Valentine Decor in the Entry

It's always fun to decorate the entry for the various holidays. After all, it's the first place a guest sees upon entering the house.

The table I have in the entry is very old, and is one of my first chalk paint projects. Since then I have added grain sack stripes to it. It's just the right size for the spot where it sits.

Everything in this vignette is old. I added a red/white tinsel wreath to a candle stand and set the lamp on top to give it height like the tall candle stick.

I made the runner last year.

I added a wedding picture of my husband and me to the vignette.

In this photo, you can see how narrow the wall is where I have the table.

Total spent for this vignette: $0

Have you decorated for Valentine's?

Please join me at these great parties:

Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest

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Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal

Serenity Saturday @ Serenity You
Seasonal Sundays @ The Tablescaper
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