Scout’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Ramp Up The Romance With A Gift They Won’t Forget
Guilty of gifting supermarket-bought plush animals on Valentine’s Day? Or perhaps you’re known for a last-minute dash at breakfast in bed? If you answered yes to any of the above, it’s time to follow our lead. We’re here to guide you in the right direction, with a list of beautiful, unique and charming gifts to spoil your other half. From gorgeous bunches of flowers to couple facials and pottery and sip, it’s time to land yourself in the good books with a gift they’re guaranteed to love.
We Are Mindful
Brimming with hand-selected sustainable brands, We Are Mindful has long been one of our favourite destinations for thoughtful gifting. This year We Are Mindful has put together a Valentine’s Day edit packed with luxurious goodies. Think bath bombs, candles, incense, chocolate and tea as well as perfume and jewellery. We’ve got our eyes on the shower steamers and the Slani Sha Hoops. Shop the edit here.
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95 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
Part Time Ceramics
This relaxed pottery studio is ideal for an afternoon of clay play. They welcome beginners through to more advanced potters and have a range of services on offer from short courses to studio time. Pay homage to the Ghost blockbuster with a date night wheel throw gift voucher - a super fun gift that comes with a side of quality time. Don’t forget to BYO your favourite bottle too! Classes run regularly and include the firing of one final item per person. Snag your voucher here.
Unit 2, 155 Taren Point Road, Caringbah
Sojourn Store
Sojourn Store is the product of husband and wife duo Haley and Jarrad whose love of artisan printed goods knows no bounds. This Valentine’s Day they’re offering a selection of serene art prints and lovingly crafted affirmation cards. If your other half is a mama or expecting, their brand new Bloom deck consists of 40 affirmation cards created to encourage and support you through all the seasons of motherhood from pregnancy to birth and beyond. They come beautifully packaged and make for the most thoughtful gift. As for their prints, they’re available both framed and unframed and made to order. We’re smitten with their Soleil collection which features warm tones, natural landscapes, architectural lines and sunlight. Divine. Best of all, Sojourn Store is offering free local delivery and 10% off with the code SHIRESCOUT10.
Bec Bakes
Sweet treats are always a good idea and when they’re from Bec Bakes, well, they’re the best idea. In signature Bec Bakes style, these guys are serving up a themed V-day menu and it looks pretty incred. The retro pink and red palette is a moment unto itself. Choose from V Day Loaded Cookies, V Day OG Choc Chunk Cookies, the V Day Couples Grazer Pack or V Day Cupcakes. Pick-up and delivery are both available on the day. Be sure to pre-order here as these bad boys are sure to sell out fast. All treats come boxed up and ready to gift.
27 Cawarra Road, Caringbah
Flora x Poppy
Fresh flowers just hit different and a bunch by Flora x Poppy hit us even harder than most. Sweet, edgy, wild and fun, Flora x Poppy’s blooms are a statement. This year they’re keeping things sweet and simple with two V-Day options - the Valentine's Bunch, featuring eclectic pastel blooms and stems of orchids. The Valentine’s Bunch is available in small ($75), medium ($100) and large ($125) whilst the gorge Phalaenopsis Orchids are sold by stem ($55 each). We love that they’ve thrown the red rose out the window! Snap up some blooms by heading over this way. Psst! Delivery within The Shire is an easy $10.
Ocean To Stable
Ocean to Stable aims to bring nature indoors with their selection of artisanal homewares and we love them for it. Their pieces are selected for their originality, quality, and raw simplicity and the way they evoke a sense of connection with nature. Their collection offers ceramics, home fragrance and kitchen accessories and décor. Their Valentine’s Day Gift Guide is a fantastic curation of gift ideas to suit all budgets, from rustic vases and dishes to original artwork prints from local artists.
City Cave
The gift of an experience is always a winner. For those of you who haven’t been, City Cave is a haven of relaxation. They are a float and wellness centre that offers massage, infrared sauna and float therapy. This year City Cave are offering their famous Couples Flauna package for just $129. This includes a 45-minute Infrared Sauna and 60-minute Float for you both! That’s a huge win. Catch their full offering and details on how to purchase a voucher here.
580 Princes Hwy, Kirrawee
Le Beau Room
This holistic beauty salon is the ultimate pamper destination and this Valentine’s Day they’ve gone all out to curate the most luxurious offering - The Lovers Package. Both you and your honey will be able to unwind with a 60-minute facial, herbal tea and choccy. You can score this special for a sweet $180 (purchase as a gift voucher or day of treat). If you’re looking to gift just your Valentine, you can also grab a voucher for a Wildflower Healing Facial, Divine Facial, Oxygen Youth Elixir Facial or a King Facial, for the guys. Head over here to shop vouchers.
