
No matter how carefully you plan for gift-giving occasions, there's always that last-minute event that gets you scrambling. Need something quick for your child's teacher or an office gift exchange? Our real estate agents suggest these great gift shops around Berrien County.
- A Lovely Nest - 217 E. Main St., Niles 49120
A Lovely Nest perfectly describes Niles homes for sale, so it's an appropriate name for this charming gifts and home decor shop. Owners Kelsey and Will turned their hobby of handcrafting home accessories into a full-time business. selling signs, coffee mugs and wine glasses, tables, jewelry, and baby onesies. Personalization is available for many of the items. Hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
- Shawnee Road Antiques - 638 E. Shawnee Road, Baroda 49101
Shawnee Road Antiques is a deceptively simple name for a trio of shops near Baroda homes for sale with incredible, one-of-a-kind merchandise. The main building holds genuine antique furniture as well as candlesticks, statues, and other small gift items. A two-story barn features a similar assortment of items in a country theme. Apparel from the Past, located in the third building, carries vintage women's clothing and accessories dating from the late 1800s to the 1970s. Shawnee Road Antiques is open seven days a week during summer but winter hours vary, so be sure to call ahead.
- Vineyards Gourmet Chocolate - 3251 Friday Road, Coloma 49038
Let's face it: Chocolate makes the world go round. Vineyards Gourmet Chocolate, just minutes from Coloma homes for sale, offers more than 140 luscious chocolate products. More than half of them are made by hand onsite. The best-selling chocolate bacon is right on trend and comes in six different flavors, including dark chocolate and sea salt. Sugar-free chocolates are available for those with special dietary considerations. Vineyards is open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. seven days a week.
- Buchanan Art Center - 117 W. Front St., Buchanan 49107
Find unique items and support the community around Buchanan homes for sale when you visit the gift shop at the Buchanan Art Center. Students of all ages can express their creativity through classes in crafts, painting, drawing, pottery, and other media. Pieces made by the members are on display for sale in the gift shop. The center is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday.
- Purely Michigan - 406 State St., St. Joseph 49085
When nothing but a Lower Peninsula-shaped skillet will do, Purely Michigan is the place to go. A gift from their collection of Michigan-themed items—many with a kitschy, retro feel—will delight residents and non-residents alike. Purely Michigan also stocks a wide assortment of wine and food products made in-state as well as iconic Stormy Kromer wool hats and jackets. Stop in after a day of viewing St. Joseph homes for sale. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday (closed Tuesday) and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday.
- The Candlestick Maker - 408 State St., St. Joseph 49085
Don't be fooled by the name. While The Candlestick Maker does have an impressive selection of candles, the shop also carries popular gift items such as canvas prints, beach glass jewelry, and home decor accessories from more than 15 artists. In addition, The Candlestick Maker boasts the area's largest selection of room fragrance products. Don't forget to say hello to Lollipop, the store dog who serves as greeter and Chief of Security. The Candlestick Maker is open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week.
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