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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Valentine Parties

A few VALENTINES from the past...
and some from the present.
♥
VALENTINE'S DAY
has always been a favorite holiday of mine.
I can remember getting the most beautiful,
mostly  handmade cards from school mates...
and I definitely remember my first box of candy
from....a....boy !
 *hanging head and kicking dirt clods
Mr. Sweet is my favorite VALENTINE...
I made him a big, ole
CHOCOLATE PECAN FUDGE HEART..
and he loved it. :)
Not a Valentine lunch...
this was in the heart of the summer...
 salad, served on heart shaped  plates taste TWICE as good...
....a pretty VALENTINE dessert....
This beautiful VINTAGE, bisque angel
hung above childhood photos of my brother and I
all the time we were growing up.
Mother said it was our guardian angel...
She is so pretty...and I am so glad to have her.
The most beautiful little crystal paperweight with
Love grows...
a treasured gift from my son and daughter when they were teenagers...
*sigh
I am blessed.
These LOVE BIRDS are for all of you and your sweeties....
That Valentine Pie looks a little ragged...
but it sure tasted good...
MR. SWEET....
We will be Valentines
forever and ever.......
                           amen !
We both hope your Valentine season is filled
with LOVE and ROMANCE and HAPPINESS.

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53 comments:

  1. xinexFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    So lovely, BJ, everything on the table but even lovelier is you and your sweetheart being in love for over 50 years...Christine

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  2. The Charm of HomeFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Pretty table BJ. Love that you two have had such a blessed 50 years! That is wonderful!
    Sherry

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  3. MelissaFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    What a sweet post! I really enjoyed it.

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  4. Kathleen GraceFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Your red tablescapes with those gorgeous heart plates are so cheery and bright and lovely! Isn't it a blessing to be married to someone you consider your Valentine for always?

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Most romantic and charming, Dear BJness! :) You and Mr. Sweet are a blessed couple.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. LynnFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Simply beautiful BJ-Happy Valentine's Day-enjoy:@)

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  7. BeckyFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    BJ, everything looks great! I'm particularly drawn to your heart summer table as I watch snow coming down outside my windows tonight. Thanks for joining our Colours of Love party!

    Becky

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  8. On Crooked CreekFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    BJ,
    As much as "Mr. Ed" loves chocolate and pecans. . .I love coconut cream pie. We'll both be right over to help you and Mr. Sweet clean your plates! HA! All your rememberances touched my heart and warmed my soul today during my visit! Thank you dear friend for this lovely post. Yes. . .I have a romantic evening planned. Praying Mother Nature co~operates!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  9. MarlisFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    To many more years of happiness for you both! Your table with the heart dishes looks wonderful.

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  10. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    That salad looks yummy, Beeej. Those plates are darling!

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  11. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)February 9, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    hi bj, your guardian angel is beautiful and you are so lucky to have her! You and your hubby look so happy together--like perfect Valentine sweethearts! Linda

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  12. Love Of QuiltsFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Good to know you want to keep Mr. Sweet as your Valentine after 50 years....I liked the Angel... your mother also had good taste in decorating...must be where you got it. Stay Warm Trish

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  13. SuzieFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Pure Sweetness!

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  14. Blondie's JournalFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    What a sweet table. May you and Mr. Sweetness have many, many more happy years to come!

    XO,
    Jane

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  15. Chubby ChiequeFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Gorgeous, Lady B!

    Love the small touches. They are the one who makes our table looks pretty.

    You always share your smart ideas of tablesettings.

    Happy TS day.
    /chie

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  16. Lori LucasFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    How absolutely adorable. It was made even more so by the fact that clearly you two lovebirds enjoy your time together! Lori L

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  17. SarahFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    BJ, love all you heart plates, especially the ones serving dessert. ;-) Oh, I guess I'll have a piece of the chocolate and the lemon meringue.
    Blogger has been doing strange things tonight. It keeps telling me I'm not signed in when I go to leave a comment. ~ Sarah

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  18. LindaFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Happy Valentine's to YOU! This is a lovely post chock full of romantic charm!

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  19. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Well, shoot! I was here this morning and thought I left a comment...then saw you over at BNOTP..and came back to see what I missed if anything and NO COMMENT FROM ME! I am doing something wrong..
    Anyway...sheesh! I LOVE your tablescape...I ALWAYS do!
    Cute, cute, cute! And you even have pie!!! I LOVE pie! Especially lemon. It IS lemon isn't it? I LOVE lemon!
    Sooooo...am I invited! :)
    Hugs to you my friend!
    Mona

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    So pretty BJ! It all looks wonderful.

    You two are fabulous!

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  21. BeverlyFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Valentine's Day, BJ. You and Mr. Sweets have made a wonderful life together.

    Your sweetheart table looks just beautiful. Romance is a good thing.♥♥♥

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  22. Candy @ The Little Round TableFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Good Morning bj -

    Just beautiful and sweetly romantic!
    Great photos too.

    Thanks so much for joining my first linky party on The Little Round Table and I hope that you will be able to visit again soon.

    Candy

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  23. PhyllisFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I just love the picture of you and Mr. Sweet!

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  24. VeeFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Sweet post and how wonderful to say that the two of you have been sweethearts for over 50 years. It's inspiring! What a great story about the guardian angel, too.

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  25. TerryFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Howdy BJ
    Happy Valentines to you and your handsome sweetheart :)
    Love the images you shared with us . Makes me want to go plan a party to wish you many more happy years together !
    You are so creative and always inspire me to do more .
    Blessings to you and yours .
    Until next time
    Happy Trails

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  26. Tanya February 10, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    FABULOUS post - LOVE red and white! Happy Thursday, BJ - Tanya

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  27. ShugFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful pictures BJ...
    I love Valentines too...Such a SWEET Day! Over 50 Years? What a Blessing!

