rev:text
| - Affordable Gifts in Good Taste
This little shop has been here since at least 1997, when I first came upon it just before Christmas that year. Without success, I'd been looking for holiday-related gifts for co-workers, that weren't silly, Disney character-related, juvenile, or something they'd already have or would likely receive. It had to be unique and affordable---but for no more than about $12.
I found every gift here. Gifts Unlimited had the perfect selection of well-made and out-of-the-ordinary, but instead of choosing 3 or 4 different items, I opted for all the same in the two diffferent color choices. Pine Cones! Gold and Silver, life-size, life-like, textured, shiny/matte finish on each, sparkly, and quite heavy. Festive, decorative, and holiday-themed paper weights! A dieing what-not. But so cute. They used them, too---or at least displayed them---and no fights or comparing who got what. Sorry I never kept one for myself.
Since then, this well-stocked shop has never disappointed. Same thing happened yesterday. I found the perfect, inexpensive gift for someone who already has everything she needs. I'd been looking for something small to display on a window sill or bathroom cabinet. Perfect. Cat-related. Was originally 19.00, and reduced to just 11.50.
I'm sure you'll find a delightful, well-priced item here, too. Though small, the floor plan is very interesting and well-thought-out---like an easily-maneuvered, customer-friendly maze. The probably three dozen different displays are like little vignettes---each featuring a particular theme or material---whether on wood cabinets, tables, or glass shelving. In addition to the many hundreds of unique gift items and collectibles, you'll find the expected cards, gift wrapping, and small stained glass window ornaments.
This is definitely a place to check out. It was a real pleasure. Especially when I found the perfect gift---again---and had two very friendly, happy-to-work-there, good-natured women to assist me.
|