IMG_3282Local shops offer holiday cheer and the perfect gift or compliment to a holiday party!  Yesterday I  spent the day out with some friends shopping for the perfect gifts while also picking up some much needed items for our holiday party my husband and I are hosting this weekend. I got all our Christmas shopping done at local shops and I feel so thankful I got everyone crossed off my family's list.  I would like to share my great buys, and maybe it will inspire you to head out and finish your shopping at our great local businesses. These are the awesome purchases:
  • Scott Frankenberger decorative porcelain pitcher from Interior Objects for my mother who collects his pieces
  • A clay baking dish from the Artists’ Own Gallery for my Aunt Sally, the baker of the family
  • Purdue t-shirt for my brother, a Purdue Grad, at University Spirit
  • Candy Canes for everyone’s stockings from McCord Candies
  • [caption id="attachment_9670" align="alignright" ]L.E. Originals L.E. Originals photo bead charms[/caption] A lovely scarf for my mother in law at Gretel’s
  • Hodson’s Bay Company has so many bicycle gift ideas, but I picked a light rack for my Dad to add to his bike for his bicycle excursions
  • A case of Root Beer from Triple XXX for my Great Uncle Harry
  • A guitar case for my brother in-law at Klaverenga Guitar and Piano Studio, Inc.
  • A photo bead charm bracelet being created at L.E. Originals
  • A glass holiday ornament for our Christmas tree at Inspired Fire Glass Studio and Gallery
  • Two Tulips had the cutest child’s Purdue cheerleader outfit and I purchased it for one of my girlfriends who just found she was having a girl
  • Even a holiday pillow for me that reads "Jingle" for me at Design Nook Interiors [caption id="attachment_9671" align="aligncenter" ]Flowers galore to pick from at Rubia Flowers! Flowers galore to pick from at Rubia Flowers![/caption] Then I got everything for my dinner party while I was out too!
IMG_4567Oh, I love the holidays!  I love shopping and picking the perfect gifts for loved ones, while also hosting fun holiday parties.  The holidays are a time to be merry!  For more information about these great locations visit our website at www.HomeOfPurdue.com. Save