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Romantic Valentine's Evening at Home: 12 Elegant Finds for a Candlelit Date Night In

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For couples who'd rather be home — beautifully. Inside: the table, the light, and the little luxuries behind Vada Ellery's candlelit Valentine's at home: an elegant two-person tablescape, a slow dinner, and a room that does the flirting for you. Roma...
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Set the Table for Two

A table for two — linen, gold, and candlelight at face height.

 
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Instant romance over any table you already own. For small dining tables and kitchen islands alike.
14" x 108" Velvet Table Runner Burgundy
 
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Under white dishes, dinner looks catered. For the home cook who wants credit.
Vintage Round Charger Plate - Gold
 
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Candlelight at face height, zero dripping on the food. For tables near curtains, sleeves, and hair.
Flameless Ivory Taper Candles Flickering with 10-Key
 
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Cloth napkins are where “dinner” becomes “an occasion.” Fold them simply; the linen does it.
Linen Cream Napkins- Set of 6

The Dinner Details

The dinner details — the courses and touches that make it an occasion.

 
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Cheese and fruit for two, styled like a restaurant course. For the pre-dinner hour.
Wood and Marble Inlay Serving Board
 
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Height behind the plates, glow on faces. The cheapest elegance on this list.
Emmett Antique Brass Taper Candle Holders
 
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Three single stems beat one big arrangement. Scatter them down the runner.
5.25in Tall Clear Pleated Glass Bottle Bud Vase, Set of 4
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After Dinner

After dinner — scent, softness, and the slow end of the evening.

 
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One scent for the whole night, moved from table to sofa. For the slow part of the evening.
Baltic Amber - Small Jar Candle
 
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The movie-and-wine layer. For February, obviously.
Solid Creme Color Wool Blend Throw Blanket
 
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Dessert without baking. For the coffee course.
Assorted Chocolate Gold Gift Box, 8pc.
 
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Coupes catch candlelight better than flutes — romance, engineered.
Art Deco Champagne and Cocktail Coupe Glasses Set of 4
 
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After the candles, comfort — the evening ends soft.
Flannel Pajama Set For Women
 
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A second scent for later in the evening — roses, deepened.
Rose Otto - Handcrafted Floral Large Jar Candle
 
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A travel-size glow — for the bath, the bedroom, the encore.
Mini Capri Blue Volcano Jar Candle