Fashion & Trends

Three Sweetest Day Gifts Worth Giving

Surprise your sweetheart with these local products from Pierce Jewelry, Sweet Costo and Yates Perfumes. 

by Becky Boban | Oct. 1, 2020 | 11:00 AM

Sweetest Day isn’t a Hallmark holiday. Despite rustbelt cynicism, its 1921 debut in Cleveland was organized by confectioners, not the greeting card industry, as a gesture of charity to others. We need that kind of love and positivity now more than ever, so whether you’re looking to celebrate with a romantic take, or thoughtful mementos, here are three unique gifts to surprise your loved ones.

Pierce Jewelry Earrings
Pierce Jewelry’s Heart-Outline Earrings, $30

These accessories add a subtle glimmer to any outfit, even those trendy masks everyone’s wearing. Sole proprietor, Sarah Pierce hammers the solid sterling silver pieces into her signature, wavered look. They even hang at an angle for extra personality. “It creates little facets that really catch the light and [they] sparkle when the light hits them,” Pierce says. “It’s a way to show someone you love them and are thinking of them.” etsy.com/shop/piercejewelry

Sweet Costo Mini Occasion Cake

Sweet Costo’s Mini Occasion Cakes, $25

These four-inch cakes, which come in vanilla or chocolate layers with personalized filling, are super chic and perfect to share. Flavor is a priority for owner Shelby Costo, who specializes in dessert-drink pairings. With each cake, Costo includes a card of beverage recommendations to polish off the evening. “It’s the perfect thing for after dinner, but it’s also something that would be really sweet to send somebody,” Costo says. sweetcosto.wixsite.com/sweet

Yates Perfumes

Yates Perfumes’ Fragrant Perfume Subscription ($80 for six months, $150 for a year)

Discard your expired bottles of love potion No. 9. Yates Perfumes’ fragrant perfume subscription refreshes your mailbox each month with a new scent such as owner and perfumer Melissa Hale’s favorite sandalwood and musk base notes. “It’s a really nice little gift feature for anybody that is a perfume fan or perfume lover,” Hale says. Each bottle of perfume oil arrives with the written stories that inspired them, along with a small vial of the main perfume note. 13000 Athens Ave., Suite C288, Lakewood, 216-937-9650, yatesperfumes.com

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