Are you missing girlfriend time? I certainly miss having fun Brunches and Parties at my house. Therefore, I’ve joined some blogging friends to bring you a new monthly event – Virtual Supper Club. Each month will be a different Theme, with decorated tables, a fun menu and all the recipes.
This month, I’m sharing How to Set a Brunch Table for a Galentine’s Brunch and how to decorate using inexpensive thrift store finds and DIY projects. In addition, all my friends will be sharing their tables with you as well. If you are coming over from Simply 2 Moms, I’m so glad you decided to join us for this virtual party. You will see the link for the next table at the end of my post.
HOw to Set a Galentine’s Brunch Table
When planning any event tablescape, begin with something that inspires you and build from there.
For this tablescape, there were actually 2 items that inspired the table.
First, the sweet floral embroidered table cloth & napkins that I recently found at a Flea Market. Then these sweet botanical plates with a sweet pink rim. They were only 50 cents each and I immediately knew they would be prefect for the Galentine’s Table.
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Galentine’s Brunch Centerpiece
Next, it was time to decide on the center piece. Because I have a good collection of Vintage Milk Glass Bud Vases, I decided they would be perfect filled with some soft touch pink tulips.
Three different style vases were gathered on a Milk Glass Cake Plate, which was surrounded by a eucalyptus candle ring. In addition, vintage butter pat plates, ceramic birds & moss balls were gathered to create a sweet centerpiece.
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The Place Setting
Here is a look at the place setting. The oversized plates serve as chargers and are stacked with a ironstone dinner plate, the thrifted botanical salad plates and finally topped with a vintage clear appetizer plate. I didn’t want to cover the beautiful pattern on the salad plates so the vintage glass plates were a perfect choice.
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The Lighting
Instead of placing candles on the table, floating candles were added to the DIY Light Fixture. Water activated candles float in the hanging cups filled with food colored water for a festive Valentines feel.
Budget when Planning a Tablescape
Entertaining is one of my favorite things to do and I’m always on the look out for new items to use on the tables. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to create a fun and festive table. As you can see, most everything used is either thrifted or a DIY project. Even the glassware and silverware are from a thrift store. The pink champagne flutes were only 50 cents each.
These cheap thrift store glass vases are filled with Valentines Candy and are repurposed as a fun place card holders. Each one cost less than $2.50 to create but is still a sweet gift for the guest to take home at the end of the brunch.
Two DIY Brunch Table Ideas
Another creative and inexpensive idea is to make your place cards from card stock. It’s so easy to just cut a heart shape, attach a long tooth pick (with hot glue) and add each guests name.
Chair Charms
In addition, I wanted to decorate the chairs with a fun romantic charm. For this project, an inexpensive package of heart doilies, a length of red ribbon and hot glue easy form a hanging pocket.
Just fill the pocket with any light weight florals. Simple baby’s breath seemed a good choice and didn’t compete with the tulips. One bundle from the grocery store filled all the pockets.
The table is ready for the virtual guests to arrive. You can see the full menu and my appetizer recipe, Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Bites now!
Now it’s time for you to see the Galentine’s Table that my creative friend, Stacy Ling Bricks N Blooms is sharing today.
In addition, don’t miss the other fun tables. Just click on each blog name to follow the tour.
Stacy Ling BricksNBlooms/ Vintage Home Designs/MidWest Life&Style / Simply 2 Moms / The Pondsfarmhouse
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Your support and comments mean so much to me. I look forward to sharing my next project and adventure with you!
Rachel
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Love this idea! The table looks so cute. Can’t wait to see what is on the menu. I do so miss my girlfriend time but have hosted a few get togethers since the pandemic. Keeping socially distanced on the deck in the warmer months or spread out at the dining room table for a Christmas luncheon.
It’s just beautiful Rachel! I love the vintage floral plates and goblets.
And that candle fixture is amazing!
Rachel how beautiful! I love those dishes! And those pretty pink tulips and green goblets! I so wish we could party in person! SOMEDAY! xoxoxo
Yes! we will make it happen.
I just love all your ideas for your pretty table! Those floral plates are gorgeous! And your floating candle idea is so creative. Can’t wait to see your recipe on Saturday!!
Thanks so much sweet lady.
Rachel, you always inspire with your creativity in combining so many disparate pieces gathered over time into the most beautiful “whole”! You are an artist! Do you have a related professional background? Or is this just your natural, always-had-it talent?
Thank you for sharing your ideas and many, many photos to help readers pull something similar together in our own homes.
Best regards, Sandra
Sandra,
I really appreciated this encouragement. I’ve not had any professional training. Got my talent from my Dad. He could make anything.
Rachel,
I LOVE your table and how you used fun, vintage and thrifted finds to put it all together. And the little heart place cards are such a neat touch. I look forward to seeing your yummy recipe on Saturday.
Thanks so much Jen.
Adorable, Festive, and Pinned! You are amazing, Rachel. Looking forward to your menu!
Miche,
Thanks for stopping by.
So cute! A great idea.
Thanks so much.
Wonderful ideas! Beautiful table! Would love to come to your Galentine party!!
Rebekah,
I wish it didn’t have to be virtual.
This is just the cutest table Rachel. You have the best ideas.
Thanks so much Kim.
Love your candle cup chandelier, Rachel! I def wouldn’t mind coming and sitting at your lovely galentine’s table!
Julie,
I’d love that. Thanks for stopping by.
Rachel
I just love this! Your table is darling!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Rachel can I be invited to the next brunch? I bet you are an amazing hostess. The table is fabulous and I love all of the details. I can’t believe those plates were only 50cents! Pinning!
Kelly,
I know!! Me either! It was a steal.
Please save a seat at your table for me! I’m only a few hours away! The vintage lover in me so much enjoyed seeing how you set your table for brunch. All of the details are so pretty and I like the unique way that you decorated your light for Valentine’s Day.
Paula,
I really appreciate this. I love incorporating those vintage finds.
It’s beautiful! I love how you used the vintage milk glass vases.
Shawna,
I really appreciate this.
Rachel
You’ve created such a gorgeous display! I bet there’s smiles all around for Valentine’s Day this year!
Jenn,
I really appreciate this. Thanks so much.