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Valentines Day gift ideas
Floral arrangement (price available upon request), by Ergo, 516 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-292-9562; dried-raspberry-and-chocolate bar ($8), by Comptoir du Cacao, sea salt dark chocolate bar ($6), by Coco, silver-and-14k-gold chain necklace ($5,280), by Emanuela Duca, and gourmet chocolate tasting set ($27), by François Pralus, all from Max’s, Excelsior and Grand, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364; Louis Vuitton lock chain necklace ($330), by Shayne and Coco, from Requisite, 211 Washington Ave. N., Mpls., 612-259-7387; greeting card ($8, monthly subscription), by Quill and Cue, quillandcue.com
Whether you’re riding solo, having a Galentine's Day, or celebrating with your love, hit up one of the many festive heart-day events happening around the Twin Cities.
Editor's Picks: Valentine's-Themed Events, Sales and Goods
Did someone say BYOB? Grab your DIY pals (and your cocktail of choice!) and snag a spot at The Mustache Cat's dried floral arrangement class to dream up your own centerpiece with help from blooms sourced by flower gurus Ergo Floral. Plus, an exclusive discount on the vintage shop's assortment for attendees. Space limited! February 9, 500 Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul, themustachecat.com
Learn from the pros. Speaking of blooms...here's another reason to skip the delivery and channel your inner florist. Local florist Sip 'n Bloom is hosting a variety of DIY workshops at its studio all weekend long. Can you say, "girls night out?" February 10-13, sipnbloom.com
Brick-and-mortar bouquets. We love when local shops partner with florists to offer stunning, grab-and-go bouquets. Nordeast dwellers, check out The Foundry Home Goods' new digs to stock up on its best-selling beeswax candles, hand-blown Mexican glass, and pick up a Valentine's arrangement made by owner Anna Hillegass herself.
Friendship bracelets. ICYMI: Permanent jewelry is trending, and local stores are getting in on the action. Get zapped on February 9 at Serge and Jane, who's hosting Wild Witchery Co., or at St. Paul's Enchanté's pop-up with Gold & Eight (February 13). Grab your bestie (or partner) or treat yourself to a little bling—gold-filled forever bracelets are as durable as they are chic.
The love club. Neighboring boutiques at Uptown's Lake + Irving Les Sol, Combine, Legacy, and Bevel are teaming up to host a Valentine's Day-themed night market that will include estate jewelry, tarot card readings, discounts, bubbles, and more. February 9, shoplessol.com
Night moves. The Minneapolis Craft Market is back for a special Valentine's edition of its fan-favorite market at the Machine Shop: Old St. Anthony Valentine's Night Market. The historic building will be brimming with home goods, body care products to jewelry, knits and apparel. Plus, tunes from DJ Buster Baxter, craft brews, wine, and cocktails. February 10, 300 2nd St. SE, Mpls., mplscraftmarket.com
Founders Co. Galentine's Day Event: Been wanting to scope out Nolan Mains newcomer Founders Co.? Here's your chance. Celebrate Galentine's Day at the makers-focused shop with 10 percent off all purchases, sips, snacks, birth chart readings, and on-site pen and watercolor sketches available for purchase. February 13, 3937 Market St., Edina, founders-co-mn.myshopify.com
