Feel the Local Love: Boston Valentine’s Day Gift Boxes

Local Boston Valentine’s Day Gift Boxes

Finally something besides COVID-19 is in the air! It’s LOVE and we feel like spreading it! We are very excited to be offering two unique Valentine’s Day gift boxes to treat yourself, a friend, a partner, or literally anyone who you want to spread the love to. Gift boxes are available now for pre-order on Etsy and will start shipping on February 5th for Valentine’s Day delivery.

Everything’s Coming Up Roses! A Very “Rosy” Valentine Gift Box

This rose-themed box will have you blushing pink! No doubt about it, Roses are romantic. And beautiful. And the definitive inspiration behind this gift box! Roses have long been both adored, as well as respected as a universal symbol of love. As it turns out, makers here in Boston love incorporating Roses into their products too. From spices to self-care, this special collection of items speaks to the many ways roses can be infused into and enjoyed in our everyday lives. So really, could there be a more appropriate theme for a local Valentine’s Day gift box? This box is $76 plus free shipping.

The Everything’s Coming Up Roses Gift Box Includes:

Rose Water Gold Tin Candle from Noted Candles

In May of 2019 Noted was acquired by now owner Ashley Seamans, of Boston based Local Maker. Ashley and the team lovingly make the Candles and Diffusers by hand in small batches. Evolving the Noted story has also become a deeply personal journey for her, and she has developed so much love for the community they’re building.

Product Description: Let your thoughts flow like water, and bloom like flowers with this clarifying scent. Bring the smell of roses after rain into your home to manifest calm.  6 oz | Wooden Wick | ~ 25 hour Burn Time

Edible Persian Rose buds from Curio Spice Co.

Claire founded Curio Spice Co. in 2015 in Cambridge, MA. She is an adventurous, self-taught cook who has traveled throughout the world. Over the last decade she’s visited spice farms and communities in over 12 countries sourcing the best spices to bring back to her native New England.

Product Description: Sweet and intoxicating. Pairs well with cardamom, saffron, coriander, and vanilla. Add a couple of buds to a pot of cooking rice or steeping tea. Use whole buds or crushed petals to top desserts or cocktails.

Fleur Spice from Curio Spice Co.

Claire founded Curio Spice Co. in 2015 in Cambridge, MA. She is an adventurous, self-taught cook who has traveled throughout the world. Over the last decade she’s visited spice farms and communities in over 12 countries sourcing the best spices to bring back to her native New England.

Product Description: A Fresh Blend of Pink Pepper, Hibiscus & Rose. Fleur spice is inspired by the scent of spring, when the earth thaws and a peppery, plant and blossom-filled fragrance fills the air. Pink pepper brings a bright, floral quality balanced by the citrusy quality of hibiscus and the intoxicating scent of rose. Delicious as a rub on salmon, lamb or duck, and beautiful as a “coating” for a log of goat cheese. Also delicious with rice & grain salads, strawberries, yogurt and ice cream.

Rose Lip Balm from Moroccan Magic

In 2015, Kristina created Moroccan Magic Clean Beauty because she believes in taking everyday products and giving them an upgrade. She has spent her career finding and developing magic, sourcing only the highest quality ingredients and formulating high performing clean beauty products that everyone can afford!

Product Description: Roses may be red, but your lips should definitely not be chapped. Help prevent chapped lips with the benefits of Organic Argan Oil and Rose Oil. Your lips will be as soft as a rose petal.

Moroccan Rose Hand Sanitizer  from Organic Bath Co.

In 2014, partners—in life and love!—Gianne and Jay founded Organic Bath Co. out of a need and have continued to grow the company using only clean ingredients. Upon discovering that women—and particularly women of color—are marketed toxic personal care products, they have made a commitment to creating a straightforward, unisex bath and body line using nothing unnecessary, harmful or synthetic. They have become passionate advocates for health, wellness, and accessible, safe skincare.

