Valentine’s Day Gift Giving Guide: Unique Gifts from Across The USA

Aurora Chocolate

Located in Anchorage, Alaska, Aurora Chocolate offers some of the best high-quality chocolates you can find. These delicious chocolates don’t just taste good, they’re also inspired by the Northern Lights and are meticulously hand-painted. Chef Ingrid Shim uses very special colored cocoa butter to create these shiny and vibrant colored chocolates. Chocolates are always a hit on Valentine's Day, but Aurora Chocolates provides an elevated experience that your special someone will never forget!

Restrained Whimsy

Burbank, California is an amazing place to shop and the downtown core is filled with one-of-a-kind vendors who offer everything from retro clothes to antiques. One retail shop you don’t want to miss is Restrained Whimsy, a shop featuring a unique curation of gift ideas that also help support local artists. They carry everything from gorgeous 14K earrings to beautiful glassware and more. If you’re looking for a gift that screams thoughtfulness, ask them to put together a Curated Personal Gift Box. They’ll work within your budget to select unique gifts based on the recipient's interests to create a gift box they will adore!

Parker Clay

Located in Santa Barbara, Parker Clay offers premium bags that are made with Ethiopian materials and designed in California. What makes this store special isn’t just the quality of the products, it’s the impact they make. Their production facility in Ethiopia employs over 140 artisans with living wages and stable work. Their goal is not only to provide women with jobs and fair wages but to also provide them with the skills and tools they need to lift their communities, their way. Parker Clay offers women's handbags, tote bags, and wallets and they also feature men's backpacks, slings, briefcases and more. For a custom touch, add a personalized monogram to any bag!

SoHa Living

Found on the gorgeous Hawaii island of Kauai, SoHa Living is located at “The Shops at Kukui’ula”, the premier shopping destination on the island. SoHa has it all, from beautiful home decor to Hawaiian coffee, the possibilities are endless when it comes to finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift! Put together a custom gift basket including their amazing SoHa Gourmet Hawaiian coffee, tea, and sweets. For the beach lover in your life, grab a beautiful Valentine's Day beach tote, sunhat, or comfy oversized beach towel. Add in one of their Hawaiian-themed Valentine's Day cards with your meaningful sentiments and you have the perfect gift!

Seattle Made

If you’re traveling to Seattle, some of the best shopping can be found right at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac). Seattle Made is located near gate C1 and features some of the city's best finds. At Seattle Made, their mission is to grow and support a diverse ecosystem of urban manufacturers and producers that expand opportunities for local ownership and meaningful employment, build the region’s long-term resiliency, and celebrate Seattle’s unique cultural identity. Browse their impressive collection of gifts ranging from locally made macarons, conflict-free jewelry, high-quality clothing, wine and more.

See’s Candies

Bellevue, Washington offers fantastic shopping, but when it comes to Valentine's Day, visiting See’s Candies is a must! The See’s family has been making chocolates for over 95 years and has perfected the art of creating mouthwatering and beautifully designed chocolates and candies. When you visit this location in Bellevue, you’ll get to visit their candy counter, where you can create your very own custom box of chocolates and candies. Choose from flavors like Strawberry Truffle, Dark Peanut Butter Heart, and Milk Chocolate Buttercream. They also offer Valentine’s Day Gift Sets and more. For that special someone with a sweet tooth, this is the ultimate gift.

The Gathering Place

While Pullman, Washington is known for being home to Washington State University, this beautiful town offers plenty more to do! If you’re searching for the perfect place to grab your Valentine a gift, head to The Gathering Place, a local candle bar that offers aromatic soy candles. Pour your candle or choose from their seasonal selections. For Valentine's Day, they also have a ceramic heart candle with scents like Champagne Citrus, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, and Strawberries and Cream. Every time your loved one lights this beautiful candle, they will surely think of you.

Salt Creek Apothecary

Wenatchee, Washington is known as the “Apple Capital of the World”, but it also has fantastic local shops to explore. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, Salt Creek Apothecary is the perfect choice if you want to give the gift of wellness to your special person. They offer local and wildcrafted, herbal medicinals, hand-crafted in the Pacific Northwest. From herbal bath salts to immune-boosting tonics, they offer a huge variety of thoughtful products.