{ Give great gifts. And make them look great! Gift box from Sweet Poison Cupcake. }
SAVE MONEY
one for you
SHOP LOCAL
{ one for me, too. }
LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD
{ Between sales, festivals + shows, dope merch, and increased exposure to quality stores + boutiques … shopping local for the holidays is hard! … On your conscience. When shopping local, I say: grab 1 for your family or friend + (at least) 1 for you, too. With these 3 spots – you can. }
{ Compliments of Shandi Rine. }
Pssst. Did you know there’s a secret to buying the best gifts? It’s the Won’t-Buy-It-For-Myself factor. And it’s powerful! Check it:
- Ever see something while shopping for yourself + think – YES. But you never buy it.
- Even better, you say – That’d be a perfect gift for me! { You know you have. }
The It Factor. That’s exactly what these boutiques + artisan have and are. The pieces + items that your family + friends always want, but never buy. Think about it:
- You find a $20 necklace but don’t want to shell-out the fancy cocktail money? You say – Maybe next time.
- You gravitate toward seasonal accessories + think – I love it! But what if I don’t wear it next year?
- What about the piece that enhances your surroundings? – It’s not something I need, you say.
ssshh:
this is what makes a gift giver great!
The It Factor is the Won’t-Buy-It-For-Myself factor. And that’s what makes a gift giver great! When you can identify that 1 gift a friend really loves, but would never buy herself – buy it. Trickiest thing? Not buying one for yourself, too!
fear not!
guilt-free shopping
At these 3 #ShopLocal spots in #Roc – you will find It factor gifts. Great thing? They’re so affordable … you buy something for you, too! { Guilt. Free. }
Gifts for Friends { And for You! }
Prismatic Gardens. Owned by Sigriet Ferrer. Sold at Peppermint, pop-up shops, + online at Etsy!
WHY I LOVE
- I kill plants. { Eek! } These are EASY to care for.
- I’m bad at decorating. { Yikes. } These are GORGEOUS.
- I dig the vibe. { Yes. } Prismatic Gardens says – “A natural synergy within elements.”
WHY FRIENDS LOVE
- They want plants. { But won’t buy them. }
- THEY COME WITH DINOSAURS! { Enchanting + one-of-a-kind. }
- It’s not another bamboo plant. { Be original. }
WHY YOU LOVE
- They’re flipping adorable. { Look at those little buds. }
- Sir Rocha Says – You can hang rings on them! { Double-duty. }
- LOW MAINTENANCE. { Mine doesn’t even ever have to be watered! }
Sweet Poison Cupcake. Owned by Tempest Paige. Handmade goods! Store at Village Gate + Etsy.
WHY I LOVE
- I love sweets { but can’t always eat them } … and these are sweets you wear!
- I’m way into shades. { Who isn’t? } Every shape, size, + color.
- I only wear color { wait for it } in my accessories – SPC got color.
WHY FRIENDS LOVE
- Everything is kawaii! { It’s super freakin’ cute. }
- HANDMADE. { An entire table of handmade accessories! }
- You know that statement purse?? { Sweet Poison Cupcake has them. }
WHY YOU LOVE
- Need a lil’ edge? { Try on a dress or a T. }
- BRIGHT LIPSTICK. { KleanColor – have some fun! }
- Bling. { Pizzas, French Fries, Keys + Lockets … oh my. }
Peppermint. Owned by designer Tanvi Asher. Peppermint Line. Local + artisan jewelry and accessories.
WHY I LOVE
- Down the street. { Ya’ heard. } I could live there.
- Peppermint Line { True Boutique } designed by Tanvi + made in NYC.
- Features local artisans { Truth } from Rochester, across the US, + around the world.
WHY FRIENDS LOVE
- JEWELRY. { Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets – for under $20. }
- ROC Items. { Magnets, Ornaments, Necklaces, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings. }
- Scarves, purses, gloves. { Every last thing a woman’s heart desires. }
WHY YOU LOVE
- Shop with a Cause. { Fair Trade bracelets support working women. }
- THERE’S A SHOE ROOM. { With insane good–well-priced–shoes. The walls are sunshine yellow. }
- Affordable Quality. { Even the super nice things. }
{ Prismatic Gardens Facebook. To see the one I bought: Check It. }
Who’s buying 1 for a friend + another 1 for you?? This Girl! … And I bet you will too. { Go for the It factor. } ♥.
#shoplocalroc.
XO.