Can you believe Valentine’s Day is just a few days away? Where has the time gone? This weekend is very busy with the Super Bowl on Sunday and Presidents Day on Monday! It’s hard to keep up. One thing is for sure if you’re throwing a Valentine’s Day party or Galentine’s Day soiree and searching for inspiration, you still have time to grab some essentials and create a gorgeous tablescape and/or decorate your home!

When it comes to entertaining, I highly recommend buying well-made versatile pieces that you can use throughout the year! For instance, in December I bought a beautiful ice mold, a handmade marble charcuterie board, modern champagne flutes, and cheese knives for New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, we experienced the storm of the century, were under evacuation orders, and lost power. While I was bummed that I couldn’t create what I’d intended to, I knew that these pieces would be perfect for a Valentine’s Day party or Galentine’s Day party tablescape. 

Like many of you, I enjoy entertaining friends and family, and like to make things as easy as possible for myself! Amazon, Williams Sonoma, and Pottery Barn are just a few of my favorite places to shop online for timeless entertaining essentials, beautiful bakeware, and trendy decor items that I know I will love for years to come. They have so many great Valentine’s decor items, and fun and festive paper plates, and that is just the beginning!

18 Valentine’s Day Party Essentials You’ll Love!

Today, I’m excited to share a few Valentine’s Day party essentials and decor items I love, and hope you will too! They are ideal for hearts day and can be used time and time again throughout the year, which is an added bonus.

Fun and Festive Valentine’s Day Decor

Heart shaped pinãta party favors

I am beyond obsessed with this set of three Meri Meri ombre heart shaped pinãta party favors! They are the perfect size at “3.25 x 3.25 x 1.125 inches” and are so popular that they are sold out nearly everywhere. I am happy to report that I was finally able to find them in stock here. The pinãtas are filled with heart-shaped confetti and temporary tattoos. They also have a tab on the side and you can fill them with even more small goodies if you’d like. I have not opened them because they are so cute, I don’t want to ruin them!

I have had them adorning a three-tier stand for weeks, and also featured them on my tablescape! They are beautiful, well made, and are only $24! These gorgeous heart-shaped piñatas are not only perfect for Valentine’s Day but will be fun party favors for a bridal shower, bridesmaids, a birthday party, and more!

Glass Hearts Ornaments

I purchased this set of twelve Lillian Vernon Shiny Glass Hearts Ornaments a few weeks ago and couldn’t be happier! These beautiful red, white, and pink glass heart ornaments are well made, gorgeous, and look much more expensive than they are! They are made of handblown glass and measure “9.41 x 4.96 x 3.66 inches.” I hung them initially on my pink flocked mini Christmas tree, and love how glamorous they look on it! I also featured the ornaments on my outdoor tablescape. They are elegant, sophisticated, and a vintage-inspired charm!

They have great 4.6 out of 5-star reviews, with reviewers sharing that they are beautiful, well made, and at a great price point! I also think they’ll make a statement on your Christmas tree. Like you, I love shopping for items that perform double duty! Now is a great time to save as they are only $18.99 with free delivery!

Heart Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece

I bought this fun and festive Heart Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece five years ago! It’s hard to believe I have had it this long, it’s absolutely adorable and very on-trend. I typically have this centerpiece (which measures “18.5 x 5.5 x 2.25 inches”) on the console table in my entryway. It looks great on my outdoor tablescape as well!

This beauty is lightweight and of great quality. It has red and white hearts, and can be “fluffed up” and made as full as you’d like! It is perfect for your Valentine’s Day party and will also be ideal for your desk in your home office, on your dining table, or in your kitchen to name a few.

This stunning centerpiece is only $6.57 with free Prime delivery! 

