Now that January's behind us, it's time to focus on the sweetest month of the year. If you're searching for a last minute Valentine's (or Galentine's) Day gift for your mom, child, sister, friend, significant other, or let's be honest, yourself, we've got the good on where to go.
Grab them a tasty treat like cookies and chocolate, a thoughtful piece of jewelry to help them think of you every time they wear it, or a shirt that's just their style at one of Bergen County's local boutiques and specialized shops. We rounded up some of our favorite spots to help you say 'I love you.'
Hunt & Orchard, Ridgewood
Hunt & Orchard's new arrivals include heart sweaters, heart-shaped purses, and festive blazers that are worth adding to your own closet. There are plenty of options for kids too, plus earrings and even more accessories. Plus, sign up to join them on Wednesday, February 12 for a Valen-tini Candle Making event from 6:30-7:30 pm, where you can make your own martini-inspired candle.
Katie Diamond, Ridgewood
Valentine's Day is pretty much synonymous with jewelry, which means the place to hit up is Katie Diamond Jewelry in Ridgewood. While there's no shortage of diamonds and other fine jewelry, you can also shop necklaces for layering, build your own bracelet stack, mix and match rings, and find solo pieces worth buying ASAP.
Society Men, Westwood
Men deserve some attention too, so give it to him thanks to Society Men's collection of casual chic clothing. Find college T-shirts, hats, and more cool clothes that he can add to his wardrobe. Even better — you'll find top-notch customer service and help while you shop so you're guaranteed to find the perfect gift.
Marcia's Attic Kids, Englewood
Head-to-toe heart-adorned sets, sports swag, and yes, even Jellycats are available at this kids-only store. Along with cute red and pink rose Valentine's Day purses and sports rope necklaces, get ready for the upcoming season with two-piece matching spring sets and lightweight pajamas that will make it even harder for them to get out of bed in the morning.
Mimi's Cookies, Waldwick
Mimi's Cookies has been baking up custom, designer treats in Bergen County for years, and its Valentine's Day goodies is among the best of the bunch. Cookies shaped like candy hearts, kisses, XOs, and so much more are available for ordering, and you can choose from existing designs or create you own.
Piece & Pollen, Ridgewood
If sweets are the heart of Valentine's Day, flowers are the soul. Order a beautiful bouquet from Piece & Pollen in Ridgewood, which has vibrant arrangements to brighten up someone's holiday. Go for classic roses or opt for a unique bouquet of red calla lilies that are long-lasting. Whatever you choose, you can rest assured that it has only the freshest blooms. Don't miss Piece & Pollen's Galentine's Pop Up on Friday, February 7, where local female business owners will bring their treats, fashion, and more goodies to grab.
Chocolates With Love, Ramsey
It may seem cliché, but when it comes to giving and receiving chocolate for Valentine's Day, everything goes. Chocolates With Love has next-level Valentine's Day treats including giftable assorted boxes, chocolate-covered Oreos, milk chocolate hearts, chocolate-covered strawberries, and gifts like mugs, stuffed animals, and frames.
Market House, Westwood
Find unique, handmade products from local artists to warm up that special someone's home and heart. Market House is getting ready for Valentine's Day with heart mugs from local potters, scented candles, beautiful bouquets, plants, and so much more. Your gifts will feel extra thoughtful knowing that they're one-of-a-kind.
Curbside Confections, Park Ridge
Stop in the Park Ridge storefront to grab gifts for the littles in your life. More than just treats (although that's certainly in the mix), Curbside Confections has fuzzy pajama shorts, colorful pens and notebooks, playful plushies in the shape of your favorite candy bars, beanies, and more gifts. Wrap it all up with their fun candies, and you're sure to get a sugary sweet smile.
Reform Kids, Cresskill
Reform Kids is putting its best heart forward with its Valentine's Day display of pink and red pajamas, sweater, sweats, and tops. Along with these love-ly pieces, shop cute accessories like Sticker Beans, bag charms, local hoops gear, and T-shirts. Your kids will be decked out in the hottest styles that will give you closet envy.
