A Valentine’s Day Tablescape with Mickey and Minnie Mouse

This Tablescape is a part of the “Disney Sketchbook Holiday Series”

If this is your first time to my website – Welcome to the lake!! I’m glad you’re here! If you have been here before – Welcome Back! I hope you are having a wonderful 2024!! Those of you who have visited my website before are likely already familiar with the “Disney Sketchbook Holiday Series” – which started with a summer “Drawing Disney Tablescape” and morphed into a challenge I set for myself to see if I could do a tablescape for each Holiday using the Disney Sketchbook Dishes and Serving pieces, and often reusing the Disney flatware, mugs, glasses and napkin rings and sometimes even reusing the Disney Plush Character centerpieces as well. The idea is to be able to use one set of dishes, to create about 13 different holiday tablescapes. The goal is to not have to purchase 13 pricey sets of dishes to celebrate the holidays, and also to not have to find a way to store 13 different sets of dishes. (Not that I’m against having lots of sets of dishes…as I LOVE dishes…and I guess that kind of explains my storage problem, doesn’t it?!?) Anyway, my hope is that these tablescapes will inspire Disney enthusiasts, friends, parents and grandparents to plan some “holiday kids’ tables” or tables for “kids at heart”.

Mickey and Minnie and their Dragon Friends Celebrate the Lunar New Year!!!

My most recent Disney Tablescape was the above Lunar New Year Tablescape (see above) The Disney Plush Mickey and Minnie sets, used as Centerpieces, were actually from Shanghai Disneyland which made the tablescape really special to me.

Mickey and Minnie Celebrate

Valentine’s Day

Today’s Tablescape celebrates Valentine’s Day, and with it, love and gift giving!! As Mickey and Minnie celebrate Valentine’s Day with a date in the “park” (on a park bench) Minnie is giving Mickey chocolates, and Mickey is giving Minnie flowers, and each one of them brought two balloons to give as well.

The Catalyst for this Valentine’s Day Tablescape

The catalyst for this tablescape was finding a Minnie and Mickey Mouse plush, at Homegoods, about a year ago. Both Mickey and Minnie are dressed in their best Valentine’s Day apparrel! Based on those outfits, I decided the color scheme would be red and white, with just a touch of Pink.

Had they been dressed in pink, I may have considered combining them with conversation heart tablescape, but red and white seemed best for this Mickey and Minnie pair.

Tablecloth and/or Placemats?

I first considered using the red tablecloth I often use with Mickey and Minnie Tablescapes, but then I remembered that I had also purchased red and white gingham heart shaped placemats a few years ago from Homegoods, and I thought they would be perfect with Mickey and Minnie.

The placemats are reversible – gingham on one side and solid red on the other. I didn’t hesitate to purchase them because I knew that I would at some point have use for either one side, or the other.

I was excited to get to use the red and white gingham placemats with this Tablescape, and I liked them so much that I added some additional gingham to the Tablescape – did you notice it? The flowers Mickey is giving to Minnie have a red and white gingham bow, as does the vase on the table that is filled with red roses.

Gingham Ribbon is also a part of the chandelier decorations.

The Plate Stack

As with almost all of the Disney tablescapes so far, my featured plates are the Zrike Disney Sketchbook salad plates. I love that they show how to “Draw Disney” and that they celebrate the animators as well as the characters.

Underneath my plate stack, is a red and white gingham heart placemat.

The first plate in the stack is the red Kate Spade Plate.

A Zrike Sketchbook plate is the top plate on the stack. These plates are available with Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy. and Pluto.

The Minnie Mouse Plate is pictured above.

Other Items in the Place Setting

Each place setting also includes a Mickey or Minnie mug,

and Mickey Icon flatware from shopdisney.com.

and a vintage wine goblet, in the golf ball pattern, from Morgantown Glass. Goblet is pictured above and below. For more about Morgantown Glass, please see my “Will You Be My Valentine?” Tablescape post.

Each place setting also includes a white cotton napkin with a lace edge, and a Ceramic or Resin Valentine’s Day Napkin Ring.

