Monsoon Market presents: Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

If Valentine’s Day has snuck up on you in these crazy times, you’re not alone! Here at Monsoon Market, we believe that time is simply a construct, but we also believe that finding the ultimate gift for that special someone is an art, something that we have come to harness within ourselves as a super power of sorts. If you know us, you know we don’t gatekeep, so buckle in while we share some of our top gifting picks in the market for your sweetheart, your friend, or for yourself.

1. Couplet Heart French Press

Romanticizing mornings is the only way we can get ourselves out of bed, let’s be real. It became a lot easier once we laid eyes on this Couplet Heart French Press, gleaming ruby red with a heart cutout that would make anyone swoon. French presses have a rep of being complicated to use if you aren’t familiar, but Couplet has easy to use instructions on the back of the box, making it a breeze for you to make it a part of your daily routine. Elevate it even more by adding on some local coffee beans to use with it – our personal fav is our collaboration with local, small batch micro roastery Copper State Coffee, called Monsoon Blend, featuring artwork from local artist and friend, Tanner Christensen. Supporting local is hot!

2. Le Puzz Puzzle

New hobbies are in for 2025! And so is staying off your phone more to feel more grounded. A task that stimulates your senses and provides space for connection – we’re here for it! The market has been a hub for puzzle people for a while, featuring varying options and brands, sizes and artwork. Le Puzz is a company with a love for vintage inspired puzzles that are unique, edgy (all Le Puzz puzzles are made with random cut pieces), and highlight artwork, photography, and people from all over. Hunker down with a sweetie, grab some snacks, and tune out the world for a bit.

3. Velvet Vortex Candle

When in doubt, an inviting fragrance is always a good option for gifting, whether it be a perfume, incense, or candle. Insert Velvet Vortex, a fan favorite of ours and market customers alike since we brought them in. Based in Joshua Tree, California, these candles instantly transport you to the desert – beaming sunshine and cacti as far as the eye can see. Drawing from the rich world of cinema and the arts, Velvet Vortex turns each of their unique scents into a canvas that feels personal and profound. We carry Phases 1-3 of their handpoured coconut and beeswax candles in the market, and just introduced a travel set of all three if you really want to impress your loverrrr (or spoil yourself because you deserve it).

4. Buckaroo Blooms

Every week we look forward to getting in fresh flower bouquets from our local friend and florist, Erin from Buckaroo Flower Co. The array of beautiful colors and textures she curates in her creations always leave us wondering what she has up her sleeve next. We know flowers are a no-brainer for a holiday like Valentine’s Day, but we encourage you to shop local (as we always do) and stop by the market to pick out a bouquet that speaks to you. The secret is out – we also have an exciting build your own bouquet class coming up with Erin at our new mystery location on February 8th.. Come see for yourself what the hype is all about and create something beautiful.

5. Coffee Table Book from Broccoli

Our assortment of unique finds spreads far and wide at Monsoon Market, including a wide variety of interesting coffee table books. A brand we have come to know and love is Broccoli – an independent, women led brand that launched in 2017. They define themselves as a publisher of unusual delights, and we can attest that diving into any of their publications feels like unlocking your childhood nostalgia and adventure. Catnip Magazine is beloved by many, perfect for any cat lover, packed with fun articles including which feline matches your zodiac sign. Spores is for the mushroom fanatic, packed full of beautiful photographs of the magical mushrooms living amongst us every day. The options are endless.. we encourage you to stop into the market and check out these books IRL, just know you will have a hard time choosing which one to take home.

6. Bottle of Natural Wine

Of course we couldn’t complete a gift guide without adding our personal sweetheart – natural wine! The market is an umbrella of things – snacks, non-alcoholic bevs, and one of a kind retail, but natural wine is our soft spot. It makes us gush over people we have usually never met but feel so connected to, simply because of the wine they make. The passion natural winemakers have for treating the vines, the soil, and the grapes with so much care and intention is nothing short of romantic. There is nothing like opening a bottle up solo, with friends, family, or a crush, taking that first sip and realizing you’ve fallen in love yet again. Call us Cupid – the feeling reminds us to keep our heart on our sleeve to uncover more amazing wines and winemakers to swoon over with our customers day after day. <3