{"id":14294,"date":"2018-02-05T17:29:33","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T00:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/?p=14294"},"modified":"2018-02-05T17:29:33","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T00:29:33","slug":"romantic-table-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/romantic-table-two","title":{"rendered":"How to Set a Romantic Table for Two"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s almost Valentine’s day, and while there are plenty of classic ways to celebrate the holiday with the people you love, we decided to take a low-key approach this year. We imagined a romantic, euro-inspired dinner for two. After all, the way to the heart is through the stomach! So whether you’re celebrating a valentine, a galentine, or just treating yourself, here’s how we pulled together a romantic table<\/a> worthy of a fabulous, home-cooked meal.<\/p>\n

Pick A Novel Location<\/h3>\n

Try switching up your usual dining scene by moving your table away from the kitchen. Rearrange the furniture and stick it in the bay window, or repurpose a smaller side table for an intimate setting! Use a tablecloth to make it feel special and intimate rather than makeshift.<\/p>\n

Consider the Culinary Experience<\/h3>\n

Choose a meal that reflects your relationship– it doesn’t have to be fancy! High quality ingredients will go a long way towards making that everyday dish something special. To further distinguish your date night from the usual, round out the meal with several courses. A cheese plate, a unique salad, and a decadent dessert will make the whole evening feel like an occasion, without the expensive prix fixe menu.<\/p>\n

Bring in Eclectic Elements<\/h3>\n

To make your table feel like you took a trip to a European capital, try blending elements for a warm, layered feel. Cloth napkins in a pattern don’t have to match to look beautiful, and mixing metallics is totally fine too. We love an antiqued gold finish (in say, a set of candlesticks) paired with the rougher texture of steel napkin rings<\/a> and vintage silverware. Plates can be mismatched too- all the better to make the setting feel straight out of a Parisian Cafe.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, More is More<\/h3>\n

We love a minimalist look, but sometimes, more really is more. Add flowers with a show-stopping vase, but don’t hesitate to springs a handful amongst the flatware too. Tall taper candles (in black, natch)<\/a> add a dramatic touch, but there’s still plenty of room for votives to add sparkle. Add accessories to your table like you’re a bohemian artist– anything that catches the eye is totally fair game.<\/p>\n

With this advice, you’ll be ready to host a romantic meal in no time. Don’t forget to shop the look <\/a>in time for your special evening!.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It’s almost Valentine’s day, and while there are plenty of classic ways to celebrate the holiday with the people you love, we decided to take a low-key approach this year. We imagined a romantic, euro-inspired dinner for two. After all, the way to the heart is through the stomach! So whether you’re celebrating a valentine,… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":14295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1017],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"images":{"medium":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/MG_8106-612x408.jpg","large":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/MG_8106-1024x683.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14294"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14294"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14294\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14294"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=14294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}