Centerpieces and Table Decorations

Centerpieces and Table Decorations on the table are in the center of the Tablescape an at both ends.

In the center of the table is a vase of roses, a ceramic 3 heart decoration, a ceramic “love” sign…

and 2 red heart Padden City vintage candle holders, with white “moving wick” taper candles,

above – close-up of the Paden City Candle Holders

On the end of the table, I have a Valentine’s radio, a “love is all you need sign”, and a Valentine’s day mailbox with Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Cards.

At the other end of the table Mickey and Minnie are exchanging Valentine’s Day Gifts.

At the other end of the table is the “Valentine’s Day Scene” which includes Mickey and Minnie and the gifts they are giving to each other.

Around the Dining Room

Other items around the dining room include …

hearts and other Valentine’s Day decorations in the window sill

Golden Retriever Love Figurine (on small chest of drawers), and Valentine’s Day dog figurine on the windowsill.

Heart decorations on the door.

I hope you enjoyed this Valentine’s Day Celebration with Mickey and Minnie !!! I want to wish you Very Happy Valentine’s Day!! I hope you have a fun celebration with friends and/or family, and that most of all, the day makes you feel special and reminds you how wonderful you are!!!!!! I’d love it if you could scroll down to the bottom of this post and share any of your special memories of Valentine’s Days in the past, or plans for future Valentine’s days.

Outside the Window

As I was working on the tablescape this week, the weather and happenings outside the window kept capturing my interest, so I wanted to share some of that with you.

Normally I have a few different times of the day when I take photos of my tablescapes – as the lighting effects the table differently and I like to capture that. This week all of those times of day were cloudy and gray, and caused havac with my picture taking.

If you follow my website, you know I often try to share a sunset with you in tablescape post, as I love the sunsets so much. However, the last 3 days the clouds and rain have completely obliterated the view of the sun. So my apologies for no sunset pictures. I will try to take some photos in the following days if we can see the sunset and add them in later.

Two days this week had what I call the “Brigadoon” view (referring to the musical “Brigadoon and the fictional Scottish village that appears in the fog only once every 100 years). Actually what you are seeing across the lake is a subdivision in the neighboring city. The second thing you are seeing in the photo has only happened 3 times since we have lived here – it has rained so much and for so many days that the water is coming over the bulkhead .

Earlier yesterday morning, our dog, Simba, barked furiously at the door (a bark he usually reserves for squirrel and the blue heron, racoon or otters that have trespassed in “his” side of the yard. This time however, he barked at the water that was just starting to come over the bulkhead. Although he loves water, even he knew this wasn’t a good idea! However, by night fall, he had changed his mind and was in “awe” of the water, and not happy with us for not allowing him to play in the “underwater” part of the yard.

Also outside the window, this week we had a lost boat that needed to be reported to the constable – marine division. It apparently “ran away” from it’s dock when the tons of rain we have had recently, raised the lake level and the boat just floated out. Fortunately it was unharmed, and the constable was able to find its owners. (Kudos to our constable dept., sheriff’s dept., fire dept., tow boat drivers, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and all others, including boaters and residents, who help keep our lake a safer place by being available in emergencies and by calling in loose watercraft!!!!!)

The skies this week demonstated many “dressed in gray” colors and patterns.

The lake water kept rising at the dock.

Then this morning we discovered that the water has almost completely covered our back yard, dock floor and walkway.

View from this morning – in normal conditions we have “backyard” from the house to just past the palm trees on the right, and up to the dock on the left.

Our lake is manmade and controlled by a “river authority” who uses the dam to control water levels. Our lake is also a backup water supply for a large city. The River Authority is releasing some water now, and we are hoping that the realease will happen quickly enough that our flooded yard will not have too much damage to spa motor, grill controls, wooden walkway, and dock boards. Please send thoughts and prayers out for those on or near the lake that sit at a lower elevation than us, and some prayers for our pets who just can’t figure out why they are not allowed in the backyard – especially the retrievers who want to swim in the water that is now their yard!