Product Description: Organic Bath Co.’s hand sanitizer is 63% alcohol-based (above the CDC recommended amount) and blended with glycerin to help to keep your skin from drying out. It is a perfect alternative for when you cannot wash your hands with soap and water. The Moroccan Rose Hand Sanitizer is scented with Organic Moroccan Rose Essential Oil for a luxurious experience with each spritz.

Rose Quartz Mala Bracelet from Crystal Moon Mala

Rachel is a 500hr. Level Trained Boston-based Yoga Teacher who slowly fell in love with the healing power of crystals during the pandemic and decided to share the love and good vibes by starting her own company making Mala necklaces and bracelets. You can shop her jewelry on Etsy and join her at Chakra Power Yoga for a fun class!

Product Description: This Mala bracelet is handmade with 18 10mm Rose Quartz Crystal beads. Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love for self and others and is associated with the heart chakra. This stone promotes and strengthens all types of love, promotes joy and emotional healing, strengthens hope, helps overcome despair, instills calm and peacefulness, and it increases one’s capacity for forgiveness, compassion and acceptance.

Rose Petal Bath Salts from Ash & Rose

Mother-daughter team Nea and Mary founded Ash & Rose in the SOWA district of the South End in Boston. Nea designs the A&R private label collection, while Mary curates our designer collections and manages the shop.

Product Description: Use the entire contents of one test tube for an at-home spa treatment to sooth worries of the day away. Add to a warm bath and then step in! These bath salts are handmade in the USA, all natural ingredients, organic and vegan.

Chocolate Cake with Roses Art Print Note Card from Laurel Greenfield Art

Laurel is a color-loving painter on a mission to capture life’s happy food moments in vibrant color. She’s obsessed with hearing the stories behind family recipes and memorable meals. She’s passionate about giving her collectors a meaningful way to celebrate their own happy food moments through paintings and prints. And she loves teaching her students how to capture their own joy by learning to paint with vibrant color.

Product Description: Original Chocolate Cake with Roses design printed on high quality 4 x 5.5 stock paper for you to frame and hang or send a special note to someone.

Artisanal Aphrodisiacs – A Valentine’s Day Gift Box to Help Set the Mood!

Paying a little homage to Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love, this intentionally curated collection brings together locally made products incorporating commonly accepted aphrodisiacs. While we can’t speak to the actual effectiveness of the aphrodisiacs themselves, this unique gift is sure to bring plenty of pleasure to any lucky recipient. Whimsical, delicious and delightful, this gift box is a surefire way to share the love this Valentine’s Day! This box is $75 plus free shipping and you can upgrade to a decorative heart pattered box for $85.

The Artisanal Aphrodisiacs Gift Box Includes:

Mediterranean Fig Gold Tin Candle from Noted Candle

In May of 2019 Noted was acquired by now owner Ashley Seamans, of Boston based Local Maker. Ashley and the team lovingly make the Candles and Diffusers by hand in small batches. Evolving the Noted story has also become a deeply personal journey for her, and she has developed so much love for the community they’re building.

Product Description: This scent is as vibrant as the Mediterranean coastline, reminiscent of sweet fig and melon, and balanced with notes of jasmine and rosewood. 6 oz | Wooden Wick | ~ 25 hour Burn Time

Cinnamon Maple Sugar from Curio Spice Co.

Claire founded Curio Spice Co. in 2015 in Cambridge, MA. She is an adventurous, self-taught cook who has traveled throughout the world. Over the last decade she’s visited spice farms and communities in over 12 countries sourcing the best spices to bring back to her native New England.

Product Description: Freshly ground Sri Lankan cinnamon and sweet maple sugar from a Vermont family farm. Use this intensely fragrant blend in baked goods, in coffee, or even toast!

Deliciously Dark Organic Chocolate Disk from Taza Chocolate

Taza founder and CEO Alex Whitmore took his first bite of stone ground chocolate while traveling in Oaxaca, Mexico. He was so inspired by the rustic intensity that he decided to create a chocolate factory back home in Somerville, MA. Alex apprenticed under a molinero in Oaxaca to learn how to hand-carve granite mill stones to make a new kind of American chocolate that is simply crafted, but seriously good. In 2005, he officially launched Taza with his wife, Kathleen Fulton, who is Taza’s Chief Design Officer and designed all of the packaging.