    Hugs,
    Shug

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  28. The Summer Kitchen GirlsFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Well, you should have posted that fudge brownie LAST because that is all we thought about BJ! Your table is darling, love the angel - what a lovely keepsake....as well as Mr. Sweet :)

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  29. Marie ArdenFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful photos and yummy treats. It is a wonderful and rare thing to be married so long and so happily. Celebrate every day!
    Marie Arden Pink Living

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  30. The Fajdich TimesFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    So pretty! Happy Valentine's Day:)

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  31. Pinky at Designs by PinkyFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    BJ, my honey will always be MY valentine too, we have been married for 43 years now!!! I have NO CLUE where the time went! I love your tables, and your angel is precious as is your paperweight! All the food looks delicious!!! XO, Pinky

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  32. KathleenFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    What a pretty table! I just love that red tablecloth, it jumps off the page! Happy ♥ to you and Mr. 2 Sweet! :) You are a grand couple!

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  33. ReeniFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    What a sweet post! I loved seeing all of your pretty sweet nothings and yummy food.

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  34. DebbieFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    This is so sweet! Not only do I like everything you put on the table, but I really love the love story of you and your husband for 50 years.

    That's wonderful. I want to be you when I "grow up".

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  35. BethFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    BJ, I love your summer table. Love the red tablecloth and the polka dot and red heart plates. Needless to say, yor food looks good too, as always. Congrats to you and your Valentine!
    Blessings, Beth

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  36. JaneFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Hi BJ
    Loved the summer table with all the hearts...and the "heart healthy" salad. :-) It's so wonderful to read that you and your sweet man have been happily married for 50 years. In today's world, that's an amazing feat!
    Enjoy your "sweetest day".
    Jane (artfully graced)

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  37. Decor To AdoreFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Hello Ms. BJ!

    I adore your images!
    I wanted to invite you to the two linky parties I am planning. The first will be on February 23~ High Tea Tablescapes. Details can be found on my Wednesday posts. There will be PRIZES!

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  38. MaggieFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    What a delightfully romantic post, the two of you look perfect together, BJ.
    Love all your settings, the heart shaped plates are adorable.
    May I take just a small slice of that wicked looking lemon meringue pie, please?

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  39. SarahFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    BJ, I'm back this morning for another slice of lemon meringue. Yum! ~ Sarah

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  40. The Charm of HomeFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Thanks so much for joining me BJ!! I love your pretty red table. I also read your "scared" post and had a good laugh. I can just picture this. Me and the 5 yr old were home the other day and something went thump thump in the dining room right after I took the pictures for this post of my G. Grandfather's desk. We still don't know what it was. It was pretty loud. My 5 yr old turns to me (has seen ghost hunters w/teens a few times too many) and he says, "do you think that was your great grandpa because you are taking pictures of his desk?" LOL I assured him that he probably would love the desk being used. Your post was just so funny because we just had the same kind of experience. Thanks so much again for coming by.
    Sherry

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  41. DaphneFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I enjoyed reading your Valentine tribute. Thanks for joining The Colors of Love!

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  42. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    BJ, what a wonderful post! 50 years and still in love! You can't send a better Valentine message than that! What a cute photo of the two of you. I luv your polka dot plates, and your dessert looks delicious! Thank you so much for linking this testament to enduring love to the Valentine party. laurie

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  43. DonnieFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Love your pink choices today. That table is gorgeous. Happy Valentine's Day and Pink Saturday.

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  44. Jacalyn @ rmebathproducts.comFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Awww I just love the idea of using those heart-shaped plates anytime rather than just on Valentine's Day! Must be true love!

    HPS,
    Jacalyn

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  45. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Hi BJ, all your valentines look so wonderful, and that little bisque angel looks like the ones that I've shown in my post. LOVE them! You and Mr. Sweet have a wonderful Valentine Weekend!
    xo,
    Debra

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  46. Tammy@Beatrice BanksFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Such a darling post! Loved every photo and sentiment!
    Hope you have the sweetest of Pink Saturdays!

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  47. Jil~Say It With RosesFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Your chocolate pecan heart looks scrumptious....my hubby is a sweetaholic and I know he would love one....
    Your table is very romantic and pretty!
    Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Valentines Day!
    Jil

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  48. Gabriela Delworth - Instructional DesignerFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Lovely setting and congratulations on your anniversary!



    ~ Gabriela ~

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  49. Decor To AdoreFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I love that you and your sweetheart have been devoted to one another for so long.

    Thank you so very much for posting the tea button.

    Be blessed and happy hearts day!

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  50. Mid-Atlantic MarthaFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    So pretty! Wishing you and your sweet Mr. BJ a wonderfully sweet Valentines! Love the heart plates!

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  51. MarigeneFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Late to the party, as usual,...Your table is so pretty, even if it was in the heart/heat of the summer!
    Happy Valentin's to you and Mr. Sweet.

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  52. KathyFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Hello BJ,
    I hope I have as many years with my Dearest - you two look so happy!
    Happy Valentines!
    Kathy

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  53. TardevilFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Hey BJ,
    Happy Valentine's Day! Everything always looks so good at your house! Especially the FOOD! The salad looks so pretty on a heart plate! Love all the v-day decor! The guardian angel is my fave. Hope you and Mr. Sweet have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
    XO, Tardevil

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Thanks SO much for commenting. I am blessed for knowing you.