The Icon's guide to shopping local for Valentine's Day
Story and photso by Monty Siekerman
Shop local, buy local says the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. With that thought, The Icon offers several ideas for the person still in search of the perfect gift for Feb. 14.
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Kara Van De Weert offers sweets at Liberty National Bank on Friday. Customers were treated to a large selection of desserts to munch on in recognition of Valentine's Day on Tuesday.
Lani Shumaker of New Leaf Garden Center holds cyclamen, a perfect Valentine's Day gift because the plants are red and the blooms are heart shaped. Check out their offering for the holiday.
Wilma Harris of Reichert's Clothing holds some red outfits for your sweetie for Valentines Day. Check out their clothing lines for the man or woman in your life for the special holiday on Tuesday.
Asher Brown, 10, son of Carol Slane Florist owner Shannan and Steve Brown, holds a bundle of red roses that the flower shop will sell for Valentine's Day. In addition to roses, the local flower shop offers other varieties of cut flowers as well as flowering plants, candy, polar bears and more.
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