It seems like yesterday we were hustling for Christmas. We’re wondering how Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! We know how holidays can sneak up on you with everything else going on, i.e. life, so we wanted to help you prepare early by sharing Valentine’s Day Entertaining Essentials and all of these can be found at our favorite store, Target!

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20 Valentine’s Day Entertaining Essentials – Target Holiday Finds

60″ Decorative Bunting Wall Garland – We are all about decor that can be used year-round or for multiple seasons. When we purchase something to decorate our homes, we always like to think of ways we can reuse that item to ensure it’s value! This beautiful bunting wall garland is a neutral color that can be mixed and matched with other banners and/or decor during different seasons throughout the year. We’d hang this on our mantles!
Acrylic Love You And Love You More Stemless Wine Glasses – We chose these adorable wine glasses as a Valentine’s Day Entertaining Essential because they serve as a great gift for a special loved one or bestie and you get to keep one!
Reversible Heart Pattern Placemat – The keyword here is reversible! This is where reusing decor year-round becomes possible because a Valentine’s Day tablescape is complete with the heart side up and pink side may be used during the duration the of Spring! Placemats help add texture and pops of color to any tablescape and highlight dinnerware!
Covered Cakestand – Cakestands are not only great for displaying treats while hosting guests but they also add a decorative element to a tablescape. Sometimes we fill these with flower buds and/or greenery or use them as a centerpiece for our display. Hosting Valentine’s Day Brunch? Fill this covered cakestand with favorite muffins and wrap greenery around the base! It’ll serve two purposes in one!
16pc Stoneware Oasis Dinnerware Set Pink/White – If you’re looking for ways to bring pops of color into your home decor, dinnerware is the best area to start implementing that goal! This 16pc set of pink and white dinnerware is subtle but still bold enough to grab your guests attention. When you’re not hosting Valentine’s Day, use plate holders and display these in a hutch or use command strips to display on a wall in your dining room!
20pc Birch Silverware Set Gold – Flatware is our latest obsession, and we feel every hostess should own many different types of flatware to swap out for each season and holiday. A Valentine’s Day entertaining essential is gold flatware! Gold pairs beautifully with Valentine’s Day decor and we love how it stands out when layered on the pink placemat. This set is designed a little more elegantly than the modern set we usually gravitate towards, and we cannot get enough of it and it’s shape!
Yarn Applique Square Throw Pillow White – Throw pillows are essential to entertaining because they take a house and make it feel like a home. Whether you use these in on a couch near a coffee table filled with drinks and treats or place them on chairs at the dining room table, decorative throw pillows are always the way to go.
Decorative Rattan Tray – Decorative trays make it easy to serve guests specialty drinks, small plates and other items like napkins, ice, gifts, etc. Layer a colorful linen napkin on top of this decorative rattan tray, add a bud vase with a blush flower and serve guests with Pink Strawberry Sangria.
Etched Terra Cotta Vase White – Tiered terra cotta vases spread across the center of a tablescape adds depth and focal points for your guests to look at while eating. These would look great filled with greenery or thin natural wood branches.
2-Tier Bar Cart – Style this bar cart with mimosas, coffee, your favorite treats or create a gift cart filled with favorite mini gifts for guests! We love using a bar cart year-round to store our cake stands and repurpose it to match the party we are hosting.
Glass Tumblers– We love these pink glass tumblers because they can be used for water or a favorite juice and can be used throughout the year!
Gold Serving Utensils – Our Grandmothers always taught us to have serving utensils for guests while hosting. These serving utensils are not only beautiful but are the perfect touch to a family-style brunch or dinner!
Natural Ramie Table Runner – Layers are always a must when setting a table! Always look for table runners that are neutral and can be paired with different dinnerware, linen napkins, and centerpieces but still add a touch of texture.
White Linen Napkins – Not only are linen napkins great for staying green and saving on the cost of paper products, but they are also beautiful and machine washable! White linen napkins are a Valentine’s Day entertaining essential because they are simple and can pair with any other decor your heart desires! Look at those pom poms!
Heart Shaped Olive Leaf Wreath – Entertain guests by starting with the first thing they see, the front door! Wreaths make a house feel like a home and tie all decor pieces together.
Love Cookie Cutters – We use cookie cutters for pancakes, mini sandwiches, cookies, etc! Why not have a little fun with favorite recipes and serve guests something they’d love! (No pun intended!)
Crazy And In Love Mug Set – Cheers a loved one with these adorable coffee mugs! We love these mugs because they are dishwasher and microwave safe (any mama’s out there reheating their coffee 20x a day?!) Gift a mug to a loved one and keep one! Win, win!
‘Love’ With Tassels Kitchen Towel – We love this quick-drying towel because guests are always likely to ask if they can help in the kitchen. This towel easily pairs with existing decorations and completes the overall look throughout the house.
Hobnail Glass Candle – Candles calm any space while being lit and welcomes guests the second they walk in. There was a time when we’d save candles because they looked so beautiful until we realized how happy candles actually made us! Light the candle and enjoy it with the company!
Glass Decanter – Use glass decanters for juices, wines and other spirits and place them down the center of the table. This will allow guests to refill their drinks without having to get up from the table! There’s no need to interrupt good conversation with a well-prepared tablescape.