2018 Holiday Shopping List: Part I

Wow, it’s the 10th of December, almost the 11th—I feel like I’m barely getting in under the wire for holiday shopping. Still, I did it, and we’ll just call this my little gift to you—I’m here to help you figure out what to give and make it so that you don’t have to leave “home”! The list is long, but hopefully worth your time. In Part II of this post are the photos I took as I walked around Maynard and some photos taken for me by Holly B. (who has more patience for photography than I have. Thanks Holly!) If you have any questions about any of the items below, feel free to reach out and I’ll try to give you more guidance, especially any of the ArtSpace items—that’s my home base. Remember—there's so much more than this! I had to limit this list to broad strokes. You may have a gazillion more ideas. If you do, I'd like to hear them! Add them to the comments.

Heading toward Christmas Not enough decorating done? No worries.

• Christmas ornaments and decorations: 6 Bridges Gallery, The Paper Store, Sugar Snap, CVS, Summer Street Fine Consign is still open for the time being. • Make-your-own ornaments Art Signals Studio, Maker’s Workshop • Poinsettias and wreaths: The Flower Pot, Hawes Florist Fun/Kid Stuff Lots of stuff to keep your young-hearted people amused. • Stuffed animals: The Paper Store • Matchbox cars: Collector’s Paradise • Harry Potter merchandise, wands: Oliver's Wands and Wizarding Wares • Kids art supplies: The Paper Store, CVS • Games (classic, new): The Paper Store, Collector’s Paradise • Kids’ books: Video Signals, The Paper Store, Library’s ongoing book sale • Comic Books: Excelsior Comics • Legos or Duplo blocks: The Paper Store • Action Figures: Excelsior Comics, Collector’s Paradise • Sled or snow tube: Outdoor Store • Vintage toys: Collector’s Paradise • Take someone to Oliver’s Wands and Wizarding Wares to get something (the shop is half the joy). • DVD: Art Signals/Video Signals
• Maynardopoly game: Middlesex Bank, The Paper Store •  Buy them a blank ceramic form to glaze later: Art Signals Classes (these don’t take up space): These are the long-lasting gifts, the ones that might push someone to try out a new idea, rekindle and old interest, pursue a path they've never tried, or take some time for themselves. • Knitting or crochet classes: Island Yarn Company, Dee Cohen (ArtSpace) • Paint your own silk scarf: Silk and Clay Studio (ArtSpace) • Learning to make some of the cool stuff you see in the Kind Goods window: Kind Goods • Using 3D printers and laser cutters: Maker’s Workshop • Martial Arts lessons: Metrowest Kung Fu, the Concord School of Taekwon-do • Classical Guitar Lessons: Berit Strong (ArtSpace) • Yoga: Be the Love Yoga, Metrowest Kung Fu • Sessions with a personal trainer: Aim for Fitness, Anytime Fitness, 5 Peaks Fitness • Writing/storytelling workshops: Ruth Herman (ArtSpace) • Painting classes for adults: Michelle Garro  (ArtSpace), Sandy Wilensky (ArtSpace), Ernie Stonebraker (ArtSpace) • Adult pottery class: Mary Henderson (ArtSpace), Kind Goods • Sewing Classes: Donna Melanson (ArtSpace) • Improv class: ACME Theater (ArtSpace) • Kids art classes: Michelle Garro (ArtSpace), Silk and Clay Studio (ArtSpace) • Couples workout sessions: Aim for Fitness • Writing coach: Ruth Herman (ArtSpace) • Dance and movement classes: Dreamscape Collaborative (above Siam Village) Make your own Gifts You'll need to get in there soon to get these done. If you can't get there in time, see about buying a blank or unfinished item, and letting the gift receiver know what you've got planned. • Paint your own pottery: Video Signals/Art Signals • Make your own pottery: Kind Goods, Silk and Clay Studio (ArtSpace) • Paint a special platter for someone: Art Signals. • Items to color: Sugar Snap, • Beautiful Yarns: Island Yarn Company • Personalized laser cut leather keychains, boxes, picture frames: Maker’s Workshop


