Galentine’s Day, observed on February 13th, is a delightful unofficial holiday that precedes Valentine's Day. It stands out as a joyous celebration of platonic love and friendship, particularly among women. Rather than conforming to traditional Valentine's Day romantic expectations, Galentine’s Day is a time to cherish the fantastic women in your life, including girlfriends, sisters, mothers, and any other special ladies. It's a day to appreciate the support, laughter, and uplifting spirit these women bring into your life.
There is not one way to do Galentine's Day and there is no wrong or right answer. Whether through a fancy dinner party, a spa day, a movie marathon, or a simple get-together filled with laughter and gossip, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to commemorating Galentine’s Day. The key is to just enjoy the day with your best gal friends. We are going to share our favorite Life:Style pieces to help decorate your home this Galentine's Day!
Theme and Color Palette
- Pick a theme for your Galentine's Day tablescape. It could be something like Chic Brunch, Garden Party, or Boho Elegance. Create your own touch with some of the things you already have at home!
- Discuss the color palette you've selected. Highlight how the colors reflect the spirit of friendship and love. Mix in the favorite Valentine's Day colors of red and pink as well.
Table Setting Essentials
- Provide a list of essential items for your tablescape, including:
- Tablecloth or runner
- Charger plates
- Dinner plates
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Napkins and napkin rings
- Centerpieces (flowers, candles, etc)
Vietri's Gold Service Plate/Charger, Glowing strands encircle clear glass brings luster to your table along with Vietri Baroque Dinner Plate and Vietri Gold Salad Plate. Baroque Glass was designed to add a twist to Friday-night dinners or cocktail parties with your favorite gals. A gilded gold rim inevitably adds sparkle and shine to any get-together. Pieced with Michael Aram's 5-Piece Flatware Set. The Molten Collection takes its inspiration from the lore of ancient craftsmanship and the application of these time-honored techniques to modern shapes and environments. Michael Aram does this with a lot of his work being nature driven and organic.
Finish the dinnerware with Bodrum's Rose Placemats. Spring Garden is a monochromatic collection with an assortment of flowers around the edges, perfect for springtime, yet subtle enough for all year use! Napkins are made from 100% cotton.The placemats are fully reversible, featuring the print on one side, and a solid color on the other side, perfect for after V-Day use!
Juliska's Mademoiselle Napkin - Petal Pink and Juliska Tuxedo Napkin Ring - Gold matches perfectly together. Ridiculously feminine and irresistibly pretty, our Mademoiselle napkin in fresh petal pink with knife-pleat ruffle border adds romantic emphasis to every tablescape, especially this one. The gold tuxedo-inspired napkin ring is designed to make a statement in your decor. Handsewn with rings wrapped in soft velvet ribbon, these golden bows will festoon any table with a festively elegant flair.
Display your desserts with Vietri's Pink Cake Stand, because we all know it's not a Galentine's without dessert! This Italian pink glass cake stand from the Baroque Glass collection is a trendy yet versatile option for all your entertaining needs. The pink is just the perfect touch!
The Kate Spade Gold Frame 5X7 with curved, graceful edges, this frame makes for the perfect gift. From Kate Spade New York, the Crown Point Gold 5" x 7" Frame is crafted of durable silver-plated metal. Display your pictures of all your gal pals and give them as gifts at the end of the night. Kate Spade Stemless Flutes, Set of 2 and Kate Spade Dessert Set of 2 from the With Love collection completes this whole table look. Kate Spade New York took the pendant from its Loves Me Knot jewelry and reimagined it here on these glass stemless toasting flutes. If you take a second look, you might notice the knotted center resembles a heart. It's a nod to one of the brand's favorite (and sweetest) emblems. The beautiful gold-tone finish and white resin handles of the serving set, and the gold of the whole table just finishes it off perfectly.
Food and Drinks
- The menu for your Galentine's Day celebration. It could be a potluck-style brunch or a curated menu of your favorite dishes.
- Suggest a signature cocktail or mocktail for the occasion.
Here is a recipe of one of our favorites, the Chocolatini!
Personal Touches
- Discuss how you're adding personal touches to make the tablescape uniquely yours. This could include:
- Customized name tags or place cards for each guest
- Thoughtful favors for your friends to take home
Add your own touch to your Galentine's Day Table and have fun with your girlies! Shop Life:Style at Northpark and Classen Curve.
