It’s the start of February and everyone’s rushing around to pick up the perfect Valentine’s gift for their partner. All along the neighborhood Main Streets of Pittsburgh, shops are waiting to introduce you to the perfect selection for your loved one. All you have to do is walk through the door. Shop small and shop local to support these businesses this Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day Gifting in Pittsburgh
Intimate Apparel
Cheeks (Women)
Shadyside and Squirrel Hill
Truthfully, intimate apparel is a gift for everyone. If you’re wearing it, it gives you a sexy confidence boost. If you’re gifting it, it’s an extra little gift for you to unwrap at the end of Valentine’s Day, if you get our drift.
Trim (Men)
Lawrenceville
Who says cute intimate apparel is just for women? Trim has a variety of styles of underwear in different colors and patterns to make the men feel sexy. Surprise your partner this year with a cheeky surprise at the end of the day.
Pampering for Men
House of Handsome
Dormont
Treat the man in your life to a full professional grooming experience. Some of their services include haircuts, head shaving, beard shaving and grooming, 24K gold facials, caviar facials, eyebrow grooming, custom fragrance development, and shoe shining.
Mister Grooming and Goods
Lawrenceville
Pick up only the best grooming products or schedule one of their services from their extensive menu. Pick from different types of haircuts, beard trims and shaves, facials, brow waxing, and even hot towel massages.
Sergio Paisley
North Side
Sergio Paisley, one of Pittsburgh’s newest menswear destinations is offering 10% off all in-store purchases now through Valentine’s Day. Get something for the man in your life that goes beyond the classic beards, whiskey, and flannel aesthetic and leans into masculinity through European style and grace.
Pampering for Women
ESSpa
Aspinwall
Has your wife been complaining about her dark circles under her eyes? Bring her a little bit of relief with skincare and spa treatments by ESSpa. You can pick a specific technique to focus on, such as light therapy and anti-aging skin peels. Or, decide to give her the full experience with a She Deserves It Spa Package including Express 180 Turnaround Facial, AntiAging Red-Light Therapy or Diamond Dermabrasion Treatment, Vulcan’s Hearth Massage, a Luxury Shampoo, and Blow Out or Hungarian Spa Manicure.
Evolve Wellness Spa
Shadyside
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, Evolve Wellness Spa sets up a special menu to make your gift giving a little easier. The Sweet Indulgence Package is a 50-minute Sweetheart Facial and 60-minute calming rose and vanilla Aromatherapy Massage. Or, you can select a singular experience to combine with a new jacket or flower arrangement.
Treats
Tabbara Chocolates
Point Breeze
It can’t be Valentine’s Day without a box of chocolates. Tabbara is a family-owned and operated business using recipes from Lebanon. Each gourmet chocolate, such as their iconic chocolate truffles, is created by Nancy Tabbara. Not to mention they have plenty of heart themed delights for Valentine’s.
Party on Butler
Lawrenceville
Lola’s Eatery and Party on Butler come together this holiday to offer Valentine’s Flower and Cake Boxes. Each box includes a fresh bouquet of flowers and either a chocolate or vanilla cake. You can also add on special Valentine’s Day themed balloons and other small gifts.
Mon Aimee Chocolat
Strip District
Not only does Mon Aimee Chocolat craft their own recipes but they also carry selections from award-winning chocolatiers around the world. For instance, one of their Valentine’s Day specialties is a box of chocolates from Rogers’ Chocolates who has been crafting on Victoria Island since 1885.
La Gourmandine
Lawrenceville, Mt. Lebanon, Hazelwood, and Downtown
Who wouldn’t absolutely melt at the taste of an authentic, baked, French pastry? Pick up a baguette to go with dinner or their limited time Le Valentin for dessert. The Le Valentin is a dark chocolate mousse shaped heart with a raspberry coulis center all on a flourless chocolate biscuit.
Confections by Casey Renee
Wilkinsburg
Casey Renee has curated a Valentine’s Day menu filled with handcrafted goodies you’ll spend all day snacking on. Bite into Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Heart Cake Pops, Champagne Berry French Macarons, Red Velvet Cake Truffles, or Champagne Jello Shooters. And if you can’t pick just one, order the Deluxe Gift Box that comes with two sweet selections and edible flowers.
Candles
Mix Candle Co.
Lawrenceville and Southside Works
Craft a personalized candle scent for your loved one this Valentine’s Day. At Mix Candle Co. you can choose from 120 different scent oils and pick out a unique jar to pour it into. Maybe you’ll make a candle that reminds them of your first date. Or, create a scent that smells like your perfume or cologne so you can be with them from afar.
Fjord and Fable
Lawrenceville
Set a romantic atmosphere this year thanks to candle selections from Fjord and Fable. Their premium fragrance collection will fill your space with rich scents such as Apple and Smoke, Grapefruit Champa, and Oceanside Forrest.
Stationery and More
Scribe Fine Papers
Shadyside
Why not impress your partner with a love letter from the heart? Pick up your materials at Scribe Fine Papers to create your own personalized card or browse their selection of vintage Valentine’s Day cards like the one photographed above.
Kards Unlimited
Shadyside
Kards Unlimited has a card for every occasion and experience but that’s not all you’ll find at this gift shop. Browse through eclectic decorations, best-selling novels, literary themed accessories, and so much more. You’re bound to find unique gifts with wit and humor.
Wildcard
Lawrenceville
Cards, paper, stationery, bags, wallets, buttons, jewelry, t-shirts, craft supplies, original art… Wildcard truly has it all. This small business opened in 2009 and ever since has continued to grow their collection of specialty gifts for every type of person.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Antique Valentine Provided by Scribe Fine Papers
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