Jackson County Gift Guide: Christmas Shopping

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Top 14 Places to Christmas Shop in Jackson County

Daniel Dean’s is new boutique in Murphysboro that specializes in men’s clothing including formal wear. How amazing is it that we have a store for men’s clothing now here in Southern Illinois?!? One of my favorite items they sell is a Kanga cooler. If you have someone in your life who loves beer and needs a quick on the go cooler, THIS IS THE GIFT FOR THEM!
Hometown Pride is a Gift and Candy store specializing in Old Time Candy, Retro Sodas, spirit wear and Gifts. This is the perfect spot to snag stocking stuffers this holiday season. With their wide variety of old time candy you can surely impress your kiddos and loved ones witht best of our childhood!
Muddy Roots Collective is an interior plant store. The owners are insanely knowledgeable on all things plants and they so many precious gift items. It is located on Main St. in Murphysboro and they will welcome you with open arms!
Kite Hill Vineyards, Pomona Vineyard, Von Jakob are all Jackson County Wineries. They provide an amazing selection of local wine that are perfect for gifting. One of my favorite things to gift as a host gift is a bottle of wine with a cute bow tied around it!
Faye is located on Main Street in Murphysboro, IL and it is a top spot to snag brunch! Gift Boxes are one of my favorite gifting items for the foodie in your life. Faye provides gourmet grocery items that any one who loves to cook or eat would enjoy. The cool thing about Faye Provisions and Gifts is that they have already curated a wide variety of options for those looking to shop online! If you want to order now you can head to this LINK here. If you head in to the store they can help you pick out some amazing items and you will design yourself!
Cold Blood Coffee located on Murphysboro Main Street is the perfect spot to grab a gift card or locally roasted coffee beans for the coffee lover in your life! Maybe you don’t want to get out of the house and you want to shop online well click this LINK and you can order coffee delivered directly to your door!
One Hot Cookie would be the gift of a lifetime for a busy mom like me. Give the gift of a hot prepared meal to those who are insanely overwhelmed this holiday season. Not only are parents doing 18 holiday parties, band concerts, sports activities, hosting family, shopping for everyone and decorating the entire house BUT they also still have to eat. Gift those busy family members dinner! Order enough for leftovers and help them out!
The Brick Wall Boutique located in Ava, IL has a wide selection of women’s clothing. If you are making the journey to Ava to go shopping be sure to check out this blog post prior to your visit!
Makanda Boardwalk has a little of everything for everyone. Whether you are looking for local art or creative handmade jewelry you will find it along the Makanda Boardwalk.
Think Vintage is located across the street from Liberty Theater In Murphysboro, IL.
Handmade Homestead is a farm fresh soap store located in Murphysboro, IL as well. They specialize in goat milk soaps all produced locally.
Oasis Spa located in Murphysboro, IL is a spa that specializes in holistic age management, the process of assisting you with managing the key factors of the aging process. They focus on your body’s hydration, nourishment, functionality, mobility, and stress management. Focusing on these key factors, it will ensure you age as gracefully as possible. Their services include Age Management Facials, including Nano Stamping, MicroCurrent, Microchannelling, MicroPeels, and Hydrodermabrasion. They also offer Massage, Body Sculpting, Full body Waxings, and Lash and Brow Enhancements. This would be the perfect gift for the ladies of your life! Snag a gift certificate or just go ahead and schedule a treatment.
SI Liquor Mart for the cocktails lovers in your life! One amazing gift idea I saw was vintage coupes (think George’s Resale in downtown Murphy) then pair with a bottle of Gin or Vodka and a recipe card for the recipient! A personal yet thoughtful gift for the cocktail lover! Or maybe they love beer find some vintage beer steins and pair with yummy beer!
St. Nicholas Brewing Co @ MDH is a perfect gift option for those who love beer and FOOD! Snag a gift card or some of their adorable merch for those who you don’t know who to shop for!