Where To Shop Local in the Lehigh Valley This Holiday Season
The holidays are just around the corner! This year do your shopping locally and support some great shops in Allentown, Easton and Bethlehem.
Lehigh Valley is home to many residents with expertise in various crafts and endeavors. You don’t have to head over to big box stores to find the perfect gift! Local shops and artisans have the unique gifts you are looking for.
Support the local businesses that bring so much vitality to our community this holiday season. Here are five local businesses worth checking out this holiday season and beyond...
Re:find
Looking for something unique for the home? You will love Re:find. This Allentown shop is full of curated art and home decor pieces by local artisans. They offer a wide selection that includes smaller decorative pieces to furniture. The space also doubles as a gallery with many pieces of fine art on display and on sale. Whether you love new creations or restored antiques you are bound to find something to brighten up the home at Re:find.
Learn more about Re:find here
Donegal Square
Gifts from the old country - just down the block! Donegal Square is a Bethlehem shop that specializes in goods from Ireland and the British Isles. There you will find all kinds of wonderful pieces that celebrate the history of Celtic nations like jewelry, art, clothing, home decor, pottery - even food!
Learn more about Donegal Square here
Chocodiem
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Chocodiem brings Belgian sweets across the Atlantic to Eatson. A box of Chocodiem truffles makes the perfect gift for anyone, maybe even yourself. The small artisan truffles are expertly crafted and decorated like tiny pieces of art. You can find a slew of traditional flavors as well as a few unexpected combinations that you will love.
Learn more about Chocodiem here
Token
If you are looking for a gift with a little attitude you will love Token! At Token you can find all sorts of gifts like jewelry, handmade greeting cards, bags, artisan candles, hand-knitted scarves, hand-painted pottery and everything in between! If you are looking for something fun you will certainly find it with cute tote bags and t-shirts with snarky messages!
Learn more about Token here
Book & Puppet Co.
Supporting local bookstores by shopping at Book & Puppet this year! Book & Puppet stocks books for all ages including new releases as well as a plethora of crafting kits, games, greeting cards and toys for the kids. The location is also home to some fund local programming like storytimes, workshops and of course, puppets.
Learn more about Book & Puppet Co. here
Before you hit “add to cart” on Amazon this year take a look around. The locally owned businesses of Lehigh Valley may have exactly what you are looking for and your support means they can continue to make the community shine for years to come.
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