Hometown Holiday Shopping at Its Best

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Good morning, shoppers! I hope you’re doing well on this Hump Day. After all, there are some fantastic shopping events over the next two days that you’re simply not going to want to miss, especially those of you who loathe the mall.

The event I refer to taking place today is actually one for the fellas. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Today’s Cargo, in Alexandria, men are invited to shop for jewelry with their buds while enjoying lots of tasty snacks — away from their favorite nutrition nags.

And, as for tomorrow evening, Dec. 17, the Old Town Boutique District is pulling out all of the stops, once again, to make everyone’s holiday shopping nothing short of magical. All 26 member shops will stay open until 8 p.m. and offer free gift wrap plus, most importantly, the festive, warm, laid-back atmosphere that too often seems like something out of the past elsewhere.

While strolling around town, make sure to visit sample sale star Treat, for the store’s Annual Holiday Happy Hour event, happening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring 30-percent savings store-wide, bubbly and sweets (of the food kind).

But all of the hometown holiday shopping action isn’t going take place in Alexandria, alone. Vienna isn’t about to let that happen, especially Pear Tree Cottage. Not only is the lovely store brimming with unique holiday gifts but tomorrow all holiday gifts there are to be discounted 25 percent. And then next week those savings are to get even bigger. The store is promising a 35-percent discount beginning next Wednesday, Dec. 23, and a 65-percent discount as of Saturday, Jan. 2.

Other local shopping news you should know:

Crookedmonkey.com is offering 15 percent off site-wide (no code necessary), plus free USPS� shipping with the promo code “HOLIDAY10″ — and is currently working on a Jersey Shore line of tees!

And, finally, Mervis Diamond Importers is offering one of their most exciting contests yet on Facebook. Become their fan to find the scoop on the contest and try your hand at winning. I’ve personally entered about four times already. The jewelry store is also hosting their 10th Annual Holiday Trunk Show this weekend, featuring 25-percent savings.

Happy shopping!

Tags: Crookedmonkey.com, Jersey Shore, Mervis Diamond Importers, Natalie Kaar, Old Town Boutique District, Pear Tree Cottage, Red Barn Mercantile, S.W.A.G., Today's Cargo, TREAT, Vienna