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Home » From the Blog » VALENTINE INSPIRATION, DECOR, DESSERT & DINNER

VALENTINE INSPIRATION, DECOR, DESSERT & DINNER

by Regina 13 Comments

Do you need some last minute rustic ideas for Valentine’s Day? I’m sharing a whole post of unique ideas.

Hi, I’m Regina and welcome to Saved From Salvage. I love decorating for Valentines Day and this year is no different. See all the easy diys, desserts, tablescapes and more.

SIMPLE RUSTIC VALENTINE TABLESCAPE

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Valentine’s Day – I think you either embrace it or wish it away. If you enjoy this February holiday, you might enjoy my Valentine’s Day ideas which run from tablescapes, to DIY’s to gifts to upcycling old decor.

Since I love to celebrate holidays, I’m all in. I don’t buy into all of it trust me. I prefer a dinner at home, a handmade gift and I never will turn down a card.

But I do like to make a beautiful table, special drinks and desserts and cute gifts to give.

When my son was young, he always woke up to pink heart shaped waffles. It was our tradition and I enjoyed making them.

Table of Contents

  • VALENTINE TABLESCAPE
  • DIY DECOR
  • VALENTINE DESSERT IDEAS
  • DIY VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS – GIFTS
  • UPDATE OLD VALENTINE’S DECOR
  • VALENTINE DECOR AT MY HOUSE
  • VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS: CANDY CHARCUTERIE BOARD

VALENTINE TABLESCAPE

For my table, I found these mauve print napkins by April Cornell. I decided to create my tablescape around them.

Not a traditional pink or Valentine napkin, I loved the soft look. In the background are my favorite of all time hand stitched hearts click here to see them.

I got to use my galvanized chargers and my pink charger then my white plates. Here is a link to my tablescape for last year which was rustic.

SIMPLE AND NEUTRAL VALENTINE TABLESCAPE

DIY DECOR

A big fan of decorating with books, I painted these a light shade of pink and they look great with my pops of green on top.

A SNEAK PEAK OF MY LIVE EDGE TABLE

I created two easy framed pieces this year. Both were made in Canva and then printed and framed. So easy and inexpensive to add your own touch to your home.

LOOKS ADORABLE IN THIS FRAME
RUSTIC DIY DECOR FOR FREE

How cute to make everyone a personal teacup flower arrangement? No teacups? Find them at the thrift store for about $1.50 each.

For these I just criss crossed scotch tape across the top of the cup and then cut and placed my flowers inside.

The last piece of decor I made this year was another framed picture with a variety of hearts.

DIY FRAMED HEART ART

VALENTINE DESSERT IDEAS

YUMMY COOKIE GARLAND TREAT

This is a really fun idea for little ones. When I was making my Valentine cookies, I used a tiny heart cookie cutter to make some smaller ones. I used a large needle, pink twine and strung the cookies onto the twine.

This is a cute way to display the cookies that are perfect bite size shape or just use it for decor…good luck with that.

ELEVATE YOUR COOKIES

I melted chocolate wafers and dipped the cookies in the chocolate and then sprinkled them with pink and white sprinkles. Who doesn’t love sprinkles?

For some, I decorated them with white icing and added sprinkles and colored sugars.

It was really easy to up the look of these cookies from boring to beautiful.

These meringue pops and cookies are so easy and fun to make. I use meringue powder and water and sugar, vanilla extract and food coloring.

MERINGUE – EASY AND YUMMY
I PUT TWO BAGS INTO ONE TO SQUEEZE OUT PINK & WHITE

DIY VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS – GIFTS

You have to try this easy and adorable gift. If you like to save jars like I do, then you are all set. If not, dig through the fridge for an almost empty jelly, mustard, or horseradish jar.

Paint the lid a pretty color, glue on a knob and fill with chocolate! Of course.

WHO DOESN’T LOVE CHOCOLATE?

This next gift idea requires a trip to the Dollar Tree. I found these 3 pack muslin bags with a heart stamped on the outside. These can be used for so many things. You could attach them to a garland and start 10 days before Valentines and say here are 10 Things I love About You.

How sweet would that be?

