Valentine's Day Gift Guide
As much as your better-half may "claim" they don't want anything for Valentine's Day. Don't be fooled. A small gift that comes from the heart will certainly brighten your sweetheart's day, and no gift... Well, you're just asking for trouble.
We've rounded up our top picks for gifts to serenade the heart! The Market is full of fresh Valintine's Day-appropriate produce, sentimental gifts, clothing, jewellery, plants and more.
Happy Valentine's Day lovers!
Beautiful blooms from Azalea Flowers
Flowers!
A beautiful bunch of blooms is a no-brainer!
Azalea Flowers has curated a series of Valentine's Day appropriate florals that will be sure to make your girl's heart flutter.
We love that they've stepped away from the traditional long stem roses and instead are incorporating pink and red seasonal flowers to create their gorgeous bouquets.
Azalea's blooms are available for pre-order for pick up and delivery. Or if you're a last minute type of person they're trading on the 14 Feb from 7.30am until sold out.
Cute cuddly bears!
There's nothing sweeter than receiving a plush soft toy to snuggle up to when you're apart from your loved one.
At Clare's Bears and Wares you'll find the sweetest selection of cuddle-buddies.
There's plenty of classic teddy bears as well as a beautiful selection of indigenous stuffed animals such as koalas, platypus and kangaroos.
Sweet treats!
My Cookie Factory has created a Valentine's Day gift cookie box! The box will include six limited edition flavours including lavender and white chocolate, strawberry and cream and chocolate strawberry. We are salivating just thinking about getting our hands on one!
Hot sauces!
If you're hoping to spice up your Valentine's Day you must visit South Melbourne Grocer - they have quite possibly the best selection of spicy sauces we've come across. So, if your loved one has a thing for chilli grab a selection of bottles to add to their collection!
Beautiful wallets & handbags!
Faslini Leather Travel Goods has the goods when it comes to delighting your partner. Treat them with a gorgeous hand made leather wallet or handbag. You'll definitely score brownie points for shopping for your significant other here.
Chocolate!
Chocolate is a staple gift for Valentine's Day! You'll find a great selection at The Market. You'll find Baci Italian chocolates at both South Melbourne Market Grocer and Rita's Coffee & Nuts. These famous sweets even come in a heart shaped box. Adorable!
Atypic Chocolate is the Market's bean-to-bar chocolatier, crafting single-origin small-batch chocolate. Their chocolate offers delicious handmade chocolate, desserts, treats, gifts and specialty chocolate items.
Cute Cards!
Boys! Listen up. Ruby & Sky is your one-stop-shop for trinkets and treasures that every girl will love. Think jewellery, accessories and clothing. They also have an adorable selection of not-so-ordinary cards that will be sure to put a smile on her dial!
Fresh seafood from Clay Pots
Pasta!
Create your own Lady and The Tramp moment by simply buying handmade, fresh pasta and sauces from The Fresh Pasta Shop. There's a great variety of fresh pasta here with all your favourites from tortellini to cannelloni, plus sauces, pizza bases, lasagna, arancini, breads and zanetti parmesans, along with gluten free pasta. They do say the way to the heart is through the stomach!
Date night!
Our Cecil Street vendors will be open to guarantee a romantic bite to eat on Valentine's Day.
Claypots Evening Star will be serving up beautiful seafood dishes! Perfect with a glass of crisp white. Or if you're in the mood for something oriental our top pick is Bambu for lip smacking bao buns, flavourful dumplings and delicious noodle dishes! And finally, you can't go past Simply Spanish. Sit back, relax and enjoy some delightful tapas and fine wine, or try more substantial Spanish dishes with homemade sangria. This is the home of the famous (and award-winning!) paella cooked in big pans on the street - one of the Market's must-try experiences.