Today I sharing a romantic valentine vignette with vintage finds from around the house.
Vintage Valentine’s Day Blog Hop
I’m also joining the Vintage Valentine’s Day Blog Hop hosted by Amber from Follow The Yellow Brick Home. Get ready for some sweet Valentine inspiration. If you just stopped by from CoCo’s, The Crowned Goat and her beautiful tablescape, welcome!
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, I don’t have any decorations per se, but I do have items that can be grouped or arranged together for a romantic vintage vignette.
Valentine Vignette With Vintage Finds
- Vintage silver
- Crystal
- Flowers
- Candles
- Love letters or cards
- Books
My Valentine vignette is arranged on the coffee table ottoman with little things that have a special sentiment or happy memories.
Sentimental Accents And Books
I love using my favorite decorating books as platforms for displaying sentimental accents such as the silver rimmed dish holding sea shells from a fun vacation with the husband. And nestled next to the shells is a stack of letters my grandfather wrote to his mother while he was in collage.
This is only a sampling of the letters he wrote. Each stack that I have is tied with simple cotton string. The envelopes are starting to showing their age but it’s no wonder since they almost one hundred years old. The sideways two-cent stamp was post marked 1924.
My grandfather wrote several times a week with updates on his classes and friends but can you guess what the number one topic was? Weather! The letters are also fun to read since he had the most beautiful penmanship. My great-grandmother must have really treasured his letters.
Get the look by gathering your favorite Valentine cards, and tie them up with a pretty ribbon to put on display.
Vintage Silver
No Valentine vignette would be complete without something heart-shaped. One of my favorite pieces is the ornate heart-shaped silver bowl that belonged to my mom. I could always count on it being on the coffee table for special occasions. As you can guess, I also inherited her love of peanuts and wine.
Vintage Crystal
I can’t think of a better way to enjoy a fruity rosé than drinking out of a vintage crystal wine glass, after all nothing says romance like flowers and wine.
Flowers And Candles
Whenever possible I love using flowers and candles to create a romantic vignette. You may have noticed I don’t use much red if any in my decor, but I do crave a hint of pink in the flower arrangements.
More vintage finds are displayed on the end table including an old pressed glass candy jar and a Merry Wives Of Windsor book. Talk about a great conversation starter.
See how all these element are working together to create Valentine vintage vignette. Now all that’s required is a comfortable spot to get cozy and enjoy the moment. For ideas on simple vintage vignettes see the post Winter Decorating Ideas or Spring Decorating.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are updated daily with seasonal inspiration that you can use right now!
There’s more Valentine inspiration to enjoy. Next on the blog hop is Lora Bloomquist. Be sure to stop by to see her subtle and soft Valentine decor then click through the links.
Cheers!
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Michelle, your vignettes are so pretty! I love how you saved some special pieces from your family and I love your grandfather’s letters. How funny that he wrote about the weather! It’s too bad that penmanship is no longer a priority. My kids can barely write in cursive and it’s such a shame. It’s great to join you in the blog hop. Have a wonderful week!
Shelley
Thank you Shelley, you are so right about penmanship, it is a bygone art these days. Hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day!
There are so many beautiful elements to this Valentine’s vignette, Michelle! I would have never thought to put peanuts in a silver bowl like you have but gosh, it’s so gorgeous I’m going to try it at my house too. We always try to leave out little nibbles when people come over so this will help step up my game. Love, love, love that you have your grandfathers letters. Talk about a treasure – that is so cool! Hugs, CoCo
Thank you Coco for your sweet comments! I’ll have to write a post someday on how those letters came into my possession. It’s a story worth telling. Hugs!
How lovely! You are speaking my language, Girl! It makes my heart happy to be joining you on this hop! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia, we do love our vintage finds! Have a great week!
Michelle, this is so lovely, cozy, and elegant! I love your idea of getting cozy and enjoying the moment! It’s been fun joining you on the hop!
Thank you Linda. Enjoying a glass of wine is the perfect opportunity to slow down and enjoy the moment. 😉
How wonderful it must be to have letters from your Grandfather?! I’ve always found that the older generation has beautiful penmanship too. Wish they still emphasized that in schools these days. Seems like all they need now is thumbs. 🙁 Loved your tips and vignettes. Everything was beautiful and so elegant. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thank you Cindy! I must admit my penmanship is not what it used to be. Out of practice lol. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Lovely display! And that glass of wine is calling my name! Happy Valentine’s Day
LOL calling mine too, it’s 5:00 somewhere! Hugs!
