I know that some of you are going to run in the opposite direction when I bring this up but … it’s almost time to start holiday shopping. Seriously, this Sunday is November first! Thanksgiving will be here before we know it and we all 
know how quickly the December holidays are upon us after that. Over the past few years I have noticed a shift in my holiday shopping style. I cannot stand going to the mall. It’s crowded, loud, and stressful. Yuck. But I also hate doing all of my shopping online because I feel like I miss out on so much of the holiday spirit. I have fallen in love with some of the boutique stores in Saint Pete and I was recently reminded that one can have that same experience right in our beloved village. Have you been in our gift shop lately? Good Tidings is the perfect place to find your season’s greetings.
I like to pride myself on my gift giving ability. I am not one to just pick up any random thing to give to somebody I love. No. The gift needs to be perfect and thoughtful, which is another reason why I can’t deal with the mall over the holiday season. The stress just makes me anxious and eager to get the heck out of there so my gifts are never as meaningful as I’d like. But the beauty of a boutique, specifically Good Tidings, is that the second you walk through that door, you’re greeted by knowledgeable staff, not a seasonal employee, who can answer any of your questions because every single item offered has been hand selected. This is especially helpful when you’re buying something for somebody who is hard to shop for.
Good Tidings isn’t just a random small town shop either. You can find some truly amazing products from apparel and jewelry to children’s toys, fine glassware, home goods, and gourmet chocolate, jams, and spreads. Brands include:
• Melissa & Doug
• Alex and Annie
• Vera Bradley
• Crabtree and Evelyn
• Yankee Candle
Oh and another thing. I am the WORST gift wrapper of all time so I’m always thrilled with shops offer to wrap a gift for me, especially for free. Good Tidings has got your covered. You can choose the paper, tissue, bag, bows, whatever you’d like and Sherri and her staff will hook you up with gorgeous free gift wrapping. No time to hit the post office? That’s fine, they’ll ship gifts for you too!
Are you starting to see why boutique shopping is the way to go come holiday season? Pawling may be a small town, but we are super lucky to have a gorgeous, friendly, and diverse boutique right in the center of the village. Pop in the next time you’re waiting for a table for brunch or picking up a midday snack from the bakery. It’s such a treat to have such a gem of a shop right next door.
Rebecca McKinney
I wanted to create this blog for a few reasons. First and foremost, to share tips, tricks, and knowledge about the food and beverage industry in general but also to help people see a different side of the restaurant world. Every restaurant has a totally unique culture and world within it. I want to help open people’s eyes to more than how fast the service is or how easy or hard it is to secure a reservation.
So, thanks for stopping by! I welcome your ideas, input, and feedback and hope you enjoy!
Eat well & travel often,
Becky McKinney
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