Christmas is just around the corner. Well, it’s actually around the corner and down the street just a bit – but Christmas is coming.
Christmas in the Counties is a special time of year, with an array of shopping experiences that will excite your family and make you feel all warm and fuzzy.
But with such a variety of options available, what is the best way to ensure you bring home the goods, while also making your shopping experience a pleasant one? We’ve got some tips to help.
WHERE WILL YOU SHOP?
The beauty of shopping in SDG is the variety of options one can enjoy. Regardless of the destination, decide where you will be shopping at the start. That way you can plan when to go shopping as well. Check your list (maybe even twice) and pick a location that has easy access to as many shops as you need. It’ll save you time and make the whole experience more pleasant.
Here are some options to whet your Christmas whistle.
Home décor: Rob McIntosh (Lancaster), Arabesque Pottery (Williamsburg), Just a Bit Knotty (Williamsburg), Aberdeen Gift Shop (South Lancaster), Treats & Treasures (Finch)
Antiques: Barnful O’ Goodies (Morrisburg), Johnson’s Antique Reproductions (Cornwall)
Clothing: Cornerstone Farm and The Millinery (Green Valley), Farran Footwear (Ingleside), Juli Fashion (Morrisburg), Viau Ladies Wear (Green Valley)
Furniture: Just a bit Knotty (Williamsburg), Steve’s Knotty Furniture (Lancaster), Trading Post Studio (Lancaster)
Unique Gifts: Left & Write Paperie (Alexandria), Marigold Market (Lancaster), Misneach (Maxville), Split Rock Farms Alpaca (Apple Hill)
WHEN WILL YOU SHOP?
Start early. It’s that simple. Plan your schedule based on what you can handle and stick to it so that the stress of the holidays doesn’t creep into your fun. Typically, a couple of days of shopping can finish even the most complicated of Christmas lists.