20 Spectacular Valentine’s Day Ideas
Life (and Valentine’s Day) is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to get. Sometimes it’s a home-cooked meal and a thoughtful present or card; sometimes it’s those odd jelly-filled truffles or gas station flowers.
Whether you’re on the hunt for fresh, sophisticated Valentine’s Day gift ideas or aiming to make a graceful recovery after last year’s misadventures, we’ve got 20 spectacular ideas for your Valentine’s gift exchange.
Gift-giving is our love language at Grit & Grace Studio, and, all teasing aside, we believe the recipe for a happy Valentine calls for a dash of kindness, a pinch of creativity, and a spoonful of quality time.
From the Grit & Grace Family to yours, Happy Valentine's Day!
Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her
Keep your lady happy as a clam with our gorgeous Personalized Clam Shell Ring Dish. These vibrant dishes originate right here on our South Carolina shores, and each one is as unique as the woman who’ll receive it this Valentine’s Day. We handcraft these clam shell dishes in our King Street store, and the hand-painted gilded edge pairs beautifully with a customized inscription, such as her name or that anniversary you’ll (ahem) never forget again. $30
For a love that’s easy like Sunday morning, there’s Home + Loft loungewear. Hand-loomed and hand-dyed from 100% premium Turkish cotton, these kaftans transition effortlessly from a walk on the beach to morning coffee with your love. The lightweight, airy aesthetic and soft feel ensure your Valentine will feel beautiful and cozy at the same time, no matter the season. $125
photo credit: @surfandpineco
model credit: @colorsofspring / Bekah Cooper
Celebrate your Valentine for the pearl she is with our elegant Angel Oak Earrings, featuring delicate, luminescent glass pendants at the end of wire-wrapped pearl chains. We drew inspiration for this romantic, timeless design from the iconic Charleston live oaks laden with Spanish moss. The Angel Oak Earrings are fabulous when dressed up with a cocktail dress for a night on the town or dressed down with a linen sundress for a walk on the beach. $68
Shellebrate Valentine’s Day with a handcrafted Edisto Oyster Necklace! The recycled glass beads on this popular pendant are available in four luminous shades, so you can tailor this heirloom piece to your Valentine’s personal style. The Edisto is also a gift that gives back: we recycle 10 shells from Charleston restaurants back to local oyster reef restoration projects for each oyster necklace purchased. $86
Namaste out of the dog house by getting her a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift she’s sure to love: a personalized cork yoga mat from Yoloha. Yoloha designs their mats with sustainability, ease of care, and comfort in mind, to ensure a practice that’s grounded and focused. Choose the mat design of your choice (we love the Aura Mat in Tropical Vibes or Blossom) and add a laser engraved mantra or positive message. From $79
Creative Valentine’s Day Ideas
Nothing says, “I love you,” like quality time. Book a Mala Workshop for you and your Valentine for an experience that’s creative, restorative, and transforming. The experience begins with a guided meditation and intention setting, and then you’ll enjoy a tea ceremony before making a Mala Mantra Necklace for yourself or a loved one. Mala Mantra Necklaces draw inspiration from Buddhist prayer beads, and they’re both a powerful meditation tool and beautiful, fashionable pendant. $108 per seat
Butter them up and call them a biscuit: a surprise Butter-in-a-Box quarterly subscription membership is the secret recipe for a happy Valentine.
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit, our beloved neighbor, will ship delectable biscuits right to their door. The flavors alternate each box, and the fully cooked biscuits arrive cool to the touch, ready for heatin’ and eatin’ or freezing for a decadent indulgence down the road. From $197.70
Home is where the art is, so give your loved one a fine art letterpress print of a cherished locale this Valentine’s Day.
Each three-color letterpress and shiny copper foil map is hand-pulled on 100-pound paper using an antique press at 42 Pressed’s studio on Wadmalaw Island.
Personalize the gift by choosing their hometown, current city, or a memorable vacation spot, and remember that 42 Pressed offers framing and matting options for a flawless gift-giving experience. From $68
Real Oyster Cult
Home Delivery Ultimate Gift Set
If food is your love language, get ready for the ultimate grand gesture: farm-fresh oysters delivered right to your door! Real Oyster Cult’s Ultimate Gift Set contains 40 or 60 curated oysters, gloves and an oyster knife, Holly Mignon-nips, Cult Classic Mignon-Nips, a handwritten ROC notecard, and the option to add Caviar. You’re in for some quality shuckin’ this Valentine’s Day; just remember to recycle your oyster shells when the party’s over! $123
Blackwell Botanicals Pressed Seaweed
Wise men say only fools rush in, but we can’t “kelp” falling in love with Blackwell Botanical’s Pressed Seaweed art. Artist and plantswoman Anne Blackwell Thompson meticulously harvests, preserves, and presents real blooms, seaweed, and foliage specimens collected from the swamps of South Carolina to the mountains of the Shenandoah Valley to create stunning works of art at home in any contemporary office or coastal chic home. Inquire for pricing and availability.
