Sunday, February 2, 2014

A Vintage Valentine Country Home



You may remember Seven Gables Christmas tour at my friend, Maxine's country home so I know you will enjoy her home decorated for Valentine's Day. Maxine invited our Sunday School class for soup and salad last week. We enjoyed a special treat viewing her delightful vintage valentine decor all over her home.


 Tables were set up in various rooms.



The first four pics are from Maxine's facebook page since I forgot my camera.
This is a darling vintage valentine her mother made many years ago. Maxine loves to use her mother's heirloom items. Sorry for the blurred pic made with my cell phone.
Another handmade valentine her mother made years ago. She lived to be 92 and was active in her garden club, church and other activities very close to the time of her passing.
Under each clear dinner plate were reproduction vintage valentines.
I thought the sweet brownie hearts were pretty. We were given valentine snack bags to take goodies home.
Her kitchen bar was full of beautiful desserts.


Maxine is very sentimental so I bet these graters are from family members. Cookie cutters too.
This tree was a great find from the Dollar Tree for $4.00. She has great plans to use it for all the holidays.
I thought it was neat how she used one of her daughter's dolls to decorate for Valentines.


Everyone was impressed with so many delightful vignettes. I kicked myself for forgetting my camera because I am sure I would have made more pictures and showed you the food we enjoyed. On a cold night it was a treat to taste numerous kinds of soup such as cabbage, taco, chicken noodle, broccoli chicken, and vegetable soup along with many delicious salads.
Maxine is a delightful hostess and generously shares her gracious hospitality at Seven Gables.

Linking to Seasonal Sundays, Met Monday, Amaze Me Monday, Inspire Me Tuesday and Wow Us Wednesday.
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16 comments:

  1. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 2, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    Oh wow, your friend went all the way like for the C'mas holiday season!!! Love the tablescape for soup and salad and that tree is adorable!
    FABBY

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  2. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 2, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    What a lovely valentines experience, your friend has certainly gone all out on the decorations, which are lovely!! xx

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  3. Denise at Forest ManorFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful, Bonnie! There are so many great decorating ideas here, and your friend has some wonderful vintage items, doesn't she? It sounds like you had a delicious lunch, too! It's such a treat to dine at someone's home when they've decorated in such a fun, cheerful way.

    Thanks for sharing the pictures with us, Bonnie. I hope you have a great week!

    Hugs,

    Denise

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  4. Ann @ Corner of Plaid and PaisleyFebruary 2, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing your friends Valentine decor! She has quite the fabulous collection of vintage valentines!! I love seeing the vintage Valentines, they warm my heart!!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Thanks, Bonnie, for sharing my Valentine decorations. It's just the 4th grade teacher in me, even though I've been retired for 5 years. I always enjoyed our school parties, and seem to just carry it over. Your comments were so sweet. I'm already thinking about St. Paddy's Day, and I'm not even Irish!! Maxine

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Wonderful tables...they are all just great! I love the chandelier.

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  7. hidden art of homemakingFebruary 3, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Bonnie,
    That last picture of the chandelier is so beautiful...everything looks so Valentiney and pretty....
    Love, Mona

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  8. thepaintedapron.comFebruary 3, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Wow Bonnie, she really went all out for the special luncheon~all the tables are so sweet and dressed to the nines! What a wonderful time you must have had, thanks for sharing!
    Jenna

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  9. Alycia NicholsFebruary 3, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Maxine really knows how to do it up! What a lovely way to welcome ladies into her home!!!

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  10. LuluFebruary 3, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    Don't you just love it when someone does all the little things that make guests feel special? Kudos to Maxine.

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  11. TannaFebruary 4, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    Oh, how wonderfully, beautifully, lovingly done! I know it was such a treat to be Maxine's guest! blessings ~ tanna

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  12. Pura VidaFebruary 4, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    how creative!

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  13. Decor To AdoreFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Oh oh I love the sparkling heart tree lights! Gorgeous!

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  14. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 5, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Love your valentine's decor and such a pretty tablescape. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    I love all that your friend has created. So festive and pretty. The little Valentine tree is darling. Thank you so much for popping in to see me and your kind words.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  16. MaryFebruary 7, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    I love all your friend's heartfelt touches Bonnie! Her tree is so fun and perfect for decorating for the seasons :)

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