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Visit Stanley Marketplace for the perfect gifts this holiday season. If you’re looking for something special for the dinner party host, the charcuterie fangirl, or your homebody friend, the following stores have got you covered.

ELEMENT KNIFE COMPANY

Element provides everything you need to make cooking fun. Shop the wide range of cutlery along with other kitchen accessories – perfect for the avid home chef. Element also provides knife sharpening in store, because owning the right knives is only the first step; keeping them maintained is just as important.

FRIEND ASSEMBLY

Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for your friend obsessed with home decor, or just have no idea what to get someone, visit Friend Assembly. The 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.

INDUSTRIAL LUXURY HOME

Great for holiday and housewarming gifts, Industrial Luxury Home is a one-stop shop for plants, gardening tools, home goods, and more. It’s one thing to purchase a new plant, but also finding the perfect little pot? Game changer. Also, don’t miss out on the candle selection. Some of the best in the Marketplace!

ODDZ

Tucked into a corner of Stanley Marketplace is a 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.

POPPY & PINE

This floral shop is perfect for a last-minute gift that still feels sentimental and romantic. You can’t go wrong with a gorgeous bouquet. Poppy & Pine can take an order in advance, or you can pick out a bouquet from the daily selection. Pair your flowers with an item from their gift shop, like a candle or chocolates. Poppy & Pine also offers flower subscriptions which are an excellent option for beautiful bouquets, year-round.

TRUE

You’ll find several home goods and little gifts at True, like candles, books, beauty products, and jewelry. There are also several racks of comfortable and stylish women’s clothing. Inventory is constantly rotating, as new shipments come in often. If you don’t find the perfect gift on the first try, check back in a week and there will be a new selection to peruse.

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.

CREATE KITCHEN & BAR

Mix up date night with a cooking class at Create Kitchen & Bar. This is a perfect gift for the foodie in your life. Several classes are offered each month at a variety of price points, and each course features a different kind of cuisine to suit your tastes. You can also purchase a gift card and allow your recipient to choose their favorite. 

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.

MONDO MARKET

This specialty food market is an excellent spot for lunch – but don’t miss out of the giftable items for the charcuterie fanatic in your life. Unique sauces, jams, spreads, and other condiments are available to pair with their cheese and meat counters. Peruse the mixed nuts, candies, and crackers scattered throughout the store, and make the ultimate ‘charcuterie in a gift box.’

MR. B’S WINE AND SPIRITS

Whether you’re just looking for the perfect wine to pair with Christmas dinner or a special gift for someone, Mr. B’s is the place to go. The team is very knowledgeable and can help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Trust them to help you pick out something brand new, or find your tried and true favorites on their shelves.

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