We were up in the mountains with friends Valentine weekend and of course eating meals together was a big part of it all. We've gone away together this same weekend for many years. It's a tradition.
Simple, (not even cloth napkins!), but elegant in its own way!
Fresh greenery and pine cones from right outside the door.
A simple trivette found at the cabin gave a nod to valentine's day.
A hearty beef stew on a cold night looked good in the earth-toned bowls.
You can't beat a mountain view, a roaring fire, and a great meal with old friends.
And a valentine dessert!
For more tablescapes, see Between Naps on the Porch.
What a perfect mountain cabin table. And what's better than a hearty beef stew in such a setting? Appreciated your "bathroom" post. I, too, find old bathrooms tucked away in interesting places fascinating. One of my favorites is in an old building on Michigan Ave. in Chicago that used to house a fine arts theater. Upstairs (reached by an elevator that has an operator) are music practice rooms and midway of the hall is the best old bathroom. Sometimes I go when I don't really need to. Just pay it a visit! And to listen to the music, of course!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good and hearty and the dessert makes it so delicate! Just lovely.
ReplyDeletemmmmm! That stew looks so yummy with the view out the window and rustic feel in the room. How nice that you have good friends to get together with! We still have leftover snow and it's bitter cold! Hard to get out with babies, you know.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition-it looks so warm and cosy. The dessert looks good too!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Oh boy, what a lovely thing to do and what a lovely place to do it! The table setting is so warm and inviting, and the food is gorgeous. I'll bet you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Homey, comfortable and a little rustic. This table is wonderful...the theme fits the meal.
ReplyDelete♥, Susan
I'm assuming you are no longer in the Chicago area? The Fine Arts Theater that I'm talking about is called The Studebaker Building and it is across from Grant Park. I don't recall a fountain there, however. It has long since stopped showing movies but I'm sure those wonderful music rooms are still there and that they are reached by that neat old elevator.
ReplyDeleteThat stew looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, yummy strawberry dessert! The beef stew looks good too. Love your tablescape, looks so relaxed. And you're right, nothing can beat a mountain view....Christine
ReplyDeleteOf course--Buckingham Fountain. I thought you were talking about a fountain in the lobby or somewhere in the building. We have a connection. Oops, I'm sounding very Chicago-like. Seems that whatever happens in the world, there's always a Chicago connection-or so the news would have one believe.
ReplyDeleteA pretty table and I LOVE that dessert!
ReplyDeleteGot caught up with some of your older posts -- loveyour "red" "pink" plates -- and how sweet that both of you got them for each other for Valentine's!
ReplyDeleteStew on a cold winter day is so comforting and it looks wonderful in your bowls.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Hi Ms.P...
ReplyDeleteOhh my...what a fabulous way to spend Valentine's Day...in the mountains!!! It looks like ya'll had a great time! I love your beautiful mountain Valentine's table...it's perfect!!! So warm and cozy!!! What pretty stoneware...love it! The beef stew looks yummy and the dessert...divine!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful mountain valentine's table with us! I'm so glad that ya'll had a wonderful time!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Rustic gorgeouness, I love those dishes and the food is calling my name :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cabin! The view from the table is wonderful. The stew looks delicious, Glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteCarol
First time for me to see rustic touch in American table. Isn't it Americans love rustic?
ReplyDeleteI do adore your homely, cosy treat with old friends + the yummy food? What can I ask for more.
Greetings from a snowy Stockholm.
xoxo
Do you know, after continually setting the table with assorted plastic bowls and my prized Fiestaware bowls for stew, I was taken with your table. I yearn for an evening's meal with bowls set ON plates. Love the look.
ReplyDeleteMust take the time to try that. I tend to hurry through throwing everything on the table at once, and taking time seems to be a must. :)
That look so cozy and nice
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cabin and luscious food! Can't think of a better way to spend time with dear friends - I'm glad you had a wonderful time together!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Zuzu
Love your tablescape. So beautiful. Come by and watch our vlog version. Have a great day. Holly:)
ReplyDeleteHad to comment on THAT cake!
ReplyDeleteWho made that? Email me.
You take the most beautiful photos.
I'm glad to see where you all were.
And the view??? Is there more to come on that?
Love your stoneware and the dessert looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. -Lia-
ReplyDeleteJealous! SO wish I was running away to a cabin THIS weekend. Got the get away fever. That dessert looks YUMMY!
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