Shop Scarsdale For Valentine's Day Gifts That Say I Love You
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Warm their hearts with gifts of love for Valentine’s Day, on Friday February 14, 2025. Jewelry, fashion, scent, flowers, drinks and sweets are all within reach from home. See what’s in store and shop now to plan for the big day.
Looking for a gift but not sure what you’re looking for? Rocks Jewelry, Gift Home is now open in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center and they have it all. Whether it’s jewelry, tabletop, home goods or Judaica, you’ll find a great selection in store.
Here are three suggested gifts for your Valentine from store owner Tanya Tochner:
The heart bowl from Orrefors.
The Heart Bowl from Orrefors is shaped like a heart, with rounded edges giving it a delicate look. It represents affection and love, the perfect gift for someone you care about. $150.
Gold and Diamond Fluted heart Necklace (above) - $1850
LOVE Travel Blanket with Eye Mask and Storage Bag $48
Rocks Jewelry, Gift Home, 1096 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale
This Valentine’s Day, find the perfect gifts for the special women in your life (yourself included!) at I Am More Scarsdale. From stylish getaways to cozy nights in, our curated selection of fashion and accessories makes gifting effortless and chic.
Gift with love and shop with purpose—because she deserves something special. At I Am More, every purchase is more than just a gift. Operating as a philanthropic business, we proudly give back to local and women’s organizations, making every purchase even more meaningful.
I Am More, Scarsdale, 6 Spencer Place, Scarsdale.
Love is in the air with scented Valentine's gift perfection from ScentFluence on Harwood Court in Scarsdale Village. Luxury notable hotel and spa candles, gorgeous home diffusers, scent oils, and gift certificates for anyone you love, any style, or mood. Shop online at scentfluence.com with discount code Valentine10583 for 10% off diffusers and scent oils, or mention our Scarsdale10583 ad when instore.* til 2-17-25. Free gift wrapping.
This Valentine’s Day send a stunning bouquet from Scarsdale Flower Boutique.
Choose from roses in red, pink, lavender, white and peach or send a custom Valentine’s Day arrangement with premium flowers like orchids, ranunculus, hydrangeas and anemones.
Click here to see our signature Valentine’s Day arrangements including, “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue,” “Pretty Orchids,” “Pretty Petals, “You Are My Everything” and “I Love You Forever.”
Bouquets start at $50.00 with same day delivery. Order soon for Valentine’s Day.
Call them at 914-723-0852, order online here or stop by the shop at 7 Harwood Court in the heart of Scarsdale Village. Open Daily 9 – 6 pm.
This Valentine’s Day, Holsten Jewelers invites you to celebrate love with over 100 years of family tradition and craftsmanship. Whether you're searching for the perfect engagement ring, a custom-designed piece, or a sparkling gift, we’re here to help you find something unforgettable. From jewelry repair to watch restoration and creating timeless keepsakes, we specialize in pieces that tell your story. Let us make this Valentine’s Day extraordinary with jewelry that captures your heart and theirs. From our family to yours, we can’t wait to help you celebrate love this season!
EF Collection rings are the perfect blend of elegance and versatility. Designed for everyday wear, they seamlessly transition from casual outings to formal occasions. With their timeless, classy appeal, they make an incredible Valentine’s Day gift for someone you love—or yourself!
Drape them in diamonds with Facet Barcelona tennis necklaces and bracelets. With shimmering diamonds that captivate from every angle, these pieces bring undeniable luxury to any look.
Holsten Jewelers 5 Harwood, Cour, Scarsdale (914) 472-4554
Eye Gallery of Scarsdale invites you to say I Love You with a gift of the latest sunglasses and eyewear. 
Celine Sunglasses $520With new styles from Chanel, Celine, Chrome Hearts, Thierry Lasry, Jacques Marie Mage, Barton Perriera and AHLEM eyewear you will never run out of options for gifts this year! And while you’re in town make sure to make an appointment for your annual eye check-up.
