Break Out of Your Valentines Rut. Here are 30+ Local CLT Buys that are Much Better Than Candy

Time is running out for you to snag the perfect Valentine’s gift for your man, your girls or, let’s not kid ourselves, yourself.  Don’t just default to the same old candies again this year; think outside of the box (of chocolates).  We’ve pulled together some fun Valentine’s goodies from some of Scoop’s favorites local spots for your shopping pleasure.

BONUS: Some of these are shoppable online!

For your Galentines:

Whether she’s your night-out-on-the-town gal pal or Netflix-and-chill bestie, we have a gift option for your best girl.

Kendra Scott Justyne Earrings in Blush; $250 from KK Bloom
Kendra Scott Justyne Earrings in Blush; $250 from KK Bloom
Skinnydip London Gold Rush Shut the Contour Brush Set; $68 from KK Bloom
Skinnydip London Gold Rush Shut the Contour Brush Set; $68 from KK Bloom
Cloth beaded necklaces; $35 from Charlotte's
Cloth beaded necklaces; $35 from Charlotte’s
Hot pink velvet toiletry bag + feather key chains + small faux leather bag with flower print + Jonathan Adler Eye trinket dish from Abode
Hot pink velvet toiletry bag + feather key chains + small faux leather bag with flower print + Jonathan Adler Eye trinket dish from Abode
Stationery Starting at $75 from Charlotte's
Stationery Starting at $75 from Charlotte’s
Diffusers in Prosecco, Daphne Flower, Lemon Verbena & Cedar in limited edition box; $69 from Bedside Manor
Diffusers in Prosecco, Daphne Flower, Lemon Verbena & Cedar in limited edition box; $69 from Bedside Manor
Lollia candles; $34 + Archipelago candles; $20 + Heart cocktail napkins; $10 from Charlotte's
Lollia candles; $34 + Archipelago candles; $20 + Heart cocktail napkins; $10 from Charlotte’s
Becca paintings: Small heart; $40 + Big heart; $80
Becca paintings: Small heart; $40 + Big heart; $80 from Charlotte’s
Neutral Druzy Cuff; $78 + Moon Rock Ring; $88 + Nepal Semiprecious Ring; $110 from KK Bloom
Neutral Druzy Cuff; $78 + Moon Rock Ring; $88 + Nepal Semiprecious Ring; $110 from KK Bloom
Hanky Panky; $20 from Monkee's of Charlotte
Hanky Panky; $20 from Monkee’s of Charlotte
Mayan Drop Earring; $42 + Chateau Feather Earring; $42 + Tarot Tassel Earring; $34 + Mini Pizalina Ball Drops; $42 from Monkee's of Charlotte
Mayan Drop Earring; $42 + Chateau Feather Earring; $42 + Tarot Tassel Earring; $34 + Mini Pizalina Ball Drops; $42 from Monkee’s of Charlotte
Bath Bon Bons with Pink Rose Buds, Lavender Buds, Blue Cornflower and calming lavender essential oils; $38 from Bedside Manor
Bath Bon Bons with Pink Rose Buds, Lavender Buds, Blue Cornflower and calming lavender essential oils; $38 from Bedside Manor
Gigi zip case; Was $54, Now $27 + Cashmere scarf; Was $235, Now $118 from Copper Penny
Gigi zip case; Was $54, Now $27 + Cashmere scarf; Was $235, Now $118 from Copper Penny
Rose Quartz Coasters Set; $78 + Quartz Wine Opener; $42 from KK Bloom
Rose Quartz Coasters Set; $78 + Quartz Wine Opener; $42 from KK Bloom
Domed paperweights; $35 from Bedside Manor
Domed paperweights; $35 from Bedside Manor
BEDSIDE MANOR’s delightfully, elegant mini heart-shaped soaps are neatly packed into a sophisticated slider box. These all-vegetable based, French-milled soaps are luxuriously scented with a blend of Jasmine & Lavender. $24  Pink Heart Shaped Ring Dish $12 Round Decoupage Love plate $62
Bonita Drops; $42 + Nini Fur Hoop Earring; $34 + Uber Clutch; Was $170, Now $119 from Monkee's of Charlotte
Bonita Drops; $42 + Nini Fur Hoop Earring; $34 + Uber Clutch; Was $170, Now $119 from Monkee’s of Charlotte
Jill Massey initial necklaces; $62 + Spun scarf; $108 from Copper Penny
Jill Massey initial necklaces; $62 + Spun scarf; $108 from Copper Penny
Veuve Cocktail Table Book; $85 + Hand-painted Champagne Flutes; $24 from Storey Home
Veuve Cocktail Table Book; $85 + Hand-painted Champagne Flutes; $24 from Storey Home

