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[HappyDaze]

Fun thread!

I love to go to Barnes and Noble- I love to browse books and magazines but also love their little gift things.

I also love to go to a local shop here that has alot of wild bird feeders, foods, nick nacky gifts, outdoor fountains, etc. Around the Holidays they have alot of great little gifts I like to get for neighbors, like Bird seed wreaths, etc..

Whole foods and New Seasons- alot of great little gifts, including alot of locally made items.

Sephora- I don't normally shop there anymore but do enjoy going in there during the Holidays and see all the gift sets, etc.

Cost Plus/World market- again alot of fun, unique gifts

 Hallmark stores are fun too. I usually get alot of cute wrapping paper in there, like Snoopy/Peanuts themed.

Alot of other other smaller, local shops.

[cotton4me]

I like Target and The Container Store.  I don't shop as much as I used to but Target has been my go-to for a variety of things - - shower curtains, rugs, storage containers, cards, toiletries, etc.  

[chrystaltree]

Hmmmmmm   That would be NONE of them.   I haven't "enjoyed" the brick&mortar shopping experience in 20 years.  At one one time I trudged through malls because that's all there was.  I can't say I enjoyed it.  It's even worse in recent years and online shopping is such a pleasure that shopping in a physical store is not gonna happen for me.  I do like to go to one of the big malls near me once or twice, just for the Christmas experience....and lunch.  And then I'm outta there. 

[VAbelle]

Christopher and Banks has the best sales, quality fabrics, and on-trend and office casual clothing.  On their website, I placed two orders with them this Fall ....was able to "stack" coupons and got unbelievable bargains~!

[chrystaltree]

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@Shop Till you Drop wrote:

I like many of the same stores mentioned.  But I found last Holiday season that our small downtown area really decorates in a fun nostalgic way.  The square has come back with some delightful stores and paint the glass window fronts with old timey christmas painting.  I found myself going to the square quite a few times and enjoying hot cocoa and just browsing and also found some great furniture in a small Mom and Pop shop, felt good supporting small business.

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        I forgot about that.  I do enjoy browsing around and shopping in our town's Village shopping area.  The merchant's association does such a good job decorating and because there is so little parking, we don't get many outsiders.  Honestly, I do not buy a lot because while things are nice or cute, they are also wicked expensive.  There's jewelry store that sells the loveliest whimsical earrings and every year, I buy a couple of pairs for gifts.  And there's a bakery that makes artisnal breads, during the holidays when I'm invited to someone's home, I like to pick up a loaf or two of bread for the host. 

[Mj12]

Restoration Hardware, Container Store, Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel. Occasionally IKEA.

[Perkup]

I prefer smaller shops to larger B&M stores, but as I get older, it seems to be a little more trouble to get to the choice little shops.  I usually get things from Belk, which is nearby and a favorite. We also have a Marshall's nearby and a Target for small things. I love consignment shops, and we have several. Once enjoyed Dillard's, but they recently moved to a more distant location, which is outside my normal fence.  I don't go to Kohl's anymore because the quality of their merchandise has gone even further down. Barnes and Noble for some special things.  And Hobby Lobby at certain times of year. 

[Lipstickdiva]

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@bri20 wrote:

Nordstrom, Von Maur, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Kohl's, Target - I love going to the mall during the holidays.  The windows are so pretty to look at, and I like the excitement of it all. 

I love going to Home Goods and the outlet mall too. 

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I'm the same way.  Last year I did almost all my shopping on-line because I had no choice.  It never felt like x-mas to me.

This year, some of my family are doing our annual holiday shopping excursion to Columbus and I can hardly wait.  I love being out and about, seeing the decorations, hearing the x-mas music as I'm shopping, the crowds, etc.  Our first stop is going to be the Tanger outlets!

[Sister Golden Hair]

My favorite is Macys and Dillards. I love all the gift sets around Christmas. And of course, love seeing the handbags in person.

And while at the mall, I always stop in Bath and Body Works.

TJ Maxx and Marshalls are also fun to shop.

We live in a small town so I don't get to go to the mall very often so when I do, I love looking at everything.

[151949]

In our little town we only have Bells, Bells outet and Walmart. To shop at the mall is a pretty long drive. If i go 45 min I get to a favorite place of mine called Fisherman's Villiage - It is an open air mall set next to a marina and is all small boutiques. I love shopping there as the goods are unique, plus you have the feel of being outside. If my DH goes with me he will usually just let me shop and I will find him outside sitting in the marina talking to some fisherman or boat owners. When we have out of town company we usually go there and have lunch & shop & walk around.Friends from Pa are always fascinated by the open air mall.