16 Best Valentine's Day Entertaining Essentials to Shop

Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity for a stay-in date. All the romance you need can be found right at home: A dinner for two, complete with entrée, dessert, and wine, can come together beautifully with a sweet setup.

Even the simplest recipes feel more festive when served on holiday-inspired platters, heart-accented plates, and festive serving dishes. Add candlelight, flowers, and rose-colored glassware to create an atmosphere more romantic than that at any restaurant.

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Martha Stewart Heart-Shaped Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Nothing says "I love you" quite like a delicious home-cooked meal prepared in this heart-shaped casserole dish. It's made of sturdy enameled cast iron, which means you'll be using it for soups, stews, and casseroles well beyond the holiday.

$70 at Amazon

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Estelle Colored Glass Stemmed Wine Glass (Set of 6)

estelle colorful stemware — Courtesy of West Elm

Stephanie Summerson Hall created these stunning wine glasses with her grandmother Estelle's antique collection in mind. The colorful glasses will be the perfect addition to your red-and-pink affair.

$185 at West Elm

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Heart-Shaped Silicone Ice Cube Tray

Festive, heart-shaped ice cubes turn even a simple glass of water into a celebratory beverage. The silicone molds also work for sweets or small crafts, so you can shape chocolates, gelatin, soap, or candles.

$13 at Amazon

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Emile Henry French Ceramic Ruffled Heart Dish

Spread the love on Valentine's Day by baking a delicious pie, cake, or oversized cookie to share with your sweetheart. (If you're not confident in your baking, the stylish ruffled edges on this sturdy stoneware dish also make it perfect as a serving dish for store-bought treats.)

$60 at Williams-Sonoma

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Marble Heart Cheeseboard

This heart-shaped marble board is ideal for slicing and displaying your favorite cheeses alongside a glass of wine before dinner. It's handcrafted from white marble and comes with a monogramming option for a truly personalized gift.

$50 at Pottery Barn

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Cuisinart Electric Fondue Set

Perfect for an intimate dining experience, this fondue set can heat chocolate, cheese, broth, or oil. The 1,000-watt heating element keeps contents evenly warm. There are stainless steel forks, too, for easy dipping and serving.

$145 at Sur La Table

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Amore Cake Stand

Present one of our 40 favorite Valentine's Day desserts on this decorative stand. The pale pink ceramic pedestal is topped with an 11 1/2-inch diameter tray and ringed with an edge of tiny red hearts.

$66 at Houseofjadehome.com

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Samson Serving Set

Good things come in pairs: milk and sugar, peanut butter and jelly, and this stainless steel serving set. Choose black, silver, gold, or two-tone colorways to add an elegant finishing touch to a colorful winter salad.

$32 at Anthropologie

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The Floral Society Hexagon Pillar Candle

An at-home Valentine's Day dinner feels even more special when served by candlelight. These 9-inch-tall hexagon candles boast a 105-hour burn time, while the modern shape and pale colors are an unexpected complement to traditional hearts, metallics, and bright reds and pinks.

$49 at Food52

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Hugs and Kisses Vase

Let your Valentine's Day bouquet do double duty as a centerpiece by presenting it in this whimsical ceramic vase. The neutral color palette allows colorful blooms to remain the focal point, while the textural x and o design is a subtle nod to the holiday.

$24 at Anthropologie

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Le Creuset L'Amour Collection Hostess Tray

Delicate blush- and berry-colored hearts scattered along the edges of this 11-inch stoneware tray frame savory appetizers, simple sides, or homemade chocolates and cookies. Pair it with matching mugs and bakeware for a perfectly coordinated dessert layout.

$50 at Lecreuset.com

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Martha Stewart Oven-to-Table Stoneware Set

A trio of baking dishes in three versatile sizes lets you prep, cook, and serve your Valentine's Day menu with ease. The dishwasher-safe, oven-to-table set includes 9-, 11-, and 13-inch pans with a cheerful red-dipped design.

$40 at Amazon

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Sur La Table XO Egg & Pancake Molds

Whether you're serving up breakfast for dinner or celebrating with your sweetheart before working the late shift, these silicone, dishwasher-safe molds make it easy to give pancakes or fried eggs a holiday-ready shape.

$13 at Sur La Table

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Williams-Sonoma Heart Dinnerware Set

The natural edges, white glaze, and embossed red heart on this set of stoneware plates allow them to serve as an elevated, grown-up alternative to chaotic holiday prints. Use them again for anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions.

$170 at Williams-Sonoma

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Painted Hearts Napkins (Set of 4)

Swapping out your everyday cloth napkins for a heart-printed version is an easy, low-investment way to update your basic tablescape before a Valentine's Day celebration. These linen-cotton blend napkins have a hand-colored look that's simple and sweet.

$40 at Pottery Barn

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Glass Heart Bud Vase

Display single blooms in these petite, heart-shaped bud vases. With five color options, including red, pink, lavender, clear, and gold, you can curate a collection of heart-inspired shades or commit to a monochromatic look.

$22 at Shopterrain.com

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