Product Description: Perfectly unrefined 70% dark stone ground chocolate. This bar strikes a perfectly bold balance of sweet and bitter. They grind their exceptional Direct Trade cacao with hand-carved granite millstones, so you can taste the true flavors of cacao shining through.

Mexican Chocolate Almonds from Q’s Nuts

Q’s Nuts is a small family-owned & operated artisan nut company started by husband and wife team, Beth and Brian “Q” Quinn. It was founded in 2000 with the simple philosophy that wholesome ingredients, a love of good food, and a passion for creating in the kitchen would create some of the best tasting roasts around.

Product Description: Q’s Mexican Chocolate Almonds are 80% organic dark chocolate with cinnamon and vanilla for a rich, chocolate flavor.

Instant Coffee Packs from Gracenote Coffee

Before getting into coffee, Patrick Barter studied percussion and digital music for eight years. In 2012, he started roasting coffee and created Gracenote, focusing on a detail-oriented hands on approach. In 2015, Gracenote opened their first standing-room only cafe in downtown Boston. In 2020, Gracenote opened up their second cafe, which also doubles as a wine bar in Cambridge.

Individually packaged single servings. Just add to water or milk to instantly create a perfect cup of coffee. Take it on planes, trains, highways, bike paths, wherever! The ideal serving suggestion is one packet to 8 oz of water.

Product Description: Alpha Espresso Character: Milk chocolate, strawberry, lavender, marzipan. Colombia Altura Character: White cherry, green apple, brown sugar, dark chocolate. Ethiopia Misty Valley Character: Blueberry cheesecake, chocolate, lemonade, hibiscus.

Classic Vanilla Caramels from McCrea’s Candies

A scientist with a background in chemistry and an abiding appreciation for natural ingredients, Jason McCrea is a man possessed by the single, simple idea to make the best caramel in the world—nothing less. Jason is a bit quirky, downright odd sometimes. But you’ll love him because woven into his eccentricities are integrity, honesty, and a firm commitment to quality. In the ways that matter, McCrea’s caramels are his best work.

Product Description: Our original caramel generously infused with sweet, aromatic vanilla. For the purist.

Sweet ‘N Spicy Hot Chocolate from Sweet Lydia’s

Shannon Arenburg is a second generation business owner of Sweet Lydia’s. Enrolled in the Baking and Pastry program at SNHU, she became Sweet Lydia’s first intern in the early days of the business, working alongside Lydia. Over the next few years, Shannon continued to work and learn from Lydia while she completed school. She took some time away to learn from other pastry chefs in Boston and even studied abroad in Florence, Italy. But, once Lydia was ready to pass on the business to someone else, she knew Shannon was the right candidate. Coming back to Sweet Lydia’s felt like coming home.

Product Description: Warm up with a cup of candy shop quality hot chocolate in your home with Sweet Lydia’s hot chocolate mixes. Their mixes start with real chocolate, the very same chocolate they use to make their candy bars and caramels so delicious, because a cup of hot chocolate should be exactly that: hot chocolate. This hot chocolate has a little hint of spice and is certainly enhanced by topping with a Sweet Lydia’s homemade marshmallow.

Oyster Art Print Note Card from Laurel Greenfield Art

Laurel is a color-loving painter on a mission to capture life’s happy food moments in vibrant color. She’s obsessed with hearing the stories behind family recipes and memorable meals. She’s passionate about giving her collectors a meaningful way to celebrate their own happy food moments through paintings and prints. And she loves teaching her students how to capture their own joy by learning to paint with vibrant color.

Product Description: Original Oyster design printed on high quality 4 x 5.5 stock paper for you to frame and hang or send a special note to someone. The original painting can be found displayed in the Boston Public Market.

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