Valentine’s Gifts for Him
Adventure awaits you and your Valentine! Whether you’re packing a picnic or packing for your next big trip, a J. Stark Backpack ensures he’s traveling in style. We love the Sentinel Backpack in Natural. The waxed canvas rolltop adds moisture protection, and the 6 streamlined pockets will keep him organized, wherever the road may lead! $175
photo credit: @elizabethervin @christopherjr
model: @kingsleypriester
Spicewalla Spice Set
Spice things up this Valentine’s Day with a Spicewalla Spice Set. Created by four-time James Beard Award-nominated chef Meherwan Irani, Spicewalla offers chef-driven, carefully curated fresh spices that are hand-packed and processed in small batches. The Grill & Roast Collection is a sure crowd-pleaser, and the Taco, Peppercorn, or Chili Collections will bring some fire to your next at-home date night.
photo credit: @spicewalla
Give your man a beautiful Inspirational Leather Journal this Valentine’s Day, and then fill the blank pages with memories together. Each leatherbound journal is utterly unique, and you can choose the inspirational quote that best suits your loved one. Use it as a travel journal, daily diary, or to pen the next Great American Novel. $30
Kick your Valentine’s Day off on the right note with Ranky Tanky’s Deluxe Good Time Vinyl. This Grammy Award-winning album features soul-stirring tunes and poignant lyrics honoring the Gullah people, and it’s the perfect soundtrack for life’s most cherished moments.
Each band member signed this special edition album, and the record itself is a beautiful metallic gold. $45
Rodney Scott’s BBQ Cookbook
Treat your man to a smokin’ hot Valentine’s Day by pre-ordering Rodney Scott’s first cookbook! The James Beard Award-winning pitmaster celebrates an incredible culinary legacy through the pages of this beautifully photographed cookbook.
Whether he’s a novice or an aspiring master chef, your loved one will relish uncovering the secrets behind that mouth-watering pit-smoked turkey, barbecued spare ribs, hush puppies, and award-winning whole hog. $29.99
Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets for Her
Count her as one of your life’s blessings with this thoughtfully curated gift basket, housed inside a hand-painted sustainable bamboo Blessing Basket. The Grit Adjustable Bolo Bracelet celebrates her fortitude as it reminds her, “No grit, no pearl.”
The Los Poblanos Lavender Travel Candle and Lavender Lip Salve are studio favorites for self-care on the go, and our best-selling Gilded Oyster Jewelry Dish reminds her, “The world is your oyster!” Let us add a calligraphy note with a sweet sentiment for the ultimate Valentine’s Day present. From $97
Roses are red; violets are blue. This sophisticated gift basket is what she really wants from you! The Renewable Fiber Tote is perfect for a day at the beach or shopping downtown, and that Guardian Angel just might help keep an eye on her spending.
The Bread Basket Candle features a decadent “Day at the Spa” scent, and the Leather Journal is perfect for her deepest thoughts during her daily meditation. Let the Wish Beads Bracelet add a touch of whimsy (the clasp holds a tiny scroll on which to write her hopes and dreams), and the Decoupage Oyster Ring Dish is a glamorous addition to her coastal chic decor or contemporary. $325
Newborn Gift Basket
Don’t forget the littlest Valentine on your list this February 14!
Spoil your baby with a remarkably soft onesie made from 100% Global Organic Textile certified cotton and an adorable pair of “zooties.” Let the hand-painted Guardian Angel watch over them in the crib, and let a strand of our Gilded Oyster Blessing Beads remind you to celebrate that bundle of joy every single day. The Old Whaling Unscented Body Butter is a great treat for mom, and be sure to include a calligraphy gift note with a Valentine’s Day greeting! $138
One of our most popular items, the Moxie Gift Basket features an elegant gilded sea glass pendant on a wire-wrapped pearl chain and our signature Gilded Oyster Jewelry Dish.
The Moxie reminds the wearer that “rough waters make strong mermaids,” empowering them to sail through life’s ebbs and flows with grit and grace. The Gilded Oyster Jewelry Dish is a functional and inspirational display for the handcrafted necklace, and it also serves as a reminder that “The world is your oyster!” From $60
Invite her to take your hand on the road less traveled with our Traveler’s Gift Basket. The vibrant, hand-beaded basket makes a stylish storage container or centerpiece, and it’s filled with some of our Grit & Grace Studio favorites!
Los Poblanos Hand Sanitizer and Hand Sanitizer Spray are essentials for the modern traveler, and she can stash the spray in her bag and tuck the sanitizer in your hotel room.
Our Aloha Collection Washable Face Mask will keep her safe while lifting her spirits and enhancing her natural beauty, and the Fabric Notebook is a purse-sized travel journal. Where are you all headed? Let us surprise her with an elegantly penned calligraphy gift note! $108
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We’d also love to host you and yours for a customized Mala Workshop or during your next Charleston vacation at the Grit & Grace Cottage, located in the heart of downtown!
May your Valentine’s Day be filled with loved ones, laughter, and joy!
One Love & Blessings,