It's that time of year, when the hustle and bustle of the holidays becomes all consuming and it is easy to start to feel overwhelmed with the long to do list. Personally I'm on team Cindy Lou Who and love (almost) everything about the Christmas season, it has always filled my heart with magic and awe. I also know that Christmas can make some people feel a little like the Grinch. I get it, we get over committed, we feel the pressure to buy the perfect gift for everyone, and the strain on our bank accounts can leave us feeling stressed. Finding ways to stay focused on what really matters to me at this time of year helps me keep the stress at bay. In the days of online shopping where something can arrive on your door step almost as quickly as you think of buying it, it seems far to convenient to check off that list from the comfort of your home. But one way that I keep the Christmas spirit alive is shopping local whenever possible. Airdrie has some of the best locally owned shops where I can find thoughtful gifts for everyone on my list.
Here are a few of my favourite places to shop in Airdrie. I hope that some of them are new to you and you will have the chance to check them out, if not at Christmas sometime in the future.
Here are a few of my favourite places to shop in Airdrie. I hope that some of them are new to you and you will have the chance to check them out, if not at Christmas sometime in the future.
Klare's Korner Quilts n More - 201, 2903 Kingsview Blvd SE
https://www.klareskornerquiltsnmore.ca/
This lovely shop is near and dear to my heart as it is my Aunt who owns it and it is named in honor of my Grandma. My family has lived in Airdrie since the early 60's so we have deep connections to this City and the residents. Klare's Korner is the perfect place to find all the gifts you need for anyone on your list who is creative and loves to quilt, embroider, and so much more!
Complete Home Collective - 204-2903 Kingsview Boulevard SE
https://chcollective.ca/
Just around the corner you can find this special store! Filled with beautiful (often hand made) gifts that everyone will love!
Sweet Joan Co - 105 -2903 Kingsview Boulevard SE
https://sweetjoanco.com/
If you have a plant lover on your list (who doesn't) and you just don't know what to get them this is the place to visit!
Fulton's Home Hardware - 35 Market Boulevard
https://www.homehardware.ca/store/55801
I know that Home Hardware is a chain store but they are locally owned and operated. If you have always thought this was just a hardware store and have never had the need to stop in you will be pleasantly surprised. They have a gift and house ware section that is incredible! This is my go to stop for the people who have everything, there is always something unique here.
Oranj Fitness - 211-30 Market Blvd.
https://oranjfitness.com/airdrie/
Give the gift of health, fitness and inner peace. This studio is a special space that needs to be celebrated. Offering a variety of fitness, yoga, and cycle classes anyone would be excited to have the chance to visit. They have lots of options for trial passes or longer term memberships.
Home Grown - 354 1st Avenue NW
https://homegrowninab.ca/
This fun store is a collaborate space that local Alberta makers have their specialties featured. From locally made food items to home décor to everything in between! This store is ever changing and never disappoints. A great spot to stop and finish off that Christmas list.
Rustic Ranch - 10016Township Road 274
https://rusticranchfurniture.ca/
If you have never been to the big red barn you must go, immediately! Located just 3kms North of Superstore on Dickson Stevenson this is way more then a furniture store. I love to get a coffee and spend sometime quietly walking around here because there is so much to see and they are constantly bringing in new quality items for their customers. Christmas time is truly a treat because they decorate every square inch and it is simply magical.
It's no secret that I love Airdrie and these lovely shops are just a few of the many reasons. One of my favourite things about this "little" City is that it still has the same small town feeling it had when I was growing up here and I think these small business owners who open their doors and share their love of their products with all of us have alot to do with that feeling. Support them this Christmas so that they can all be here for many years to come keeping the small town Airdrie feeling alive!
Happy Shopping.
https://www.klareskornerquiltsnmore.ca/
This lovely shop is near and dear to my heart as it is my Aunt who owns it and it is named in honor of my Grandma. My family has lived in Airdrie since the early 60's so we have deep connections to this City and the residents. Klare's Korner is the perfect place to find all the gifts you need for anyone on your list who is creative and loves to quilt, embroider, and so much more!
Complete Home Collective - 204-2903 Kingsview Boulevard SE
https://chcollective.ca/
Just around the corner you can find this special store! Filled with beautiful (often hand made) gifts that everyone will love!
Sweet Joan Co - 105 -2903 Kingsview Boulevard SE
https://sweetjoanco.com/
If you have a plant lover on your list (who doesn't) and you just don't know what to get them this is the place to visit!
Fulton's Home Hardware - 35 Market Boulevard
https://www.homehardware.ca/store/55801
I know that Home Hardware is a chain store but they are locally owned and operated. If you have always thought this was just a hardware store and have never had the need to stop in you will be pleasantly surprised. They have a gift and house ware section that is incredible! This is my go to stop for the people who have everything, there is always something unique here.
Oranj Fitness - 211-30 Market Blvd.
https://oranjfitness.com/airdrie/
Give the gift of health, fitness and inner peace. This studio is a special space that needs to be celebrated. Offering a variety of fitness, yoga, and cycle classes anyone would be excited to have the chance to visit. They have lots of options for trial passes or longer term memberships.
Home Grown - 354 1st Avenue NW
https://homegrowninab.ca/
This fun store is a collaborate space that local Alberta makers have their specialties featured. From locally made food items to home décor to everything in between! This store is ever changing and never disappoints. A great spot to stop and finish off that Christmas list.
Rustic Ranch - 10016Township Road 274
https://rusticranchfurniture.ca/
If you have never been to the big red barn you must go, immediately! Located just 3kms North of Superstore on Dickson Stevenson this is way more then a furniture store. I love to get a coffee and spend sometime quietly walking around here because there is so much to see and they are constantly bringing in new quality items for their customers. Christmas time is truly a treat because they decorate every square inch and it is simply magical.
It's no secret that I love Airdrie and these lovely shops are just a few of the many reasons. One of my favourite things about this "little" City is that it still has the same small town feeling it had when I was growing up here and I think these small business owners who open their doors and share their love of their products with all of us have alot to do with that feeling. Support them this Christmas so that they can all be here for many years to come keeping the small town Airdrie feeling alive!
Happy Shopping.
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