Last Updated: 2/9/2022
Flowers
Goff & Dittman Florists & Gifts
1411 Troy Rd Suite A
Edwardsville, IL
Family owned florist since 1948. They carry a variety of fresh flowers, plants, custom items, and gifts & accessories. Their Valentine’s Day Collection Options are listed on their website. There are unique combinations of flowers, stuffed animals, balloons, spa gift baskets available for a variety of budgets. The store will be open and they will be doing deliveries on Monday, February 14th. You can also arrange for pickup on February 14th. Orders can be placed on their website, via phone, or in person. They offer delivery and pickup. Normal Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm. Saturday 9am -3pm. www.goffdittmanflorist.com
A WildFlower Shop
2131 S. State Route 157
Edwardsville, IL
Local flower shop that sells custom floral arrangements and gifts. They also put together flowers for weddings and events. To see their floral and gift options for Valentine’s Day, check out their website. To place an order, you can use their website, call (618)692-5094, or visit the store. They offer pickup option and delivery to surrounding areas such as Collinsville, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Hamel, Maryville, Troy, and Worden. Normal Store Hours: Monday 9am-4pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 9am-3:30pm and Saturday 9am-12pm. www.awildflowershop.com/
The Secret Gardeners
440 East Vandalia Street
Edwardsville, IL
They create unique florals for weddings, events, or everyday. Featured Bundles for Valentine’s Day: Share the Love Bundle $60.00 and Love Bundle $50.00 (Pictures are on the website). They will be offering delivery on Monday, February 14th. If you would prefer to shop in person on the 14th, store hours are 9am-5pm. To order flowers/planters, call (618)210-5385 or visit online. Normal Delivery and Pick ups available Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. https://thesecretgardenersflorist.com
Petaled Pail
Mother-Daughter Team who designs everyday and special event floral arrangements mainly using flowers grown on their farm. They even have an option to set up floral subscriptions. They can ship their flowers nationwide! Valentine’s Day Pre-Order Options: Pucker Up $60.00 (red roses, tulips, ranunculus, and carnations), The Big Smooch $115.00 (roses, sweet peas, protea, peonies – overflowing pail of beautiful specialty flowers), and The Little Smooch $75.00 (perfect mixture of pink, blush and white flowers). You can order floral arrangements online or call (618)558-7411 to place an order. You can also check out their facebook, instagram, and pinterest accounts to get an idea of their style and/or contact them. https://petaledpail.com
Sweet Treats
Aria's Cookies & Confections, LLC
Business created by Aria, a 16 year old girl in Edwardsville with a passion for baking. Check out pictures of her work on facebook and instagram at arias_cookies_and_confections. She creates a variety of cookie and cupcake options. You can order online at cookiebyaria.com, call (618)660-6502, or direct message Aria’s Cookies & Confections. 48 hour notice needed. Valentine’s Day Special: 4 Pretty Please with A Cherry! Gourmet Cheesecake Cupcakes, 6 hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries, 1 bottle of welch’s non-alcoholic sparkling Rose’, and 1 reusable bin. Cost is $45. For this special, direct message and payment will be done by email invoice. She is typically open for delivery only Tues, Thurs, and Sat.
The Chocolate Affair
1011 Broadway
Highland, IL
Candy Store that features a large variety of chocolate covered treats. You can view options on her website. 1lb Strawberries 10-12 berries $22, 2lb Strawberries 20-24 berries $34. Online store open, curbside pickup, Highland delivery, and nationwide shipping available. Normal Hours: Monday 10am-7pm, Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturday 10am-3pm. http://www.thechocolateaffair.com/
Silly Grandma's Sweet Creations
533 Troy Plaza
Troy, IL
Bakery that has a LARGE variety of great treats! Decorated Cookies, Cookie Kits, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cheesecake Filled Strawberries, Macarons, Cookie Cakes, and More! Valentine’s Day Pre-Order Form can be found here. If you miss the pre-order, that is ok! You can stop in the store to purchase select Valentine’s Day items that are on hand Thursday, February 9th thru February 13th. Pre-orders must be picked up by 3pm on 2/13. Normal Hours: Tuesday -Wednesday 9am-4pm, Thursday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-3pm.
It's a Piece of Cake
502 N Douglas St
St. Jacob, IL
Bakery that also has breakfast and lunch menu options. Valentine’s Day Options: Chocolate Covered Strawberries $25 per pound (12 strawberries) or $13 for 1/2 pound, Small Assorted Cookie Trays $15, Large Assorted Cookie Trays $25, Sweetheart Cheesecake pack of 2 slices (amaretto, strawberry, raspberry, plain, or caramel flavors available) $9, and Macarons 6 for $10, 12 for $20, or $2 each (strawberry, raspberry, cheesecake, chocolate, and vanilla flavors available).You can schedule pickup for Valentine’s Day weekend or pick up on Monday, February 14th. You can place order by phone at (618)644-3888.
