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Heartfelt Local Gifts

Ideas Your Valentine Will Love

Celebrate your Valentine this year with a gift from the Magic City, and skip the big-box, corporate stuff. Birmingham is absolutely brimming with wonderful choices for shopping local, and we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites to make it easy. Your sweetheart will thank you! 

Gifts for Her
Gentlemen, are you looking for that perfect gift, piece of jewelry or blouse to complete your sweetheart’s wardrobe? Try these on for size. 

Gus Mayer 
Saks Fifth Avenue
Hemline Birmingham
Isbell Jewelers
Alan & Co. Fine Jewelers
Steed’s Jewelers
Levy's Fine Jewelry
Wallace-Burke Fine Jewelry & Collectibles
Cummings Jewelry Design 

Gifts for Him
You think men are hard to buy for? We aren’t buying it. Here are our favorite places to find the best masculine yet refined gifts for your handsome valentine. 

The Briary Pipe and Cigar Shop

Cigars & More
Shaia's of Homewood Inc. 
Skier’s Marine
Caliber Sports 

Dinner on the Town
Whether steak or seafood is your preference, Birmingham has some of the finest cuisine around. Book a table and eat your heart out. 

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Perry Steakhouse & Grille
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Drinks and Dessert at Home
Planning on staying in? No problem. Grab a nice bottle of wine or crafted spirit, plus sweets for your sweetie, and prepare to get cozy. 


Edgar’s Bakery 
Classic Wine Company
Redmont Distilling Co. 


Spa and Salon Time
Pamper your valentine with a spa or salon treat, all perfect for relaxing to the max. From massages and facials to a trendy new ‘do, all of these are sure to say “I love you.”


Salon Amanda K.

Escape Day Spa
Spa Cahaba