Celebrate
the Season
in
Old Town Seal Beach
(Part Two of a Two-Part Story)
Sunny
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With a pumpkin chai and gingerbread latte from Javatini in hand,
SurfWriter Girls
Sunny Magdaug and Patti Kishel took a detour from our shopping on Main Street
to check out the holiday gifts at The
Little Shop, a short walk away on 700 Marina Drive.
Mary
Sell,
who owns the shop with her daughter Taylor
Sell, was eager to show us all the unique, handmade and vintage items on
display.
The first thing to catch our eyes was the felt animal
ornaments – sharks, octopi, and other ocean creatures ($14.00) – hanging on a
tree.
And there were all kinds of treasures to put in a
stocking – from luxurious soaps ($6.50)...
to small ceramic bowls and vases –
along with beautiful Christmas gift tags and cards for spreading holiday cheer.
Making our way back to Main Street, SurfWriter Girls
stopped in Yvette’s Bikini’s (113
Main) to see the latest styles, noting that a bikini would easily fit in a
Christmas stocking.
The store was busy with people picking out swimsuits for
winter vacation getaways.
Home
by the Seashore (217 Main) has all kinds of home and kitchen
furnishings with beach images and sea colors.
For under $12 SurfWriter Girls found ocean-themed potholders,
kitchen towels..
throw pillows, painted light switch covers, coasters, and more.
Known for its surf and tiki art, the Picture Show Gallery (231 Main)
has coin purses, wallets, luggage
tags and cell phone covers with beach scenes painted on them for under $20.
And be sure to check out the tiki mugs and hula girl
dashboard “wigglers.”
Knock
Knock Toys and Gifts (219 Main) has everything from card games
and puzzles to stuffed animals – sea otters and sharks…
and action figures (skateboarders instead of soldiers) ready
to drop into a stocking.
For a retro vibe, there are bags of marbles ($5.99) and jacks
($6.99) from childhood and multi-colored swirled lollipops for $1.99.
Owner Lisa McHenry’s
cheerful presence makes the shop a special place for “children of all ages.”
In keeping with the Christmas spirit, peek inside The Angel Store (228 Main).
You’ll find all kinds of angels there…paintings and
figurines.
The archangel stones ($6.99) are perfect for a stocking.
These small stones, engraved with angel wings, are meant
to be carried in a pocket or purse for a spiritual connection.
If you’re in a hurry or wait until the last minute when
all the shops are closed, there’s still one last option for your stocking
stuffers – the gumball-style, dollar vending machines in front of the Seal Beach Liquor Store (112 Main).
You can choose from Hello
Kitty charms and Angry Bird
bracelets to skateboard erasers and candy.
Oh, and one more thing for your stockings – Surfrider Foundation gift memberships.
Or a gift membership/renewal for yourself. Everyone can enjoy this all year and
help the environment, too.
Then, after your shopping is done, stroll down to the Seal
Beach pier and see the huge, awe-inspiring, decorated Christmas tree…and pause
to reflect on the meaning of the season.
Merry Christmas!
SurfWriter Girls Sunny and Patti
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Hi Patti and Sunny,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great gift ideas. Love your holiday shirts your wearing very festive. I miss having you as teacher now that I am at CSULB as communication Major. I hope you both have Merry Christmas and Happy New year.