Whispers of Love for Valentine’s Day

Romance abounds in these Valentine’s Day vignettes arranged with vintage accents from the heart.

Graceful settings awash in demure shades of blush and lilac evoke all the enchantment of the dreamiest day of the year. A lavender Wedgwood dish embellished with a fanciful scene brings out the soft color of the blossoms that accompany it. Lines of verse rendered beautifully in swirling script heighten the elegance of the display, calling to mind sentimental stories from days of yore.

The perfect tokens of affection, posies wrapped in printed poems make a delightfully diminutive offering for guests when tied with a dainty floral bow and a scalloped charm.

Parcels entwined in silky ribbons are almost too pretty to unwrap, adorned with gift tags of delicate pressed flowers.

Surrounded by a collection of antique accoutrements and fresh blooms, companions sip tea and nibble from a selection of petite desserts as they revel in the joy of each other’s company.

A table scattered with pages of poetry and rose petals is a charming backdrop for collected china united by understated pastel hues. A fetching bouquet tied with a satin sash is the finishing touch to this tableau, sure to captivate all who gather nearby.

Discover more beguiling vignettes in our January/February 2025 issue, available on newsstands and online.