Stamford Patch's Guide to Valentine's Day Gifts

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you may be racking your brain to come up with just the right gift for your loved one. But don't fret — whether it's your spouse, sibling, child or Mom, Patch is here to help guide you on your V-Day purchases.

Here are tips for getting everything you need for that special someone right here in Stamford.

Flowers

What woman doesn’t like flowers on Valentine’s Day? on 135 Main Street is setting up tables at the by the pit making it convenient for shoppers to find any type of flower for that special someone.

Margaret, a sales associate at Nobu, told Patch that from February 11-14, there will be samples of floral arrangements set up at the mall so patrons can see options for the holiday.

“Customers can see beautiful arrangements of roses or mixed flowers for pick up at the mall or for delivery in Stamford and the surrounding communities,” she said. “We will also have cash and carry roses and bouquets available for immediate sale, along with stuffed animals and balloons.”

Sweet Treats

Got a sweet tooth? Then nothing says love like some beautiful Valentine inspired sweets from at 172 Bedford Street. There, you can find a variety of handmade truffles, chocolate covered strawberries hand dipped on command and by order, and heart shaped chocolates with unique and inspiring designs guaranteed to make that lovely lady awe and then totally dive right into the box.

Jewelry

What woman doesn’t love jewelry? Diamonds are a girl’s best friend after all, and this holiday you can score something sparkly from local jeweler on High Ridge Road for a great price. Nagi’s Valentine’s Day sale offers up to 50 percent off many of their brand-name designer pieces. Looking to create something of your own? They also offer custom-designed jewelry based on pictures, sketches or simply an idea you have in your mind.

Spa Treatments

A trip to the spa is all about indulgence — an afternoon without work, kids or the stresses of the every-day life. Treating that special someone in your life to a trip to the spa, whether it’s an hour-long massage or an entire day of pampering, is sure to delight. is the perfect spot for such an event. Offering a variety of services, including massages starting at $100 and multi-service packages starting at $200, Noelle is sure to offer the luxury they deserve.

Cards

Valentine’s Day is not complete without a card. Since we were children, we were taught to bring in Valentines for our friends, teachers and classmates, and though we’ve upgraded from milk-carton mailboxes and cards with our favorite cartoon characters, not much has changed. We still want to send a little love to the people who make each day better for us. For some truly unique cards, try at the Stamford Town Center. They have a wide variety of Valentine’s Day cards for all of the loves in your life.

Looks

And lastly, for those ladies getting all dolled up for a night on the town with that special someone, Crave at 109 Bedford Street, an independent boutique featuring some fun cocktail dresses, is having some special pre-Valentine’s Day shopping specials.

“From February 11-14, all full priced handbags and wallets are 20 percent,” Lisa Garwood, part owner and store manager at Crave, told Patch. In addition, we’re ramping up our fall and winter merchandise with 70 percent off.”

So grab your girlfriends and head over to Crave to find the perfect outfit for your Valentine’s Date.

And fellas ... well, you read the article — you know what to do.