 

Valentine’s Day Garlands

Honeycomb Garland

I purchased this beautiful Meri Meri Giant Honeycomb Garland from Nordstrom recently, and I’m happy to see that it is still in stock and currently on sale (60% off with free shipping)! It is 6 feet long and has a 2.5-foot drop and extra cord for hanging. I love everything about it, especially the oversized red glitter XOs, the beautiful tissue paper hearts and pinwheels, and the red glitter hearts. It has a vintage inspired vibe that is timeless, chic, festive, and fun!

This gorgeous garland is perfect for Valentine’s Day, but can also be used for an anniversary party, a birthday party, or a bridal shower to name a few!

The beautiful glitter detailing is actually made using plant based eco glitter! I am head over heels in love with this gorgeous garland, which you can customize by attaching as many tissue pinwheels and tissue hearts as you’d like to it! I’m This beauty is on sale for $15.20 and will be a favorite for many years to come! 

Fringe Garland

Tinsel made a huge comeback during the holidays, and I am here for it! As someone who loves mixing vintage pieces with modern decor, I loved decorating my Christmas tree with fun and festive tinsel garland. When I spotted this beautiful Meri Meri Pink Tinsel Fringe Garland I knew I had to have it! This beauty is not only perfect for Valentine’s Day, but is so versatile that you can use it for your daughter’s birthday, for your own birthday, to decorate your coworker’s office with on their birthday, a bridal shower, a friend’s bachelorette, and more! I currently have it hanging on my upholstered bed.

The beautiful garland has two layers of pink tinsel fringe attached to pink shimmery ribbon. It has fantastic reviews with reviewers sharing that it is beautiful, and well made and that they plan on ordering more because it is so gorgeous! I second that. I love this garland so much, I plan on buying more in various colors! The best part is it is very affordable at just $24 with free Prime delivery.

Fab Valentine’s Day Entertaining Essentials

Pink Rectangle Tablecloth

First things first, every round dining table or patio table needs a beautiful tablecloth! I struggled to find a chic, elegant, and timeless Valentine’s Day tablecloth when I stumbled on this thick and beautiful JYFLZQ Pink Rectangle Tablecloth tablecloth. I love everything about it, especially the scalloped hem. Scallops are always a must in my book! 

I love how gorgeous, heavy duty and well made this polyester tablecloth is. It comes in quite a few sizes and colors. I love that it is machine washable and you can tumble dry it on low. 

This lovely tablecloth has great 4.5 out of 5-star reviews with reviewers sharing that it is of great quality, thick, beautiful, and will elevate your dining room table beautifully.

Scalloped cocktail napkins

How gorgeous are these pink Sparkle & Bash scalloped cocktail napkins? I love them! They come in varying shades of pink with gold foil edges. I typically just use my white cloth napkins, but wanted something a bit fancier to go with my Valentine’s Day party motif! They come in a pack of 100, and will glam up your bridal shower, birthday party, baby shower, Valentine’s Day party, or Galentine’s Day soiree!

These 3-ply napkins are very well made and sturdy. They measure 5 x 5 inches when folded. These magnificent cocktail napkins will look great on a dessert table, a bar cart, on your kitchen counter, or dining table to name a few.

Winoo Design Valentines Plates

I typically use my porcelain plates when I create tablescapes, but I was feeling very festive and decided to purchase these beautiful heart shaped Winoo Design Valentines Plates. They come in a pack of 60 and have different designs. These pink and red plates are made of high-quality paper and are perfect for your Valentine’s Day party, Galentine’s Day celebration, and homemade desserts you’d like to share with friends, neighbors, classmates, or coworkers! 

They are very affordable and are an Amazon Home essential!

Adorable Heart Shaped Mini Cakes // Cakelets For Dessert

Every Valentine’s Day party needs a heart shaped dessert. If you’re searching for a baking pan that is easy to use and will create gorgeous heart shaped mini cakes (cakelets), you will love Nordic Ware!

I have fallen more in love with baking thanks to Nordic Ware’s phenomenal bundt cake pans, loaf pans, and mini cakelet pans. I recently purchased this beautiful Nordic Ware Cast Bundt Bakeware Tiered Heart Cakelets Pan that has been on my wish list for years.

