Supporting Local Businesses for Valentine's Day

There are two very true things right now.

One: Memphis is an amazing city, full of awesome businesses and entrepreneurs.

And two: Valentine’s Day is fast approaching.

If you’re looking for a COVID-safe way to celebrate, whether that’s with another person or just pampering yourself, we’ve compiled this list of some local, small businesses who are perfect for this holiday! (Some are even offering some amazing Valentine’s Day deals, too!)

Gifts


Local art, vendors, and vintage finds: Ixora

Home decor, puzzles, and art fun: Cooper-Young Gallery and Gift Shop

Plants and other self-care goodies: Terra Cotta

Lifestyle products from local artists and vendors: Stock & Belle

Plants and home goods: Golden Hour


Desserts

Cookies, cakes, and coffee: Sweet LaLa’s Bakery

Cupcakes, pies, cookies, and even some savory baked goods: Muddy’s Bake Shop

Custom cookies and cakes: Cakes By Lydia

Macarons and other decadent desserts: 17 Berkshire

Custom cakes, cookies, and some amazing rice krispies: Miss Muff’n Bakery

Food

Fine dining meets comfort at ACRE Restaurant

Some amazing Valentine’s Day offers from brunch to take home dinner for two at The Gray Canary

Italian dinner with Valentine’s options of dine-in or take-home take and bake at Catherine & Mary’s

French cuisine with a great wine list at Café Society

Fine Southern dining down on Beale at Itta Bena Restaurant

Florals

Custom bouquets and forever bouquets: Everbloom Design

Valentine’s arrangements AND Galentine’s to-go packs: TCB Florals + Design

Arrangements and bouquets: John Mark Enterprises

Valentine’s arrangements and card donations to St. Jude: Heaslett Design Studio

Gift baskets, floral arrangements, and bouquets: Pugh’s Flowers

Activities

Virtual dance classes at Blue Suede Ballroom

Galentine’s Events and Workshops with TCB Florals + Design

Virtual theatre date night with Playhouse on the Square (with champagne and macarons!)

Love Notes gift baskets from Theatre Memphis

Romantic dinner at-home from Peabody Hotel


You can check out a full list of activities going on in Memphis HERE!