The holiday centered around love is right around the corner in the Hudson Valley. Whether you’re celebrating with your partner, friends, family, or solo (hello, self-care!), there’s never been a better time to indulge in a little something special. Luckily, Hudson Valley artisans and makers are here to help. This year, their Etsy shops are stocked with affordable finds that feel extra-sweet. Ready to browse artisanal Valentine’s Day gifts?
Cheyenne Mallo Pottery
Location: Olivebridge
Top Pick: Lake Awosting Double Espresso Mug
Price: $43
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Cheyenne Mallo’s work combines two things we love: pottery and the Hudson Valley. Her mugs, spoon rests, candle holders, and trays bear the topographical maps of areas in our region, making for visually stunning, Valley-inspired wares. We love the Lake Awosting Double Espresso Mug, but if you’re willing to spend a little extra for your Valentine’s Day gift, take a look at Mallo’s Catskills-inspired designs.
MadeInHudson
Location: Hudson
Top Pick: Sterling Silver Pearl Dangle Earrings
Price: $42
Pine and Poem Custom
Location: Albany
Top Pick: Personalized Family Print
Price: $22.40
For the OTP that just welcomed a new addition, this too-cute family print is a sweet way to celebrate the occasion. Show your sweetie how over-the-moon you are about the happy family announcement with a personalized footprint work that you can cherish forever. Prints can be customized by footprint, font color and style, and child’s name and date of birth, so feel free to swap out the Valentine’s Day colors for something that suits your style (or your nursery colors).
Scripted Fragrance
Location: Warwick
Top Pick: February Birth Month Flower’s Scripted Story
Price: $23.40
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This Orange County Etsy maker crafts soy wax candles with hemp wicks. Each fragrance is made with real ingredients and essential oils. The birth month collection captures the essence of unique flowers, and February’s edition celebrates the delicate primrose. If you’re looking for something less seasonal for a Valentine’s Day gift, try the brand’s ode to the Hudson Valley.
ShopHVNY
Location: Rhinebeck
Top Pick: Needle-Felted Honeybee
Price: $27
If your loved one is into trinkets and collectibles, this pick from Rhinebeck-based ShopHVNY is right on the money. The one-of-a-kind needle-felted honeybee ornament is the perfect gift for your honey to add to their keys, car, or shelf décor. Let the happy little bee serve as a year-round reminder of your love. The best part? It ships free!
Wishbone Letterpress
Location: Kingston
Top Pick: Love Note for my Dream Boat
Price: $6
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Whether supplementing another Valentine’s Day gift or simply telling someone you’re thinking of them, Wishbone’s giant selection of hilarious cards—along with those of a naughtier variety—are guaranteed to make the subject of your affection fall in love. All cards are lovingly printed by hand on antique printing presses in Kingston, and the power couple making them may even inspire you to get a little more creative with your Valentine’s plans this year.
Related: Where to Have a Valentine’s Day Dinner in the Hudson Valley
