Decorative Packaging

 Romantic dinner Table for Two

As you plan to prepare a wonderful dinner for your Valentine, think ahead about the table decorations too.  Here is a suggestion for decorating on a budget.  You probably already have most of these items in your home. A little bit of decorating and a few candles create a romantic flair to your evening.

1. Decide on a tablecloth first. You don’t need to buy a heart-covered tablecloth. A simple lace one will do, or try a plain pink or flowered tablecloth.
2. Step 2 Purchase a dozen pink or red roses and display them in a crystal vase in the center of the table. Arrange some strings of decorative imitation pearls in swirls around the vase. Place two tall pink candles on either side of the flowers. Set one foil-wrapped heart candy on each plate and tie the napkins with red ribbon.
3. Step 3 Sew Valentine-colored cloth into hearts of different shapes. Stuff the hearts with batting and arrange them in a bowl or basket in the center of the table. Place napkins in simple napkin rings and place a real or silk rose through the holder as well. Set a small Cupid figurine near each plate. Scatter Hershey’s kisses around the table.

1. Step 4 Make several Valentine cards and stand them up in the center of the table. You could also use Valentines created by your children or Valentines that have been given to you. Sprinkle Valentine confetti (shiny little different-colored hearts or Cupids) around and among the cards. Place one small rosebud in a tiny vase or one votive candle in a pink or red votive holder next to each plate.
2. Step 5 Use your imagination to design your own table. Swaths of lace, tulle, pieces of ribbons, conversation heart candies, paper hearts, lace doilies and any other romantic or frilly objects you happen to have can be added to your table to create a Valentine effect.