Guest Picks: Valentine's Coffee Table Dinner
— Jen from Second City Soiree
Yes, this was a weather vane in a former life, but doesn't it remind you of Cupid's weapon? Hang this on your front door so that there's no mistaking that anyone who enters is bound to be slung with your arrow.
Rest a gold wishbone innocently on the foyer table. What are you wishing for this Valentine's Day?
A coffee table dinner needs a coffee table. How about this one that, when not used for nefarious purposes, is a perfectly innocent mid-century modern piece?
Place your table atop this pink and red rug. It has V-Day colors without the cheese.
What is it about a flame that draws lovers near? Beats me if I know, but you better get a fireplace if your pad doesn't already have one.
Also, light some candles. This one, in tuberose, gets the olfactory mood just right.
You need some ambient lighting, like that from this unassuming pendant light.
Finish your accessories with some fake orchids. Hey, the real thing is hard to take care of!
While dinner's finishing up, how about a game of backgammon to lighten the mood? Loser cleans up?
Ah, the fondue is ready. Spear those bread chunks with this set of vintage forks. Anyone who loses their target in the fondue pot has to kiss everyone else at the table (i.e., you).
These stands have the lightest blush of pink, just like the blush on your cheek.
Doesn't this remind you of the designs on vintage playing cards? Don't play games with me...
If you're thinking of any other option than red plates for Valentine's Day, perish the thought!
Wipe your kisser with this Valentine's-themed tea towel that can be used as a napkin.
Then wrap them up with these triple-ringed napkin rings. Ring-a-ding, ding!
After-dinner candies can rest in this footed pedestal that is reminiscent of the tree in the Garden of Eden, a place where all sorts of scandalous things took place — much like your living room.
Ooh la la, indeed! What a comfy pillow!
Well, that was a splendid meal. Time for one more game? How about, say, tic-tac-toe shots?
On second thought, let's make out, like this pillow recommends. Happy Valentine's Day!Next: 50 Valentine's Day Decorating Ideas
Start things off right with a vintage-inspired invitation spelling out your L-O-V-E.
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