With Valentine's Day approaching at an expeditious pace, save yourself the headache and knock two birds with one stone: a gift that's sure to delight and also help support a local business. We've put together a quick list highlighting five of our favorite locally-crafted gifts.

1. Frères Branchiaux Candle Co. • Instagram 
   
   
   
   The home fragrance company Frères Branchiaux Candle Co. (Collin, Ryan, and Austin) is sure to bring delightful smells and warmth to your home. The candles are hand-poured in small batches, hand-packaged, and curated with care. You can find all their products online, and when you make a purchase, you’ll be contributing to a good cause: 10% of all their proceeds go to homeless shelters nationwide. Their Green Lavender Candle will help transport you "into spa mode with its hints of green tea, lemongrass, and bergamot. Relax, relate, and release.
   
   

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2. Little Wild Things Farm • Instagram
   
   
   
   This year, trade those short-lived flowers for highly nutritious, naturally grown edible ones from Little Wild Things Farm. Enhance a (or every) dish with any of their microgreens, lettuces, or edible flowers. We love their Garnish Kit and Microgreens Sample Pack.
   
   

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1. Marissa DiDonna • Instagram
   
   If beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, Marissa DiDonna's artistic ability is able to transcend the self and share how she experiences the world in all its beauty. Marissa is a Deaf creative photographer and artist based in DC. Her artwork features complex layers, striking contrast and bold colors that would be an exciting addition to any home. Psychedelic Living Room is one that captures our eye in this multiverse.
   
   

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1. Shop Made in DC • Instagram
   
   
   
   For the people in your life who crave experiences, Shop Made in DC has a whole host of events you can enjoy–from crafting to candle making to cocktails for tea lovers, there's something for everyone (and did we mention that a few of these events are free?).
   
   

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1. Chocotenango • Instagram 

Last, but certainly not least, are handcrafted chocolates from our partner and award winning-chocolatier, Aberrahmane "Ismael" Neggaz co-owner of Chocotenango. Each piece is handmade with their bean-to-bar method, creating an explosion of flavor with each and every bite. The 12-Piece Box includes beautifully crafted chocolate bonbons with flavors like lemon poppyseed, coffee caramel, rosemary and fig, tropical passion fruit and mango, and more!