Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Artists and Creative Folks

1. Letterpress Valentine’s Day Greeting Card $5

Even if you're not planning on getting your special someone a gift, a greeting card is pretty much mandatory unless you're planning on a romantic evening of one-word answers and side-eye. These letterpress cards by CoffeeNCream Press are inventive, funny AND made in San Francisco. 

2. Artful Enamel Pins $10

Maybe you just started dating and you don't want to scare your new potential partner with an over-the-top display of your ardor, maybe dinero is a little scarce or perhaps the V-Day isn't a big thing in your relationship. Whatever the reason, you can still give your sweetie a little token of your affection with one of these cute enamel pins. These pins were all designed by artists and are sure to please the creative person in your life. 

3. Personalized Mixtape Poster $18+

If you or your sweetheart were born sometime during the previous millennium (R.I.P. my youth), you may have partaken in the glorious rite of passage known as making a mixtape for someone. Spending hours recording the perfect combination of songs from the radio and one's own collection and then gifting your musical creation to your crush was definitely a thing when I was growing up. Show your music-loving honey how much you care with a thoughtful gift of this nostalgic poster that you can have customized with your own message.  

4. Box of Brazilian Chocolates 20+

Is your darling a lover of the sweeter side of life? These chocolate treats might be just the ticket to their heart and/or taste buds. These chocolates aren't just your run of the mill grocery store candies - these are special Brazilian chocolate desserts called brigadeiros. Zeila, the Brazilian-born owner of Brigadeiro Sprinkles defines them thusly, "Brigadeiro (brea-gah-day-ro) is the most beloved dessert from Brazil, traditionally made with condensed milk and cocoa. It is a mouth-watering treat with a consistency between caramel and a truffle." Even better, a box of these delicious and beautiful chocolates (made in San Francisco) will only run you about $20. 

5. DIY Embroidery Kit $25

6. Minimalist Leather Wallet $35

For the accessory lover, this sleek leather wallet makes an exquisite gift. Hand stitched in San Francisco from American leather, this wallet keeps the wearers cards and cash organized in style. And at $35, this is a steal because this handmade beauty looks WAY more expensive, so get the benefit of having your sweetie think you spent more than you did on Valentine's Day.  

7. Wooden Wick Soy Candle $37

Give the gift of a romantic atmosphere with these handmade soy candles. There are five Valentine's Day-themed candles to choose from with scents like Sandalwood Suede uoy and Cucumber Green Tea. Besides their heavenly scent, the wooden wicks crackle when burnt so you can feel like you're cuddling in front of a roaring fire instead of huddling in your drafty apartment. 

8. Red Grande Earrings $38 

I couldn't help including a present from Darling Marcelle. #sorrynotsorry These statement earrings are perfect for the honey who loves to be creative with style. Big, bold, but surprisingly lightweight, these earrings are bestsellers and sure to delight the discerning fashionista. 

9. Heart Hoop Earrings $40+

Another jewelry gift option for the fashionably inclined are these adorable heart hoops by Tiffany Anne Jewelry. Handmade in Portland, these earrings come in two sizes and your choice of silver, gold and  rose gold. 

10. Evgenia Lingerie $46+

For a traditional romantic gift, Lingerie by San Francisco-based Evgenia Lingerie is an impeccable choice. Handcrafted boudoir-wear inspired by sexy 50s pinups. Heart sleep masks are $46 and more risque wearables will set you back a bit more. For bedroom wear with more style per stitch than in an entire Victoria's Secret store, treat your honey (and yourself) to Evgenia. 

11. Set of Handmade Oil Paints $79

A gift guide for artists would not be complete without a set of paints. These aren't your standard oil paints though - these highly pigmented oil paints literally glow in the dark! You will have their eyes lighting up when they imagine the glow of future paintings.  Highly pigmented and made in the USA, these paints will be a huge hit with the artist you love. 

12. Bent Wood Art Vase $105

13. Spa Essentials Gift Box $120

14. Take a Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Class Together $150 ($75/ person)

Experiences always make the best gift and this one is no exception.  You and your love will have a great time learning how to make icing and practicing your cookie decorating skills all while sipping mimosas and noshing on some light snacks. If you can't make it to this particular workshop, get the supplies and decorate your cookies Nailed It-style at home!