Can you believe it’s only a month until Valentine’s Day? Didn’t we just finish Christmas?
What better way can I celebrate this occasion than by having a Galentine’s luncheon with my closest ladies? I’ve certainly got plenty of pink to set a beautiful table. I knew I wanted to use my pink and green floral plates, so that was my starting point. In vintage fashion, they were an estate sale find.
When setting a pretty table, it’s all about the layers. Since the pink and green floral is an older plate, it’s not as big as today’s dinner plates. I decided to use my Skyros Legado dinner plate behind it. It adds another feminine scallop and also an extra layer of contrast so that the floral plate doesn’t blend too much with the next layer–the pink glass charger. As if two charger plates weren’t enough, ha, I took it another step further and added the metallic green. I like how it was a contrast between the pink charger and the pink tablecloth.
Moving up from the pink and green floral, I added my Tiffin cranberry border thumbprint salad plates. Again, another layer of pink, but the the thumbprint glass adds some texture. To top it all off, a cranberry sherbet with a gilded rim and square base. These are an item I scored on a recent sourcing trip and they are for sale in my vintage booth! A set of 4 for $28.
Moving outward, I used my bamboo flatware. My set isn’t vintage, but they certainly add a flare from yesteryear. I love how bamboo adds a warm, wood tone to the table. Anyone recognize these napkins? I had these made for the special tablescape at the art museum. You can see more about that adventure here! I chose a green monogram because I knew it could work so much of my decor items and go with any season; it can be a spring green or a Christmas green. Green is so common in nature that will always look good with any floral arrangement. The beaded pink and white napkin holder just adds a girly touch, don’t ya think?
To complete the individual settings, I used vintage pink goblets. I love the scallop edges; they remind me of tulips! The small green footed bubble glass is another one of my faves. It’s a newer find, but I think its a modern touch to the table.
A tablescape isn’t complete without a centerpiece. I used this vintage ceramic floral vase and filled it with pink roses and white chrysanthemums. It as absolutely the perfect height to make an arrangement that isn’t too tall, but still adds impact. When seated, guests can still see over it; a crucial element from my event planning days–conversation is the most important party of any good party. And this vase is available in my vintage booth for $58. And my business/booth partner found the matching lidded jar. I will definitely show y’all soon on stories. They make an adorable pair.
I love a tight, compact bouquet. It’s so easy to arrange with store bought flowers. Alternating between pink and white allows the textures and tones of each hue to really be showcased.
Did you notice the special gift as each place setting? That’s right–my favorite press on nails for each friend! I love giving things that I love and I thought a set of the easiest manicure would be the perfect gift for this Galentine’s date.
All of the items featured are a mixture from my personal collection and my booth of vintage decor at Cottage Grove Vintage Market. I’ve sourced some similar items below. And if there’s something vintage that you want for your own, gimme a shout!
