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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Valentine's Day - Time for Cherubs, Hearts and Flowers and a bit of Pink!

Valentine's Day comes at the most dreary time of year in Chicago, so it is a welcome distraction during the winter season.  I look forward to pulling all my pink china and crystal out for this romantic holiday.  Somehow the cheerful color "pink" seems to brighten up these dull winter days. So it is time to decorate the pastry stand that sits on my island with all things frilly, pink and angelic!  






 
Venetian wine goblets are so dainty and romantic for this holiday.


 
Macarons fill the tall cloche with lots of soft color.



 
a Friendship wine glass found at the Paris flea market



Gilded edges and pink roses- so romantic.
 
 

 
The local grocery store had the perfect shade of pink carnation and they lasted until yesterday-
almost two weeks before I had to replace them.


 
A little lace bucket sits on top of the candy boxes- perfect to fill with candy
for someone special.  It was made by one of my favorite people- Suzy Fabulous.
She sells her beautiful handmade items at the Grayslake Flea Market in Lake County, Illinois.

 
A wooden cherub found in Italy- one of my favorite things.



 
 
These sweet little cherubs are made of sugar and wax.  He is probably at least
60 to 70 years old. 
 
 
another little metal angel- softly painted with worn greens and pinks.
 

 
And one of my latest finds- the sweetest little pink  antique sugar and creamer- a  score from a
local junk store for $3.   The perfect color with the new flowers.
 
 
 
 
Yes, a good change for the kitchen for this time of year! 
 This pastry stand is  perfect for creating  change in the kitchen
 that reflects the different holidays and  seasons.
 

6 comments:

Sarah said...

Enchanting! I've long admired your pastry shelf in your kitchen. It's the perfect spot to add special touches. Your Valentine's Day vignette "romances your home" in the most charming way. Please tell me about the the Dark Heart tins in the footed dish. They are adorable!
Thanks for sharing the valentine inspiration. Comes at a perfect time for me!

La Vie Quotidienne said...

I am totally envious of your pastry stand and have trying to find one for a l-o-n-g time. Love the way you have decorated it for this holiday.

La Vie Quotidienne said...

I am totally envious of your pastry stand and have trying to find one for a l-o-n-g time. Love the way you have decorated it for this holiday.

Katha said...

So very pretty and romantic! A welcome change from grey skies! Love your new finds! As always inspiring!

Mari said...

Very beautiful, I love all of your sweet cherubs......just perfect and romantic for Valentines Day.....

Smiles~
Mari

Rosemary-Thyme said...

So so romantic and elegant. The cherubs are simply stunning and the chiba with the roses is exquisite snd perfect for valentine's. Thank you for the inspiration. Your blog is my favorite. It is full of everything that speaks to my heart.

Janet