Looking for some Valentine’s Day trinkets for your love? Sweets for your sweetie? They can be found locally:
Love Notes
A Lovely Universe (195 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043) has a lovely selection of Valentines Day cards from paper good designer Paula & Waffle.
Jafajems (622 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07043) has a collection of unique handmade cards for your sweetheart.
For Your Man
For the man who appreciates fine craft beers, wine and spirits, Amanti Vino (30 Church Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042) can put together special Valentine Combo pairing gift basket sure to please.
We think these red shoes are the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the fashionable man who likes to make a statement. They, and many other items, are available at Isaiah Hemmingway (4 So. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042)
Speer and Crane (22 So. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042) has stylish accessories, like these cool hats.
For Your Lady
Flowers, especially red roses, are a traditional Valentine’s Day gift, but we think that the “My Sweetheart” arrangement from Clores Flowers (590 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07043) is lovely. Hydrangeas, roses and more in shades purple and white are an elegant way to say I Love You.
Treat her to a very special overnight stay at The Westminster Hotel in Livingston. The “Room for Romance Package” ($342) includes:
- Deluxe accommodations for two
- Chilled champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries in room upon arrival
- $100 dining gift certificate to be used at Strip House restaurant
- Complimentary upgrade to a suite
- VIP turndown service
These Hippie Heart Bath Bombs from Dolly Moo (217 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair) will turn her bath into a groovy (and relaxing) experience.
These gorgeous statement earrings from Sorrelli (20 Church Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042) will add just the right amount of sparkle to any outfit. ($90)
Sweets & Treats For Your Sweetie
These Macarons at Sweet Home Montclair (623 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07043) are a fun take on Sweetheart candies with message. Pre-order them before the big day!
50 Shades of…Chocolate… Add some *spice* with this collection of racy, hand painted chocolates depicting 9 Kama Sutra scenes from Dolce Federica. Pre orders only!
Olive and Sinclair’s Bourbon Nib Brittle is made with the finest bourbon selections from the South and is sold online at locally owned The Chocolate Path. They have also included in the brittle their cacao nibs which have been aged in bourbon barrels. Featuring subtle notes of apple, cherry and oak, this brittle ends with a classic southern bourbon finish. Yum!
I think the best gifts are the gifts you give yourself. And I see a few for me, myself, and I.