It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the holiday shopping season. When looking for the most meaningful gifts for your friends and family, we know it can get overwhelming, so we have curated this guide to local shops full of unique gifts for everyone. Explore these six shops to get your holiday shopping on:
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Mini Bazaar
The Mini Bazaar is as rich in its history as it is in its holiday decorations and trinkets. This family-owned boutique began when two sisters, Lucy Simmons and Millie Batt, began gathering handmade items to showcase at home parties. The two fit everything in the trunks of their cars and made their way to selling at mall shows, eventually expanding into their first location on 17th Street. There, they accumulated an impressive collection of handmade items for 20 years and in 2006 relocated to 765 S. Capital, where the boutique currently resides. Here you can find a variety of holiday decorations, trinkets and unique gifts, from mugs to throw pillows to candles, they have it all.
765 S. Capital | www.minibazaar.com | 208-528-6479
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Holiday House Boutique
Located in the heart of Historic downtown, the Holiday House Boutique is a Christmas wonderland. This one-of-a-kind boutique sells seasonal decorations and gifts for each season and is owned by a mother-daughter duo. The duo, Melissa and Nichole Ball, have created an inviting space where you can enjoy the holiday shopping experience. The Holiday House is filled with knickknacks and figurines, wreaths and other holiday decor, jewelry, headbands, scarves, cookbooks, kitchen towels, bath products and lotion, candles and more one-of-a-kind things that make meaningful gifts.
455 Park Ave. | www.holidayhouseboutique.com | 208-681-6164
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Lemon Meringue
Lemon Meringue is another hidden gem located in the heart of Historic downtown. This locally-owned boutique is filled with home decor and unique gifts from gift cards to jewelry to gourmet chocolates. For the friend who loves trinkets, Lemon Meringue is the perfect place to find special gifts.
425 Park Ave. | Lemon Meringue @Facebook | 208-529-9599
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Love at First Bite
Located on Snake River Landing, Love at First Bite is a specialty shop filled with a wide variety of homemade and custom sweets, gourmet food lines, gifts and home décor. This local shop has been in the community for over a decade and continues to be one of the best places to find unique gifts. When browsing their wide selection, remember to try one of their famous chocolates!
901 Pier View Dr. #103 | www.loveatfirstbitemercantile.com | 208-522-7788
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Handmade Idaho Shop
The Handmade Idaho Shop displays a large collection of handmade goods by local artisans. Here you can find a bunch of Idaho themed jewelry, clothes, bags, bath products, trinkets and more.
430 Park Ave. | www.thehandmadeidahoshop.square.site | 208-524-9385
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Healing Hands
Healing Hands is a family-owned and operated shop filled with crystals, incense, books, tapestries and more. For friends and family who admire magic, Healing Hands is the perfect place to find them a meaningful gift. Whether they’re looking to balance their chakras or wanting tarot cards, this shop has it all, and is located downtown.
429 B. Street | www.healinghandsidaho.com | 208-542-5446
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Timeless Trends & Decor
This charming little Idaho Falls-based online shop features a collection of handpicked second-hand items. Each piece tells a story, carrying with it the character of its past and the promise of a timeless future in your home. From carefully selected vintage finds to highly sought-after brand jeans, clothing and fun accessories, the offerings are a celebration of history and enduring style.
www.dc7caf-2.myshopify.com | 208-557-1375