A collection of cozy New England gifts featuring handcrafted items like mugs, blankets, and gourmet treats – all perfect for adding warmth and charm to Valentine’s Day.
By Aimee Tucker
Jan 21 2025
Clockwise, from upper left: Gourmet Marshmallows from Sweet Lydia’s, Flannel Robe from The Vermont Flannel Company, Chappy Blankets from ChappyWrap, Everyday Chocolate Assortment from L.A. Burdick, Round Cheese Board from JK Adams.
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift that combines cozy vibes and New England charm? From hand-crafted mugs and marshmallows to warm blankets and artisanal chocolates, these 10 thoughtful gifts are sure to make your loved ones (or just you!) feel extra special this winter season.
A pine tree-moon motif makes these stoneware mugs from Goodland Pottery the perfect vessel for fireside sipping. We love their oversized Birch Mugs, too. ($50)
The pillow-y, small-batch marshmallows from Sweet Lydia’s come in both classic and seasonal flavors like gingerbread and spiced chai. I like the traditional assortment bag of coconut, mocha, raspberry, and vanilla. If you’re sweet tooth still isn’t satisfied, you can also nab handmade candy bars, s’mores, caramels, and toffee.
($8)
You won’t be able to resist sitting fireside with this stylish match striker from Farmhouse Pottery. Not only does it hold matches, you can strike them directly on the specially blended stoneware. ($50)
A woven blend of premium cotton makes the “perfectly oversized” Chappy blanket from ChappyWrap soft, durable, and perfect for shared snuggling. Choose from classic striped, herringbone, floral, and seasonal limited-edition prints. ($150 )
A cracker groove in this sustainably-sourced maple cheese board keeps your favorite meats, cheeses, and more neatly organized for nibbling. Choose from two sizes, 12- or 16-inch. (starting at $69)
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Add ambiance to any room with cheerful 100% soy wax Seawicks candles. Their classic candles have fun New England-y names (think Strawberry Picking, Summer Swim, and Great North Woods), as do the limited-edition winter scents like Frosty Coast and Fuzzy Maine Sweater. ($16)
The small-batch soaps from Center Street Soap Co. are so pretty you won’t want to use them, but you should! With scents like Winter Garden (light and floral), Sugar Plum (bright and fruity), and Alpine Frost (warm and woodsy), there’s a perfect bar for everyone. ($9)
Made with organic cotton and brushed for durable softness, the cheerful flannel robes from Vermont Flannel will keep you warm for years to come. Add a night shirt or pair of lounge pants for an even bigger dose of cozy. Shop online or visit one of their nine retail stores in Vermont and Maine. ($130)
Indulge in the perfect handmade artisan chocolate assortment from one of our top-rated confectioners in New England, including their signature chocolate mouse. Available in three sizes. Shop online, at their New Hampshire headquarters, or one of three Boston-area locations. (starting at $36)
Filled with a curated collection of Yankee editor favorites, including Wood Stove Kitchen Mulling Spices, Curio Spice Poet Tea, and Stonewall Kitchen Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix, our Taste of New England: Warming Winter Beverages gift basket has the perfect warming drink for every winter warrior. ($70)
Aimee Tucker is Yankee Magazine’s Home Editor and the Senior Digital Editor of NewEngland.com. A lifelong New Englander and Yankee contributor since 2010, Aimee has written columns devoted to history, foliage, retro food, and architecture, and regularly shares her experiences in New England travel, home, and gardening. Her most memorable Yankee experiences to date include meeting Stephen King, singing along to a James Taylor Fourth of July concert at Tanglewood, and taking to the skies in the Hood blimp for an open-air tour of the Massachusetts coastline.
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