If you're like me--I love shopping anytime of year. But when it gets down to the nitty-gritty of holiday shopping I'm sometimes hard pressed to find that super special gift for everyone on my list. I'm always searching for something cool, thoughtful and like nothing they've ever seen (or received!) before. Forgo the gift card and head to one of these great locally owned Kansas City stores for those hard-to-find and unique gifts for the holiday season..or anytime!
1. Serendipity Accents
Location:
233 S Cherry St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 768-1818
Serendipity is defined as 'an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident'...and desirable discoveries you will find when entering this Olathe store. With home accents and housewares--you'll find a unique gift anywhere you look here.
2007 Gift Guide:
Vintage Signs ($5-$10).
Robert Rothchild Gourmet Food and Gourmet Gift Baskets for the foodie in all of us
Unique Candles ($2.95-$35)
Pinecone Hill PJ's
Troll Beads (where every story has a bead!)
2. Nine Lives
103 Main Street
Parkville, MO 64152
816.741.4448
Nine Lives houses 3 stories of everything vintage -from furniture and accessories to unique housewares and home accents. The Parkville shop is a is a great place to find truly unique gifts for those hard to shop for on your list.
Top Gift Picks for 2007:
Unique vintage jewlery ($5-50)
Collectible glass ornaments ($2 and up)
Vintage crystal stemware
3. Bon Bon Atelier
314 Westport Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
816.756.0855
Westport's newest resident is locally owned by sisters Emily Blodgett-Panos and Betsy Blodgett. With everything from fun shoes and handbags to jewelry and home accessories--stop in and shop for someone special on your holiday list (and maybe yourself...)
Betsy Blodgett's Top Gift Picks for 2007:
Vintage Inspired Aprons
Jewelry (vintage, sterling, beaded, various styles) ($25 and up)
Pacifica Gift Set (Besty's fave-- Peach, Love and Joy, $25)
4. Standard Style Boutique
447 W. 47th St. (on the Country Club Plaza)
5076 W. 119th (Town Center Plaza)
913.685.4464
This hip and chic boutique brings a little west coast over to KC. Not only do they have great jeans, Marc Jacobs and awesome shoes--they house a plethora of great gifts from candles and body wash to baby accessories and housewares.
Top Picks for Gifts 2007:
Pacifica French Lilac Candle ($12)
Chip and Petter T's ($43)
Kashwere Robe ($125 and amazingly worth it!)
5. Stuff
316 W. 63rd Street
Kansas City, Mo 64113
816.361.8222
We love Stuff-the Brookside destination that is jam-packed with unique stuff you just can't find anywhere. Owners Casey and Sloane Simmons proudly feature local and international artists, cool craftspeople, and love showing off home grown products from around the globe. Stuff in Brookside has exactly that--'stuff' for anyone on your Christmas list.
Owner Casey Simmon's Fave 'Stuff' for 2006 Gifts
Recycled Rubber Handbag ($20 +)
Locally Made Recycled Shrug ($35)
Inspirational and Motivational Quotes (in jewelry, wall decor, etc.)
