Valentine's Day Luncheon

Every year I have a Valentine's Luncheon for five friends. Usually on Valentine's Day unless, like this year, it falls on a weekend -- then I have it on the Friday before or the Monday after.

Perhaps I was tired of Christmas red (although I do have a new linen WS red tablecloth ) so decided to do a silver, gold, white and chocolate table.
It's an antique lace cloth that's seen many dinners and luncheons. Lace seems so feminine and so Valentine's!
My grandmother's Noritake china, cream with a gold band, the real silver, one of my good damask napkins in a silver napkin ring. And, of course, a menu for each and every one.
The centerpiece is my silver epergne and silver candlesticks with white candles. The flowers -- white tulips because . . . . I associate tulips rather than roses with Valentine's. Perhaps because my first Valentine flower from Husband Jim was a pot of red tulips. Plus they were on sale for half price! A lucky happenstance, me thinks.

And in the silver epergne, homemade chocolate truffles. To be savored while waiting for the dessert (the Chocolate Cloud). Or, if the Chocolate Cloud was not dessert enough, one -- just one to go with the second cup of coffee.

It's Thursday which means that it's Tablescape Thursday. So please join Susan at Between Naps on the Porch to see all of the fabulous tablescapes this Thursday!