The flower stall at Palmera Square is our first choice for beautiful flowers.
No website, so you'll just have to pop down and see for yourself.
Open from 8am-8pm, so you've no excuses!
Florian
The website looks a bit old fashioned but if you can see past that and get down to the shop, their range of exotic and modern flowers are beautiful. Elaborate bouquets can be made extra special by adding champagne, chocolates, perfume or even jewellery.
flowers-brighton-hove.co.uk
Mmmm chocolate, don't you just love it?
For some it's an aphrodisiac, for others an addiction. It has long been associated with love and in the18th century, French doctors prescribed it to their female patients for a broken heart. Legend has it that chocolate was a gift of the gods and if it was good enough for them.
Audrey's Chocolates
The art of the chocolatier is alive and well in the shape of a splendidly old-fashioned shop in Hove. Full of handmade chocolates, glace fruits, candies and much more all wrapped up in beautiful boxes lined with luxurious layers of fine paper.
audreyschocolates.co.uk
Choccywoccydoodah
Chocolate stiletto anybody? You really can indulge in all your fantasies and have them made out of the finest Belgian chocolate. From the smallest gifts to the much more extravagant, this really is the most gorgeous, exquisite designer chocolate you can give to your loved one. They make wedding cake too!
choccywoccydoodah.com
Quaff
If you're sending your chauffeur all the way to Harvey Nics for your Bolly, darlings: that‚s soo last season. We‚ll forgive your faux-pas and tell you about this frightfully posh wine merchant, Quaff. They have an extensive range of fine wines and fizzes and expert advice on hand if needed. No need to sell the silverware sweeties, as their prices start at under £5 a bottle Fabulous Wine tasting evenings and events to tempt and teach you; Fabulous darling!
quaffit.com
Ridgeview Wine Estate
Hands up if you knew Sussex has it‚s very own Vineyard. Ridgeview near Ditchling Beacon is producing world class-award winning fizz. We can‚t call it Champagne for obvious reasons, but we‚ve tried these bubbles and their up there with some of the best. A list of stockist is available on their website-we got ours in Waitrose.
ridgeview.co.uk
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