Visit their new, elegant location on Boniface Circle in Scarsdale. Renowned for its impeccable service and 
Jacques Marie Mage Sunglasses - $890exclusive collection of premium eyewear, the gallery is dedicated to redefining your optical experience.
Eye Gallery of Scarsdale, 15 Boniface Circle, Scarsdale, (914) 472-2020.
Scarsdale Wine Merchants is a brand-new wine and spirits store by Sommelier, Kristie Campbell. Kristie has plenty of experience guiding her clients toward the right bottle. She now offers her expertise to her customers at her beautiful new shop, Scarsdale Wine Merchants. Located at the Scarsdale train station (next to Dunkin' Donuts), buying wine has never been so fun or easy. And finding the perfect bottle is even more important on Valentine's Day. 
Three wines that are sure to satisfy anyone:
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé NV $89: The Brut Rosé is a blend of Chardonnay and two red grapes - Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. The skin maceration of Pinot Munier and Pinot Noir contributes to the Champagne's rich body as well as the pale pink hue that it is known for.
Lucien Crochet La Croix du Roy Sancerre $37
This family has a long history of making wine in Sancerre. In fact, they were one of the first producers to bottle the wines in the '50s so they could be sold in Paris. It is a full-bodied with notes of white stone-fruits and a chalky minerality on the palate. Absolutely stunning!!
Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat $29: Alvaro Palacios was one of the original producers to rekindle the Priorat region in the '90s. The blend is dominated by Garnacha and has rich, dark fruit with hints of cocoa. It is a decadent wine that will pair well with a steak for two.
Scarsdale Wine Merchants, 2 Depot Place, Scarsdale.
Baked in Color’s Valentine’s Day offerings are perfect for the dessert lovers in your life. Show the lovewith these delicious and beautiful treats, baked to order and shipped same day. Scarsdale pick up available. Place orders at bakedincolor.com.
Announcing the WRT FLEA
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Designer clothing, handbags, jewelry, housewares, art, books and more will be on sale at the WRT Flea market on Sunday February 9, 2025 from 1-4 pm. This special event is planned by Remy and Marin Weinberg as a benefit for Natal, an apolitical organization providing multidisciplinary treatment and support to direct and indirect victims of trauma due to terror and war in Israel. Natal is providing critical mental health services to the victims of October 7th.
100% of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to Natal.
A wonderful selection of clothing, bags, vintage wear, kitchenware, and coffee table books will be sold. Take a look at some of the great donations on Instagram here.
The event came about in the days following October 7th, when Remy Marin had an idea to partner with Westchester Reform Temple (WRT) to host a sale to raise money for Israel. Remy and her mom Marin worked closely with WRT over the last year to plan this special event and her big idea is now becoming a reality.
The goals are to:
-Raise meaningful funds to support the victims of the terrorist events from October 7th.
-Raise awareness about the incredible work being done by Natal
-Educate and inspire our community on the importance of environmental sustainability and the benefits of shopping secondhand.
Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the bin at Westchester Reform Temple through Friday January 31, 2025.
Mark your calendar to attend the WRT FLEA on Sunday February 9 from 1- 4 pm.
Leading Authors to Host Panel on Antisemitism and Publishing at Scarsdale Library
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This Moment in Time, a panel on discussion on antisemitism and publishing will be held on Thursday, January 16th at 10am. The panel will be moderated by author Barbara Josselsohn, and will feature Fredric Price, novelist and publisher of Fig Tree Books, which publishes books about the American Jewish experience; Jackie Friedland, author of several novels including the upcoming Counting Backwards, Samantha Woodruff, author of the best seller The Trade-Off; and Haya Leah Molnar, award-winning memoirist.
Click here to register.
