Valentine’s Day is here and it isn’t too late to support your favorite local shops while spoiling the special lady in your life! Check out some of our suggestions below, and see our complete list of local shops here!
Find THE gift
If you’re looking for a unique item that is going to be THE gift she wants for Valentine’s Day, then you’re covered. Objects of Desire Artful Living is full of gifts hitting all price points and for any interest. Creative Fringe recently expanded and moved to Main Street – see what is filling their new storefront (spoiler: a lot of great gifts). RooBarb Studios is always a safe bet when looking for a gift for the woman in your life. Pick up hand-stamped jewelry, candles, Mud Pie, or a Sid Dickens tile! Smarty Pants Findlay may not be where you think you can pick up a gift for the adult woman in your life, but Smarty Pants has a large selection of books and games for adults too!
Creative Fringe is full of eclectic gifts, most of which with a local connection!
Not sure what to buy? Pick up some Downtown Gift Certificates and fund a Downtown shopping spree!
Artistic Expression
From classes at Findlay Art League to an adult-only Friday evening at Painters’ Pottery is a great way to treat the woman in your life to an evening expressing creativity and having a great time!
Every Friday from 9 p.m. – Midnight is Adults Only at Painters’ Pottery – making it a great chance to use a Valentine’s Day gift certificate!
Find a Treasure
Findlay and Hancock County is a treasure trove of wonderful antique and vintage items that would make a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery was voted the best place to shop for antiques by the readers of Ohio Magazine – so that is the perfect place to start!
Jeffrey’s is a treasure trove full of thoughtful gifts!
Also be sure to visit Thistle Exchange and The Homestead Collection who are now neighbors along I-75 and County Road 99 and is full of items that will make the woman in your life very happy!
Date Night Out
Everyone likes to eat out, and in Findlay and Hancock County there is always a new spot or dish to try. Treat the lady in your life to a date night out and any of the wonderful restaurants in our community.
Whether you plan to keep it causal or fancy, you can’t go wrong planning dinner at one of our local restaurants!
The Perfect Outfit
There is no shortage of women’s boutiques in Findlay – which just makes your job easier! Head to any (or all!) of these spots and find an outfit for this year’s Valentine’s Day gift. Make sure to check out Shimmery Belle Boutique, Trends! on Main, and Papillon Boutique.
Whether you’re looking for a special outfit to surprise your Valentine with or the perfect accessory to finish her look, Papillon Boutique has you covered!
Sweet Treats
Come on, it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without some sweets! Of course, Dietsch Brothers is a must-stop for Valentine’s Day. Order chocolate covered strawberries ahead of time, pick up a gift box of her favorites, or take home some ice cream. The Baking Company and Bread Kneads is having a fun and one-stop shop this Valentine’s Day – pick up a heart shaped cake, cupcakes, and flowers to check all the boxes.
Make sure to contact The Baking Company and Bread Kneads for their Valentine’s Day special!
Head Downtown to Jen’s Buggy Whip Cake Art Studio for some specialty cupcakes, some brownies from The Bakers’ Cafe, cookies from We Serve. Coffee and some mini cheesecakes from R&J’s Cheesecake Shoppe. And, of course, round off your sweet treat haul with some popcorn from Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn!
Shirley’s Popcorn’s flavor of the month is delicious and on-theme for Valentine’s Day!