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Make The Holiday Merrier - Shop At Your Local
Specialty Stores
By Maggie Kelch, Feature Writer
Looking for something truly distinc- tive for that special someone? Getting away from the “Big Box” stores is a great way to find a memorable gift. This year, local small businesses need our support more than ever. Here are some great places to visit locally to find that special gift.
Lolipop’s Gift Shop in the Ariel on Broadway, Lorain
Visit Lolipop’s to find souvenirs of Lorain and trendy gifts such as mis-matched socks and women’s scarves. Located in the lobby of the newly-renovated Ariel Hotel, they offer a variety of unique and fun gift items. If you love Lake Erie and the Lorain Lighthouse, you can find some great gifts. They offer many items with photos of the landmarks of Lorain.
Brummer’s Chocolates, Vermilion
Founded in Jersey City, NJ, in 1904, Brum- mer’s Chocolates has always been a family owned and operated chocolate store. Almost everything is homemade with the same, 100-year-old family
Unique is a charming shop in Port Clinton
recipe. Find homemade chocolates and candies, unique gifts, cards, Polish pottery and a fine se- lection of imported wines. Get that “kid in the candy store” feeling when you dig through the assortment of gourmet chocolates and nostalgic
candy.
Norwalk Fabric Outlet, Norwalk
Have a special quilting project? Looking to make new window treatments or recover furniture? Then you need to visit Norwalk Fabric Outlet. This store started as a small fabric outlet store that served area uphol- sters, sewers and crafters who were looking for unique, high quality fabrics. Now, they scour manufacturers to find their best rem- nants and offer hundreds of rolls of fabrics. All materials are sold for just $7.00 a yard. Their consultants can help you to determine the best selections and make accurate mea- surements so it will be done “just right.”
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Find trendy gifts at Lolipop’s in Lorain