The Local Artisan Guide is presenting our 2021 Valentines Day Gift selections of carefully curated and thought out gifts from local artisans and small independent brands that offer beautiful and unique romantic gifts. All the selections help support local businesses by shopping small. We offer gifts in all price ranges in all different categories for both him and her. Although most of the businesses are from the New York City area, all have websites that let you buy online and shipped to the address of your choice except Pointy Pen Cards which you can order through DM on Instagram.

Kempton & Co 

Driving Gloves. From design creation of sketches back and forth between Fiona and glove designer Christophe, the result are these beautiful gloves inspired by Christophe’s love of car racing and inspiration of a time of vintage driving gloves and luxurious travels. The collaboration between Kempton & Co. with Christophe aligns with the Fall collection in mind and a thought about how the modern Kempton & Co. woman is not afraid of anything, and up for everything. $345

Desideri Designs

Red Heart. Show your love and affection this holiday season with this beautiful red heart pendant. Made of Swarovski crystals and gold filled, heart pendant necklace its  perfect for layering and everyday wear. $135

Fine & Raw Chocolate

Romance Magic. For those who are looking for something extraordinary, creative and thought provoking - this unique, limited edition set is it! This is our collaboration with artist FAILE. The illustrations and images tell different graphic stories of love, romance and the many emotions in between.

When not collaborating with us, FAILE has exhibited at Tate Modern, Brooklyn Museum and has had many large public art installations in major cities around the world.

This is a limited edition of 500 sets. And for a lucky 14 people there will be a sweet little handmade FAILE artwork inside the wrapper to tantalize and delight (read: there are 14 modern day Golden Tickets, numbered and signed by FAILE, hidden in 14 bars)

Up to $5000 of proceeds will be donated to the Native American Heritage Association. NAHA is committed to fighting hunger with emergency food supplies and basic life necessities for the Crow Creek and Pine Ridge Reservations in South Dakota. www.naha-inc.org

Romance Magic box contains: 1 silkscreened limited edition box, 1 Sea salt chocolate bar,  70% cacao, 1 Espresso chocolate bar, 70% cacao, 1 Dark chocolate bar, 70% cacao, 8 Classic Truffles. $80

La Petite Coquette

Gone With the Wind Tutu. This elaborate, intricately detailed, imported golden beige lace and mesh layered Addiction Nouvelle Lingerie tulle skirt, is a must have piece to add to your lingerie collection.  Fun and flirty, with delicate gold stitching and satin accents. Complete this fun look and make it a set, from other pieces in the Gone With The Wind Collection. $19

Elan Flowers

Elan Florist in Soho, NYC is an artist with floral bouquets and for Valentines Day they offer extraordinary beautiful arrangements that are also elegant and tasteful. La Rouge Valentines Collection Flower Bouquet, $175

Pointy Pen Cards

Artist Michael Lennon Mendoza, a Queens based illustrator offers witty and beautifully illustrated stationary cards for Valentines Day. If you are going to give a card for Valentines Day, make it a one of a kind art work from Mendoza. Very affordable rates. DM pointy_pen_cards on Instagram for custom orders.

Olfactive Studio Sepia Collection Leather Shot Extrait De Parfum

Leathery and organic, Leather Shot is a woody, smoky, and spicy leather supported by the powdery elegance of iris, cedarwood, and driftwood notes. Perfumer : Bertrand Duchaufour. $275

Virgins on Fire

From Virgins on Fire Candle Co. this 6 ounce 100% Soy Candle is Handmade in Brooklyn, NY using only the safest fragrances sourced from socially responsible suppliers. Somewhere you feel free. Floral, fresh and varied. Can serve as both a romantic backdrop, and a clean scent for any part of the home. 25-30 hours burn time. Phthalate-free fragrances. $12

Duke of Uke

Want to give your love the gift of music? Or perhaps you can learn to play the ukulele and serenade your loved one? The Duke of Uke offers one of the largest selections of ukuleles in the world and for Valentines Day they offer 20% off selected ukuleles and 20% off ukulele lessons. Just use the code VALENTINE20.

Bath Bomb Confetti

Beauty brand, Kimberly House offers a candy-smelling, rainbow colored explosion which is sure to add lots of fun during bath time especially on Valentines Day. You will be mesmerized by the purple color and bubbles of this fun fizz ball. Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride): prevents moisture loss, anti-microbial, skin and hair conditioning, anti- inflammatory, emollient, protects skin. $8

The Local Artisan Guide wishes you a very happy and romantic Valentines Day. We hope these selections help show your loved one how special you think they are whilst supporting local artisans. Happy Valentines Day!!

By Natalie Rivera