a moody & dramatic Valentine’s Day tablescape for two | small space entertaining

To be honest, this Valentine’s Day tablescape is all about yesterday’s cloche centerpiece. It’s literally my favorite one that Sarah has ever done and really captures everything that I want our Valentine’s Day tablescape for two to reflect. While traveling through Amsterdam a few years ago, I became obsessed with this painting and have always wanted to translate it somehow into a blog post. Sarah indulged me in my unexpected color palette, so I pulled dinnerware and glassware to complement it, rather than detract. This simple tablescape is really all about the centerpiece.

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I kept things really straightforward with my dinnerware and utensils selections. I’ve been obsessed with these black plates since I got them for this shoot and knew they would provide the perfect backdrop for a simple gold-rimmed plate. And you know I am obsessed with my black flatware still. They are just so handsome!

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To soften it a bit, I used natural linen napkins with another obsession: these agate napkin rings. For a fun pop, I tucked in a few leftover flowers and poppy pods. Lastly, I finished off the look with super-femme pink stemware. I all but insist that we drink champagne on Valentine’s Day, so these glasses are perfect.

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I haven’t quite planned out the meal yet, but with a setting like this, I’m sure our evening at home will be juuuust lovely.

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What do you guys think of this Valentine’s Day tablescape for two?

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Sources: natural linen round tableclothplates by Jars Tourron for Crate & Barrel, organic shaped salad plate with gold rim, Fortessa brushed black flatware (gifted), agate napkin rings, waterfall coupe glass, and natural linen napkin.

Photography by Meghan Klein. Styling by Jojotastic.

Get more entertaining posts here + learn how to make the cloche centerpiece here!

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Joanna Hawley-McBride is a Pacific Northwest-based social media strategist, content creator, and former textile designer. Joanna is the founder and editor-in-chief of Jojotastic, a lifestyle blog focused on Joanna’s work-in-progress cabin, finding the best pair of underwear through #UnderwearThesis, and empowering women to explore nature — all in her signature unfiltered style. Her work has been featured in Domino, CNBC, and Eating Well.

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