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Best Salt Lake Valentine’s Day Gifts of 2021

Valentine’s Day is only a few days away! You might be thinking of celebrating heart’s day with your significant other, your family, or even just yourself (and hey, that’s okay!). We know how stressful it can be to find something that’s both thoughtful and useful, that’s why we have listed some local businesses here in Salt Lake that have awesome options for you! There are some classic gifts as well as unique ones. Excited to find some cool stuff to give out on February 14th? Read ahead!

Cactus and Tropicals

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Kicking off our list with a plant store and service that has been in Utah since 1975, Cactus and Tropicals. Flowers are the usual gift for Valentine’s, but you can make the day even more special by giving long-lasting potted plants instead. Customers love this place because of their wide selection of beautiful and healthy plants.

You can even drop by for a quick shopping date in their winding paths of well-loved palms, cactus gardens, and hundreds of orchids. Their place also transforms into a wedding venue at night so it might be worth checking out. Who knows, this might be where you tie the knot (when big weddings are allowed again).

Our Top Pick(s): Santa Cruz | Elise

Hip & Humble

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If you want to give out locally produced and ethically made goods, check out Hip & Humble. They offer products with sustainable ingredients made by homegrown makers to ensure the uniqueness and quality of their products. Here, they value customer experience which makes their products perfect for gifting!

Customers say they can spend hours just browsing the wide assortment of goods. From season-appropriate products, artistic greeting cards, and stylish clothes, there’s so much to see here! They even wrap your purchases for you in a creative way. If you typically find it difficult to shop for presents, they’ve got you covered!

If you’re looking for a gift for her, Hip & Humble is the place to be. They aim to empower women with their products. You’re assured that you are coming out of their store with a unique, thoughtful gift that she would absolutely love. Click here to find out about their COVID-19 shopping guidelines.

Our Top Pick(s): Keeping it Simple Cookbook | Paddywax Mini Fragrance Diffuser

The Petal Coop

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Next up on our list is a flower arrangement business that’s sure to impress, The Petal Coop. Customers are constantly amazed by their unique arrangements and impeccable customer service. This is thanks to their owner, Natalie, who founded this endeavor after being in the events and hospitality industry for years. Trust us when we say she knows how to take care of patrons because people keep coming back!

What’s unique about this business is their dedication to making locally grown blooms accessible to everyone. That’s why they have both a mobile flower truck and a permanent flower bar for all customers. Whether you want to select single-stem flowers yourself or have them delivered, they have equally great options for you.

Here, they believe that petals could make someone truly happy. Make your special someone smile with The Petal Coop’s beautiful flowers.

Our Top Pick(s): Valentine’s Day Double Wrapped Bouquet

The Land of Salt

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Another proud Salt Lake City business is The Land of Salt. They offer accessories inspired by the beauty of the surrounding mountains, salt flats, and alien red rock landscapes. Their name is an ode to everything this wonderful city has to offer.

Their owner, Erica Hoggan, is a self-taught silversmith who always finds ways to incorporate the wonders of the city through constant rediscovery. She makes it a point to learn new skills so you’re assured that you are giving out a unique piece of jewelry that’s not only locally made but also a proud representation of Salt Lake City.

Our Top Pick(s): Daphne Black CZ Gemstone Choker Necklace in Gold | White Ceramic Match Striker Cone

Native Flower Company

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Ending our list with a business that showcases the natural beauty of the city, Native Flower Company. They offer the finest, uniquely-designed arrangements proudly made by their professional florists. No matter the season, they make sure to only use the most beautiful blooms they can find.

They also support Utah-based vendors by buying only locally grown flowers. Plus they’re not only about petals, they also offer non-botanical products that are just as great. It’s amazing to purchase from businesses that help each other flourish. They take pride in the quality of the items they sell.

This card inspired by the movie Brokeback Mountain that says ‘I’ll Never Quit You’ might interest you. There’s even one for Galentine’s if you’re celebrating the day with the girls.

