Valentines Day Tablescape

Hi all... I am out of sequence here due to the fact that we were at lovely Kimmies before we were here at Sarahs, but no worries as soon as I get photos from you girls I will post. So we were at Sweet Sarahs for our Tuesday crafternooners which fell on Valentines Day. What a treat to be able to not only spend special time with friends but to enjoy amazing table-scapes that you girls create. The projects are always great fun as well. Such creativity in one place!

The dining upon entering is elegant and stately, so pretty and traditional.  The eyes immediately settle to all the layers, textures, and color on the table. The Valentines Day table is strikingly designed in deep hues of reds, gold and whites. What a feast for the eyes. 

Each table setting has a gold charger with layers of fine white china edged with gold and topped off with red glass salad plates to match the napkins. Each napkin holds a ring of pearls, adding that touch of elegance.  Sarah had just spent a few days in Hawaii so she added abit of Maui by placing a take away gift on each plate. 

You can't celebrate Saint Valentines Day without a cherub, rose petals, pearls and hearts. Oh how I love the symbolism of the day.

To kick off our lunch Sarah poured a raspberry sparkletini which was rose colored and tasted so sweet and delicious! Who says you can't have a drinkie and lunchie.

The chocolate candies were placed on a gold gilded glass plate on a buffet next to the table. Talk about a feast for the eyes.

Here you can see the coffee and tea set which was demanding attention as well.

At first glance next to the coffee and tea set you spot the most artistically decorated candy. No, not candy but candles. When you are as talented as Kimmie and Sarah at decorating tables you really don't miss a trick. We are such lucky friends because we have them to look to for expert advice and inspiration. The wonderful part of being in such a creative group is we learn so much from eachother, because we all have talent to share.

Sarah not only had given us a sweet smelling soap on our plates but we actually had a gift bag filled with goodies to take home as well.

Pictured here a close-up of soap from Hawaii. Thanks Sarah for all the goodies, your too much!

 Red vintage water glasses added a touch of history and more luxury!

 In a candle holder on the table she added glass hearts of red and clear for extra sparkle.

 In case your interested the Sparkletini was delicious and can be found at World Market, they are unable to keep it in stock. It flies out the door as soon as they get it in, so call ahead.

 Dessert was a chocolate lovers dream- a brownie, light chocolate mousse and whip cream. On the side was a chocolate macadamia nut treat and a shortbread cookie dipped with chocolate. Perfect dessert for the chocolate lover.

Each lovely had a gift bag to take home. Remember all women are lovely, celebrate!

 Sarah had fresh flowers placed throughout the house, which is always a great idea.

After an amazing lunch, we headed to her studio for our craft of the day. We learned how to knit. Some of the lovelies already knew how and helped those that didn't. Pictured here are samples of Sarahs handcrafted scarves. What talent this group has.

You can't ever go wrong holding all your yarns in a Longeberger basket. They have been around for ever and talk about quality. They are great baskets.

Sarah, thanks again for another outstanding lunch and project! You are the best, oh wait we are all the best. We learn, create and share. We women are LOVELY!

"The most important thing is to enjoy your life -to be happy- that's all that matters."  -audrey hepburn

Bling It On

Bling It On Baby was the theme of our last project! We met at Sheryls lovely home and had a light lunch followed by a dazzling display of stones, chains, tools and crystals of many colors. Our objective was to create a necklace or a bracelet with our heavy duty chains and components from the hardware store. We had our inspiration in front of us (a cool bracelet), by the one and only Marlaina Stone. She and her team are based out of the detroit area and are known for their unique oversized radical designs. With that being said, we were so excited to go out on a limb to see what we could create. We had so much fun, I think we stayed until 5 or 6:00 p.m.

Thank you Sheryl for our fun filled afternoon and creative inspiration!

Kimmies oh so pretty design was made with some old necklaces she wanted to recycle. She ended up with a new updated piece she will now wear. I can just see this design with a crisp clean white t-shirt,  a pair of jeans and some awesome heels.

 Betsys deisgn is so pretty with the oversized blue crystals, and genuine freshwater pearls. This color combination can be worn with just about anything. Way to go Bets, we love it!

Sarah is blinging it home with these pretty bronze oversized crystals, clear crystals, pearls, silver chains and oversized lobster clasp. Love the colors!

 Speedy Sarah made a couple of bracelets. Here she used gold tones with browns, bronze and blacks as her color scheme. Oh so pretty, may I have one?

 I (Tina) made a summer themed bracelet consisting of brightly colored agate, pink jade, pink crystals, silver chains and a large white genuine pearl for added interest. Can't wait to wear mine.

Here I took and old necklace Kimmie gave me and tore it apart, added oversize clasps and voila. I absolutely love the simplicity. Kind of feels like a summer piece or a boaters bracelet. Should I add more? I think I will sit and ponder awhile on that one.  I think having your inspiration in front of you works, but it's always fun to make the project yours, by adding stuff or taking away from the design or putting a twist on it "to make it your own". Stay with us to see what's next for the Lovelies, we are always up to something good.