A Local Shopkeeper's Guide to Shopping Local this Holiday Season

by Jen Villa

As owner of The Little Beach Gallery, an art gallery and gift shop in Hyannis that features over 40 local artists, I understand the benefit of shopping local. I make that a priority year-round in my own life.

I've decided to share some of my favorite choices for shopping local for this upcoming Holiday Season… that is, before or after you stop by my shop! Happy Shopping!

Adlumia
34 Main Street, Orleans
(508) 255-2900

Adlumia is a beautiful store on Main Street in Orleans that offers a collection of products for the home, garden and body from around the world focusing on the use of recycled, organic and sustainable resources.

Combining "elegance with environment," Adlumia is a must stop offering awesome products in eco-entertaining, patio & garden, unique accessories, beauty, baby and more!

Red Fish Blue Fish
374 Main Street, Hyannis Port
(508) 775-8700

Red Fish Blue Fish is the ultimate gift shop. The store is JAM PACKED with goodies, and brings an element of whimsy and humor by offering works that are fun, functional, and affordable.

The store is small, but filled wall-to-wall with a gift for everyone… funky toys for the kids, books for all ages, witty and quirky products, home décor, beach-inspired gifts, a huge selection of jewelry, unique artwork and much more.

Yummy Goods
2455 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable
(508) 362-9866

Yummy Goods is an adorable, cozy gift shop next to The Old Village Store in West Barnstable. The owner, Melissa, has a quirky sense of style that fills the charming space with funny, vintage-inspired gifts and products.

The walls are lined with her unique, Cape-inspired paintings. At Yummy Goods, you will find awesome and affordable gifts that are both humorous and heartfelt and not available anywhere else on the Cape!

Shift
535 South Street, Hyannis Port
(508) 775-2652

Shift is a beautiful eco-boutique on South Street in downtown Hyannis. This shop offers women's clothing and accessories made from organic, sustainable and recycled materials.

In addition to an amazing selection of stylish women's clothing, the store offers great gift ideas including scarves, body care, candles, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry and much more.

Weekend

217 Main Street, East Orleans
(508) 255-9300

Weekend is an upscale lifestyle boutique in Orleans that carries a fabulous selection of products, including handmade designer jewelry, eco-friendly clothing, high-end children's clothing and toys, designer bags and accessories, original artwork, funky home décor accents and much more.

The store itself is beautifully laid out with unique, handmade displays and a clean stylish presentation. It's a great stop for gifts for the whole family.

Fisherman's Daughter
17 Post Office Road, Chatham
(508) 292-5463

Fisherman's Daughter is a boutique and gift shop behind the Post Office in Chatham. The owner, Taylor Brown, grew up a literal "Fisherman's Daughter" and began designing clothes based on her life experiences.

These designs are featured at the boutique, as well as a large collection of jewelry, artwork and gifts. The store focuses its aesthetic on preserving the ocean with sustainable design and offers mostly eco-conscious or local products.

Cape Cod Beer
1336 Phinneys Lane, Hyannis Port
(508) 790-4200

A brewery for Christmas shopping? Why yes! The owners at Cape Cod Beer, Todd and Beth Marcus, are very connected to the community and have set up an incredible gift shop that advocates all that is Shop Local.

The brewery has a growing gift section with products that proudly wear the label "made on Cape Cod" and include a large variety of gifts and accessories including some awesome Cape Cod Beer merchandise. It's definitely worth a trip this holiday season… and get a free taste while you're there!

Bojangles
239 Main Street, Falmouth
(508)548-9888

Bojangles is a luxurious boutique in Falmouth featuring designer women's clothing and a lovely collection of jewelry and accessories. The store also carries fun home décor accents, including frames and coasters.

The store is feminine and classy yet affordable and full of great goodies you're not going to find elsewhere.

M. Brann & Co.
10 Market Street, Mashpee Commons
(508) 477-0299

M.Brann & Co is located in Mashpee Commons and has offered a fabulous collection of gifts and home accents for nearly 20 years. The store is filled with "functional art." They offer a self-described "whimsical fun-filled-yet-sophisticated shopping experience."

They feature eco-friendly/fair trade gifts, many local and regional artisan made items and specialty gifts from around the world.

Neutral Territory
3179 Main Street, Barnstable
(508) 774-7145

Neutral Territory is a quaint and stylish store in the heart of Barnstable Village. Tucked away in a self-standing house on 6A across from the Barnstable Tavern, this home furniture and accent shop is inspired by the classics.

The store is beautifully decorated like a cozy, upscale home and sells furniture, tabletop accessories, pillows, artwork, lamps, natural grass rugs, books, candles, and much more.

Also check out these specialty shops:

• Hot Diggity in Mashpee Commons for all your doggie needs.
• Bedroom I's Boutique in Osterville for all things lingerie-to-loungewear.
• Giving Tree Gallery in Sandwich for specialty, designer jewelry and their incredible four acres of sculpture gardens and nature paths behind the gallery.

Jen Villa owns The Little Beach Gallery on South Street in Hyannis. A photographer and collage artist, she currently lives on the street she grew up on, in West Hyannisport on "The Aves."

She also one of the organizers of Green Drinks Cape Cod.

She insists on taking a moment with the ocean every day…feeding her creative inspiration and enthusiasm.

Email Jen: littlebeachgallery@gmail.com
539 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-5522
www.thelittlebeachgallery.com

For more information about Green Drinks Cape Cod and to find upcoming event locations please visit:

www.greendrinks.org/MA/CapeCod

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