Kaylin Jones Cupcakes
Stay at home mom with a talent for baking! She makes sugar cookies, cupcakes, custom cakes, and more. Her facebook page has pictures of the numerous designs she has crafted. For Valentine’s Day, she is offering Graze-y for Sweets Boxes, Macarons, Breakable Hearts, and DYO Cookie Kits. The Graze-y for Sweets Boxes have neat themes such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, Unicorns, and Traditional Hugs and Kisses. See her facebook page here for pictures and pricing details. Pick ups will be in Maryville Saturday 2/12 and Sunday 2/13 8am-4pm.
Duke Bakery
Retail bakery specializing in wedding cakes, specialty cakes, donuts, pastries, pies, bread, and cookies. Normal Hours: Monday-Saturday 6am-7pm and Sunday 6am-6pm. Two locations: 819 Henry Street in Alton and 3202 Nameoki Road in Granite City. Valentine’s Gift Boxes: heart shaped petit four, two brownies, four macarons, and six cookies for $24.99. Call and they will save you one 618-462-2922. www.dukebakeryinc.com
Chef Shoppe
2320 Troy Road
Edwardsville, IL
Brand new chocolate covered strawberry popcorn is a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day! It consists of white chocolate drizzled over strawberry popcorn that is covered in a delicious dark chocolate. They also have housemade heart shaped fudge boxes. Each heart comes in vanilla, chocolate, or dark chocolate flavors. There are numerous other popcorn choices as well as chocolates for sale. Normal Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday 11am-4pm. https://chefsshoppe.com
Patty-Cakes
1018 Laurel St
Highland, IL
Well loved bakery that is run by two time winners of TLC’s “Ultimate Cake Off”. Valentine’s Day Specials: Chocolate Covered Strawberries $19.95/lb and White or Chocolate Jumbo Gourmet Cupcakes Box of 2 $5.00 or Box of 6 $15.00. Single cupcakes $3.60 each. The bakery will be open February 14th. Orders can be placed now thru February 12th. https://pattycakeshighland.com
Unique Gifts
Happy Mail by Lyndsey
Handmade cards made with love! Order can be placed on facebook messenger. Venmo or cash. Curbside pick up in Collinsville or additional fee for shipping. See her facebook page here for pictures and details.
Water Sweets Soap Company
6108 Shoger Drive. Suite C
Edwardsville,IL
Hand crafted soap manufacturer and retailer specializing in bath and body products with 0 preservatives that are all made in house. Products can be purchased online(https://www.watersweetssoap.com) or in-store. Valentine’s Day collection includes specialty bath bombs and shower bombs. Curbside pickup and shipping available. Normal Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-3pm.
Bombs Away Bathtime
Online business based in Maryville that creates luxurious bath products using natural essential oils and premium ingredients. Items for sale include bath bombs, shower melts, botanical bath teas, whipped body scrubs, and DIY paint your own bath bomb kits for kids. See the Valentine’s Day Collection here. The Bombs Away Bathtime facebook page provides pictures and detailed descriptions. Products are for sale in boutiques in the area such as Seams for the Soul Boutique in Edwardsville, LIVEXALF in Glen Carbon, Unfried Chiropractic in Glen Carbon, and Bohemian Road Boutique in Alton. Products are also for sale at www.bombsawaybathtime.com. Curbside pickup and delivery available.
Seams For the Soul Boutique
216 S Buchanan
Edwardsville, IL
Boutique that sells a variety of women’s clothing and gifts. Customized gift baskets made on site or same day for any budget. Normal Store Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12pm-6pm and Saturday 12pm-5pm. Certain store items can be purchased on their website. You can also call or message on social media to place order. Curbside pickup and delivery may be an option. www.seams4thesoul.com
Partners for Pets Fundraiser
My Furry Valentine Fundraiser is $25 donation in exchange for a Valentine’s card and a sweet treat bag of chocolate, caramels, and other allergy friendly candies mailed (USPS) to your valentine. The donation also sponsors vaccines for a shelter pet. Details on how to order here.
Afterwords Books
441 E Vandalia St.
Edwardsville, IL
‘Blind Date with a Book & Tea’ gift is just $15 each. Porch pickup available or arrange FREE local delivery. There are also Valentine Book Bundles for littles for $35.
Artistic Threads and Flowers
Custom made, unique pieces of art including string art and wood flower decor. For Valentine’s Day, wood flower bouquets and succulent pots are for sale. See details and pictures on the Artistic Threads and Flowers facebook page.