Still Time To Get Your Valentine's Day Present In The Tri-Towns

ESSEX, CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, CT — With Valentine's Day on Sunday, love is in the air in our small towns and there are some pretty amazing gifts ready for wrapping within the stores of the many and varied small businesses of Essex, Chester and Deep River.

Here are just a few ideas:

Does your sweetheart love sweets? Why not pick up a special treat at Savour Cafe and Bakery, located at, 90 Main Street in Centerbrook. With a wide choice of goodies to choose from, including Passionfruit, Pineapple, Raspberry, Champagne and Chocolate Strawberry French Macaroons as well as a bevy of other handsomely wrapped up baked goods.

Essex Chocolates, a family-owned chocolate, coffee, candy and ice cream shop located at 124 Westbrook Road, Centerbrook, Suite 101, has an assortment of Belgian chocolates to die for. Essex Chocolates just partnered up with a new flower shop, Tulips at Water's Edge so, it's a one-stop-shop for a great Valentine's Day present.

J. Alden Clothier for Men and Women, located in downtown Essex, has a large variety of very unique gift ideas including specialty heart masks, cozy fleece-lined slippers, watches, robes, scarves, jewelry, handbags, clutches, ties and cell-phone bags, to name a few. You're bound to find something special here, for that special someone.

Compass Rose and Anchor and Compass, both in downtown Deep River, have super cute items perfect for your loved one. Making it easy for those last-minute shoppers, Compass Rose is offering pre-made gift baskets in three different sizes for that special lady in your life and Anchor and Compass is offering gift buckets for that special guy you love so much.

In downtown Chester, grab some specialty brew at Little House Brewing Company or a sparkly keepsake at Dina Verano's jewelry. Gift certificates to a date night for two at Grano Arso are also a quick easy gift, or a handmade leather purse or satchel from Blackkat Leather is something your loved one will treasure for years to come.

Obviously, not all of the wonderful stores and businesses we have here in the Tri-Towns are mentioned here, but this is a great jumping-off place if you are still searching for that perfect Valentine's Day gift. Happy shopping!