Hello all and Happy Holidays!
I know it's been forever since you have heard from me! I have been busy, busy, busy working my way towards a brick and mortar bookstore. We have a name - it's official, The Scribbled Hollow. I've been building our website and other various aspects of our business. This week I and my boyfriend counted down on our business Facebook's 26 other businesses we thought would be good for holiday shopping. While theses businesses may be owned by friends, or favorite places to shop, there are a few we have never stepped foot in and they were all chosen without incentive from their owners. I hope you enjoy! If you would like to follow me on Facebook you can catch me here:
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Dogs Etc. Pet Boutique - #26
FB:
Dogs Etc. Pet Boutique
Website:
www.dogsetcaz.com
Dogs Etc. is a small specialty pet store in the Park West Mall in
Peoria, AZ. It's great for cute and unique
gifts for your pet as well as pet lovers. They support the local rescue
community and they also have great treats!
Facebook Comment: i
luv this place. they do photos to during the holidays with your pet.
Southwest Gardener - #25
FB: Southwest Gardener
Ever been shopping for a CUTE garden gnome? Well, shop no further.
Southwest Gardener has a great many wonderfully cute and useful garden items
for the gardener in your life.
Dog Eared Pages Used Books - #24
FB: Dog-Eared Pages Used Books
Website: www.dogearedpagesusedbooks.com
This little bookstore was under threat of
closure this last summer. They didn't give up and the community stepped up to
help keep them in business. If you're looking for books and want to support a
dream and a company that won't give up - you can't go wrong here.
Whozitz & Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards -#23
FB: Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards
Looking for the unique? An eclectic range of gifts for everyone in your
life? This will be a great place to shop this Christmas! Don't give the gift
people expect.
The Oink Café - #22
FB: The Oink Café
Website: www.oinkcafe.com
This place comes highly recommended from bacon lovers! And with 5
different types of bacon, how could you go wrong for the bacon lover in your
life?
Junky Trunk Boutique -#21
FB: Junky Trunk Boutique
With a name like Junky Trunk how can you resist checking out this little
shop? And according to the person who suggested it for our countdown she adores
the place. Who's the fashion person in your life?
Thrifty Joe’s - #20
FB: Thrifty Joe's Books & Music
Website: www.thriftyjoesbooksandmusic.com
Don't get me wrong - this
is a fantastic used bookstore but it does something even better. Have a record
lover in your life? You know those large black discs from forever ago? They
have a room full of them, just head straight back.
Beaver Street Brewery & Whistle Stop Café - #19
FB: Beaver Street Brewery
If you want to give a
piece of downtown Flagstaff, stop in for something from Beaver Street Brewery
& Whistle Stop Cafe. It's a gift they won't forget soon.
Lulubell Toy Bodega - #18
FB: 13. Lulubell Toy
Bodega
If when you think of
toys, you think Hot Wheels, My Little Pony, and baby dolls, you need some
education - stat. Lulubell's Toy Bodega can help you with that.
Elgin Nursery - #17
FB: Elgin Nursery & Tree Farms
If you ever get the crazy
idea to give your true love all the gifts from the song 12 days of Christmas,
Elgin will be able to help you out with the 12 pear trees. Seriously, though,
this a wonderful place to shop for plants with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Changing Hands -#16
FB: Changing Hands Bookstore
This is an awesome indie bookstore and if
you're looking for a truly special gift for someone, I recommend keeping an eye
on them year round for when that person's favorite author comes to sign. Can't
make it in person to the signing? Not to worry, the Changing Hands staff can
help you out with getting a book signed and shipped.
Don Lencho’s -#15
FB: Don Lencho's Mexican and Seafood Restaurant
You know that person in
your life? The one always looking for authentic Mexican? Help them in their
goal with this little hole in the wall in downtown Peoria.
Rainbow’s End -#14
FB:
Rainbow’s End
Website: www.rainbowsendflagstaff.com
In Flagstaff
and need a funky boutique to pick up fashionable items? Here you go.
The Poisoned Pen -#13
FB: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
If you're looking for
atmosphere in a bookstore look no further! Poisoned Pen should teach lessons on
atmosphere. Since they don't though, you're going to have to settle for a
wonderful shopping experience.
La Fonda -#12
FB: La Fonda Mexican Restaurant
Website: www.lafondaflg.com
Is it
possible to get more authentic than a 56 year old Mexican restaurant in small
town Arizona? Possibly, but will they be better practiced? Well, you're
definitely going to have to start here to determine it!
Peace Surplus -#11
FB: Peace Surplus
Shopping for
an outdoor enthusiast? Well as the outdoor capitol of Arizona Flagstaff boasts
a good many stores, our personal favorite was the friendly and long lived Peace
Surplus.
Jesse James Comics -#10
FB: Jesse James Comics
Website: www.jessejamescomics.com
Have a comic
lover in your life and don't have a clue about them? Since Jesse James is known
for hiring experts I'm pretty sure they'll be able to make you a "gift
hero." (Had to try that one on for size.)
Milano Music Center -#9
FB: Milano Music
If you grew up in Arizona
involved with music, you know Milano's, but did you know they are an Arizona
company? Relive your childhood and share with your kids the love of music.
Easley’s Fun Shop -#8
FB: Easley's Fun Shop
Website: www.easleys.com
Known for
their costumes at Halloween time but they keep up a good selection year round.
Use your creative mind to it's fullest extent! Masked ball at New Years anyone?
Samurai Comics - #7
FB: Samurai Comics
Sometimes,
all you need is a good, old fashioned comic book. Or maybe a subscription. Or
maybe action figures. Or... Well look no further!
Westside Furniture -#6
FB: Westside Design Furniture
Website: www.westsidedesign.com
New furniture
for Christmas? I'm not saying no! But just in case you are, no worries this
little furniture store has plenty of cool knick-knacks.
Bookmans -#5
FB: Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Started in
Tucson, traveled to Flagstaff, and then hit Phoenix, this is more than just a
used bookstore. Need a musical instrument? CD? Movie? Book? Knick-knacks?
Antiques? If you can't find at least one gift here, you need new friends.
(You're stuck with the family.)
BBW Boutique -#4
FB: BBW Boutique
Website: www.bbwboutique.com
Dresses,
shirts, skirts, oh my! This is one of our favorite finds with wonderful and
unique clothes!
Four Peaks Brewing Company -#3
FB: Four Peaks Brewing Company
Personally,
we love their Kilt Lifter Ale but they have plenty more going for them! Don't
want to do a gift card? Get a t-shirt, or hat, or....
A-Z Print & Ship -#2
FB: A-Z Print & Ship
Website: www.azprintship.com
Shipping
sucks. Let the pleasant folks and good prices at this local shipping store make
it suck less.
Pixie Fish Bowtique -#1
FB: Pixie Fish Bowtique
Need
something cute, fashionable, and useful this holiday season? Look no further!
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