There’s a new seasonal shop in Rocky Mount, NC! Offering plants, flags, pottery, and gifts, the Purple Petal features a variety of home and garden décor for every season. The shop just opened on October 1, 2013, so this is the perfect opportunity to support a small local business during the holidays.
For Los Gatos, CA locals who have yet to get their Christmas trees, a great place to go to purchase a fresh tree is Patchen Christmas Tree Farm. At the farm, customers can wander through the variety of trees, select the perfect one, and cut it down themselves. Those who need assistance can enlist the help of a friendly staff member to find the right tree, cut it, carry it, and secure it to their vehicle.
When cooking, using a high quality olive oil makes a big difference in the flavor of your dish. To impress your guests this holiday season, use high quality olive oils to enhance the flavors of your festive meals. For those living in Agoura Hills, CA, a great place to stop to pick up high quality olive oils is The Olive Vineyard. Owned and operated by four Ventura county locals, The Olive Vineyard offers a variety of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars from around the world.
As the weather gets colder, a pleasant evening activity is to snuggle up with a blanket and read a good book. Long Beach, CA locals who need new reading material for the winter will want to swing by Gatsby Books. Offering new and gently-used books, Gatsby Books is a charming shop featuring a variety of fantastic books and superior customer service.
Still need family photos for the holiday season? One photographer to consider enlisting for your holiday photos is Emme’s Photography. Working out of Fontana, CA, Emme’s Photography provides services for families, weddings, special events and more. Offering budget friendly options, Emme’s works to create a relaxed environment that will foster natural and spontaneous moments to capture in photos.
With Christmas only three weeks away, it’s time to start purchasing gifts, wrapping them and placing them under the Christmas tree. For those living in Wheaton, IL who still need to purchase their Christmas tree, pay a visit to Wheaton Nurseries for a beautiful tree. Family owned and operated since 1895, Wheaton Nurseries offers a variety of landscaping services, and during the holiday season, they expand their offerings to include Christmas trees.
It’s that time of year when the sweets start rolling in! For those living in the Dent neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH, a great place to shop for holiday sweets is Fawn Candy Company. Family owned and operated since 1946, customers can choose from a variety of delectable treats including gourmet popcorn, truffles, fudge and much more.
This is a great time of year to take an extra moment to be grateful for the good things in life and to try to help those who have been less fortunate. San Jose locals who want their holiday shopping to benefit those in need will want to pay a visit to Unicorn Thrift Shop, a local boutique benefiting EMQ Families First. EMQ Families First is a non-profit organization that helps children struggling with emotional and behavioral problems or mental illness.
With the weather cooling off and the days getting shorter, this is a great time of year to work on quilting projects. For those living in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood of El Cajon, CA, a must visit quilt store is Cozy Quilt Shop. Serving the Rancho San Diego community since 2003, Cozy Quilt offers a variety fabric, quilting supplies and classes. With Small Business Saturday coming up this weekend, this is the perfect time to stop by and pick up everything you need for your next quilting project.
For many families, Thanksgiving traditions including purchasing and decorating a Christmas tree. Vancouver, WA locals who plan on starting their Christmas decorating after Thanksgiving will want to visit Thorntons’ Treeland, scheduled to open for the holiday season on November 29th.
