Last Minute Valentines Table Using Christmas Decor

Happy Valentines Day!  If you are a Valentines Day procrastinator, like me, this post is for you.  If you're not a procrastinator, tell me how you do Valentines Day in the comments.  While I am scrambling to set up a pretty table for dinner this evening, I thought I would share with you my secret to fabulous, last minute Valentines Day decor.  

This original post was from February 2013…

February is a busy time for my family.  Sadly,  preparing for Valentines Day gets lost in the shuffle.  However, on this day I still want my family to know they are special.

I usually do this by making a nice home cooked dinner and setting a festive table.

Since I wait to the last minute to prepare, I have to use what I have around the house.
 This year I used Christmas bulbs, our Christmas amaryllis and a large white serving tray to create a pretty, large scale centerpiece.  

I can definitely do Valentines decor when it's fast and free.  

How about you, are you a big Valentines Day decorator?

Happy Valentines Day to you and your sweeties.  

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Easy Valentines Centerpiece Using Christmas Decor

Do you have a Valentines day tradition?  Other than visiting the kids school parties and cooking a special dinner, we really don't.  I'd like to start one this year, if you have any fun suggestions for me, please leave them in the comments.  

While I'm admitting what a valentines day bummer I am, I'll admit I'm also not a big V-day decorator.  I do like to have a pretty centerpiece for our family dinner.

 This year, I used Christmas bulbs (hot off the tree), our Christmas amaryllis and a large white serving tray to create a pretty, large scale centerpiece.  

I can definitely do Valentines decor when it's free.  

Oprah is helping me with our dinner menu.  I'm still trying to decide which of these romantic dinners from Oprah.com to make.  I have decided on her hot chocolate fondue for dessert. 

It's surprisingly easy to make, but most importantly…it will look pretty on the table!

This project is linked up at the party over at Not Just A Housewife.

So, please tell me, what are your valentines day traditions?  

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Black Mantel

Potted Amarilys "Before"

Potted Amarilys "After"

Fireplace "After"

Every year, after the Christmas decorations come down the house feels so sterile. This usually spurs a change of some sort. This year it was the mantel. It got a fresh coat of black enamel and it really made a difference.

I came across these potted Amarilys on clearance for $1 each. I brought them home and re-potted them in clay pots. Aren't they a pretty little Valentines accent?

Thanks for all feedback and comments. I have really enjoyed visiting all of your blogs as well!