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Visit Stanley Marketplace for the perfect gifts this holiday season. If you’re looking for something special for a friend with kids, or a friend who acts like a kid, the following stores have got you covered.

B FRESH

Retro gear for the fashion forward people in your life. Large and colorful abstract prints adorn shirts, jackets, fanny packs, sunglasses and more. Quick gift idea? Purchase a fanny pack from B Fresh and fill it with little items from shops around the marketplace (stickers from Abstract, treats from Miette et Chocolat, cute novelties from Trunk Nouveau, etc).

FRIEND ASSEMBLY

Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a plant parent, or just have no idea what to get someone, visit Friend Assembly. Their planters are hard to resist. Handmade with unique faces and designs on each, buy a ‘friend’ for your friend. Friend Assembly also offers studio classes and workshops, so you can purchase a spot for a beginner or advanced potter.

GOOSE & THE GOAT

You’re guaranteed to find something at Goose & The Goat. Women’s clothing and footwear, men’s footwear, children’s clothing, toys and accessories, Colorado themed hats and stickers, felt ornaments, cards, and more giftables. Their specialty is footwear – so make sure to check your family and friends’ shoe sizes before visiting.

MINDCRAFT MAKERSPACE

Toys, science kits, puzzles, stuffed animals, and more – you’ll find the perfect gift for a busy parent or child at Mindcraft Makerspace. Mindcraft Makerspace also hosts an After School Program, where you can purchase a membership or single class for a child. If you’re looking for more ‘adult’ games and puzzles, visit Mindcraft’s other store in the Marketplace called Oddz.

ODDZ

From the same minds that brought Mindcraft Makerspace to Stanley is Oddz. Tucked into a corner of Stanley Marketplace is this neat shop stocked with hand-selected puzzles, games, and oddities. If date night consists of dinner and a board game, this store is a must-see. You’ll find many classics here like Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble, but also unique offerings you won’t find at big box stores. If you’re looking for more ‘kid-friendly’ games and puzzles, visit Mindcraft Makerspace upstairs.

TATTERED COVER KIDS

Distinguished and beloved local chain, Tattered Cover, hosts a children’s book store inside Stanley Marketplace. You’ll find books for all ages, from baby books to teens, on a variety of subjects. If you aren’t shopping for a child, stop by and take a look at some of the store’s more collectable items for bookworms of all ages. They are known to have many unique Harry Potter offerings you won’t find at a big box bookstore.

TRUNK NOUVEAU

If you’re at a loss with where to begin shopping, start with Trunk Nouveau. It is filled with little novelties, candles, jewelry, cards, and toys. There is guaranteed to be something that will spark your imagination. Trunk Nouveau is locally owned and operated, and donates a portion of their profits to local organizations. So you can purchase a gift at Trunk Nouveau AND feel good about giving back to the community.

MIETTE ET CHOCOLAT

Who doesn’t want a special dessert for the holidays? You’ll find French macarons in a wide range of flavors, specialty chocolates and bon bons, and unique chocolatey confections you won’t see anywhere else. The chocolatiers will also often offer specialty items for one day only, like pumpkin pies, sea salt chocolate chip cookies, or crème brulee.

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