Monday, December 4, 2017

Shop Local - Buy the 419

This holiday season, do something good for your family and friends that also benefits our community. Shop locally! Our community is rich with artists and small business owners who put color, culture and creativity in our region. So, why not hit the pavement and enjoy holiday shopping the good, old-fashioned way? Here are some great area shops and boutiques to help send you on your very merry way.

Cream Velveteen


Where to find - Home Décor


Cream Velveteen
119 N. Ontario St., Toledo
Owner Sharon Perry has brought shabby and very chic style to downtown Toledo. Celebrating its one-year anniversary, Cream Velveteen is housed inside Rustbelt Coffee and carries refreshed furniture, decorative items, candles, chalk paint, gifts and more. While shopping, sip on a delicious chi latte or holiday wassail.




Cream Velveteen


Cottage on the River
24202 Front St., Grand Rapids, Ohio
Christmas décor, home accessories and custom painted furniture.

Lily’s at Levis
2110 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg
Unique gifts items and home accents.
lilysatlevishome.com 



Where to find - Art and Music 



Toledo Museum of Art 


The Museum Store
Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe St., downtown
The premier place to shop for collectors of all ages, the Museum Store features a fabulous selection of glass, jewelry, books, stationary and items for children. Also available for gift giving are the 2017 Limited Edition Goblet and Ninth Edition Ophelia Ornament.
toledomuseum.org




Toledo Museum of Art

River Centre Gallery
5679 Main St., Sylvania
An extraordinary selection of gifts showcasing regional and local artists.
rivercentregallery.com



Culture Clash Records
4020 Secor Rd., Toledo
Flip through the record bins and peruse the area’s largest selection of vinyl.
cultureclashrecords.com



Culture Clash Records


Where to find - Wine and Cheese 


Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian
5453 Monroe St., Toledo
Get in the spirit of the season at the newly opened Bottle Shop, located inside one of the area’s favorite Italian restaurants. Shop for that fabulous hostess or the wine lover in your life from a large selection of wine and craft beer, priced to fit all budgets.




Bottle Shop at Mancy's Italian



Paula Brown Shop
912 Monroe St., downtown Toledo
Shop an eclectic mix of home accessories, stationery, jewelry, wine and gourmet food products.
paulabrownshop.com

Sofo’s Italian Market
5400 Monroe St., Toledo
Create a gourmet gift basket from Sofo’s selection of wine, cheese and Italian specialty foods.
sofofoods.com




Sofo's Italian Market


Where to find - Clothing and Accessories

V Collection and Barber Lounge
5630 Main St., Sylvania
Shop for the well-dressed man at V Collection men’s clothing store. Include a gift certificate to Barber Lounge for an Executive Shave with a hot towel and neck massage or one of the many hair, shave and skin care treatments offered. 




V Collection
  


FiddleStix Boutique & Gallery
4165 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg
5693 Main St., Sylvania
Two locations to find one-of-a-kind items plus the largest selection of Vera Bradley, S'well Bottles, Yeti Coolers, Alex and Ani and Lokai in northwest Ohio. The boutique also specializes in personalized gifts and invitations for all occasions. 




FiddleStix Boutique & Gallery