Friday, November 2, 2012
Looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping? Check out some of these local holiday craft and market fairs.
Looking for some local holiday markets or craft fairs to get a head start on your holiday shopping? We’ve got you covered. Holiday Craft Fair What: Crafters selling homemade creations; a concession stand, bake sale and chances to win items from participating crafters When: Saturday, Nov. 3 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Where: St. Mary Immaculate gym, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield Cost: Free Holiday Sparkle Fair What: Crafts from around the world, handmade dog leashes and toy, plus homemade candy, cookies, pies, cakes and other treats, not to mention a soup and bread luncheon with homemade soups to eat in or carry-out from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More than 20 raffle gift baskets will be up for grabs, plus a handmade, partially furnished "Victorian …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Yes, already — even before Black Friday. We know the Christmas shopping tends to get done earlier every year in Oswego and everywhere else. So, here's your chance to tell your friends and family what Christmas gift you want in 2012.
Head to any nearby stores and you'll see that it's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas 2012 in and around Oswego. All kinds of gift ideas are out there... now it's trying to figure out what you want and what to get for everyone on your list. For totally local, you can shop plenty of stores in downtown Oswego and Yorkville. Some standouts include the Maramalde Tree for all of your fun, knick-knacky items, the Village Grind or Savvy Fashions and More where plenty of local artists and crafters sell their one-of-a-kind wares or Floral Expressions to pick up all of your holiday flowers. Also check out Nanette's in Yorkville for women's clothing and accessories. Maybe the big box stores are your thing? Walmart has already announced …
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Moving from Douglas Road to the village's center has been catalyst for more business at Floral Expressions and Gifts.
All too often, shops on America's Main Street either shut down or move out to strip malls in search of a more steady stream of foot traffic. However, this is not the case for Terri Platt and daughter, Megan Dell'Aringa. Since 2001, the two have been working side by side at Floral Expressions & Gifts, including the last two years at their current location at 67 South Main St. in downtown Oswego. "Opening a flower shop was something I had always wanted to do, but I waited until my children were older," Platt said. "It wouldn't have been fair to them, being so busy at the holidays, I wouldn't have had time for them and work." Once her children were grown, Platt decided to pursue her dream of opening a floral business. The younger of Platt's …
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Lisa Sidles
4:32 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Shop at Oswego Presbyterian Church this Saturday 12-4 and Sunday 9:30-2! more ›