Telling those you hold nearest and dearest to you that you love them is a regular occurrence. Still, Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to spoil them a little extra, even if it means simply writing them a sappy love note or buying the $2 Russel Stover chocolate heart box. Whether you’re shopping for your spouse, sister, bestie or even yourself (because you deserve some self-love, too!), we’ve curated a list of gifts that are sure to say, “I love you.”
The Traditionalist
1. Candy and chocolate pretzel tray
This tray of sweets has layers of chocolate pretzels, truffles, and bite-sized chocolates. Each box can be customized to the recipient’s preferences, such as candy, milk, or dark chocolate etc.
Candy and chocolate pretzel tray medium, $32.95 at sweetthingschocolates.net
2. 3-D Chocolate Covered Roses
This ½ dozen 3-D chocolate roses is available in either milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, or mixed.
½ Dozen 3-D Chocolate Roses, $42 at schakoladindianapolis.com.
3. Hand-Tied Bouquet
Hand-tied bouquets are available in either a colorful palette or soft and neutral. Each bouquet is an assortment of seasonal stems of flowers, wrapped in tissue and tied with twine. Hand-tied bouquets are available for pick-up only.
Hand-Tied Bouquet, starting at $40 at willowandstarflowers.com.
4. Blooming Birth Month Necklace
The Blooming Birth Month Necklace is gold-plated stainless steel and is led and nickel-free. Each necklace is on a 16-inch chain with a 3-inch extender.
Blooming Birth Month Necklace, $20 at goanddoapparelandgoods.com.
5. 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Heart Bracelet
The 14K pave heart bracelet features 0.04 ctw of diamonds. It’s also available in white gold and rose gold.
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Heart Bracelet, $450 at moyerfinejewelers.com.
6. Lasagna and Cake
This Valentine’s Day, stay cozy, affordable & romantic!
Why go out when you can enjoy a delicious dinner at home? Indulge in mouth-watering Lasagna paired with a delectable Cake from Circle City Sweets.
Select your cake flavor in the Notes section of the order: vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet. Staying in can be more affordable and romantic, plus there are no reservations required. With Stress-Free Delivery to Indianapolis and the surrounding areas, you can enjoy a delightful evening without the hassle. Limited orders available. Don’t miss out on making this Valentine’s Day extra special-order now to secure your romantic feast.
The Gal Pals
1. Aroma Labs
The Aroma Labs opened its first location in Indiana toward the end of 2025. The way it works is you choose from more than 30 different scents, and combine your favorites to create your own custom fragrance. Your custom fragrance can be made into perfume, beard oil, a car fragrance, and more. Reservations are highly suggested.
Aroma Labs, starting at $32 at thearomalabs.com.
2. Sardines Compact Mirror
Each compact mirror is made from biodegradable acetate and features an original, hand-painted design created by Solar Eclipse artists. The Sardines Compact Mirror is crafted in small batches and is perfect to throw in even your tiniest bags.
3. Milk & Honey Coffee House
Sometimes a cute coffee date is the perfect gift for the girlfriends in your life. Milk & Honey Coffee House serves a variety of lattes, refreshers, and smoothies. Upgrade your latte and have it served in a reusable teddy bear cup for $1.
Milk & Honey Coffee House, various drinks starting at $5 at milkhoneycoffeehouse.com.
4. Diet Coke Keychain
Perfect for the Diet Coke lover in your life, this keychain is double-sided and has glitter.
5. Trinket dish
Each trinket dish is handmade and perfect to hold jewelry, vitamins, or other small trinkets.
The Book Lover
1. Need Money for Books Hat
An essential for all the readers in your life, this hat has embroidery details, brass hardware, and a lined interior for extra comfort.
Need Money for Books Hat, $25.99 at loudmouthindy.com.
2. Embroidered Book Journal
This isn’t just any book journal. This journal includes a section for books to read, a reading log, a way to track books you’ve borrowed and books you’ve lent out, as well as 50 book review entries and reading notes.
3. Support Your Local Bookstore Tote Bag
This 100% cotton tote bag is perfect for on-the-go or toting around your latest bookstore haul.
Support Your Local Bookstore Tote Bag, $15 at unitedstateofindiana.com.
4. Book Club Raglan Crew
Featuring a vintage-inspired design, this crew is perfectly oversized and pairs great with a new read.
5. Enemies to Lovers Kindle Case
Kindle cases don’t have to be boring. Each Kindle is water-resistant and has a strap on the inside, as well as a back magnet.
Enemies to Lovers Kindle Case, $37 at francisandfernboutique.com.
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