Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s celebrations, the Super Bowl, or simply that it’s one month closer to springtime, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate in February. And for such a short month, you’ve probably got quite a shopping list! Luckily, Birmingham retailers have you covered with recent arrivals that you’re sure to be sweet on.
FINDS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
One-of-a-kind jacket
ExVoto Vintage collaborated with Paige Albright Orientals for a denim jacket sure to make you swoon. The jacket pairs heart appliques upcycled from vintage Turkish rug fragments with hand-embroidered details by ExVoto Vintage Merchandising Coordinator, Gabby Herbert, to create wearable art. These denim jackets are as soft as they are stylish, making them the perfect layering piece to wrap up winter and head into spring. They’re available for $164 each at ExVoto Vintage.
Denim jacket, $164, at ExVoto Vintage | Image: ExVoto Vintage
Something sweet
It may seem like chocolate has the market cornered on Valentine’s Day, but one taste of the Caramel Lovers Box from Honeycreeper Chocolate will most definitely make you switch teams. The box includes a caramel tube, a four-piece caramel assortment, bourbon caramel sauce, and a box of salted caramel truffles. Trust us; the caramel lover in your life will be head over heels. Pick up a box for $55 at Honeycreeper Chocolate.
Caramel treats, $55, at Honeycreeper Chocolate | Image: Honeycreeper Chocolate
A touch of pink
Show that special someone all the shades of love with these pink BuDhaGirl bangles — which are known for being weightless, soundless, and waterproof, making them the ideal accessory she’ll never want to take off. Even better is that the bangles are made with custom-colored material and sealed in polyvinyl carbonate rings so the ombré color never gets damaged. The set of four is available for $100 at Swoozie’s.
Bracelet set, $100, at Swoozie’s | Image: Swoozie’s
Festive tumbler
This Kate Spade tumbler is a great way to show you care about all of your closest friends for Galentine’s Day. In addition to a straw, the acrylic and plastic tumbler includes an ever-stylish Kate Spade New York heart design on an eye-catching red background. Pick one up for $19.95 at Paper Source.
Tumbler, $19.95, at Paper Source | Image: Paper Source
THE Valentine’s Day dress
If you don’t have plans for Valentine’s Day, you’ll want to make some now just to wear this dress. The ombré tulle mini dress features multi-tone bright pink and fuchsia ruffled layers, complete with adjustable spaghetti straps and a cinched waist. It’s available for $49.99 at The Pants Store.
Dress, $49.99, at The Pants Store | Image: The Pants Store
A classic bouquet
There’s never anything wrong with a classic Valentine’s Day bouquet, especially if it’s from Stone Hollow Farmstead. The Sweet Little Something arrangement includes a dozen specialty tulips in the mini WECK Jar and is topped off with a small linen bag containing the jar grommets and canning ring, a recipe card, and a handwritten note. Order an arrangement for $55 at Stone Hollow Farmstead.
Flowers, $55, at Stone Hollow Farmstead | Image: Stone Hollow Farmstead
Heart earrings
Show the love with a pair of these heart earrings from St. Armands Designs. Practically made for Valentine’s Day, the post-back earrings are accented with seed bead detailing on the front and back while also being lightweight and easy to wear all day long. Pick up a pair for $39.50 at Monkee’s of Mountain Brook.
Earrings, $39.50, at Monkee’s of Mountain Brook | Image: St. Armands Designs
A little love for your skin
Any time is the right time to show a little love to your skin, and that goes double in winter when the cold, dry weather can wreak havoc. Protect your most sensitive skin — or the skin of someone you love — with this Valentine’s Eye & Lip Kit. The set includes the SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex, SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair, and a half-size bottle of the SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier hydrating serum. Find it for $109 at Dermatology & Laser of Alabama.
Skincare kit, $109, at Dermatology & Laser of Alabama | Image: Dermatology & Laser of Alabama
FOR THE HOSTESS
A beautiful cheese board
Elevate your Super Bowl gathering with this marble and wood charcuterie board. Oozing natural elegance and charm, the board is also a unique way to present guests with other finger food deliciousness, like desserts and even quiche. It’s available for $58 at The Cottage Basket.
Cheese board, $58, at The Cottage Basket | Image: The Cottage Basket
A dip that brings the heat
Serve up something spicy with this Hot Jalapeño Relish from Lifelyles Gifts & Interiors. Ideal with tortilla chips or crackers, the relish brings together jalapeño peppers, onions, red bell peppers, and other spices in the most delicious of ways. In fact, you may want to pick up more than one jar. Grab one for $7.99 at Lifelyles Gifts & Interiors.