This beauty came with a delicious mocha cakelet recipe that I plan on trying, but as a huge red velvet fan, I decided to make a red velvet version! I used a Betty Crocker red velvet cake mix and baked them for about 18 minutes. They turned out absolutely perfect! I placed them on my Monique Lhuillier for Pottery Barn Juliana scalloped serving platter and adorned them with Brach’s Conversation Hearts! 

This gorgeous cast aluminum pan has great 4.7 out of 5-star reviews with reviewers saying how beautiful, durable, and versatile this pan is. It is perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, baby showers, or just because! I highly recommend this baking pan, make sure you spray it well with Baker’s Joy cooking spray (or cooking spray with flour) so the cakelets bake properly and are easy to remove from the pan after cooling. PS: If you’d like to see how I made the mini cakes, please check out my TikTok video!

Nordic Ware Floral Heart Shaped Cake Pan for Valentine’s Day

The brand Nordic Ware is top-notch in my book! Their cake pans have been staples in homes since 1946 when the brand was founded by the talented and innovative husband and wife duo, David (Dave) and Dorothy Dalquist in Minnesota (after Dave returned from World War II). The cake pans are made of durable cast aluminum in the United States, are of great quality, and are beloved by many! Their baking pans are absolutely gorgeous, well made, and perfect for every season and holiday. I absolutely adore them, especially their iconic bundt cake pans.

This gorgeous Nordic Ware Floral Heart Bundt Pan stopped me in my tracks as soon as I spotted it. It’s absolutely stunning, and elegant and will elevate any Valentine’s Day dessert table or tablescape. In fact, it is so pretty, I plan on using it throughout the year for birthdays, anniversaries, and various special occasions.

To make this beautiful heart-shaped cake, I used a Pillsbury strawberry cake mix, and it turned out beautiful. You can really see the three-dimensional roses, daisies, and leaves and the stunning trim. I placed it on my white Monique Lhuillier for Pottery Barn Julianna Scalloped Cake Stand, which I absolutely love! If you’d like to see how I made this beautiful cake, please check out my TikTok video!

Phenomenal Two Ingredient Strawberry Slushies For Valentine’s Day!

I am head over heels in love with Wyman’s frozen fruit, especially their frozen strawberries, which I use daily. They smell and taste amazing! I never have to add sugar, honey, or any type of sweetener to my recipes as they are naturally sweet! Every morning I make a delicious smoothie with a few frozen strawberries, but the other night I decided to make a non-alcoholic strawberry slushie (frozen strawberry mocktail) with my trusty Vitamix just to see what it would taste like, and boy am I impressed!

All I did was add about 10 frozen strawberries and a (0 sugar) blackberry sparkling water beverage (to my Vitamix),. It was so good! I have made it every evening since. This delicious “slushie” curbs my sweet tooth and is healthy too!

Well, maybe it’s not quite as healthy in a wine glass that is rimmed with chocolate frosting and topped with Valentine’s Day-inspired Fancy Sprinkles 😉 but It’s delicious and makes quite a presentation. I placed one of my fancy heart toothpicks on the edge of the glass in honor of Valentine’s Day!

I love these beautiful and versatile heart shaped bamboo toothpicks! They are 4.75 inches long and come in a set of 150. I have used them to create caprese skewers, as decoration/drink stirrers in glasses, and in my red ceramic Le Creuset mug to stir my hot chocolate. They are also perfect for charcuterie boards! These heart bamboo toothpicks are so festive, and fun and are an absolute must!

Beautiful Wine Bottle Ice Mold

Ice Mold/Wine Bottle Chiller

I bought this beautiful Ice Mold/Wine Bottle Chiller at Crate&Barrel in December to chill wine bottles and champagne for New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, brunch, summer entertaining, and more! Ice molds look great adorned with cranberries, fresh flowers, various types of fruit, and more! I decided to use these beautiful red and pink Valentine’s Day beads and it was perfect! 