Commenting on the event, Josselsohn explained, "Many in our community are highly aware of, and many are personally affected by, the impact of antisemitism. As we all know, Scarsdale is a town that loves reading — just witness how incredibly popular and busy our library is! Over the summer, Fredric Price—the publisher of Fig Tree Books and a novelist in his own right—and I started to brainstorm the idea of a panel discussion on this topic for concerned readers and writers. We have put together a fabulous multi-genre panel, and I’m looking forward to hearing their analysis of where we stand now and where we go from here. I think it’s going to be a very insightful discussion, and we welcome the community to come with questions and thoughts."
Here's more on the moderators and panelists:
Fredric Price grew up and still lives in Westchester and is the founder, publisher, and editor of Fig Tree Books LLC, which is dedicated to publishing the best 
literature of the American Jewish experience. He is also the award-winning novelist of My Mother’s Son and Jacobo’s Rainbow, writing under the pseudonym David Hirshberg.
Barbara Josselsohn is the best-selling author of eight novels, including the recently published The Forgotten Italian Restaurant, a sweeping, multi-generational story of the Resistance in northern Italy during World War 2. She teaches fiction writing at The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence and Westport Writers Workshop, and also leads the Writers Center at Scarsdale Library.
Jacqueline Friedland USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of He Gets That From Me, That’s Not a Thing, and Trouble the Water, Friedland graduated Magna Cum Laude from both the University of Pennsylvania and NYU Law School. She practiced as a commercial litigator at the New York law firms of Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP and Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP. After determining that office life did not suit her, Jacqueline began teaching Legal Writing and Lawyering Skills and working on her first book in her limited spare time. Finally deciding to embrace her passion and pursue writing full time, Jacqueline returned to school to earn her Masters of Fine Arts from Sarah Lawrence College, graduating from the program in 2016.
Haya Molnar was born in Bucharest, Romania under Communist rule. Her parents were Holocaust survivors who hid her Jewish identity to protect her from anti-Semitism. When she discovered that she is Jewish — Haya’s life and her self-identity changed forever. Haya’s family emigrated to the US when she was thirteen. Even while struggling to learn English, Haya loved to write. As an adult, she became a copywriter and creative director at global advertising agencies, winning over 25 industry awards. Haya’s first book, "Under a Red Sky: Memoir of a Childhood in Communist Romania" about growing up and escaping Communism was published by Farrar Straus Giroux and won the National Jewish Book Award.
Samantha Greene Woodruff is the author of two #1 Amazon bestselling historical fiction novels, The Lobotomist’s Wife (2002) and The Trade Off (2024). Sam has a BA in history from Wesleyan University and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. After studying in the continuing education program at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, Woodruff completed her first novel, The Lobotomist’s Wife, which was an Amazon First Reads pick. The Trade Off was amongst She Reads Best Historical Fiction of 2024, and is a finalist for for three Zibby awards. Sam’s writing has appeared in Newsweek, Writer’s Digest, Female First, LitHub, Writer’s Read and more. In addition, she has contributed an essay entitled “Jew-ish” about her lifelong conflicted relationship with Judaism, to the 
anthology, On Being Jewish Now (2024) edited by Zibby Owens. All proceeds from the sale of her book will go to Artists Against Antisemitism, a non-profit founded in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks in Israel. Woodruff lives in southern Connecticut with her husband, two children, two dogs and a small reptile zoo.
A book signing will follow the discussion, with books supplied for sale by Scarsdale bookstore Bronx River Books.
New Management for County Tennis
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One of the oldest private tennis clubs in the United States is entering a new age. The County Tennis Club of Westchester welcomes Marielise Watts as its new Director of Operations. Watts will be driving a revitalization of the historic club while reinvigorating and growing the local tennis community. Joining the new staff are new Directors of Tennis, Lorenzo Montegiorgi and Pablo Numbela, full bios can be found on the CTC website www.CountyTennis.org.