Spicy relish, $7.99, at Lifelyles Gifts & Interiors | Image: Lifelyles Gifts & Interiors
Colored wine glasses
Glassware should never be boring, and thanks to this stemless wine glass from Estelle Colored Glass, it doesn’t have to be. Hand-blown and sourced from artisans in Poland, the glasses are available in a wide variety of colors, making them ideal to mix and match and even pick up in the colors of your favorite football team. Wine glasses are available for $35 each at a’mano.
Wine glass, $35, at a’mano | Image: a’mano
A pretty tapas set
Finger foods are always popular at any gathering, and this dishware set makes for an upscale way to present them to guests. The set features three porcelain bowls sitting atop an organically-shaped ash board and even includes a thumb-hole design to make it easy to move around wherever the party goes. It’s available for $130 at Design Supply.
Tapas set, $130, at Design Supply | Image: Design Supply
An always-popular local IPA
The Good People IPA is not only the Birmingham-based brewery’s flagship brew, but it’s also been one of the top-selling IPAs in Alabama for the last decade. Known for its copper-colored aromatic punch and a light caramel finish, the IPA is crisp and refreshing and always a crowd-pleasing addition to any party. Pick up a six-pack at Good People Brewing Company for $10.
IPA, $10 for a six-pack, at Good People Brewing Company | Image: Good People Brewing Company
A bucket of boiled goodness
Party guests will be crazy in love with the Classic Salt Boiled Peanuts from Alabama Peanut Co. The craft-boiled peanuts are a Southern institution and the finishing touch on any football-focused gathering. While it’s hard to beat the classic salt option, the buckets are available in other flavor varieties as well, including Alabama Cajun, Salty Dill Pickle, and Collard Greens. Pick up a bucket for $45 at Alabama Peanut Co.
Bucket of peanuts, $45, at Alabama Peanut Co. | Image: Alabama Peanut Co.
Serving pieces
Balance easy-to-clean with hard-to-break with these melamine serving pieces. The white serving pieces feature a playful design, removing all of the worry about a broken piece and making clean-up afterward a breeze. Options include a platter with handles ($69), a serving bowl ($59), and a pedestal cake plate that can turn into a chip and dip plate ($69) — all of which are available at The Mercantile by Miller.
Serving pieces, $59 to $69 each, at The Mercantile by Miller | Image: The Mercantile by Miller
LATE-WINTER FINDS
Transitional sweater
This sweater is the perfect transition piece to move you from late winter to early spring. Available in lavender, white, and pink, it includes a puffed shoulder, long sleeves, a slightly fitted body, and a V-shaped neckline. It would pair perfectly with dark denim skinny jeans and your favorite pair of boots. Pick one up at Clover + Bee for $69.
Sweater, $69, at Clover + Bee | Image: Clover + Bee
A throw-on-and-go dress
This stone-colored knit dress is comfortably chic, and you’ll wear it all winter and for seasons to come. Featuring a wide rib, cap sleeves, boat neckline, and mid-thigh split, the loose-fitting dress highlights all the right places and is versatile for any occasion. It’s available for $159 at Manhattan South.
Dress, $159, at Manhattan South | Image: Manhattan South
A classically stylish pair of boots
The compliments are sure to roll in when wearing a pair of these boots. Using leather and a topstitching technique, they’re sure to last you for seasons to come. Plus, they include an inside zipper and a block heel. The boot comes in two colors — pale pink and cashew — and is available for $150 at Wrapsody.
Boots, $150, at Wrapsody | Image: Wrapsody
Tights perfect for the Alabama winter
An Alabama winter never makes up its mind, going from cold one day to warm the next, and the Wolford Velvet De Luxe 50 Tights make the day-to-day temperature difference much easier. These tights are the ideal compromise for the typical Alabama winter, providing just enough warmth yet avoiding another bulky layer. The tights are available for $46 at Gus Mayer.
Tights, $46, at Gus Mayer | Image: Gus Mayer
A fabulous faux fur throw
Stay warm on those chilly winter days and nights with this Donna Salyers faux fur throw. The lynx throw features soft shades of ivory and tan, making it a neutral addition to the back of the sofa or foot of the bed. The throw is machine washable and made in the U.S. It’s available at Stock & Trade Design Co. for $270.
Throw, $270, at Stock & Trade Design Co. | Image: Stock & Trade Design Co.
Wishing you a February to fall in love with!
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