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You can set the mood for an extra-special Valentine's Day dinner by simply lighting candles and nibbling pizza in front of the fire. Or you can put in some extra effort, take time to plan, and make everything absolutely perfect for a special meal.

Whatever way you intend to prepare for Valentine's Day dinner, the suggestions here will get you started on your way to a wonderful evening.

Valentine's Day is one day when you can go "all out" with special touches. How about helium-filled balloons in red, pink, and white, tied to a railing or floating above the dining table? Or yards of sheer red fabric draped over the table? Or fragrant rose petals scattered at each place setting? Or a forest of red candles?

You can buy an expensive arrangement or an impressive dozen long-stemmed roses from a florist. If that's out of your budget, you can (and should) still enjoy the beauty of flowers in your home, especially on this day. With a bunch of flowers from the market, you can try our Rose Arrangement With Greens. Or you can gather together a collection of small bud vases or martini glasses and put one simple flower stem and greens in each. Then cluster them in the center of the table, set one on a bedside table, place one on each step on a stairway, line them along the mantle, or place one in the powder room.

Create a romantic atmosphere with music wafting through the room. Dim the lights or turn them off! Be sure to light candles everywhere you can think of -- on side tables, at each place setting at the table, on window sills, lining the stairs, clustered in the center of the table.

Whether you have a festive gathering of friends or an intimate dinner for two, make this Valentine's Day one to remember!

Instead of dining where you always do, choose a new spot. Move a small table in front of the fireplace or into the center of your living room. If the weather permits where you live, go out onto a porch. If you can sit with a beautiful view of mountains or city lights, it will seem very special.

Use placemats that you've chosen just for this occasion. Gather some sheer fabric in the center of the table. Or choose a beautiful red tablecloth. Layer with sheer fabrics on top and add ribbons or bows. On this day, your color scheme should be focused more on the holiday than your home's decor.

Romance is the theme of the day, so you should decorate your table with flowers, candles, flower petals, or heart-shaped glitter and candies. You can focus on red, pink, silver, gold, or white for your color scheme.

Add some silver touches with sparkling polished silver flatware, candlesticks, trays, or serving pieces.

Don't forget fresh flowers! Place a dramatic arrangement in the center of the table or place a bud vase with flowers and greens at each place setting. A potted plant looks wonderful, too. Wrap the pot in pretty fabric or a decorative napkin, tied with festive ribbon.

Add a special touch to the napkins with a red, pink, silver, or gold bow. Tuck a beautiful flower under the bow. See what each flower means and choose the right one.

If you've chosen a special gift for your sweetheart, place it on the table where they'll sit. Include a note of love.

This is the day that you should prepare your sweetheart's favorite dishes as an expression of your love. If you need inspiration for a special dinner menu, see "Setting the Mood with Food" from About's Entertaining Guide, who presents romantic menus and recipes especially for Valentine's Day.

Serve a sparkling red or pink beverage, either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, in tall, delicate champagne flutes. Embellish the flutes with a pretty flower tied on with ribbon. You might want to serve the drinks on a tray with ice and special napkins.

Today is not the day to skip dessert! After all, it's special! If you don't have time to create something fancy, choose a dramatic pastry from a bakery, swirl whipped cream onto fresh fruit, or choose yummy, rich ice cream with a delicious sauce. Top with swirls of shaved chocolate, make chocolate leaves, or garnish with a mint leaf.

As you get in the mood for creating a special Valentine's Day, you'll be amazed how many fun ideas pop up. With romance in the air, the sky's the limit!