I added the heart and pearl beads to the mold first and then I added the water to the max line. The mold comes with a lid, which I placed on top before putting it in the freezer for about 24 hours. After I took the ice mold out of the freezer today, I had a hard time getting the ice out of the mold. I had to add warm water a few times to the top and then it finally slid out. This ice mold looks absolutely beautiful and stays cool in the stainless steel coaster that also comes with it.

This gorgeous ice mold has great 4.7 out of 5-star reviews with reviewers stating that it is beautiful, durable, functional, and elevates any party. I am obsessed with it, and look forward to featuring it more this spring and summer with flowers!

Vase fillers

How fabulous does this wine bottle chiller/ice mold look adorned with these gorgeous red and pink pearls and heart shaped vase fillers? I am obsessed! I purchased them on Amazon, and I am very happy with my purchase. The package arrived with 106 pieces and one bag of transparent water gel beads.

They really make a statement and are just gorgeous! You can also place the beads in a vase filled with fresh flowers or faux flowers. They will also look fabulous adorning your dining table or Valentine’s Day-inspired tablescape!

Elegant Champagne Flutes

I LOVE Schott Zwiesel glassware! Their glasses are elegant, and timeless, and have been an entertaining essential since the 19th century. I bought these gorgeous modern Zwiesel Glas Tritan Modo champagne flutes in December, and I don’t know how I ever lived without them. They are beautiful, well made, and absolute perfection. These beauties are ideal for every celebration, special occasion, and holiday party! 

They have near-stellar 4.7 out of 5-star reviews with reviewers sharing that they are elegant, sturdy, beautiful, and unique! I highly recommend them and plan on ordering more to toast friends and family with!

Beautiful And Versatile Handcrafted Marble Cheese Board

Like you, I love purchasing well crafted handmade items! This chic 15” Cork & Mill Marble Cheese Board is made of white marble and is even prettier in person! It was created by a small business called Cork & Mill and is available on Amazon. This beauty measures “15″ long by 7″ wide and 1/2”, and is the perfect size for one person, a couple, or a few friends!

I love everything about it, especially the contemporary brass detailing! I can’t forget about the heavy duty handle, which makes it easy to carry. This gorgeous cheese board will also make the perfect serving board or charcuterie board.

I adorned it with a salami rose, I take it back, a salami/pepperoni rose because unintentionally forgot to purchase more salami and didn’t have enough (making salami roses takes quite a few slices). I also added brie cheese, which I adorned with mini cheese hearts and cut out with mini heart-shaped cookie cutters.

Mini Heart Shape Cookie Cutters Are A Valentine’s Day Entertaining Essential!

Let’s talk about these Jomihoney mini cookie cutters! I initially bought them for decorating pies and mini pies. My mom and I love baking, so these adorable cookie cutters are perfect for decorating the top of pies. They’re also perfect for charcuterie boards! This set of 24 small metal pastry cutters includes eight shapes and three sizes. I love them all, especially the stars and the hearts. Moreover, the stars will definitely come in handy for the 4th of July, and Dallas Cowboys games! 

These metal cookie cutters are also very easy to use. I used deli-sliced cheese slices, and just cut a few hearts out of them. If you’re searching for a great and affordable set of mini cookie cutters, this set of 24 is definitely it!

Gorgeous Cheese Knives For Your Charcuterie Board

Every cheese board/charcuterie board needs a gorgeous set of three cheese knives! In fact, I love this beautiful and versatile set of three Tizo Design Cheese Set with agate handles. They are neutral, but have a hint of blush pink making them perfect for Valentine’s Day!

This set of three includes a pronged knife, which is perfect for soft cheese (since you pick it up with the prongs)! If you’d like more information on cheese knives and whether this set will suit your entertaining needs, I highly suggest checking out this informative article by Taste of Home!

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