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Local Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Your Special Someone
Want to offer a sweet surprise to someone you love this Valentine's Day? Say it with a gift from an Annandale store
If you are still seeking the perfect gift for your special someone for this Valentine’s Day, here are some great local finds and a source for gift ideas to give you inspiration.
Give Love with Irresistibly Italian Pottery
Say “I love you” with red Italian pottery and share love with a romantic meal on Amore Plates by Vietri, available from . The signature white AnnSandra box, with gold letter embossing topped with a large custom red or pink bow will warm her heart. Other gift ideas from AnnSandra include Incanto and Bellezzo Amore Plates available for $12 each or Rustic Garden Cachepot and Rosso Vecchio Dinnerware prices start at $18 and up.
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Unique Gifts to Enjoy the Garden
Head over to the Gardener’s Gift Shop at . The museum garden store has a nice selection of horticultural books and unusual garden tools, gloves, T-shirts and many unique gifts for the garden lover, including beautiful blown glass hummingbird feeders. If she enjoys sipping tea in the garden, the historic Manor House Tea Boutique has a wonderful assortment of items for the tea lover. Tea cozies, cute aprons, tea forte items and a selection of handmade gifts from artisans are also available.
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For the Dog Lover
Do you have a cute and fluffy man’s best friend? Take your fury friend to PetPics by Dawn and have a Valentine portrait taken. You can arrange to have a picture taken and leave the same day with a picture.
Gifts for Him
A good cigar and a nice single malt scotch would sure to make your special man happy. in the Little River Shopping Center has a selection of fine cigars to choose from. On your way home, swing by one of the two Annandale VABC stores and pick up a nice bottle of Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. Glenfiddich Distillery marries together single malt scotches 13-30 years old that result in a single malt, that is gold with bright copper highlights with exceptional flavor.
Gifts on a Budget
is offering Valentine’s Balloon Bouquets created using eight one dollar items. Choose seven heart shaped balloon plus a balloon weight for $8. Cruise their Valentine’s Day aisle and pick-up 300 count bag of silk Rose petals in red or white, toss about, add candles and viola! Instant unforgettable gift!