But back to the Tablescape…

Table Details and Origins

Zrike Disney Sketchbook flatware – Homegoods – available periodically in the last 5 years

Red Kate Spade plates – Homegoods

Mickey and Minnie plush – Homegoods- approximately 2022

Red and White Gingham Heart Shaped Placemats – Homegoods – 2022-2023

Paden City Red Heart Candleholders – eBay around 2020

Park Bench – Hobby Lobby

Battery operated moving wick candles and tapers – Amazon

Morgantown Goblets in “golf ball” pattern – eBay, also available in some antique and vintage stores

Mylar helium filled balloons – Dollar Tree

Mickey and Minnie figural mugs – Homegoods – available periodically 2018-2022

Disney Mickey Icon flatware – shopdisney.com – available periodically, on good sales occasionally such as in their November pre-Christmas sale

White Cotton Napkins with Lace Edge – Homegoods

Wooden Conversation Hearts in red and white – Homegoods – 2022-2024

Wooden Valentine’s Day Envelopes – Homegoods – 2023-2024

Wooden “Love” Sign – Homegoods- 2023-2024

Ceramic 3 Heart “I love you” figurine – Homegoods – 2022-2023

Ceramic “Love” – Homegoods

Valentine’s Day Love Songs “radio” – Homegoods – 2022-2023

4 Golden Retriever Figurine – Marshalls – 2024

Golden Doodle Valentine’s Day figurine in (small window) – Homegoods – 2022-2024

Red Glass Vase unidentified maker – Roundtop Antique Fair

Roses – H.E.B. (Texas Grocery Store)

Silk Flowers held by Mickey – Homegoods and Hobby Lobby – 2021-2024

Red and White Gingham Ribbon – Dollar Tree

Outlined Hearts and Solid Hearts – Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby – 2024

Valentine’s Day Door Signs – Hobby Lobby and Homegoods

Ceramic and Resin Valentine’s Day Napkin Rings -eBay – the napkin rings pictured are from 3 different sets

“Love Is All You Need” sign – Homegoods or Hobby Lobby

Valentine’s Day Mailbox – Homegoods, Hobby Lobby or Dollar Tree

Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Cards – Dollar Tree?

Posts I Hope You Will Like

If you enjoyed this post, I hope you will enjoy the following…

A “Sweet” Valentine’s Day Table at Sunset

A Sweethearts® Tablescape for My Sweetheart

Mickey and Minnie and their Dragon Friends Celebrate the Lunar New Year!!!

“Will you Be My Valentine?” Romantic Valentine’s Day Tablescape

…and I hope you will enjoy the other Tablescapes in the Disney Sketchbook Holiday Series such as the below (you can also access these Disney Tablescapes by clicking on “Tablescapes” in the tab under the website title, then select “Hobbies and Themes” and then Disney.

“Drawing Disney” Tablescape – “Disney Love” for All Seasons

Mickey, Minnie and Friends’ Snowy Christmas Tablescape

Link Parties 

Following is a list of websites I really like!  They are listed under the day of the week where they also host a Family Friendly “Link Party” aka “Blog Hop”.

If you click on the name of the blog (in blue) on the evening of the day of the week they are listed under, it should take you to the Link Party, where many bloggers have joined with them to share their own ideas.  I love how the link parties connect you with both a great blog, and other blogger’s ideas as well!  Many thanks to all these bloggers for bringing so many ideas to all of us!!! 

You can actually find these link parties any day of the week, by clicking on the website name below, but once you click, you may need to scroll thru a few entries to find the link party you are looking for. 

Sunday 

Life as a Leo wife (Nikki), Eclectic Red Barn (Beverly),  Décor Craft Design (Mel) ,A Labour of Life (Linda),  Ducks ‘n a Row (Sinea),  Love My Messy Messy Mess (Katie)   host “Happiness is Homemade” Link Party.  I love checking out the home decor, holiday decorations and current projects of all the hostesses as well as the ideas from their link party ! 

