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Find the Best Gifts by Shopping Local
Above and below: Shoppers enjoy a selection of unique gift items at The Find, 133 W. Wayne St., in Fort Wayne.
By Peggy Werner
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hether people on your gift list have been naughty or nice, ing everything from stocking stuffers, mainly lip gloss and vothere’s no excuse not to find them a gift as unique as they tive candles, to things people want for themselves.” are, this holiday season, in one of the 40 locally owned shops in Big sellers this year include faux fur fingerless mittens, soft Fort Wayne. and cozy socks and throws, and a selection of men’s clothing, Small Business Saturday, traditionally held the Saturday afthe latter new to Wilson’s inventory this year. Helping people ter Thanksgiving, has been extended to every Saturday through with their selections, whether or not they’re comfortable getting Dec. 18 and is called Holly Shopping. outdoors, is the store’s updated Many stores are offering special deals and have extended website that includes a local hours. Christmas music and activities like the Snowman Scavenpickup option so customers can ger Hunt and Holiday Passport are taking place throughout the save time if they know what they season to encourage people to shop downtown. For a full list of want. what’s happening, visit downtownfortwayne.com. The Find also carries items “Our customers are amazing,” says Melani Wilson, owner for babies and children, items of The Find, 133 W. Wayne St. “We’re seeing our regulars, as made by local artists, and skin well as a lot of new faces. I think the opening of the Bradley Hocare products, candles, clothing, tel and more and more restaurants in the downtown area is really jewelry and more. helping drive some of the foot traffic.” Olive Twist, 6410 W. JefShe says people are shopping in person and loving it, since ferson Blvd., specializes in ultrapandemic restrictions on businesses have been lifted. premium extra virgin olive oil, “Customers seem to be buying loads of gifts,” she says. “I infused and specialty oils, dark think everyone wants a little treat this holiday season. We’re selland white balsamic vinegars, 16 Smart Living Fort Wayne December 2021 • II To Advertise Call 260-212-8968