• Screen printed pottery: Art Signals • See “Classes” above for gifts you’ll make for next year Wearing it Most of you can get yourself dressed up for the holidays here in town—Raspberry Beret has lovely party clothes, and The Corner Closet has men's suits. But when you want to give an article of clothing, check out the options below. (Don't forget gift certificates!) • Men’s jeans: Outdoor Store, Corner Closet • Handmade jewelry: 6 Bridges Gallery, Kind Goods, ArtSpace jewelers • A pair of sunglasses: LOOK Optical, Outdoor Store • Fun socks: The Paper Store, Outdoor Store • Cozy leggings: Outdoor Store

• Boots: Outdoor Store, Rasberry Beret, The Corner Closet • Underwear: Outdoor Store • Red Sox, Bruins, or Patriots shirts and caps: The Paper Store, Outdoor Store • Pajamas: Outdoor Store, The Paper Store • Earrings: Richard Goddard (jeweler), Kind Goods, 6 Bridges Gallery, Raspberry Beret • Workout Clothes: Outdoor Store • Gloves or mittens: Outdoor Store, Corner Closet, Raspberry Beret, 6 Bridges Gallery • Pair of women’s jeans: The Corner Closet, Outdoor Store, Raspberry Beret • Really cozy women’s sweater: Raspberry Beret, Outdoor Store, The Corner Closet • Coat:  The Outdoor Store, Raspberry Beret, The Corner Closet • Hats: Outdoor Store, Raspberry Beret, The Corner Closet, 6 Bridges Gallery, • Plaid flannel shirt (so popular): The Outdoor Store • Artistic eyeglass frames: LOOK Optical • Scarf: Kind Goods, 6 Bridges Gallery, Outdoor Store, Raspberry Beret, The Corner Closet • Men’s sweater: Outdoor Store, Corner Closet • Thermal underwear: Outdoor Store • Handbags: 6 Bridges Gallery, Kind Goods, Corner Closet, Raspberry Beret Active people Whether they need to keep moving, or are taking up a new activity, you've got them covered. • A cyclists tire repair kit: Ray and Sons • A new bike: Ray and Sons • Bicycle pump: Ray and Sons, Outdoor Store • Ice skates: Outdoor Store • Baseball mitt: Outdoor Store • A bicycle helmet, water bottle, and bike bell: Ray and Sons, Outdoor Store • A Swiss army knife:  Outdoor Store • A pair of binoculars: Outdoor Store • Bird watcher's notebook: 6 Bridges Gallery • Hockey Gear: Outdoor Store • Camping Gear: Outdoor Store • Fishing Gear: Outdoor Store • Snowshoes: Outdoor Store • See also “Classes” for fitness and workout classes
• Snowboards: Collector’s Paradise Food related: The gift that disappears! It's like magic! • Maynard local maple syrup: Art’s Specialties • A month of coffees: Serendipity Cafe, The Boston Bean House • Chocolates: The Paper Store, Art’s Specialties • “A tour of Asia” restaurant deck—gift certificates for Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, and Indian. • Bottles of wine: Art’s Specialties, Main Street Liquors, Merai Liquors • Special beer brews: Battle Road Brewery, Art’s Specialties, Amory’s Tomb • A collection of hot sauces: Art’s Specialties • Fancy cheeses: Art’s Specialties • Locally-made cookies and treats: Art’s Specialties, The Cookie Lady, Serendipity Cafe • Very local maple syrup: Art's Specialties • A hand-glazed platter from the kids: Video Signals/Art Signals • Vintage kitchen gear: Collector’s Paradise • Cast iron pan: Collector’s Paradise • Applewood smoked salmon: Quarterdeck • Specialty food baskets: Art’s Specialties • Beautiful handmade mug: 6 Bridges Gallery, Kind Goods, Denault Studio • Collection of olive oil or vinegar: Art’s Specialties • Wine bottle stoppers: Kind Goods • A round of Margaritas: El Huipil Restaurant • Wine bottle openers: The Paper Store • Pretty cutting board: Kind Goods • Specialty spices and seasonings: Art’s Specialties, Kind Goods • A pound of shrimp: Quarterdeck • Gift certificates for restaurants: You’re surrounded Health, Wellness, Relaxation, Pampering You know who in your life needs a little centering or a little self care. • Yoga: Be the Love Yoga, Metrowest Kung Fu • Sessions with a personal trainer: Aim for Fitness, Anytime Fitness, 5 Peaks Fitness • Salt caves: Trunature Salt Therapy • Meditation: Pathways to Wellness • Health club Membership: Anytime Fitness • Core movement classes: Pathways to Wellness • Manicures: Crystal Nail and Spa, Royal Nails, Toast ‘n Shine • Sound healing: Trunature Salt Therapy • Massage: Pathways to Wellness, Bailey’s Therapeutic Massage, Massage Visits Services A varied list of things you hire other people to do for you.

