2016 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s not too late to shop local for unique holiday gifts! We’ve got something for everyone on your list …

For Her

Sweater (gray)/Bag/Metallic Top
Gloves/Scarf/Hat/Jewelry (right): Maynard’s Fashions
Sweater (red)/Coat/Jewelry (left): Just Julie’s
Date Book: Cops & Robbers

For Him

Mittens/Gloves/Body Care
Journal/Novelty: Cops & Robbers
Cuff Links/Watches/Bracelets: Gaines Jewelry
Socks: Maynard’s Fashions
Book/DVDs: Totem Books

For Yum

Spices/Soda/Dip Mixes
Copcakes/Cookies: Cops & Robbers
Beer: J.P. O’Sullivan Distributing

For Fun

Lunch Boxes/Games/Beer Glass: Cops & Robbers
Firebirds Beer: J.P. O’Sullivan Distributing
Music/Memorabilia: Totem Books

For Sparkle

Watch/Ring & Necklace Set/Men’s Rings: Gaines Jewelry
Necklaces/Necklace & Earring Set/Bracelets: Medawar Jewelers

For Kids

All Items: Cops & Robbers

For Stockings

Games/Novelties/Journal/Body Care
Dip Mixes: Cops & Robbers
Mittens: Just Julie’s
Clutch: Maynard’s Fashions
Vinyl Coasters: Totem Books

Thanks to these local merchants for providing great holiday gift ideas:

Cops & Robbers
Ice Cream & Gift Shop
323 E. Main St., Flushing
810.202.1001
CopsAndRobbersShop.com

Gaines Jewelry
G-3310 Beecher Rd., Flint
810.230.2727
GainesJewelry.com

Just Julie’s
117 E Main St., Flushing
810.659.2987
Find them on Facebook!

Maynard’s Fashions & Cosmetics
2123 S. Linden Rd., Flint
810.720.4221
Find them on Facebook!

Medawar Jewelers
3093 Linden Rd., Flint
810.733.7778
3206 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton
810.593.7400
Medawars.com

John P. O’Sullivan Distributing
4047 Marketplace, Flint
810.733.7090
JPOSullivan.com

Totem Books Music & Cafe
610 W. Court St., Flint
810.407.6402
Find them on Facebook!

Photography by Eric Dutro. Styled by Taffy Jones and Sherron Barden

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