SHOP: Make Your List And Check It Twice

Dec 11, 2015 0 comments

By Caitlin Maloney

Photography By Alexa Nahas (www.alexanahas.com)

Manayunk is the place to get something for everyone on your list and this year Advent’s Joe DeCandido shows us just how it’s done. We followed along as he shopped at fourteen different Manayunk stores and checked everyone off his gift list. From his nieces and nephews to his employees, Joe found the perfect gift for each of them right here in Manayunk.

Orbit Gallery

Philly Love Park Print On Canvas By Yaz Allen ($100)

With my family in New York, I thought this canvas from Orbit Gallery was a simple reminder for my niece Brooke of all the love she has coming from Philadelphia.

Remix

Christian Louboutin Black Heels ($480) - Gold Chanel Earrings ($295) - Hermes Bracelet

Remix has the world's most reknowned fashion at affordable prices and is perfect shopping for my sister Lori.

Gary Mann Jewelers

18 Karat White Gold Diamond & Opal Earrings (Handmade and One Of A Kind)

My mother deserves the best and where else to find her something speical than visiting Gary Mann Jewelers.

The Spiral Bookcase

Signed Copy of Just Love By Scott Stabile ($30) / I Like Big Books Mug ($10) / The Spiral Bookcase Tea By Yokai ($15)

I love everything about The Spiral Bookcase. I went in for a children's book and walked out with these perfect gifts that my girlfriend Renee will love.

The Little Apple

The Wine Lovers Cookbook By Sid Goldstein ($24.95) - Teroforma Wine Twirls ($20) - Map Wine Tote ($15)

I have always bought clients and friends bottles of my favorite wine over the years. This year, I felt I'd compliment those with some wine themed gifts from The Little Apple.

Latitudes and Longitudes

Bearington Baby Collection - Wiggles Hush A By ($26) - Wiggles Belly Blanket ($38) - Wiggles Bib ($12)

It's so easy to gift shop for all ages at Latitudes and Longitudes, but they especially have a great selection of childrens items and I was able to find the perfect gift for my 1 year old niece Natalie.

Housewarming Hutch with Harris & Tweed

Organic Cotton Comfy Knit Throw - Grey ($98) - Patterend Zestt Pillows ($65-$74) - Sketched Vases ($16) - Copper Glass Jar ($20)

These stylish home goods from the Housewarming Hutch by Harris & Tweed seemed perfect for my grandma Mary.

Millay Vintage

Brooklyn Candle Studio Soy Based Candles - Sweet Fix Scented Boxed Size ($34) Rose Botanica Travel Size ($14) - 1950's Original Fashion Illustration ($60) - Earling 1900's French Evening Bag ($120)

Millay's vintage pieces and unique gifts are perfectly suited for my Marketing Coordinator Jessica.

Hidden River Yarns

Top Down By Elizabeth Doherty with Quince & Co. ($24) - Quince & Co. Skein of Yarn ($13.50)

My grandma Marietta's father, papa Mike was a tailor all his life. Visiting Hidden River Yarns and seeing the clothing handmade, I thought of my grandma right away, figuring maybe I'd spark a new hobby for her!

Nicole Miller

Nicole Miller Belletare 100% Cashmere Cape With Fur Collar In Camel or Black ($385)

Every superwoman needs a cape and I felt my sister Dawn was due. This piece from Nicole Miller is especially exquisite in person.

Spectrum Scientifics

Spy Gear Ultra Range Walki Talkies ($59.95) - Spy Specs Video Glasses ($69.95)

With three nephews ranging from 4, 7 and 11 years old, these spy sets from Spectrum Scientifics will be so much fun for all the boys to play with together.

Main Street Music

Audio-Technica ATLP60 ($124.00)

Records When my grandfather Sonny passed, I inherited his record collection. Through this gift, I plan on spending some quality time with dad listening to all of our favorite oldies on vinyl.

Armen's Clothier

Enzo Tovare Jacket ($250)

Go in for an alteration by Armen and you'll always leave with something new! They have the perfect selection for those men who care about quality, material, style and fit. This jacket looked like it could have been made specifically for my Creative Marketing Manager Kevin.