Local Gift Guide: Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, give your city some love. Support these Irvine-based businesses when you give a gift to that special someone:

KESTAN

From now until February 15, KESTAN has limited edition dried floral arrangements available for purchase. Called The Modern Bloom, these dried flower arrangements are a great gift option for bouquets that will last season after season. These florals are real dried flowers that require no water or light. The stems are all hand picked and hand dyed for a lasting bloom, and are all hand arranged by lead KESTAN designer Stephanie Lin. The arrangements come with vases. Mini arrangements start at $30 and regular arrangements sell are priced between $69 and $125. See all of KESTAN’s available arrangements online or in their store at Irvine Spectrum.

Sweat Goddess

Sweat Goddess owner Rachelle Schwartz knows a thing or two about Valentine’s Day. She also makes epic stationery as co-owner of Wiley Valentine. Right now, Schwartz’s athletic line is offering a Love Collection with Valentine’s inspired tops and leggings. Leggings are $79 and tops are $56. Order online.

Honey & Butter

Honey & Butter has mastered the art of the macaron. This Valentine’s, they’re offering fun shaped and themed macarons in a wide array of flavors. Check out their seasonal flavors above and visit their store to pick up a memorable Valentine’s treat.

Cookie Republic

Cookie Republic is selling a set of two heart-shapes hot chocolate bombs for $8.45. Select two flavors from Cookie Republic’s assortment: chocolate, white chocolate, mocha, white mocha, strawberry, rose or lavender. Order online. Enter code HAPPYVDAY for a 15% discount.

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