4 Ways to Celebrate Your Girlfriends This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is officially no longer just about roses from romantic partners. Each year, we’re seeing more friends celebrating one another—Galentine’s dinners, thoughtful drop-offs, and small but meaningful gifts exchanged between women who show up for each other all year long. Frankly? We love to see it.

This Valentine’s Day, gifting your girlfriends is about intention, joy, and choosing something that feels a little special—but not overly precious. Whether it’s playful, long-lasting, or simply beautiful on a coffee table, here are our top four ways to celebrate the women you love most.

1. A Playful Pop: Hugs and Kisses Boxwood Wreath & Bow Combo

Winter in Alexandria can feel long, gray, and chilly—which is exactly why this cheerful boxwood wreath hits just right. Finished with a graphic pink-and-red ribbon, the Hugs and Kisses wreath brings a much-needed pop of color and warmth amidst the snow. It’s playful without being over-the-top and makes the perfect front door or interior accent for February. Consider it a festive hug in wreath form.

2. Orchids, but Make Them Fun

Classic orchids get a Valentine’s twist this season. Our Sweethearts Orchid is styled in a playful heart-shaped vessel that feels festive and modern—perfect for the holiday and beyond. Orchids are also a favorite for good reason: they’re elegant, easy to care for, and long-lasting.

If you’re shopping for someone who loves a more understated moment, the Mini Orchid Bowl is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Featuring petite-height lavender orchid plants, it’s the ideal size for a coffee table, kitchen island, or bedside. It sells out every holiday for a reason—soft, timeless, and endlessly giftable.

3. Pretty in Pink: Rose Quartz Succulent Bowls

For the friend who appreciates crystals, plants, or both, the Rose Quartz Succulent Bowl is an adorable way to mark the day. Available in multiple sizes, each piece features a mix of rough and tumbled rose quartz, accented with amethyst, creating a gift that feels thoughtful and a little magical. It’s sweet, grounding, and perfect for celebrating love in all its forms.

4. A Modern Valentine: Hot Pink Tulips in Gold

Who says Valentine’s Day has to mean roses? Tulips are a refreshing, non-traditional way to celebrate—and we’re especially fond of our hot pink Columbus tulips designed in a modern gold vessel. Bold, joyful, and undeniably chic, this arrangement feels current and confident—just like the women you’re gifting it to.

Valentine’s Day may have started as a romantic holiday, but it’s quickly becoming something broader—and better. This year, celebrate your girlfriends, your chosen family, and the women who make life brighter. Because love comes in many forms, and all of them deserve flowers.

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Rachel Gang

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Owner | Helen Olivia Flowers

Rachel Gang is the owner of Helen Olivia Flowers, a boutique flower and home décor shop, located in Del Ray, Alexandria. She developed her love for flowers while working as an event planner in the busy Washington, D.C. events industry. Along with her husband and team of designers at Helen Olivia, Rachel works with brides and corporate clients to create unique and captivating designs. Her work has been featured in Traditional Home Magazine, HGTV, Borrowed and Blue, and Style Me Pretty.

Helen Olivia is a boutique floral design studio located in the Del Ray neighborhood. Known for a lush and timeless style, the shop is a favorite among locals. Outside of beautiful flowers, Helen Olivia is a destination for house plants, decorative pottery, and an endless selection of stylish front door wreaths. The shop is also well known for its weekly floral design workshops -- come visit us and try your hand at flower arranging! Helen Olivia is owned by Chuck and Rachel Gang who are veterans of the bustling Washington, D.C., events industry. Both are D.C. natives, and reside in the Ft Hunt neighborhood of Alexandria with their son Jack.

www.helenolivia.com

1519 Leslie Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22301

703.548.2848


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