Shop 7/3 Richmond Avenue, Sylvania Waters
RAIN Floral Design
Located inside Cronulla’s much-loved ‘We Are Mindful Store’, you will find RAIN’s dried floral bar. The flower bar is filled with colourful preserved flowers, dried natives and a variety of stem bunches priced between $30 and $100. The best part is, as RAIN's arrangements are preserved, you can buy them anytime before the big day! However, they will have a selection of fresh blooms available in the lead-up for those who fancy them.
95 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
Picnics With Love
The only thing better than a picnic is a luxe picnic that someone else has set up for you. Picnics With Love’s pop-up picnic service is a dreamy way to celebrate the one you love. Quality time, lush views and plenty of creature comforts is a surefire way to impress your valentine or galentine. Available to set up your dream date in Cronulla or across wider Sydney this Valentine’s Day, simply pick the spot, invite the one you love and leave the rest to them. The best bit? When you’re done, there is no packing away, washing up or hauling everything back to your car. Drop these guys a dm on Insta or contact them at picnicswithlove@gmail.com to learn more.
Essenze Chocolate
Chocolate is a V-Day essential and if you’re keen to gift your valentine the best of the best, it doesn’t get better than Essenze. The team at Essenze use European techniques and the finest ingredients to craft their choccies fresh on their premises daily. This year, they’ve got all price points covered from ‘love you’ chocolate lollipops at $5.95 to their Valentine’s Rose Smash Cake for Two at $65. Shop their full collection here.
Shop 10/360 Kingsway, Caringbah
Pago & Co
Pago & Co is a gifting goldmine. Their 200sqm creative space is packed with artisanal goodies from candles and wine to handcrafted skincare and recycled wool blankets. You can shop their goodies individually, curate your own luxury gift box or select from their pre-made hamper collection. If you’re a lover of the V-Day theme, add the Valentine’s Day Rock Candy Shortbread Cookies and one of Pago & Co’s cute cards to your gift. Complimentary gift wrapping is available always as well as free shipping for orders over $150. Swing by their Caringbah shopfront or order online, the choice is yours!
2/91 Parraweena Road, Caringbah
Primrose Avenue
Gifting a gourmet hamper is pretty up there when it comes to romantic gestures. Local favourites Primrose Avenue have put together the ultimate sweet grazing hamper which we know your Valentine or Galantine will love. Filled with the most delectable, sweet treats including French pastries, Belgium chocolates, chocolate chip cookies and other delicious delights all complete with a handwritten card and wrapped in pink paper. Why not step it up a notch and add the Romeo cocktail from the OG Maybe Sammy Cocktails?
Chronicles Gin
If your Valentine is a gin connoisseur or just fond of a quality beverage, you’ll do well to secure one of Chronicles Gin’s artisan bottles. This isn’t any old gin - it’s organic, made in Italy and infused with a unique array of botanicals. Their Strawberry Gin and Pina Colada Gin are to die for. Can’t decide? The customisable Chronicles Gift Pack is the best way to try some of their most popular flavours. Plus, this V-Day they’ve got 20% off the full range! Big win!
Wanderers Travel Co
No one does leather goodies quite like Wanderers Travel Co. Their luxurious pieces are designed to be taken on adventures. The colours ways this season are phenomenal and giving off some strong White Lotus energy which we love to see. They’ve got passport covers, wallets, sunnies, duffels and jackets for the guys and an ultra-chic range of Italian leather handbags, purses and more for the gals. You’ll even snag a bonus card wallet with every order!
Hutwoods
Gifting someone you love a little bit of luxury is always a good idea. If you haven’t heard of Hutwoods, it’s time they were on your radar. These guys make wood wick candles, home fragrances and bath and body goodies using Australian native botanicals. This year we’re loving their customisable gift boxes as well as the new bath and body range that champions at-home opulence. From 1st to 14th February you can also score a FREE 25-hour travel tin candle valued at $27.95 when you spend over $125 across any products. Simply mention this offer in-store or add your preferred travel tin to your cart and use the code: VALENTINE during checkout. Your chosen travel tin fragrance will then automatically be deducted.
91 Parraweena Road, Caringbah
Posted: 1st February 2023