Life and Linda hosts “Love Your Creativity Link Party”.  I love checking out Linda’s gorgeous holiday decorations and tablescapes, and her chandelier decorations are a beautiful finishing touch!!

The House on Silverado  hosts – “Sundays on Silverado” link party. I am fairly new to Niky’s site but am loving her holiday decorating and her new grandma stories!!

Ridge Haven Homestead  – “Sunday Sunshine” Blog Hop.  In addition to the blog hop, I am enjoying reading about Laurie’s homestead, the “off the grid” lifestyle they are living and the cabin they are building. 

April J Harris – hosts Hearth and Soul Link Party monthly on the first Sunday of the month. I am enjoying reading about April’s traveling adventures, as well as her projects at home!  

Monday

Life Tales Books Blogspot  hosts Will Blog for Comments Link Party. Jennifer is a Photos and Story Treasures Consultant, and I am enjoying her ideas on photos and memory books, as well as her link party!  

Holly-Pink Lady(Holly) and Sunshine and books blog (Sarah) host “Hello Monday Link Party”. In addition to the link party, I am enjoying Sarah’s book recommendations, and Holly’s recipes and party ideas.  

Between Naps on the Porch hosts  “Metamorphosis Monday” posts, which are all about “Befores and Afters”. I love seeing Susan’s amazing home projects which are very inspiring!! I always come away with some great ideas from her posts and from those who have linked up!! 

The following link, Senior Salon Pit Stop will get you to the link party on Esme’s site as well as getting you to some great recipes and other ideas!

Charlene at A Pinch of Joy hosts “Busy Mondays”. Charlene’s website is all about home decorating, and holiday decorations and recipes. The first two things are things I love to do and the Recipes are things I like to eat!

Good random fun blogspot hosts The Good.Random.Fun. link party  Tamar’s website has some great photography, interesting places to visit, and thoughts on many things. Recently, I enjoyed reading about Hanukkah celebrations! 

Beverly at Eclectic Red Barn, Nicky at  Life as a Leo Wife, Michelle at  Moms are frugal and a few other hostesses host “You’re the Star Blog Hop” I love checking out these websites and the link party for holiday decor, crafts, money saving ideas and tablescapes. 

Tuesday

A Stroll Thru Life   hosts  the “Inspire me Tuesday” link party. Marty has an eye for design and decorating, and turning your house into a home. I always enjoy reading about her projects. 

Eclectic Red Barn (Beverly)  and Penny’s Passion (Penny) host the “Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop” which often opens on Tuesday evenings. I have enjoyed Beverly’s Red Barn project and her projects and decorating . Penny’s website has both projects and recipes I have enjoyed reading about – and more – see “Thinking Out Loud” under “Thursday” in this list. 

Masterpieces of my Life hosts the “Home Imagined Link Party” on Tuesday every other week. This is a relatively new link party for me to attend, and I am really enjoying it the many home projects and decor ideas found here! 

Jenerally Informed  hosts the “Happy Now Link Party”. Jen from Jenerally informed and Leslie from playmates to parties host “happy now” which brings many craft and decorating ideas and recipes for fun holiday foods. 

Perfectly Imperfect-LWL hosts the “Tell It To Me Tuesday Link Party” which brings many decorating ideas, recipes, and ideas for family activities. 

Kim and Cassie from Lou Lou Girls host the the “Fabulous Party”. Lou Lou Girls post unique recipes, family activities, DIY and party ideas! 

Marci at Stone Cottage Adventures hosts “Tuesdays with a Twist”. Marci posts on gardening, sewing, recipes, crafts and books! Marci’s link party contains many other fun ideas as well. 

Wednesday

Karin’s Kottage hosts the “Karin’s Kottage Link party”.  I am also enjoying keeping up with Karin’s Italian Palace remodel! as well as her decorating ideas, crafts, grandchild activities and home projects. 

French Ethereal hosts a “Share Your Style”  link party where decorating, recipes, fashion, tablescape styles are all shared. 

Esme Salon recently began hosting a “Wordless Wednesday” photography link party – I can’t wait to link up!

