Your Last Minute Christmas Shopping stops in YEG

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With Christmas right around the corner in less than a month , for most of us who are making last-minute Christmas shopping, our go-to stops will probably be our favourite online websites. But why have a glimpse at Amazon when you can purchase the same products you desire from your local store a couple of blocks away? If you’re in Edmonton and looking to support your local retailers that offer locally made and branded products this Christmas, look no further than below!

1. Shades of Grey Boutique 

Address: 124 street and on currents of Windermere

Instagram: @sogboutique

If you want something classy and luxurious without breaking the bank this store is your best shot. Shades of Grey is a locally owned and operated business in Edmonton that has a distinctive, edgy and clean, minimalistic style. The pieces they sell range from simple dresses to edgy mules, home and body products, and everything for your everyday occasion. Not to mention their incredible bag collection that will make your hands go weak and pull out your card. The boutique ships all over Canada, so if you can’t make that YEG visit it's no problem for you.

2.PaperDoll Boutique 

Address: 10240 124 St #54, Edmonton

Instagram: @paperdoll_clothing_co

Also located on 124th street, PaperDoll Boutique is a small boutique that offers a combination of street style and subtle classy pieces. With their motto as “bringing that L.A vibe to 124th”, the boutique carries a variety of staple pieces from around the globe from shoes, clothing, and accessories that are contributed to bringing confidence in you. And of course, not to mention the boutique tailors affordability of high-end fashion at low prices.

3. Boulevard Diamonds

Address: Edmonton City Centre

Instagram: @boulevard_diamonds 

Boulevard Diamonds is a family-owned and operated jewelry store in Edmonton that has been open since 2001 and is a great spot to splurge on your loved ones this holiday season. They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend and this local store is here to provide customers with quality products, exceptional service, and complete satisfaction. The store offers an extensive collection of engagement rings and bridal jewellery and offers expert jewellery repairs, restoration, and quality watch repair. Why not support your local jeweller retailer this holiday season?

4. Hideout Distro 

Address: 12407 108 Avenue NW

Instagram: @hideoutdistro

Hideout Distro is a great hotspot to get your last-minute Christmas shopping done. It’s a creative studio and local goods store hosting a collection of unique gift ideas, home goods, home decor, bath and body products, books, art prints and more. What’s great about this locally owned store is that all things are handmade including the eloquent jewellery and fashionable tote bags by owner and founder Tory Culen as well as other local artists also. Make sure to check out their line of luxury,eco-conscious home and body goods and curated collections of goods from fellow brands and artists.The store is a sensational, hip store you do not want to miss. Don’t worry if you're not living in the area- the store also offers free shipping with the purchase of 100 dollars or more.

Any we missed? Let us know your favourite Edmonton holiday shopping spots in the comments below!