THE 10 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT YOU

Then inside each bag, you can tuck a note listing what you love about your Valentine.

For a fun idea for a cupcake topper, gift tag or to tuck inside your valentine card, see this fun post.

The next idea is to add a candy treat or some other small treat in each bag and give separately or string on a garland.

UPDATE OLD VALENTINE’S DECOR

If you know me, you know I’m not a big fan of red. I had a few pieces of Valentine Decor that I was not using but decided to update.

See how easy it is to give something old, a fresh new look? Shop your house and see what you have that you can spend .99 cents on paint and fall in love all over again.

This one I used both a soft pink and an off white to update.

VALENTINE DECOR AT MY HOUSE

I’ve had this pillow for years but I love it because it fits right in with my colors. You can find a similar one here. To see how to make easy valentine pillows, you have to see this post.

The little soft pink bird is perched under a cloche with a little moss.

The Scrap Wood Hearts were a favorite DIY I made this year from vintage tongue and groove flooring.

MY SCRAP WOOD HEART GARLAND

VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS: CANDY CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Last but not least I’m sharing one more idea for Valentine’s Day. From our downed tree, we’ve not made lots of these boards, so many that I’m selling them on Etsy. You can get yours here.

They are beautiful and large and make the perfect backdrop for a candy inspired charcuterie board.

This would be yummy to snack on while watching the Super Bowl.

No time to make one? Here is a beautiful large board you could use.

YOU COULD ADD COOKIES OR SOME MORE SAVORY TREATS TOO

Thanks so much for stopping by SAVED FROM SALVAGE and reading about my Valentine’s Day Ideas.

I hope you get a chance to try one of my ideas and if you do – let me know how it turned out.

We will be obviously staying in and enjoying a yummy meal. I’ll make a menu and special dessert and Carmine will do his magic on the Traeger.

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Don’t forget to comment or share if you like what you see.

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

XO, Regina

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  1. Missy Noonan says

    February 6, 2022 at 3:28 PM

    So many great ideas, Regina! Awesome post!

    Reply
    • Regina says

      February 6, 2022 at 4:00 PM

      Thanks so much Missy! Happy Almost V-Day!

      Reply
  2. Renae says

    February 6, 2022 at 4:27 PM

    I love this! I would love it if you would share this at The Fabulous Friday Link Party. https://www.peacockridgefarm.com/category/fabulous-friday-link-party/
    Hugs to you.

    Reply
  3. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    February 6, 2022 at 7:33 PM

    REgina, I love everything! I think next year I am going to make the cookie garland! So cute. I am looking forward to the hutch(top) and the live edge tables. One question, do you and Carmine ever relax? You two are amazing! Have a wonderful week.

    Reply
  4. terri says

    February 6, 2022 at 8:41 PM

    what great ideas. i think the charcuterie board will be my choice for Superbowl.

    Reply
  5. Kimberly says

    February 7, 2022 at 11:26 AM

    Who could resist your CANDY CHARCUTERIE BOARD? Everything is gorgeous and delicious for Valentine’s Day.
    Happy Valentine’s Day,
    Kippi

    Reply
    • Regina says

      February 7, 2022 at 8:05 PM

      Kippi – thanks so much. I think my sweet tooth comes through!

      Reply
  6. Renae says

    February 7, 2022 at 5:31 PM

    This is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing on Fabulous Friday Link Party. We sure appreciate you. Hugs and blessings to you.

    Reply
  7. Karins Kottage says

    February 7, 2022 at 7:52 PM

    Oooh this is Valentine eye candy! Such great ideas!!

    Reply
    • Regina says

      February 7, 2022 at 8:04 PM

      Karin – thanks so much!

      Reply
  8. Allison says

    February 8, 2022 at 7:00 AM

    Ooh, I love all of these ideas! I’m totally inspired. Great post 🙂

    Reply
  9. Sara says

    February 8, 2022 at 9:13 AM

    Awesome ideas; I enjoyed this post!

    Reply
  10. Marie says

    February 9, 2022 at 2:10 AM

    I appreciate your take on Valentine’s Day. Simple and sweet tokens go a long way. Love the pink waffle tradition you made for your son when he was a kid.

    Reply

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