“We are thrilled to join the rich legacy of the County tennis Club of Westchester. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant community of racquet sports enthusiasts, creating a space where members feel inspired not just to play, but to connect and be part of something truly special.” said Montegiorgi
The club’s trio of enthusiastic directors have extensive roots in the Westchester tennis scene. Montegiorgi and Numbela bring a wealth of international and local tennis experience with them, the pair having both taught throughout Westchester, most recently Maximum Tennis in Bronxville. Watts first joined the board of the Pleasantville Tennis Club in 2011 before taking on a management role. She has since transformed the formerly flagging club into a thriving and vibrant community. Together, they will grow the club and community through a wide range of tennis programming and club events for children and adults of all levels.
“We are embarking on a new chapter at County Tennis of Westchester with an exemplary board of Directors and a brand new management team to serve our members and community at large.” said CTC Board President Giri Chepuru, MD. "The future is bright for us and we look forward to welcoming and growing our community."
CTC has restructured membership dues for families and individuals ahead of the 2025 season to attract new tennis enthusiasts from across the county. They will also be fielding USTA teams at all levels for members and non-members.
About County Tennis
Founded in 1912, the County Tennis Club of Westchester, at 5 Brook Lane, Scarsdale NY, is a member-supported, not-for-profit tennis club that welcomes enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Nestled in the heart of historic Scarsdale, NY, CTC offers an exceptional tennis experience in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The club features six meticulously maintained Har-Tru courts and three beautiful Red Clay courts, providing diverse playing surfaces for tennis lovers to enjoy. The clubhouse includes modern amenities such as showers, changing rooms, and a terrace for casual social gatherings or club events.CTC is committed to fostering a community where members can enjoy ample court time, thanks to a limited membership policy that ensures availability and a personalized experience. Members also benefit from online court reservations, with no extra fees, allowing for easy access to tennis play from April through October.
Kids Send Over 400 Letters to Santa
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Santa and his elves must be very busy this week fulfilling gift requests. The Scarsdale Recreation Department’s call for “Letters to Santa” yielded 400 letters. Recreation Supervisor Kevin Blanden explained that the department read and mailed responses to 300 of these letters, where a return address was supplied. Given that the deadline for the letters was December 11 and we met Blanden on December 18, that’s impressive!
The letters included drawings, colorful ink, stickers and glitter and a wonderful display of creativity and talent. The writers were not limited to Scarsdale residents, and came from far and wide, including the Bronx, Yonkers and Beford.
What did the kids request –- and why did they think they were worthy?
Many of the writers reported that they had been good, in fact very, very good. One even listed her accomplishments, including not getting into fights every day with her sister, improving her handwriting, reading thicker book and even improving her executive function!”
Many of the kids asked after Mrs. Clause and the elves and offered to “leave some milk and cookies for Santa and “carets” for the “raindeers.” One child asked Santa to leave a photo of him and Mrs. Clause on his bed.
Another asked, “Can you get something for my dog?” One child even asked for a golden retriever.
Before a long list of requests, one wrote, “Please, Please, Please.”
One writer went beyond asking for gifts for herself and outlined what she planned to give to her parents, sister and grandparents, who were arriving for 16 days. She finished with, “I lov Christmas Day.”
What were some of the gift requests? Here is a list of some popular items, in no particular order:
A baby brother
Squishmallows
Plushies
Stuffed penguin
Stuffed shark
A “unikorn” pillow
Elsa dolls
A doll with a pretty pink dress
Barbie and Barbie Dream House
Rapunzel
Lego of all kinds
Pokemon cards
Play station 5
Nintendo Switch with Fortnight
Lots of LED lights
An Apple watch
iPad
a race track
ear buds
3D pen
20”bike
Gizzmo watch
A hover board
A vending machine
Hess truck
Water bottle
A bean bag chair
A microscope kit
Toy snake
Kitten sticker book
A kitchen and food
Ulta mini brands
Swifty Pack
Ultimate make-up kit
Happy shopping everyone and merry, merry to the children of Scarsdale.
