The thing about Valentine’s Day is that it can get a little predictable. Candy. Cologne. A lacy bit for the boudoir. Nice, but meh. This year, think outside the heart-shaped box. Visit a stylish local boutique and find something different, unusual, something your valentine will remember. Because your special someone is just that – special. Let them know it.
“Red Hook” beard oil by Brooklyn Grooming
$33 at Carmelo Clothing Company, 606 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, 617-942-8127, www.carmeloclothing.com
“Super Surfer” vintage skateboard
$148 at www.covetandlou.com
Slate wine topper by SPARQ Home
$12 at Greentail Table, 343 Watertown St., Newton, 617-244-3510, www.greentailtable.com
“Escape” bag by Forestbound
$99 at Loyal Supply Co., 21A Union Square, Somerville, 617-996-6930, www.loyalsupplyco.com
“Spun Gold” handmade bowl
starting at $55 from Anna Kasabian Porcelain, 978-578-4689, www.annakasabianporcelain.com
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“Caterpillar” bud vase
$17.95 at deCordova | Store, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8692, www.decordova.org
Dark chocolate topped vanilla mallows by Apotheker’s Kitchen
$9/bag of 10 at Magpie, 416 Highland Ave.,Somerville, 617-623-3330, www.magpie-store.com
“Shooting Arrow” ear jackets by Pamela Love
$230 at M. Flynn, 40 Waltham St., Boston, 617-292-0079, www.mflynnjewelry.com
“PENG No. 10” leather bag
$1,550 at PENG BAGS, 460 Harrison Avenue, Boston, 617-521-8660, www.pengbags.com