Green View, Dunlap IL is like sightseeing your way through a winter wonderland. www.greenview.com In addition to things to buy, they have instruction sessions most Saturdays leading up to Christmas.
Sunnyfield Nursery, Galva IL, has gift certificates available by calling 309-852-4172. www.sunnyfield.com
Dew Fresh Market, Tenney St., Kewanee IL, has pine wreaths, garlands and greenery. When they are sold out - they close until spring.
Distinctive Gardens, Dixon IL, always has beautiful, unique and often handmade gifts and decorations. Although you may be too late for this year, they offer Christmas decorating services. www.distinctivegardensinc.com
Old Mill Gardens, Atkinson IL OldMillGardens@yahoo.com has fresh green arrangements designed locally in addition to a large array of gifts and decorations. Love those new dusk to dawn window candles.
Emma's Bloomers, Inc. in Annawan IL has locally made Christmas gifts and decorations including some pretty amazing handmade Santa's.
Many of the small towns are running the campaign "Shop Small" encouraging the public to do their Christmas shopping at the locally run mom and pop stores. With the craziness of big box stores (can you say pepper spraying another shopper?) and the malls, I'm pretty satisfied with the long list of wonderful local offerings. And - this is a big AND with me: they are genuinely glad to see you in their store, appreciate your business and strive to make it a good shopping experience. Your town may have other wonderful locally owned stores. Shop small - shop locally!
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