February 14 means one thing - Valentine’s Day.
With lockdown measures likely to remain in place, what better way is there to spread the love than to support a small business?
Here is a round-up of all the best Valentine’s Day treats for your loved one, all handmade with love in Dumbarton and the surrounding areas.
Dessert
Independent cupcake company Halo Cupcakes of Dumbarton is offering post-dinner treats.
Their "Valentine's Special" offers a box of four mini cheesecakes for £10.
There's also the gift wrapped valentines heart-shaped bowl filled with mini marshmallows for £10 on offer.
Halo Cupcakes is also running a competition where the winner will a luxury, gift wrapped, Valentines Treat Box.
All orders are for collection.
Click here to visit the Halo Cupcakes Facebook page.
Home Catering
Creative Catering, Dumbarton
This local catering company is offering it's very own "Valentines Indian Home Kit" - a 4 course Indian authentic meal for 2 people for £50.
Vegetarian, vegan and Halal options are also available.
Visit Creative Catering Dumbarton on Facebook for more info and to place an order.
Click here to visit the Creative Catering Dumbarton Facebook page.
Decorations
Balloon magic & Customisations, Dumbarton
There are balloons and personalised gifts available from this store year round, but for Valentine's Day it's doing something a little special.
Their Hot chocolate boxes consist of two mugs, which can be personalised or pictures added to them, two round hot chocolate bombs, two love heart chocolate bombs, four hot chocolate stirrers, two bags of marshmallows and two bars of chocolate. Prosecco can be added to the package, if needed.
Valentine's Day decorations are also available.
Click here to visit the Balloon magic & Customisations Facebook page.
Flowers
Lomondgate Bouquets, Dumbarton
A homemade seller, Lomondgate Bouquets offers personalised gifts for you and your special partner.
Hand wrapped gift sets include a variety of wine, champagne, and chocolate. And for the more adventurous (or if the footy is on) - a box of Yorkie chocolate bars, peanuts, pringles and Fosters is available.
Search Lomondmade Bouquets on Facebook for more.
Click here to visit the Lomondgate Bouquets Facebook page.
The Ultimate Valentines Box
Popular ice cream store and drive through dessert heaven, Ice Ice Baby Drive Thru Desserts, is offering its "Ultimate Valentines Box", which consists of a handwritten message, a real red rose, three chocolate dipped strawberries, a strawberry kiss waffle and a mini prosecco - hand delivered to your Valentine on Valentine's Day.
Message the company on Facebook here for your order.
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