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# Valentine's Day Dishware
The 'Eat Your Heart Out' Plate Will Serve the Perfect Meal

By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-23 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-heart-out-plates
References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/01/be-my-valentine-eat-your-heart-out-plate.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38206434)

I don’t really care about [Valentine’s Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-dining-research), but seeing as it is fast approaching, I might as well get organized for it. If I were to entertain a suitor that eve, then I would surely use one of these ‘Eat Your Heart Out’ plates.

The [dishware is handmade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-mon-coeur-collection), with the image of an anatomically correct heart at the top or middle of the plate, and the words “Eat your Heart Out’ inscribed around the bottom. Perfect for [presenting a meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidl-deluxe-dine-in-for-2-range) that neither of you will ever forget. Check out the gallery for more the ‘Eat Your Heart Out’ Plates.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 1% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Valentine's Day Dishware:** The trend of handmade, anatomically correct heart-shaped dishware offers opportunities for disruptive companies to create unique and personalized dinnerware for various occasions beyond Valentine's Day.
- **Anatomically Correct Designs:** The trend of anatomically correct designs in home goods, such as dishware, presents opportunities for innovative companies to explore new ways of adding humor and whimsy to everyday objects.
- **Personalized Tableware:** The trend towards personalized tableware, including dishware featuring custom designs and messages, is an opportunity for companies to create unique and interactive dining experiences for customers, whether in restaurants or at home.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can tap into the trend of anatomically correct dishware by creating unique and playful designs to appeal to customers looking for unconventional dining ware.
- **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can leverage the trend of personalized tableware for various events beyond Valentine's Day, such as weddings, birthdays, and corporate events, by offering clients customized dining experiences.
- **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can create one-of-a-kind dining experiences for guests by using personalized dishware and other accessories that make the meal more interactive and memorable.

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