Thursday, February 2, 2012

Valentine's Dinner Party

On a whim, I decided to throw a dinner party for Valentine's Day.  Why not?  Life is short, and we should surround ourselves with the ones we love as often as possible!  But you wanna know the most fun part of this soiree?!  It's ladies only!  Carrie Bradshaw once said, "Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with." While I love my boyfriend and cherish his place in my life, I really do adore my girlfriends and don't know where I'd be without them!  If you know me, then you know the most fun part of planning this dinner party is the tablescaping, of course!  Here is some of my inspiration for the event:




Of course there will be lots of reds and pinks, but I am thinking I may add in touches of black for extra drama.  I was so excited to find these pretty iced tea glasses at TJ Maxx today- only $3 dollars each!  The purple tint fits in perfectly with the reds and pinks I have planned.  Also, the heart tray came from TJ Maxx for only $5 dollars!  The ikat bowl is from Anthropologie.


I'll definitely be swinging by Anthropologie for other table setting pretties, and my favorite local flower shop for a pretty bouquet for the centerpiece.

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24 comments:

  1. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Such lovely settings. Beautiful.

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  2. Am2Pm ChicFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Great photos and fantastic setting. Love.
    Christy & Selvia

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  3. miss bFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    I love the black and pink in the first photo - so flamboyant! Your bargain glasses were such a great find too!

    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/

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  4. Gaby [The Vault Files]February 2, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    This is going to be so much fun, love the idea! And looove those ikat bowls ;)

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  5. Gild and GraceFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    What fun Sam! Gorgeous table inspiration too :)

    Abbey x

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  6. Rachel {little bits of lovely}February 2, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Love all of your inspiration & pic #3 with gold detailing is gorgeous! Sounds like its going to be a fun and very stylish evening xx

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  7. designchicFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    What a fun idea - love the third image!!

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  8. Ashley {styleash}February 2, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I can't wait to see the final table setting! I'm also spending Valentine's Day with my girlfriends, I eat dinner with my boyfriend all of the time ;)

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  9. (Eileen) a creative dayFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Ahhh ya'll are going to have so much fun! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

    xoxo
    eileen
    www.acreativedayblog.com

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  10. AlexaFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Love the third photo down...the colors are soft and marvelous.

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  11. ashley nicole catherineFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    such a great idea and love what you have picked out already! i bet it will be gorgeous!

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  12. TraciFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Love the idea of throwing black in there!

    www.confessionsofaprofessionalbridesmaid.blogspot.com

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  13. Allyson [Mimosas in the Morning]February 2, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Such a fabulous idea! I'm doing the same thing, but all of the girls are going to see The Vow. And then the boyfriend and I are going to celebrate on the weekend!

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  14. aliciaFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    the idea of a valentine's dinner party is so sweet. love what you picked out already!

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  15. Mae BFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Yay! love this girls only valentines party
    you picked some gorgeous inspiration!
    xx

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  16. Drew {Coral Cafe}February 2, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    I totally agree! While bf's can be such a support and inspiration, your girlfriends always fill the other voids and our worlds would not be the same without them!!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    So cute! I want an invite!!!! :-)
    I feel the same way, I have been single for 3 years and just started dating my boyfriend around the holidays. I am getting adjusted to the whole "couple" thing. I will always be a girl's girl.

    So, what are you making? Wine and cupcakes works for me! :-)

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    1. The Peak of Tres ChicFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:01 PM

      I agree! Don't tell anyone but I think I am just going to get it catered. I'm not much of a cook, just a devout table scaper! :)

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Everything you have picked out so far is so cute!!! I love my husband, but girls dinners really are the best!!! xoxo

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  19. Lindsay @ Lovely Life StylingFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    This is such a fun idea! I totally agree with that Sex and the City quote! Don't know what I'd do without my girls!

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  20. bevyFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Oh how cute! I hosted a dinner for my single friends (guys and gals) years ago and it turned out to be one of my most memorable Valentine's days.

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  21. Julia RyanFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    This is just perfect. Love tjmaxx. I've got that same anthro bowl :)

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  22. designstilesFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    TJ Maxx. $3. $5. You're my kind of shopper! And yes, Anthropologie's housewares always does it for me. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Oh, and totally add the black for drama. :)

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  23. Amanda {feast.fashion.faves}February 6, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    such rich gorgeous colors!! LOVE IT!


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