Romance in Red: Mendota Heights-Area Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

It's time to pick up a special token of your affection for Valentine's Day. These local items can be given to a friend, spouse or significant other to show you care. (Finding a cheesy card is up to you.)

Misti Alpaca Hank at

This yarn made of 100 percent baby alpaca hair is super soft, and the colors are bright and vibrant. Try the "Oscar Night" for a ruby-red knitting treat. With each hank sold, a free pattern for a "pidge," or neckwarmer, is included. Misti Alpaca Hank $23.50

Dessert Wine at

Stop by the Wine Market 2-5 p.m. Saturday Feb. 11 to try six dessert wines—from Italian moscato to Minnesota-made port—along with chocolate pairings provided by Just Truffles on Grand Avenue. Then take home your favorites to enjoy with your sweetheart. Dessert wines from $16.99-$28.99

Cigars at

A red-labeled cigar is easy to come by in The Perfect Ash's humidor. A Saint Luis Rey Madero #6 will draw well and offers a fuller-bodied flavor. If you're thinking accesories, a double-flame Vertigo cigar lighter or a brilliant-red Xikar cutter just might spark that special someone's interest. Saint Luis Rey cigar $9.98, Vertigo lighter $24.95, Xikar cutter $59.95

Editor's Note: Does your Valentine make life a breeze? Check out our spring-themed gift recommendations as well.