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February 7, 2011

At the Kids Table…for Valentine’s Day!



Let’s face it!
The kid’s table isn’t usually where you want to be sitting.
Weird cousins…small chairs…missing out on the good “grown-up” conversations.
But here, At the Picket Fence, we think the Kid’s Table should be the best seats in the house! This series is dedicated to celebrating the privilege of getting to sit…
For this installment, we are so thrilled to have a very special guest with us.
Christie from Three Pixie Lane!
She is known and loved by so many of us and if you have ever received one of her sweet comments on your posts, you feel like you have just won the lottery.
She is truly beautiful inside and out. And the passion she has for her home is only surpassed by her desire for it to be a place of joy and refuge for her precious family.
Christie is graciously sharing with us her charming Valentine’s Day Tea Party.
We’ll let her describe it to you in her own words.
“Last year, I had a Valentine’s Tea Party for my girls and our friends.”



“My oldest daughter helped with the decorations and food.”





“These were the old love letters from my Grandpa to my Grandma during WWII.  They seemed appropriate as decoration for this Valentine’s Day Party.”


“My friend who had hosted a party for her daughter for many years suggested that I let my daughters pick some of their favorite foods!  After all, the party is for them!  Pretzels and cheese puffs made the list!”

“The little tables are set for the little girls…”

“Their table is set with tea sets from IKEA.  The ribbon roses were made by my oldest daughter to decorate their table.  To make these simple rosettes, take a 12 to 18 inch wire ribbon.  Pull the wire of one side of the ribbon until the ribbon bunches.  Wrap the loose wire around a pencil or small stick and form a rose.”




“I always look forward to Valentine’s Day right after Christmas!  I keep some of the ‘red’ decorations out from Christmas and just add some fun Valentine’s decor.  I change the decorations out as soon as I take down Christmas.  It seems to make for an easier transition!

Happy Valentine’s to you!”
Christie

Well, I don’t know about you, but I would have been thrilled to sit at any one of those tables! Thank you so much for joining us over here today Christie, and for helping us to kick off a week of celebrating Valentine’s Day!
Mark your calendars because this coming Saturday we will be hosting the
Valentine’s Day Edition of
Get your Valentine’s Day crafts, recipes, decorating ready to link up!
Maybe you will even want to share a story from the heart. We would love to heart it!
Be sure to come back tomorrow for more great ideas and inspiration and thanks for stopping by the Fence today!

Heather and Vanessa

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  1. Judy says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    So pretty. I love it. Please stop by my blog today…I featured your project. Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Awww, that’s so cute! Everything looked wonderful!

    Reply
  3. Nellie's Cozy place says

    February 7, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    What a precious idea and everything looks so lovely, I am sure lil and big girls had a wonderful time.
    Makes me wish I had some grandaughter to do that with. maybe one day!! lol
    thanks for sharing that sweetness
    of Valentines day,
    blessings, Nellie

    Reply
  4. Val says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I love this post! Beyond adorable!!

    Reply
  5. Dear Sweet Home says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Love it! So sweet. I am having a Surprise party for my daughter Thurdsday night (she is turning 16) and I may do a little valentine-twist on the decor! Thanks for sharing. Oh, and Vanessa….I would love for you to share my term “fluff your stuff” – I got it from somewhere a few years back and it just stuck with me!~ you are too sweet! Happy Monday!

    Reply
  6. Jo says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Sooo sweet, at the kids table, lovely.
    The letters from her grandpa to your grandma…PRICELESS!
    ~Jo
    LazyonLoblolly

    Reply
  7. Liz@https://infusewithliz.blogspot.com/ says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Wow, can I come to the party! I love all the table settings…how fun for the girls and what a great “memory” for them…nothing like showing them the finer things in life when they are young so they will carry it through their life!

    Reply
  8. Allyson Pecilunas says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    How pretty is this?! Thank you for coming by and visiting me I am now following along.

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  9. NanaDiana says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    What a fun party. I love little girl tea parties..this one is absolutely lovely…love the clear glass plates on the heart shaped paper doilies-great idea. Hugs-Diana

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  10. Christie says

    February 7, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Oh! Your words are TOO kind! I feel kind of slack this year, because we aren’t doing a little party…in the middle of refinishing floors! How fun is that?! It is fun to kick off the week over here and I can’t WAIT to see all the Valentine’s goodness coming our way! I am working on my posts for Sat.!! Love to you girls and thanks again!! Christie at Three Pixie Lane

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  11. Christie says

    February 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I added a new post and included your button with a big thanks for this feature! Thanks again! christie

    Reply
  12. Cindy says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I agree…I would love to be a guest at all of these tables!

    Reply
  13. dmuseit says

    February 8, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I have many fond memories of sitting at the kids table with my cousins. (Yes, my siblings were there too.)

    You show one special chair – the harp back or musical motif, in front of the window. What can you tell me about that? Our grandparents had a beautiful display table very similar.

    Reply
  14. Ashley says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    What an adorable party! I love this idea and can’t wait to do something like this for my daughter and her friends!

    Reply
  15. Leslie @ goodbye, house! HELLO, HOME! says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    I wanna be 8 years old and be invited next time, m’kay?

    Reply
  16. Sorta Fairytale Girl says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    how sweet…would love to do something like this for my daughter when she is older!

    Reply

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