Whether you’re shopping for yourself or loved ones, we set out to pick our favorite Valentine’s Day FINDS so you don’t have to do the searching. Here are 20 local items to gift your sweetheart or yourself! Happy shopping, Nashville!
Red roses
Does anything say “Happy Valentine’s Day” better than red roses? Make a lasting impression this year by gifting the one you care about most a bouquet of a dozen red roses with premium foliage and hypericum berries from the Flower Mart. Get your bouquet for $89.99. (SB TIP: Flower Mart now has only one location. Its Hillsboro Pike store recently closed to merge into one location in Belle Meade.)
Red roses, $89.99, at Flower Mart
Gold necklace
Jewelry is always a good choice for Valentine’s Day, and we can’t stop swooning over this luxe necklace. Cindi Earl Fine Jewelry’s 14-karat gold necklace inlaid with a single diamond is available for $395 for that extra-special someone.
Gold necklace, $395, at Cindi Earl Fine Jewelry | Image: Cindi Earl Fine Jewelry
Rings with an “x”
Handmade here in Nashville, rings from Judith Bright‘s “X” Collection are inspired by the iconic criss-cross shape and can also showcase all the kisses you will pass along. Available in 14-karat gold, rose gold and sterling silver, you’ll be able to find the perfect fit for your special someone. Get yours for $73 at the 12South location or online.
“X” ring, $73, at Judith Bright
Set of 6 bracelets (choose silver or bronze)
Margaret Ellis Jewelry is practically the godmother to all other jewelry lines in Nashville as this trailblazing line has been around for almost 40 years! This set of 6 bracelets, with two pearls each, comes in either silver or bronze with two finishes: bright or dark. You may also choose one of three sizes to ensure the best fit possible. $445
Set of 6 bracelets with two pearls each by Margaret Ellis Jewelry. $445. Find them at their Berry Hill store or online here. Image: Margaret Ellis Jewelry
Tiny heart necklace
Yearly Co., known for handmade (in Nashville) gold bangles that are meant to collect over the years, also has other jewelry. This heart pendant made our heart flutter in its subtlety. The 14K charm alone is $80, or choose to add either a 16-inch or 18-inch chain for $120 more. Perfect for layering or to wear on its own. Shop it online here.
Perfect for layering or on its own, this Yearly Co. heart charm + chain makes an elegant Valentine’s Day gift. Shop it online here. Image: Yearly Co.
Necklace
Give your moon and stars a dazzling interpretation of the classic saying with this gorgeous necklace. Complete with inlaid diamonds, we’re sure she will swoon over this piece. Find it at E.J. Sain Jewelers for $875.
Necklace, $875, at E.J. Sain Jewelers
Button-down
Whether you’re looking to spruce up his look for your Valentine’s date or give a gift that he’ll be able to wear from work to happy hour, this red tattersall cotton button-down from Onward Reserve is an ideal choice. Created with soft, natural fibers, this shirt is one he’ll want to live in, seriously. Find it for $115 in-store or shop online here.
Button-down, $115, at Onward Reserve
Shoes
Surely we’ve all noticed how guys have taken a liking to shoes as of late. As more and more guys embrace their inner fashionable selves, perhaps a pair as nice as these will make him feel loved. Johnston & Murphy has stocked up on a fabulous selection of men’s shoes that are begging to make their warm-weather debut and spring is right around the corner. The newest addition to its collection, Holden, is great for the transition from winter to spring and can be worn with casual or dressy attire. With locations at The Mall at Green Hills and Cool Spring Galleria, if you get the size slightly wrong, it’s easy for him to return for the right one. Plus, Johnston & Murphy is a Nashville-based company! Find them for $139.
Holden shoes, $139, at Johnston & Murphy
Champagne
Nothing says romance quite like a bottle of champagne from France’s Champagne region. This bottle of Henri Giraud is pricey at $224.99, but it’s worth every cent! Grab this bubbly from Midtown Corkdorks and indulge in an authentic bottle of champagne.
Henri Giraud champagne, $224.99, at Midtown Corkdorks
Chocolate cake
If you’re looking for a decadent treat to enjoy this Valentine’s Day, look no further than Dessert Designs‘ Valentine’s cake. The flourless chocolate cake is topped with chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings (perfect for the chocolate-on-chocolate lover in your life). Reserve your cake for $25 by calling Dessert Designs before February 12.
