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Gift Shopping in Chelsea, Michigan
2007 Holiday Season
Three Good Reasons to Do Your Holiday Shopping In Chelsea
- Charming ambience of our downtown area beats any shopping plaza
or megamall hands down!
- Supporting family-owned local businesses makes you feel good during
a season that is about so much more than retail profits.
- You are very likely to find a real treasure for your loved ones in
one of Chelsea's small, unique shops.
The Chelsea Blog, 11/22/07
Before you head out to the mall, or to the super stores, remember
to check out some of the great stores we have right here in Chelsea. If
you are shopping for relatives out of town and need something shipped,
just ask! Some suggestions for gift shopping in Chelsea:
- Cranesbill Books and Toys -
Ever since Cranesbill began selling toys last year, I have not had
to drive to Ann Arbor for a single gift-giving occassion. For every
birthday and holiday since then, I have found perfect presents for
all the kids on my lists. Very often, I've found a book AND a toy that
go perfectly together. How about a fairy making doll kit plus a book
like "Airy Fairy" for the little girl on your list? Or a
magic kit with a fantastic story about wizards and dragons for the
boy on your list?
- The Garden Mill - Not
only can you purchase your fresh wreaths and greenery, but you can
also find handmade ornaments and decorations at the Garden Mill. You
can easily find the perfect present for anyone who loves gardening,
feeding birds, or unique decor and hand-crafted items. They have everything
from huge wrought iron arbors, to tiny little fairies.
- Mission Marketplace -
If you are tired of the hype and commercialism of the holidays, but
can't quite get away from purchasing gifts for family, check out the
Mission Marketplace. All the items at this non-profit retail store
-- from gourmet coffee to hand-crafted nativity pieces to instruments
and textiles -- are fairly traded. This means that they were not made
in super sized factories, but were hand crafted by individuals, families
and community members from around the world. Not only that, the prices
at the Mission Marketplace are *very* affordable. If you like items
from Pier One or World Market, try the Mission Marketplace first.
- Vogel's and Foster's -
This department store in Chelsea has been around since 1910. The first
time I visited the store, I was suprised to see how big it is and what
a great selection of high quality items they carry. It is the perfect
place to pick up a great sweater for your Dad, a new piece of jewelry
for your sister, a colorful raincoat for your neice or nephew, or a
great fitting pair of pants for yourself. And unlike department stores
at the mall or big box stores, at Vogel's and Foster's you will be
treated with good old fashioned friendly customer service.
All of these stores are locally owned by Chelsea residents. Their time,
money and efforts go right back in to the Chelsea community.
The Chelsea Blog,
12/19/07
A couple great ideas for last-minute gifts from McKune Memorial Library:
- Engraved brick at McKune Memorial Library,
with your name, or commemorating someone else. You can write your name
in Chelsea community history or pay tribute to others through this
wonderful gift
- "Chelsea Cooks! Heritage Cookbook" includes great recipes
along with memorable stories about them, from many local cooks in the
Chelsea community.
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