Business Spotlight

Five Local Shops For Gift Giving Essentials

Check out these local businesses for unique holiday gifts your whole family will love.

Getting into the spirit of the holidays can be made easier by shopping early and keeping it local. From unique toys, designer handbags, accessories, customized artist-wear, jewelry and memorabilia, there is something for everyone on your holiday gift giving list. There are some great finds in smaller, local mom and pop shops located practically right in our own backyard. Danvers Patch has got you covered. We’ve compiled a short-list of five shops every shopper needs to check out during this holiday season to help find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. 1: Green Elephant Toy Store: Their unique and timeless toys with a nod to nostalgia is just ones of the things that makes Green Elephant Toy Store in Danvers Square special. There …

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What's Your Favorite Local Shop?

Have a favorite spot on the North Shore where you shop? Let us know.

As the holiday shopping winds down for those who are early to get their presents wrapped, and speeds up for the last-minuters, we want to put the emphasis on the local shops that make Danvers special. Where are your favorite local spots? Is there a hidden gem you want to give a shoutout to? Is there a certain boutique, bakery, or florist that stands out as the best in Danvers? We want to hear from the community: where did you shop locally this Christmas season? For the folks who still need to shop, where do you suggest they check out? Let us know in the comments.

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Shop, Eat, and Think Local: Let's Build a Patch Passport to Danvers

Danvers Patch will help you become a tourist in your own town.

What do you love best about Danvers? Share your ideas with Danvers Patch as we build a guide to some of the most interesting and fun things to do in town. For one week, starting Monday July 25, we’ll feature stories, photos, and videos showing off the best of Danvers. Tell us what you love about the town and we’ll include it as part of this project.  You can email us or leave a suggestion in the comment section below. Be sure to check out our Facebook page too for updates and discussions. What Do You Know? Do you know of any hidden gems? What about some fun kid activities or an interesting historical site? Is there a good day spa in town that helps you get away from it all? And what about ethnic restaurants that whisk you away to a foreign…

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Laura Hinds

11:12 am on Tuesday, July 12, 2011

A real hidden gem has been a bit of a secret. It is the refurbished furniture 1- shop, suitably named "It's a Secret" and is located at 100 Conant Street. You will find unique custom painted furniture and accessories at reasonable prices. Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4, it's a great weekend outing & you'll get a free cookie too!   more ›