Our Top Pick(s): Mara Vase | Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears

We hope you were able to get some inspiration for your Valentine’s gift hunting. No matter what you decide to give, just remember that it’s the thought that counts.

Della Willerth

Tanna did an amazing job. Very responsive, knowledgeable, and patient. She took the time to send me many options and visit the properties with me until the right one was found. I’d recommend Tanna to anyone.

Roger Bradshaw

I found Tanna on Zillow after my first attempt of buying a new home alone after many years wasn’t successful. Tanna has a trusted network that helped her to help me find a new townhome in the new development area which I don’t know existed. The rest is history. Working with Tanna through this whole buying and building a new home process was great. Her expertise and experience have made the buying process less stressful and a seamless experience. I don’t know if I was able to buy and build the new home without her help as I am a busy professional. I would recommend Tanna to anyone who looks to move into a new home. I have enjoyed working with her because of her enthusiasm and professionalism.

Ken Hong

Tanna has been amazing to work with. With how the market in Park City has been, finding the right place took some time. Tanna worked with me for several months, showed me close to 20 places, and prepared multiple offers on my behalf. She got to know my styles and taste and sent regular searches and postings my way. Tanna offered a solid reference for a mortgage company and made closing as seamless as possible. And best of all, Tanna was always smiling, pleasant to be around, and available as a sounding board for my thoughts on properties.

Kate Simons

Tanna was a great representative for my wife and I as we looked to purchase our first home. She made us feel comfortable with the process and educated us on steps that needed to be taken to make the purchase. As a first time buyer there are naturally nerves that ensue, and Tanna put us at ease with her knowledge of the industry. In determining whether or not we would purchase the home she was not at all pushy or persistent that we buy, but rather supportive of the decision that we were most comfortable with. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home. Extremely easy to work with and seems to genuinely represent clients with the best intentions at heart.

Tyler

My husband and I happened upon Tanna by chance, and I am SO glad that we did! She was outstanding, and made our experience as first-time homebuyers so much less stressful. I’m still blown away by how responsive she was throughout the entire process; she showed us countless (yes, I literally lost count) homes, and often did so with almost no advance notice. She was ALWAYS pleasant, upbeat, and positive; we bonded quickly and laughed often! She really took the time to get to know us and figure out what we wanted in a home, and encouraged us to think outside the box at times, which was great. She also spent a lot of time negotiating on our behalf. In the end, we found a place that we absolutely love, and Tanna made the experience very personal and as smooth as it could have possibly been. We are so grateful to Tanna, and will be recommending her highly to anybody looking to buy a home in the Salt Lake area!

Andrea Beck

I absolutely loved getting to know Tanna and have her knowledge with the first time home buying process. She was amazing to help us through the entire process and even after! She made my husband and I comfortable and well informed. She was able to help us get money toward our closing and negotiate with the previous homeowners. We are so happy that we stumbled upon her and had a positive experience!

Brooke Callister

Tanna was so responsive and really got to know us as people so that she could better help us. She gave great recommendations, and really listened when we described what we wanted. Her advice was great, and she lead us to the home that we now call ours. It’s been months since our house search has ended and she still checks in regularly to see how we are doing. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking into buying a home.

Michelle Maynard

Tanna helped us purchase a duplex in a highly competitive college rental market. She negotiated our offer perfectly and she always had our best interest in mind. She helped with every question we came up with along the way and was a big support in the home buying process.

Heather Leonard

I don’t even know where to start. Tanna is BEYOND fabulous to work with! Not only were we first time home buyers completely clueless on the entire home buying process, but we also decided to build our home. Tanna’s knowledge, negotiations, and communication with the builder was absolutely invaluable throughout our home building/buying process. Tanna treated us like VIPs and always had time for our questions and concerns. She was super patient, listened, gave clear information, and held our hands for eight months. We loved working with Tanna and you will too!