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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, but there’s no need to scour the internet for the perfect gift. Local sellers are bursting with thoughtful options for any type of date.
For partner who appreciates the classic Valentine’s gifts
Artisan Chocolate Heart Box ($24.95)
Saint Germain’s heart-shaped box of chocolates elevates the quintessential Valentine’s Day gesture. Saint Germain Bakery, Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Rosebud Brass Signet ($88)
Engraved by hand, this slender signet ring is perfect for the person who loves a delicate, romantic touch. Signets are also available with tea leaf, crescent moon, sun, and lavender engravings. Young Blood Boutique, 632 N Highland Avenue Northeast
Fresh Flower Vase Arrangement ($48-$148)
Young Blood Boutique’s floral designers use local seasonal blooms to create custom elegant arrangements. Order fresh bouquets online or swing by the store to pick out a dried flower bouquet for a gift that will last long after the holiday is over. Young Blood Boutique, 632 N Highland Avenue Northeast
Lingerie shopping at La Perla
Find the perfect luxe lingerie set during a one-on-one consultation with La Perla associates while sipping a glass of complimentary champagne. Call the boutique to schedule an appointment, openings available until February 14. (404-816-6052) La Perla, 3060 Bolling Way Northeast
For the partner who prefers a low-key day at home
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Videodrome Gift Card
Pick out a few nostalgic films at rental paradise Videodrome and head home for a romantic movie night. Bonus points if you swing by Fellini’s and grab a pizza for the ultimate night-in combo.
A stack of new books
Countless indie bookshops around town are filled to the brim with options and ready to help you find the perfect picks, including A Capella Books (208 Haralson Avenue Northeast), Charis Books and More (184 South Candler Street, Decatur), and Little Shop of Stories (133 East Court Square, Decatur).
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A vibrant houseplant
Not only will they brighten up your comfy space, but they’ll last way longer than a bouquet of roses. Flora/Fauna in Cabbagetown has plenty of offerings—from spilling vines to teensy succulents—plus collection of nice pots to house them in. Flora/Fauna, 751 Gaskill Street Southeast
For the partner who loves to entertain
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Mushi Nabe Donabe ($160)
An exciting addition to any home cook’s repertoire, this Japanese clay steaming pot has plenty of uses. Crafted by Nagatani-En Pottery in the Iga region of Japan, the nabe is a beautiful way to prepare steamed whole fish, dashi broth, or green tea cakes. East Fork, Westside Provisions District, 1170 Howell Mill Road
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Cocktail Class at Bar Margot ($45)
Enjoy cocktails and light bites with your date while learning how to mix craft drinks at the Four Seasons’s elegant cocktail lounge. Be sure to reserve your spot online. Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, 75 14th Street
Donation to Giving Kitchen (Amount of Your Choice)
For the chef who has everything, opt instead for the charitable gift of giving back to the people that have made weeks, months, or years of gorgeous dinner dates possible. Donations support Giving Kitchen in giving financial assistance and community support to food service workers in crisis. Donate at thegivingkitchen.org.
For the adventure enthusiast
ClueTown Scavenger Hunt ($15)
Send yourselves on one of Clue Town’s ready-to-solve scavenger hunts around some of Atlanta’s most beloved landmarks. Pick from expeditions around the BeltLine, Decatur Square, Piedmont Park, Oakland Cemetery, and more. Little Shop of Stories, 133 East Court Square, Decatur; and Crafted, 1100 Howell Mill Road
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Bacon Bouquet ($22)
Nothing says “I love you” like . . . bacon? Five strips of candied maple bacon dipped in local chocolatier Cacao’s dark chocolate come together to make a tongue-in-cheek token of love. Cacao Atlanta Chocolate Company, 1046 North Highland Avenue Northeast
Monthly Rock Climbing Membership ($70)
Whether your partner is an excited newbie or a seasoned pro, Stone Summit’s climbing walls are a fun, nontraditional date night option. 715 Peachtree Street Northeast and 3701 Presidential Parkway
Porsche Driving Experience ($365-$975)
For a truly premium adventure, let your loved one revel in a few thrilling laps around Porsche’s state-of-the-art circuit, guided by a personalized driving coach. Porsche Experience Center, One Porsche Drive
For the arts and design lover
A night at the theater
Treat your admirer to dinner and a show. We suggest Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home at Actor’s Express (887 West Marietta Street Northwest) or True Colors Theatre Company’s School Girls (Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road)
Photograph courtesy of Megan Huntz
Fine Arts Sweatshirt ($80)
Atlanta designer Megan Huntz’s eco-fleece printed sweatshirt says all you need to know. Made ethically in the Domincan Republic and screen printed in Atlanta. Megan Huntz, 626 North Highland Avenue Northeast
Tickets to the Serenbe Architecture + Thoughtful Design Tour (Free!)
Busy on Valentine’s weekend? Shift the holiday and take a day trip down to Serenbe on February 22 to tour the town’s award-winning, sustainable homes and buildings. While you’re there, be sure to explore the community’s shops, restaurants, and indie bookshop Hills & Hamlets. Serenbe, 11090 Serenbe Lane
