stay at home for a night in. We prefer to cook and ignore the crowds, over priced specials, etc. Plus, I think my husband can cook better than many restaurants! Married a keeper!
Despite everything I just said above, this year we were walking in the mall as we passed a chocolate shop with its heart boxes and I told him, one day I hope you’ll get me a box of Valentine’s chocolates. He said, nope, never. OK. I’ll get my own. So I did.
So last week, I went to Ladurée, which if you’re not familiar with, is famous for its macarons. I wrote about my experience visiting the tea room in Paris here. They have a few locations in the USA now. Two are in Southern California – The Grove and Beverly Hills.
So I went and bough myself a pretty pretty box of macarons. I adore the rose on top!
The box sits on top of a stack of antique and vintage plates.
The rest of the items on the table I already had and pulled out of various cabinets. If you’ve noticed, there are a few Staffordshire swan spill vases in the center of the table as well. 
I hope you enjoyed our Valentine’s Day table for two and have been inspired to spend your Valentine’s day at home for a nice dinner in!
So pretty.
Joan
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Lovely and elegant.
Marion
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Thank you!
That swan is beautiful as is the entire table.
Marilyn
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Your table for two is exquisite and very romantic. The dish stack is perfection with your antique and vintage dishes. Laduree boxes are always a pretty addition to a table. I tend to save the pretty boxes from year to year. Those look like keepers to me. And the swan, well it is perfectly elegant as a centerpiece.
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Glad to know I’m not the only one to save the boxes! I think they are so pretty!
I love your swan and tablescape! What I truly love though, are those table linens! They’re absolutely gorgeous!
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The table linens are a keeper! They were used at my wedding 🙂
loved this…where did you find the swan?
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Thank you! It was from a little boutique shop in Nevada. No idea who made it!
The swan is beautiful. Have a great Valentine’s with the hubby. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
It is absolutely lovely! Enjoy your treats!