• Have a special memento or photo framed: Gallery Seven • Health club Membership: Anytime Fitness • Custom-made jewelry: Richard Goddard Jeweler, Bone Flow Studio (ArtSpace) • Spa day for a favorite pooch: Scrub-a-Dog, Wags to Whiskers, Dirty Paws • Manicures: Crystal Nail and Spa, Royal Nails, Toast ‘n Shine • A tan: Toast ‘n Shine Tan and Spa • A season of lawn mowing/snow plowing service: Vintage Lawn • Salt caves: Trunature Salt Therapy • Meditation: Pathways to Wellness

• A repair to a favorite piece of jewelry: Richard Goddard (jeweler)

• Get their computer fixed: Tech Town • Core movement classes: Pathways to Wellness • Massage: Pathways to Wellness, Bailey’s Therapeutic Massage, Massage Visits • A cut and color: Designing Women, Flawless, Hair in Harmony, Revelations by Robin, VV’s Hair Studio, Blush Hair Salon, Max’s Barber Shop, Terry’s Barber Shop, Porfino • A psychic reading: Oliver’s Wands and Wizarding Wares • Yoga: Be the Love Yoga, Metrowest Kung Fu • Sessions with a personal trainer: Aim for Fitness, Anytime Fitness, 5 Peaks Fitness Gifts that don’t take up much space (see also Classes, Services, Health, Wellness and Pampering) • Gift certificate for an original piece of art: ArtSpace (80+ artists), 6 Bridges Gallery • Multipack movie passes, or movie gift basket: Fine Arts Theatre • A season subscription for local theater (plays): ACME Theater • And of course, plenty of gift certificates to any of Maynard’s great restaurants Miscellaneous I just didn't know where to put these. Anyone might be able to use these gifts. • Tools: Butler Lumber, Parker Hardware, Maynard Supply

• A repair to a favorite piece of jewelry: Richard Goddard (jeweler) • Leather wallet or money clip: Outdoor Store, Kind Goods • Decorative candles: The Paper Store, Kind Goods

• A custom piece of jewelry using sand from a special place: Donna Shapleigh (ArtSpace) • Handmade soaps: 6 Bridges Gallery, Kind Goods
• A calendar of writing prompts: Ruth Herman (ArtSpace) • Sports memorabilia: Collector’s Paradise, Outdoor Store
• A salt brick/board for grilling meat: Trunature Salt Therapy • Environmentally friendly utensil sets, metal straws: Kind Goods • Jewelry Box: 6 Bridges Gallery • Yarn/knitting enthusiasts: Island Yarn Company • Blank journal: 6 Bridges Gallery, Paper Store, Maker’s Workshop • A piece of local, one of a kind art: 6 Bridges Gallery, Gallery 7, ArtSpace Maynard • Semi-precious stones, pretty stones: Oliver’s Wands and Wizarding Wares • Collectable coins: Collector’s Paradise
• Calendars: The Paper Store • Tech gear: The Paper Store • Books: Video/Art Signals, The Paper Store, Library’s ongoing book sale • Sports Team mugs: The Paper Store • Stocking stuffers galore: Sugar Snap, The Outdoor Store, Collector’s Paradise, The Paper Store, Art's Specialties • Men’s shaving/personal grooming kits: Kind Goods • A season of lawn mowing/snow plowing service: Vintage Lawn And don’t forget—when the holidays are long over, there’s lots of cool stuff right here in Maynard. Keep this list in mind whenever you’re giving a gift, or share this post with your family members who live out of town—maybe they'll get the hint!