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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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?

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