Your created a beautiful vignette for Valentine’s Day! My favorite part is the bundle of letters that your great-grandfather wrote to your great-grandmother. It’s a shame that future generations won’t have anything like this to treasure since letter writing is a lost art. I had never thought about enjoying peanuts with wine, but it is sounding pretty good to me right now. I enjoyed seeing your decor!
You’re right Paula letter writing is a lost art. Thank you so much for your sweet comments!
I love that you still have your Grandfather’s letters! They are so wonderful!! I love your beautiful photography and styling!
Thank you so much Kristin. Hugs!
Michelle, I love the stack of old letters; so beautifully vintage. The beautiful handwriting, along with the postmark on the old parchment paper; what a treasure! Your photography and styling of it all is lovely. Fun hopping with you again!
Thank you Lora, this has been a beautiful blog hop with tons of inspiration!
Lovely, Michelle, as always. Love how it looks romantic, without actually having a heavy Valentine’s ‘theme’. Thanks for sharing on Homestyle Gathering!
So happy to link up with your party this week Julie!
I love that you have your grandfather’s letter! Such a special sentimental touch. Your tips for vignettes were just what I needed. Loved being on this hop with you!
Thank you Kelly, now if I just had some of those delicious heart shortbread cookies of yours…;)
Vignettes definitely filled with love and romance!
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann! Hugs!
I love the elegance and sophistication of your home.
What is the piece with the striped ribbon, a bell? It is so unique and interesting.
I found the metal piece in a little gift shop and liked its vintage zinc look. The tag described it as a metal tassel, but to me it looks like a finial. Great conversation piece right?!
Oh how gorgeous and fabulous with the love letters from the past.
Thank you so much Marty!
Lovely Valentine’s Day Vignette. Happy Valentine’s Day, Kippi
Happy Valentine’s Day Kippi!
That silver bucket vase with the flowers is stunning! So happy to be hopping with you! Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Angelina @ Petite Haus
Thank you Angelina, flowers are always may favorite addition to any room.
Michelle,
Your Valentine vignette on your ottoman coffee table speaks to my heart. You styled everything beautifully, your commentary is wonderful, and your photography is fantastic. I loved seeing and reading it all.
Happy Valentine’s Day,
Judith
Thank you Judith your sweet comments mean so much to me. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Your vintage Valentine’s vignette is gorgeous! Everything is styled beautifully! It has been so much fun blog hopping with you!
Thank you so much Shannon. Happy Valentine’s Day!
What a lovely treasure that you have in those love letters and to have them intact all these years later. I adore all of your vignettes down to the crystal! Your photography is just beautiful in capturing the charm!
Thank you so much Christy for your sweet comments. You made my day!
Love all of your vintage touches!! And, of course, I love the fresh flowers!!! Simply beautiful!!!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
~Emily
Thank you Emily, I can never have too many flowers. Happy Valentine’s Day!
I totally thought I had commented on this already. I totally love the understated vintage Valentine’s look, Michelle. So lovely! Thanks for sharing on Homestyle Gathering, dear friend!
Thank you so much Julie! I love linking up with your Homestyle Gathering.
Michelle so sorry I am late commenting! I
I love that you have shared alternative ideas to store bought Valentine’s Day decor and “use what you have vignettes.” Everything is still so perfect for Valentine’s Day. So elegant and chic! I love the crystal and silverplate and flowers! My grandfather wrote letters home from the war and I have them all, they are precious to read!
Thanks so much for joining our hop. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thank you so much for including me in the blog hop Amber. I’m always inspired by your charming vintage vignettes with so many new ideas to try! Thanks again. Hugs!
I LOVE your display. Your Grandpa’s letters…amazing touch! But I really want to know where you found your flowers! Love the color scheme.
Thank you Pam, I picked up the orchids at a local nursery, sometimes I find really pretty ones at the grocery store too.
Michelle,
You know I love your vintage style. See your feature on Wednesday’s Charming Homes & Gardens Link Party.
Wow Rachel, that is so sweet of you to feature my post! Thank you!!