Chocolate cake, $25, at Dessert Designs
Cookies
Looking to spoil your cookie-loving friends, coworkers or family this Valentine’s Day? Pick up a dozen beautiful Christie Cookie Co. iced cookies for $40, or order a 16-inch custom cookie cake for $45 to say “I love you” in a form everyone can appreciate — scripted in icing. Get your treats from the Germantown or 12South locations, or see the full selection online.
Iced cookies, starting at $40, at Christie Cookie Co.
Hot & Cold Cleanse
If cakes and sugar treats are simply NOT what your health-obsessed loved one desires, we have you covered. There are some who would hug you so hard, knowing you truly understand them, with the gift of a juice + bone broth cleanse. This 3-day cleanse from Urban Juicer includes nine juices, three UJ Charcoal Lemon-aides, and three 32 oz containers of Remedy Bone Broth. And, even better, it’s just $100 and includes a $30 gift card to use for a future purchase at Urban Juicer. ($189 value). This deal is exclusive to StyleBlueprint’s SB Deal. Get your today, here.
Get all this for $100 and receive a gift card for $30 to The Urban Juicer ($189 value). For the person whose lips will not touch sugar, this is a great gift. And, for everyone else, it’s a really healthy treat to have someone else buy for them! This offer is exclusive to StyleBlueprint’s SB Deal. Buy this here.
Heart outfit
Cover your little bundle of joy with hearts (and kisses) during the month of love — and beyond. Arcade makes this simple to do with its adorable heart-covered shirt and pants. Get the entire set for $127.
Heart outfit, $127, at Arcade
Pet This Book
If you’re looking to skip the sugary treats this year, spread the love of reading to the little ones on Valentine’s Day. The delightfully interactive Pet This Book invites young readers to touch, use their imagination, move and play. Get your copy from Made in TN for $15.95.
Pet This Book, $15.95, at Made in TN
Game
Bring the whole family together with Ding It, an interactive game from Ridley’s Games Room! This card game will challenge everyone’s brain and knowledge with quick-fire questions and opponents “dinging” you out of the round if you hesitate. Find your family’s new favorite game from White’s Mercantile for $14.
Ding It game from Ridley’s Games Room, $14, at White’s Mercantile
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Valentines
Why not give a unique valentine this season? These adorable cards are a simple way to say “I love you” or for the kiddos to pass out to their class during the Valentine’s Day card swap. Get yours from The Paper Place for $1 each.
Valentines, $1 each, at The Paper Place
Relief cream
While this may be an outside-the-box gift, consider it for your feet as after a night out in heels, this anti-inflammatory cream with cannabidiol oil will help take away your lingering aches and pains. The ‘CBD+ nature’ relief cream has nourishing and restorative benefits and is recommended for joint and muscle pain, inflammation, under-eye brightening and de-puffing, and more. Get yours from Anzie Blue for $37.50 to $75.
Relief cream, $37.50 to $75, at Anzie Blue
Spread Some Love
Support the Gilda’s Club of Middle Tennessee by donating $10 to its cancer support program this month. In return for your donation, Gilda’s Club volunteers will send a greeting card to your person of choice, complete with a selected hand-written message. For more information and to place your order, visit gildasclubmiddletn.org.
Spread Some Love, $10 per card, at Gilda’s Club of Middle Tennessee | Image: Gilda’s Club of Middle Tennessee
Cashmere wrap
This cashmere wrap will surely be a worthy investment for your wardrobe, perfecting your Valentine’s Day look or acting as a staple piece to any outfit. Available in a variety of colors, you’ll be able to find the perfect fit for your closet. Get yours at Copper Penny for $315.
Cashmere wrap, $315, at Copper Penny
Sunglasses
Step up your shade game with the Courtier glasses in champagne from Barton Perreira, and you will never look back. With spring break just around the corner, you can tell yourself that this early snag is really multipurpose. Get these Luxe Loves for $590, and consider these your new favorites!
Sunglasses, $590, at Barton Perreira
Happy February!
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