The worst part of Valentine’s Day is figuring out what to give your S/O. Luckily, we’re here to help with this local Valentine’s Day gift guide, so you can go the extra mile and support local biz (because generic-brand chocolates + supermarket flowers are boring, TBH).
❤️ Let the Columbia Fireflies’ mascot Mason help you out with his Columbia Fireflies Valentine package, which includes two opening day tickets, homemade cookies, a Fireflies teddy bear + a date night gift certificate to Dave and Buster’s – delivered by the mascot himself. ($50)
❤️ Fern Studio arranges Pinterest-perfect floral bouquets + boxes especially for Valentine’s Day that might actually leave your other half breathless. ($15-128)
❤️ Bruges Chocolaterie’s hand-painted chocolates make the perfect gift and the perfect aesthetic Instagram post (a win-win situation). They’re also offering a class on Valentine’s Day on how to make gourmet chocolates, desserts + apps, which sounds like a perfect date to us. ($10-45)
❤️ Treat your S/O to a fine-dining experience – we love Mr. Friendly’s in Five Points, Motor Supply in the Vista, Oak Table on Main St. + Tallulah on Devine St. (the latter just so happens to have local jazz musician Reggie Sullivan playing live music on Valentine’s Day). (~$100)
❤️ Women will never say no to new clothes. We’re digging Sebastian Harper – local artisan Shanika Pichey’s knitted clothing brand – specifically this cropped poncho (one-size-fits-most, six-more-weeks-of-winter-friendly) or this hand-dyed crop top (what’s up, spring). ($60-68)
❤️ For the adventurous, spontaneous couples out there – jet away for a quick weekend trip out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport to one of their nine nonstop destinations (like NYC, DC or Chicago). (prices vary)
❤️ Fill up a big ol’ beer growler from Lowes Foods’ beer den with your person’s favorite craft beer. Boom. Done. (~$6.99-19.99 depending on beer + growler size)
❤️ Give the gift of a new skill. Tickets to an Indie Grits workshop (like photography, filmmaking or web design) would be an awesome bonding experience. ($90-120 per person)
❤️ You can never go wrong with a Nana By Sally handmade leather bag or wallet. #protip: Catch her at Soda City most Saturdays. (~$75-300)