 

For your Man:

He’s your rock and your best friend, and he deserves a little pampering.  Treat him to one of these fine gifts he would never buy for himself.

Cufflinks by Smathers & Branson (more patterns available); $55 from Onward Reserve
Cufflinks by Smathers & Branson (more patterns available); $55 from Onward Reserve
Smathers & Branson Flasks; $65 from Onward Reserve
Smathers & Branson Flasks; $65 from Onward Reserve
After Shave Balm; $38 + Shave cream moisturizing; $30 + Black pepper soap; $12 + Home Fragrance diffuser; $140.00
After Shave Balm; $38 + Shave cream moisturizing; $30 + Black pepper soap; $12 + Home Fragrance diffuser; $140 from Charlotte’s
Jack Black toiletries; $15-$72 from Onward Reserve
Jack Black toiletries; $15-$72 from Onward Reserve
Decanter Sets (more designs available); $72 from Onward Reserve
Decanter Sets (more designs available); $72 from Onward Reserve

 

For Yourself:

Make this Valentine’s all about some self-love with one (or two or three) of these fashionable, elegant and cozy treats.
 

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Kendra Scott Diane Earrings in Pearl/Blush; $130 from KK Bloom
Kendra Scott Diane Earrings in Pearl/Blush; $130 from KK Bloom
Custom fuchsia stool with an assortment of red & pink coffee table books from Abode
Custom fuchsia stool with an assortment of red & pink coffee table books from Abode
Pink marbled lucite tray with gold handles + Addison Weeks bottle opener with rose quartz stone + pink stone bangle + John Darian "Darling" Tray + gold lips candle from Abode
Pink marbled lucite tray with gold handles + Addison Weeks bottle opener with rose quartz stone + pink stone bangle + John Darian “Darling” Tray + gold lips candle from Abode
Custom fuchsia stool with an assortment of red & pink coffee table books from Abode
Custom fuchsia stool with an assortment of red & pink coffee table books from Abode
Tess Earring; $92 from Monkee's of Charlotte
Tess Earring; $92 from Monkee’s of Charlotte
Heidi Kirscher Hearts Art; $300-$600 each from Storey Home
Heidi Kirscher Hearts Art; $300-$600 each from Storey Home
Alpaca Cover and Hot Water Bottle; $125 from Storey Home
Alpaca Cover and Hot Water Bottle; $125 from Storey Home
The Future Wallet Keychain by Policy Handbags; $30 from KK Bloom
The Future Wallet Keychain by Policy Handbags; $30 from KK Bloom
Skinnydip London Candy Fur Make Up Roll; $32 from KK Bloom
Skinnydip London Candy Fur Make Up Roll; $32 from KK Bloom
Original water color by Kathi Graves + Fairchild Baldwin necklace + Addison Weeks hoop earrings from Abode
Original water color by Kathi Graves + Fairchild Baldwin necklace + Addison Weeks hoop earrings from Abode
“Love” clutches + Handprinted clutches; $48-$155 each from Storey Home
“Love” clutches + Handprinted clutches; $48-$155 each from Storey Home
Love Poppy necklaces; $60 + Chan Luu bandanna; $35 from Copper Penny
Love Poppy necklaces; $60 + Chan Luu bandanna; $35 from Copper Penny

Haley and Carly are sisters, friends, working moms, 30-somethings and Charlotte natives.  We blog about all things Charlotte, from food to family-friendly events. After years of moving around, Haley has settled in South End, and Carly in Davidson.

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