Creatively Beth  hosts the “Creatively Crafty” Link Party. Beth’s website contains wonderful craft posts, including amazing up-cycle, from scratch, and Dollar Store Crafts. Beth’s link party contains a variety of family friendly posts including recipes, crafts, and holiday decor. 

Ridge Haven Homestead hosts the Homestead Blog Hop.  I am also enjoying reading about the off the grid home that Laurie and her family are building. 

Karin at Fifth Sparrow No More, hosts “Whimsy Home Link Party”. Karin posts about Finding the Beauty – in decorating, travel and faith and family! 

Cecelia at My Thrift Store Addiction hosts “Vintage Charm” link party. What Cecelia does with her thrift store finds is so creative!

Thursdays

I often participate in Between Naps on the Porch Tablescape Thursday. I have been following Susan for quite a long time, and absolutely love her Tablescapes!!! I also love the ideas shared on her Tablescape Thursday link party! 

Katherine’s corner hosts the  “TFT – Thursday Favorite Things” blog hop.  I love the assortment of wonderful decorating, recipe, tablescape, and inspirational ideas found here. 

Southern Sunflowers   hosts their “Home Matters Link Party” at 8 CT on Thursday.  I have really enjoyed linking to their link party and the various decorating, recipe, tablescape and craft ideas found on this website and their “Home Matters” Link Party. 

Penny’s Passion  hosts the “Thinking Out Loud Link Party” which often begins on Thursday. Thinking out Loud is a great post published each Thursday, and covers many interesting topics. Today the topic was “elf on the shelf – for empty nesters”and I love the traditions Penny has started in her home. So cute!

Roentare.zenfolio blog hosts a photography link party each week.  The photography is absolutely gorgeous, as are the places he and his wife photograph! 

Good Random Fun  hosts the “Little Things” link party, which I enjoy. Its a place for sharing and reading about lots of different topics and ideas. 

Marsha in the Middle and Melynda, from Scratch Made Food for Hungry People, and Lisa, from Boondock Ramblings host “Weekend Traffic Jam” which goes live on Thursday at 8:30 pm CT. Marsha posts about Fashion and the link party contains holiday decorations, fashion, and recipes (to name a few of the family friendly links). 

Friday

Stephanie at Crazy Little Lovebirds hosts the “Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.” It is a gathering for home decor ideas, recipes, tablescapes, reflections, etc. I am enjoying being a part fo this group. 

Building Our Hive hosts the “Funtastic Friday” Link Party which includes recipes, home decor, tablescapes, crafts, travel and other family friendly posts. 

Cindy at County Road 407  hosts the “Farmhouse Friday” Link Party, which begins at 6:30 am CT each Friday and features home decor – all styles; holiday decorating, tablescapes, crafts, etc. 

Andrea at The Cottage Market hosts “A Morning Cup of Joe” link party. Both the website and the link party feature DIY projects, Recipes, home decor, crafts and holiday decorations. 

Erika at A Little Bit of Everything and Andrea at Momfessionals, host “Friday Favorites”. Both websites and the link party feature family activities, home decor, fashion, entertaining, recipes, and holiday decorations and traditions. 

At Lou Lou Girls Kim, Cassie and Amber bring lots of good recipes and family activities to us and also host “Fabulous Friday” a link party that brings us recipes, holiday decor, family activities and many other family friendly ideas! 

Saturday

Pieced Pastimes  Hosts “Saturday Sparks Party”  which includes home decors, recipes and holiday fun foods, tablescapes, crafts, etc. Among the many things I appreciate at Pieced Pastimes is the first picture of many posts, where Suzanne shows her current view at home (in New Hampshire) I love her wonderful view in all weather!

Thank you so much for stopping by!!! I’d love to hear from you! If you have time, please stop by in the comment section at the very bottom of this post. Your comments mean the world to me !!!!

If you are stopping by in February, I’d like to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Mardi Gras! and Happy President’s Day and Martin Luther King Day! – It’s a Busy Month!!! I hope all your holidays are happy ones!!