Neighbors and a Valentine dinner

We had our neighbors over for dinner.  I just had to go with red, hearts and tulips.

Strawberries and champagne with dessert

I saved these bottles from our favorite lemonade.  Each lady went home with a bottle of tulips. Wink, wink! 

Next time you see these mini salt and pepper shakers, grab them all.  I have enough for everyone to have their own, no passing needed.  

I had champagne being chilled, but a guest brought a sweet red dessert wine that was perfect and bubbly.  

Of course a little fleur de lis love, Mardi gras is on its way. 

These are my most fun recent purchases, butter dome thingies.  I found them at Ross over the holidays.  

The kitchen island got in on the action too.

Blue hour about to creep in through the window.  Candles lit and ready for dinner.

I always forget to take picture once everyone arrives.  But our simple menu below.

Antipasto hors d'oeuvres served at the kitchen bar

Cucumber tomato, feta cheese salad

Lasagna and garlic bread

Tiramisu (my first try) people asked for seconds!  Yay!
A la Carte Entertaining - box recipe 

Silver chargers (had)

white plates ~ IKEA

Champagne flutes - Pier One

Napkins - Rose Tree

Red water glasses - Pier One

Mini red glass hearts - Pier One
Red candle holders - Pier One
(OK already - we did have an Pier One outlet nearby, sadly closed)

Silver tray - wedding gift

Silver bowl ~  Ann Marie's senior year cheerleading gift

Oops Ann Marie do you want it now?

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Tabletop Tuesday and Marty