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As the proverb goes, “Giving is better than receiving,” but what if you’re not sure where to start? Several stores in Severna Park, Pasadena and Annapolis shared their gift suggestions.
485 Jumpers Hole Road, Severna Park
410-544-2299
Specializing in original works by local artists, custom framing and gifts, Benfield Gallery has plenty to offer. The gallery is stocked with pottery, handcrafted metalwork, fine crafts and quality giclee prints. The shop also has new tumblers.
“They are multi-purpose: suitable as drinking vessels, vases, standalone art pieces,” explained Sarah Wardell, custom frame designer at Benfield Gallery. “Additionally, we'll have a new show in the gallery, ‘Winter's Palette,’ which will include some smaller, more affordable pieces.”
When in doubt, consider a gift card for custom framing services. “Since the cost can often be prohibitive, a gift card is a great way to give a personalized gift of art or preserve a memory,” Wardell said.
844 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
443-625-2323
This zero-waste store carries hundreds of bulk food options. Create a customizable gift basket with items including gingerbread cookies, candy-cane crunch popcorn, Christmas nonpareils, snowflake pretzels, snow-flurry gummies and chocolate peppermint bark. Baskets can also be filled with all the regular treats that are in the store year-round.
558A Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
410-544-1844
Looking for a popular toy to gift this season? Franklin’s Toys has the following recommendations, with product descriptions provided by the manufacturers.
Genius Square ($29.99): Introducing a smart battle game with more than 60,000 puzzles to solve over five difficulty levels. Roll the dice, place the seven blockers on the game board accordingly, and then race to complete the square using your colorful pieces before your opponent. The game’s small size makes it ideal for entertainment on the go, and it develops skills of concentration and problem solving. For one to two players.
Sort, Stock, Select Vending Machine Play Set ($59.99): Satisfy hungry imaginations with the push of a button. Open the back of the wooden vending machine and stock it with nine double-sided play food packages. On the front, select an item, insert a color-matching play coin or bank card, press the corresponding letter and number button, and the snack drops into the collection drawer. This hands-on, screen-free gift is for girls and boys ages 3 to 6.
SpinAgain ($34.99): This oversized corkscrew pole twirls each colorful disc down to the wobbly base. Lots of movement provides visual stimulation while encouraging hand-eye coordination. For ages 1-3.
1382 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis
410-757-5500
If you’re in need of a gift for a husband, father, brother, son or other man in your life, you can find a range of menswear at Houck’s. The store carries Schott, Turtleson, Tidal Range, Palm Beach, Fox River Socks and other brands.
500 Ritchie Highway, Suite A, Severna Park
410-647-4611
The knowledgeable staff at Park Hardware is available to help anyone with their home and garden needs. The store is stocked with Weber grills, from classic kettles to advanced Genesis models, along with grill gloves, wood chips, wood chunks, mats, covers, brushes and thermometers. Also at Park Hardware, the Big Green Egg is an outdoor cooking system renowned for flavor, versatility and durability. Whether someone is grilling, roasting, smoking or even baking, this grill does it all.
Park Hardware is stocked with firewood and firepits, and it has Black Friday deals on a range of products: power tools and hand tools, lawn and garden items, decorations and supplies, houseware, light bulbs and extension cords, and more.
560 Ritchie Highway, Suite F, Severna Park
443-393-9663
Play Street Museum carries toys and is planning several special events designed to help people make homemade ornaments, aprons and candle holders.
8567 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena
443-812-5665
This market offers locally made jewelry, art and ornaments. New items include stained glass snack cakes from Steps Into Madness, nautical charts and maps, Euforia Jewelry items, coastal ornaments, and wood ornaments featuring characters from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
553 B&A Boulevard, Severna Park
410-647-1636
Known for brand-name clothing, handbags and shoes, Savvy Consignment also offers gift cards in any denomination. On the home side, Savvy is accepting holiday Christmas items for consignment.
558-B Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
410-544-9050
8220 Ritchie Highway, Suite 6, Pasadena
410-315-9660
A staple of the Severna Park community for over 30 years, Side Street Framers & gift gallery has handcrafted holiday jewelry created by Cathy Kelly. Shoppers can also visit Side Street Framers & gift gallery for a sea glass, wire-wrapped angel ornament by Jessica Graves or glass Christmas tree windows by Sandy Ershelman.
562-B Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
410-647-6742
149 Main Street, Annapolis
410-650-9009
With locations in Severna Park and Annapolis, The Cottage boasts an array of products that work well as gifts. Browse the store for apparel, jewelry, décor, Maryland-themed items and more. The Cottage also has stocking stuffers, from lip balm to mixers and treats. Not sure what to get? The store also sells gift cards.
4 Riggs Avenue, Severna Park
New to the Severna Park community, The Sugar Shoppe offers holiday candy and party items, candles, accessories, hostess gifts, toys and crafts.
6 South Ritchie Highway, Suite E, Pasadena
410-582-8398
This Pasadena shop is home to modern and vintage toys. Shoppers can browse 2nd Chance Toyz for Transformers, Legos, “Star Wars” items, G.I. Joe and Funko Pop figures, and more.
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