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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

O'Fallon Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Ms. Brie's Boutique Features Items For Fashionistas

O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" features gift ideas from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.

Welcome to O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas," where each weekday from Dec. 4-21, we'll feature gift ideas and deals from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.  Today's gift ideas come from Ms. Brie's Boutiquelocated at 2307 Highway K, O'Fallon. The shop offers the trendiest items from the West Coast. Store Manager Linda Reller says gifts from this shop are one of a kind. Owner Shannon Follwell goes to market in Dallas, Las Vegas and Los Angelas every few weeks and hand-picks the items herself, making sure there are only a few of each so customers can be sure their style is unique.  "A lot of people come in and say 'get me out of my box,'" Reller said. "And that's what I love doing!"  Store Manager Linda Reller …

Heidi L.

1:53 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

If you haven't ever stepped in Ms. Brie's you are missing out! It's great!   more ›

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

O'Fallon Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Top 5 Gifts at Walter Knoll Florist

O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" features gift ideas from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.

Welcome to O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas," where each weekday from Dec. 4-21, we'll feature gift ideas and deals from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.  Today's gift ideas come from Walter Knoll Florist, located at  2516 Highway K, O'Fallon.  Manager Paula Sedberry shared some of the top selling items for the 2012 holiday season.  1. Two Tapered Candle Centerpiece This arrangement of berries, ornaments and flowers is selling fast this holiday season. The arrangement is perfect for the Christmas dinner table or for someone hosting a party.  2. 'Tis Red Cube  The festive floral arrancement includes fresh roses, carnations and Gerber Daisies in a red holiday cube shaped vase.  3. Poinsettia For something more …

Paula Sedberry

12:09 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2012

12/23 ALL Poinsettia are $5.00 Sale on Christmas 50 percent!!   more ›

Sunday, December 16, 2012

O'Fallon Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Top 5 Gifts at Suzanne's Dollhouses and Miniatures

O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" features gift ideas from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.

Welcome to O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas," where each weekday from Dec. 4-21, we'll feature gift ideas and deals from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.  Today's gift ideas come from Suzanne's Dollhouses and Minatures, located at 2550 Highway K, O'Fallon. Owner Suzanne Schwab has been in business for five years in O'Fallon and moved to her new location last January. She sells dollhouses of all sizes and colors, along with kits to make your own, families and the minature furniture, decorations and anything else you can think of to make a tiny house a home. Suzanne shared the top five gifts at her shop for this holiday season:  1. Blue Dollhouse: $1,800 2. White Colonial House: $420 3. The Pink House $390 4. …

Thursday, December 13, 2012

O'Fallon Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Top 5 Gifts at Big River Running Company

O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" features gift ideas from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.

Welcome to O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas," where each weekday from Dec. 4-21, we'll feature gift ideas and deals from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.  Today's gift ideas come from Big River Running Company, located at  2548 Highway K, O'Fallon.  Check back tomorrow to see another edition of O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" shopping guide. If you know a local place that should be featured in the gift guide, please email: jordan.lanham@patch.com See other gift ideas:

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Why Shop in O'Fallon This Holiday Season?

Community leaders talk about the benefits of doing your holiday shopping right here.

It's the time of year when the stores are packed, people are rushing through the aisles with Christmas lists and looking for the best deals to complete their holiday shopping. This holiday season, O'Fallon Patch asked city leaders why they encourage residents to shop right here in O'Fallon. Here's what they had to say:  Erin Williams, President/CEO of O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce "Many residents don’t realize that many of the business owners in O’Fallon are also leaders in the non-profits in our area. Many business leaders and owners are working on Boards or fundraising for organizations like the Salvation Army, Crider Center or Habitat for Humanity. These owners have a vested interest in the vitality of our community and they are giving …

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

O'Fallon Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Play N Trade Features Gifts for Gamers

O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" features gift ideas from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.

Welcome to O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas," where each weekday from Dec. 4-21, we'll feature gift ideas and deals from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.  Today's gift ideas come from Play N Trade, located at 367 Winding Woods Center, O'Fallon. Play N Trade is a video game store that's been in business in O'Fallon since October 2011. They feature new and used games and systems dating back to Atari to today's newest.  1. Wii u The newest Nintendo system is fully HD functional, complete with a wireless, touchscreen controller. Store Manager Steve Finoch said the Wii u is compatible with most major games and is one of the most powerful systems on the market.  2. PS3 Super Slim  Finoch said this system is the most…

Sunday, December 9, 2012

O'Fallon Patch's '12 Days of Christmas'

O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" features gift ideas from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.

Welcome to O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas," where each weekday from Dec. 4-21, we'll feature gift ideas and deals from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.  In case you missed the gift guide last week, here's a re-cap: Check back next Tuesday-Friday for more O'Fallon gift ideas!  

Friday, December 7, 2012

O'Fallon Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Top 3 Gifts For the Ladies at Krekeler Jewelers

O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" features gift ideas from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.

Welcome to O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas," where each weekday from Dec. 4-21, we'll feature gift ideas and deals from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.  Today's gift ideas come from Krekeler Jewelers, located at 2938 Highway K, O'Fallon. Krekeler Jewelers is a full-service store that's been in business in O'Fallon for 15 years.  Owner Pat Crowder helped pick out the top 3 gift ideas for this holiday season! 1. Pandora   Krekeler Jewelers features a variety of beads and charms for Pandora bracelts, necklaces and rings. Personalize the gift by choosing the charms for your loved one's jewelry. This is a gift that you can continue to build for every holiday or special occassion.  2. Karisma  This sterling silver…

Thursday, December 6, 2012

O'Fallon Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Top 5 Gift Picks From Pizzazz

O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" features gift ideas from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.

Welcome to O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas," where each weekday from Dec. 4-21, we'll feature gift ideas and deals from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.  Today's gift ideas come from Pizzazz Gifts, located at 2432 Highway K, O'Fallon. Owner Sandy McGillicuddy helped pick out the top 5 gift ideas for this holiday season! 1. Jewelry Pizzazz features Kameleaon jewelry, which allow customers to choose decorations that are interchangeable with necklaces, rings and bracelets.  They also offer Da Vinci jewelry, so you can pick out the charms and beads to make your own bracelet for a loved one.  2. Baggallini Bags For the traveler on your list, these totes are designed by flight attendants to make sure you can fit …

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

O'Fallon Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Look! Shops Has Something For Everyone On Your List

O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" features gift ideas from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.

Welcome to O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas," where each weekday from Dec. 4-21, we'll feature gift ideas and deals from local stores to help you complete your holiday shopping.  Today's gift ideas come from Look! Shops, located at 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O'Fallon.  Co-owner Kathy Machisen said the shop has something for everyone on your list this holiday season.  Gifts for Mom/Grandma For Teens and Kids:  For Dad/Grandpa: For anyone on your list: Tavern Valley Clay features items handcrafted in St. Charles. You can find unique items like: Check back tomorrow to see another edition of O'Fallon Patch's "12 Days of Christmas" shopping guide. If you know a local place that should be featured in the gift guide, please email: jordan.…

Jim Davis

7:46 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

A great website for online holiday shopping is The Online Shopping Mall (http://jimdavisenterprises.blogspot.com). Lots of retailers with special holiday offers to help you save money. Check it out.   more ›

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