A stroll down Manchester Road will take you past a selection of shops to cover everyone on your holiday list: chocoholics, bookworms, world travelers, homebodies, foodies, jewelry lovers and people who just want a little pampering.
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Things to do
Christmas in Maplewood
Celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25 by stopping in at participating stores, which will be offering demonstrations, samples of their products and special deals. The 16th-annual Christmas Tree Walk is Dec. 1. Santa will arrive to Citizens Bank Park, 7305 Manchester Road, at 6 p.m., when the Christmas tree will be illuminated. Photos with St. Nick, carriage rides and live entertainment throughout the shopping district will continue until 9 p.m.
Grab a coffee
If you need a pick-me-up while you shop, you’ve come to the right town. Caffeine’s aplenty at Foundation Grounds, 7298 Manchester Road; Stone Spiral Coffee, 2500 Sutton Boulevard; and Mauhaus Cat Café, 3101 Sutton Boulevard, where the coffee comes with a side of kitty.
Stores to check out
A selection of Penzeys spices, 7338 Manchester Road, can raise everyone’s kitchen game as do the hard-to-find oil and vinegar varieties from Vom Fass, 7314 Manchester Road.
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Variety set of four oils and four vinegars from Vom Fass.
This item can be purchased at Vom Fass at 7314 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$33.99
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These leather belts are made by artisans at St. Louis' Sole Survivor. Available in black, brown, mahogany, tan and shades in between.
This item can be purchased at Sole Survivor at 7312 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$68.00
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Pillow (18-by-18 inch) with the message "I like big books and I cannot lie" printed by Tiny Little Monster print company in Maplewood.
This item can be purchased at The Novel Neighbor at 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves
$32.00
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“Oh, look at this! I have an extra mug right here,” is the best way to ensure you’ll also enjoy a cup of the silky smooth Kakao hot chocolate mix you’re generous enough to give to a co-worker or neighbor. And there’s a flavor for every palate: Semisw...
This item can be purchased at Kakao Chocolate at 7272 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$6.00
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Every chocolate at Kakao is hand-dipped in small batches using only all-natural ingredients. This box of 16 assorted truffles includes salted caramel, nut and liqueur confections enrobed in Kakoa’s special chocolate blend.
This item can be purchased at Kakao Chocolate at 7272 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$29.00
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This colorful hand-sewn ornament has a dual purpose: It brightens your tree and supports women in Africa who have been forced to flee their native countries.
This item can be purchased at Get The Word Out at 7405 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$15.00
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This little green friend will look great on a bookshelf or computer desk. Hand-painted in Kenya, the bird is a perfect gift for the naturalist in your life.
This item can be purchased at Get The Word Out at 7405 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$30.00
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Keep cozy while showing support for a hometown brewer with this zip-up hoodie from Schlafly.
This item can be purchased at Schlafly Bottleworks at 7260 Southwest Avenue, Maplewood
$49.00
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We’re suckers for a play on words, and this growler from Schlafly fits the bill. “Drink MO Beer” from this 64-ounce, double-insulated stainless-steel carrier and you won’t have to worry about leaks, condensation or any after-taste. Better yet, the pu...
This item can be purchased at Schlafly Bottleworks at 7260 Southwest Avenue, Maplewood
$65.00
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St. Louis native Eugene Field’s collection of childhood poems includes “Wynken, Blynken and Nod” and “The Sugar-Plum Tree.” This rare edition dates to 1904 and features eight color illustrations by Maxfield Parrish.
This item can be purchased at The Book House at 7352 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$345.00
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The holiday season is already rife with nostalgia, and a peek through “Lost Treasures of St. Louis” by Cameron Collins will take you farther down memory lane. This photo-filled coffee-table book explores some of our city’s long-lost gems such as the ...
This item can be purchased at The Book House at 7352 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$39.95
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Everyone’s skin needs a little extra babying during the winter. Bee Naturals uses cocoa butter, avocado oil and essential oils to create soothing lotions for hands and feet. This gift set also includes cuticle and nail oil.
This item can be purchased at Bee Naturals at 9192 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$35.00
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Know someone who deserves a little extra pampering? This Bee Naturals set will turn their shower into their own private spa, with citrus shower gel, orange and lavender bath oil and a sugar scrub exfoliator.
This item can be purchased at Bee Naturals at 9192 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$45.00
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Sterling silver flowers and vines wrap around a pair of amber pieces for a beautiful, one-of-a-kind cuff.
This item can be purchased at The Silver Lady at 7318 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$179.00
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Piercing blue topaz turns this sterling silver ring into a statement piece.
This item can be purchased at The Silver Lady at 7318 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$210.00
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Locally made, Edelbrand European-style fruit brandy is handcrafted in the centuries-old Swiss-Romansh tradition of single-batch distilling.
This item can be purchased at Larder and Cupboard at 7310 Manchester Road, Maplewood
$50.00
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