The Northamptonshire Telegraph is passionate about spreading the word of talented, small and independent businesses and we have chosen a range of 15 brands from the north of the county who have been busy creating special Valentine’s Day gifts in time for February 14.
From natural dog biscuits shaped into hearts to hand-tied bouquets and lovingly written cards, creators and bakers across Wellingborough, Corby and Kettering have ticked all the boxes this year.
With Valentine’s Day just 14 days away, take a look at the list of businesses who might inspire you to shop local this year for a special present for your loved one.
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Butterwick Bakery and Lola & Co Naturals are among the small businesses in north Northamptonshire who have been busy creating special Valentine's Day-inspired gifts. Photo: UGC
. Lola & Co Naturals
Lola & Co Naturals have designed a dog biscuit bundle as well as personalised individual heart biscuits for this Valentine's Day. Search for @lola.conaturals on Instagram or Lola & Co Naturals on Facebook. Photo: UGC
. Sweet Shack
Sweet Shack Store is selling many sweet pick 'n' mix gifts and is running a Valentine’s competition. Search:sweetshackstore on Etsy. Photo: UGC
. The Little Print Co Shop
The Little Print Co Shop is selling Valentine's cards, digital art and printed clothing on Etsy. Photo: UGC
. Rose 'n' Gray
Rose'n'Gray are selling Belgian chocolate lollies, sugar lollies, a Valentine's couple's hamper and sweets boxes on Facebook. Photo: UGC
. Clean Slate
The Clean Slate is preparing two slate designs for Valentine's Day, including 'The Date Slate' and the 'Cake and Date Box', as well as afternoon teas and other food slates. Search for @cleanslateCorby on Instagram and Facebook. Photo: UGC
1. Lola & Co Naturals
Lola & Co Naturals have designed a dog biscuit bundle as well as personalised individual heart biscuits for this Valentine's Day. Search for @lola.conaturals on Instagram or Lola & Co Naturals on Facebook. Photo: UGC
2. Sweet Shack
Sweet Shack Store is selling many sweet pick 'n' mix gifts and is running a Valentine’s competition. Search:sweetshackstore on Etsy. Photo: UGC
3. The Little Print Co Shop
The Little Print Co Shop is selling Valentine's cards, digital art and printed clothing on Etsy. Photo: UGC
4. Rose 'n' Gray
Rose'n'Gray are selling Belgian chocolate lollies, sugar lollies, a Valentine's couple's hamper and sweets boxes on Facebook. Photo: UGC