The best Valentine’s Day gift ideas for all your sweethearts.

Even to this day, my mother makes each and every holiday special. Not always in an extravagant way, but with a consistent and thoughtful acknowledgement. This tradition is something that stuck with me as a child and one that I maintain sharing with Wesleigh this Valentine’s Day.

My husband considers Valentine’s Day a Hallmark holiday. We were never the couple that went out and overpaid for a prefix menu at a fancy restaurant, but I do think it’s a sweet excuse to show someone how much you care, especially your family.

Wes has been hard at work on her personalized Valentines for grandparents which we’ll drop in the mail soon. Other than that, we plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home with a themed candy board, a little mailbox and basket of goodies for Wes and her favorite new books that celebrate love.

If you’re looking for a few sweet Valentine’s Day gift ideas, or little tokens to acknowledge the holiday with your family, check out my gift guides.

Gifts for Him

A few of my most trusted suggestions including this warm beanie from Everlane, a fun virtual reality headset, or my husbands most used item to date, the Theragun elite.

Gifts for Her

The internets favorite hair dryer, cult favorite sneakers and the best hands free mom bag that will hold everything you need while chasing after the kids.

Gifts for the Kids

Introduce a new book about love, a cozy set of pajamas or a Valentine’s themed play dough set.

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100 Main | Falls Village, CT

A shop in Falls Village, CT selling the work of local artisans from Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. Curated by Bunny Williams and Christina van Hengel.

Browne & Co | Darien, CT

Eat, shop, entertain. Located in the heart of Darien, the store is a cohesive space which combines home goods and giftable items, a café and catering business.

Bungalow | Westport, CT

The shop is a gem, offering an exhilarating shopping experience, filled to the brim with a unique selection of furniture, antiques, home accessories, art, textiles, jewelry, books, and gifts from around the world. 

La Dentelliere | Scarsdale, NY

Where ladies come to get in to trouble and gentlemen come to get out of trouble. La Denteliiere is a very unique French-inspired emporium that specializes in European Gracious Gifts, Tabletop, and Home Accessories.

Patrick Mele | Greenwich, CT

Based in his hometown of Greenwich, designer Patrick Mele opened a 500 square foot jewel box store presenting a collection of refurbished antiques, period pieces with personality, costume jewelry and unique décor items

Terrain | Westport, CT

Filled to the brim with plants, home goods, entertaining and wellness items, Terrain is a one stop shop for the hostess with the mostess.

Lars Bolander | Westport, CT

Swedish interior designer, Lars Bolander, celebrated for introducing Gustavian vintage furnishings to a larger audience, opened shop here in CT earlier this year. The store showcases his distinctive blend of Gustavian furnishings and internationally sourced antiques with a few special curiosities sprinkled in.

The Huntress | Pound Ridge, NY

The Huntress is a home furnishings store and lifestyle brand dedicated to reinforcing the feeling of home. Located in Pound Ridge, New York, The Huntress is rich with whimsical, quirky sophistication and classical nostalgia.

The Flat | Norwalk, CT

Now open in East Norwalk, The Flat Westport, offers a beautiful selection of art and decor from a plethora of styles, think Bauhaus pieces, Gilt mirrors, Danish lights and beyond. 

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