Will you be mine? -- Valentine's Day Brunch

While putting this post together on a fabulous 

Valentine's Day brunch, the message that came

through to me loud and clear was that

details matter.

 

Choosing a color scheme and carrying it throughout the 

entire tablescape, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert gives

a seamless quality to the brunch for your guests.

Silver, red, and white are repeated in every

course, giving the meal continuity.

 

 

A cherub holding a red pillar candle sets the mood for the

pre-brunch appetizers.

At both ends of the tables, the chair is adorned with a vintage candy box.

Each box, full of Valentine's Day chocolates from her husband, Louie, was carefully 

saved over the years by Kimberly's mother.  How sweet is that?

 

Guests get a sneak preview of the menu

just before taking their seats.

 Tall, etched water  goblets hold a red napkin,

enshrouded in a lace overlay, and set upon

a lace doily.

 

Each guest recieved a handwritten Valentine from

their hostess.

 The floral centerpiece sits atop another antique lace doily and 

is surrounded by vintage Valentine's Day cards.

Dessert, all hand made, includes chocolate covered strawberries,

hand made truffles, and pink divinity.  Gold rimmed flutes

for post-brunch champagne complete the tableau.

 

We're joining Christine at

Rustic and Refined

for her Table It linky party
Kathryn At
The Dedicated House
for

Kathy at Life on Lakeshore Drive
http://www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.com/

Susan at
Between Naps on the Porch
for Metamorphasis Monday

and Yvonne at Stone Gable
for