Southern Makers’ Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Although we believe in celebrating loved ones every day of the year, Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion for showering them with sweet treats, thoughtful offerings and gifts from the heart. This year, we’re shying away from the classic teddy bear and a heart-shaped box of chocolates and opting instead for Southern-made goodies. Here are 14 gifts they’ll love — each available at SB Shop. Take a look! (Note: All orders must be placed by Monday, February 7 for on-time Valentine’s Day delivery.)

JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES

Carden Avenue necklace, earrings and bracelet

Carden Avenue pieces are always unique, wearable, personal, and affordable. This year, we’ve brought back some best-selling items from the past, including the gold-filled, tarnish-resistant open heart necklace ($88), the “XO” earrings ($42) and the golden links bracelet with a heart charm ($108). Shop these items and more HERE.

OMI Beads (in a color trending for fashion in 2021)

Brand new SB + OMI Beads exclusive sets have just hit SB Shop! As fashion designers turn away from the neutral colors and embrace color for 2021, we welcome it! These optimistic colors are making us happy. One big color play is pink. OMI Beads founder Joy Walling created this perfect-for-spring pink set ($120) complete with five multi-colored beads, gold charms and a soft pink geode. From your all-white outfits to ones filled with color, this arm candy will make you smile and complete your outfit. Shop this set and more HERE.

Hanner Clarke

And, continuing with the pink color trend for Spring 2021 just mentioned, this gorgeous soft pink tote from Hanner Clarke completes your late winter outfit just as nicely as your spring and summer ones. “The Evelyn” ($650) is made from buttery-soft, lightweight Italian leather and is large enough to carry everything you need (even a laptop) without overpowering you. A light paisley print on durable cotton lining makes the inside just as beautiful as the outside, and the braided handles are the perfect added touch. Shop this bag and more HERE.

GIFTS HE’LL LOVE

Clayton & Crume 

Louisville-based leather company Clayton & Crume, known for its best-selling monogram sunglass straps and high-quality goods, has everything you need to make him smile this Valentine’s Day. This year, we’re going for this set of two monogrammed rocks glasses ($85). Pair these with his favorite bottle of scotch, and you have the perfect Valentine’s goodie! Shop all Clayton & Crume products HERE.

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Mabyl

If you’re looking for a luxurious way to treat him this Valentine’s Day, this magnetic money clip and card wallet ($175) is the perfect gift. It includes two exterior card pockets and an interior spring clip for cash, is made from American alligator in a dark brown shade and glazed finish, and measures 4 inches high by 3.5 inches wide. Shop this and more from Mabyl HERE.

SWEET TREATS

Shotwell Candy Co.

Memphis-based Shotwell Candy Co. serves up salty-sweet caramels in a variety of tempting flavors, including hand-crushed espresso, lemon pound cake, craft beer and pretzel, bourbon and maple pecan, “Old Fashioned” cocktail, and original salted. This Valentine’s Day, they’re offering a “You + Me” box ($19.95) that includes eight ounces of individually wrapped caramels (about 32 pieces) in a flavor of your choice — all wrapped in a festive box stamped with a heart for your sweetie. Shop this box set and more HERE.

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Caroline’s Cakes

From Spartanburg, SC, Caroline’s Cakes is known for its seven-layer caramel cake, and it’s been an SB Shop favorite for years. This Valentine’s Day, Caroline’s Cakes is bringing back its delectable chocolate strawberry dream cake ($70), complete with festive pink and red sprinkles. They’ve also added the new strawberry cloud cake ($60) this year, a classic white cake filled and topped with fluffy strawberry buttercream. Shop the full Caroline’s Cakes selection HERE.

Goo Goo Cluster treats

There’s nothing quite like a sweet treat made right here in the South. The Hearts Gift Tin from Goo Goo Cluster ($50) includes 18 favorites — six original clusters, six pecan clusters, and six peanut butter clusters — equaling 1.2 pounds of delicious chocolate goodness nestled in a red tin. Shop the Goo Goo Cluster Hearts Gift Tin and more HERE.

SOMETHING THOUGHTFUL

Maizie Clarke

Louisville artist Maizie Clarke is known for her custom home portraits and platters, and this year she’s offering the sweetest Valentine’s Day set. This bud vase and glass tray ($40 for the set) feature a precious original design perfect for gifting your significant other or celebrating Galentine’s Day! Shop the set HERE.

Darby Cards

Celebrate the newlyweds in your life this Valentine’s Day with this gorgeous ampersand stationery set ($39) from Darby Cards. The set contains 20 customized cardstock cards and 20 envelopes in a soft white shade. All cards measure 4.5 inches by 6.25 inches. Shop the entire Darby Cards collection HERE.

Karen Adams Designs

Keep on celebrating those newlyweds with these “Best Day Ever” acrylic box gift enclosures ($14). This box set includes six hand-glittered cards featuring a wedding getaway car and six white envelopes packaged in a stylish acrylic box. Shop this set and more HERE.

gold + ivy

Nashville candle company gold + ivy has introduced three new scents for Valentine’s Day. The “flora” scent pictured below ($30) smells of rosewood, violet and cardamom, while “blush” smells of orchid, tuberose and lemon, and “nue” smells of amber, sandalwood and mandarin. Each candle contains 7.5 ounces of hand-poured vegan and cruelty-free soy wax in an amber glass vessel. Shop the entire gold + ivy collection HERE.

Looking for more? Shop all SB Shop Valentine’s Day gifts HERE.

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