Your guide to buying local this Valentine’s Day: 21 personality-based ideas
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If you want to get your loved one something special and creative for Valentine’s Day, this is the guide for you!
Read on for thoughtful, last-minute-friendly Valentine’s Day gift ideas from local businesses.
Find what fits your partner:
For the art lover
If your partner loves art, think beyond the grocery store card aisle with gifts like these.
- Vintage Valentines from AM Collective
- Love letter in a handmade tiny book from Teacup Poetry sold in BrickyDella
- Artsy earrings or accessories from Sunshine Studio
- New art supplies from Huntsville Art Supplies for an art date night
For the coffee/tea aficionado
As a coffee shop frequenter, I will never be disappointed by gifted tea or coffee beans I can enjoy at home.
- Coffee, bouquet + letter bundle from Sparrow Coffee Company
- $30-50 | Preorder by Feb. 7
- Velvet Bliss tea bundle box from Piper & Leaf
- $17 | Order online or pick-up in store
- Coffee beans from a local coffee shop
For the experience-seeker
Making memories can be a gift, too, with couple-friendly experiences like pottery or candle classes.
- Reservations to a DIY candle workshop at Embrace Candles
- $10/seat + price varies per container | Register
- Tickets to the Valentine Raku pottery class at Sullivan Pottery
- $60-90 | Feb. 15 2-6PM | Register
- Tickets to a play, show or hockey game at the Von Braun Center
For the homebody
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to include going out—here are some ideas for those that enjoy a night in or home decorating.
- Artsy card, bath bombs + puzzle from Noëlla’s Flowers
- Antique accessory or nick-knack from a local antique store
- Handmade ceramic mugs or dinnerware from a Lowe Mill ceramics studio
For the music lover
Music lovers: give your partner a concert to look forward to or a vinyl to spin at home. As a music lover myself, I assure you this gift idea is fool-proof.
- Vinyl/cassette from Vertical House Records
- Concert tickets to a show at the Orion Amphitheater
For the plant parent
Did you know heart-shaped plants exist? We didn’t know either! Commemorate Valentine’s Day with a cute plant that will grow with your relationship.
- Heart-shaped succulent from Cope Plant Shop
- Fun plant pot or accessories from Botanica Plantshop
- Blown glass plant charms from Studio 2053
For the foodie/host
Stop by Rafael’s Table in Lowe Mill for house-made ingredients. (Rafael’s Table)
Fancy dinner is a given, but here are some more creative ideas for the foodie in your life.
- Gourmet ingredients from Rafael’s Table
- Gift basket of wine + treats from The Wine Cellar
- $50+ | Order here
- Valentine’s Cocktail Class at Vintage Cigar Lounge
- $50/person | Tickets
For anyone
If you want to keep it classic, flowers and chocolates will be loved by anyone. Check out our guide to local flower and chocolate shops.
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