Austin's love List Local Favorites Fillled with Heart
Austin may be known for its music and energy, but look a little closer and you’ll find a city full of craftsmanship, creativity and thoughtful small businesses that make connection feel personal. This Love List highlights a few of our favorite Austin spots to share with someone meaningful — places that make lovely gifts, memorable dates and meaningful experiences during this month of love and connection.
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Lost Valley Hat Co.
What's more Texas than a cowboy hat? Lost Valley Hat Co. is a curated studio that specializes in custom hats and handcrafted accessories. Stop in, design something together and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece — an unforgettable Valentine’s experience for the fashion-minded and creatively inclined.
Austin Flower Co.
A farm-to-shop floral market offering fresh-cut blooms exactly as they arrive from local farms. Instead of pre-arranged bouquets, Austin Flower Co. invites you to hand-pick your own stems and have them wrapped for gifting — a thoughtful Valentine’s-season experience that feels personal and hands-on.
Lammes Candies
An Austin tradition since 1885, Lammes is beloved for handmade chocolates, caramels and sweet Texas classics. Beautifully giftable and nostalgically charming, it’s the kind of Valentine’s treat that feels timeless — and always receives a warm, delighted smile.
Slow North
Clean, cozy and wonderfully giftable — Slow North is part apothecary, part lifestyle. They specialize in all-natural, non-toxic and sustainably made essential-oil candles, handcrafted in Austin. From romantic evening ambiance to calm, restorative mornings, these scents create moments of presence and connection long after the trip home.
Sammie’s Italian Restaurant
Step into old-world charm and 1920s Italian supper-club nostalgia — the perfect backdrop for a romantic date night. Cozy red-sauce classics, great wine and that unmistakable Austin spirit make Sammie’s a setting where evenings linger and conversations get better as the night goes on.
A Little Extra Love
Austin is full of independent makers and meaningful experiences — here are a few more we adore this season:
- Lyd’s Letters — Playful, personal and full of charm, these custom letters are designed to celebrate names, initials and meaningful moments.
- Freytag’s Florist — A longtime, family-run floral shop since 1974 — classic, heartfelt arrangements from a true Austin legacy.
- Merci — Handcrafted leather satchels and jewelry — one-of-a-kind pieces that feel personal and beautifully made.
- Take Heart — A thoughtfully curated East Austin boutique offering handmade goods, textiles and design-forward keepsakes.
- Odd Duck — A farm-forward Austin dining favorite inspired by local growers and seasonal flavors — a memorable shared meal for food-loving couples.
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