This holiday season, step away from big box stores and turn back to your local community, writes George Rotsch for Chadds Ford Live.
While online stores, such as Amazon, may be quick and convenient, they do nothing for our local communities. Dollars spent locally circulate throughout the area, bolstering our sense of place, our neighbors, and small businesses.
In particular, Chadds Ford and Kennett Square are two charming towns to visit and shop. Pick up local wine and small gifts from Chaddsford Winery, perhaps selecting one of their seasonal bottles.
Experience gifts are all the rage these days. Do you know an art lover? Gift them tickets to the Brandywine Museum of Art, where they can see Wyeth collections and enjoy festive decor.
For your foodie friends, there’s nothing better than a gift card to local restaurants. For an upscale experience of steak, seafood, and wine, buy a gift card from Brandywine Prime. For a historic tavern feel and delicious pub fare, look no further than Chadds Ford Tavern.
Perfect for a mother or grandmother, Springhouse Furnishings specializes in custom antique furniture. Owner Anne Joyce also offers classic home design, meeting history with the modern world.
Mrs. Robinson’s Tea Shop is a magical stop in Kennett Square, where you can pick up teapots, mugs, small gifts, and a variety of tea.
Element on State in Kennett makes one-of-a-kind purses from reclaimed fabric, as well as home décor and other gifts.
Read the complete list of local businesses to shop this season in Chadds Ford and Kennett Square at Chadds Ford Live.
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