Cargo Unlimited’s Evelyn Rijke has expanded from her wildly popular, one of a kind embellished military jackets to offer, now, bags and accessories in the same spirit. This weekender is $350.
4 Beach Gifts & Goodies, which carries a lot of local artisan goods, is chock full of ornaments this year, and they’re going fast. Here, felted wool mermaid floats next to forged metal MBTS ornaments from New England company NAME. Don’t want a felted wool mermaid? There’s also one of hand-blown glass. Ornaments, $4.95-$48.
Every link in this classic link bracelet from MAHRI is hand forged in sterling silver and 14k gold fill by second-generation owner, Aimee Bode Konevich, who continues her mother’s artistic legacy. Prices may vary based on material and size.
With women and men’s clothing, accessories, furniture, home accessories and jewelry, The Stock Exchange consignment shop is always an adventure.
Manchester By The Book, on Union Street, sells quality used and rare books. This little shop is long on ambiance, and a browser's paradise. Owner Mark Stolle will always steer customers right on gift ideas. One recommendation? Anything from the SciFi section.
Cuddlefish on Central Street is for “modern moms and their babies” and these bandana bibs and cute knitwear are just a fraction of the seemingly endless baby items from shop owner Erika Curtis. The store also carries natural make up lines, fragrances, accessories and jewelry.
"Necklace No. 78" and "Necklace No. 110," from The Iris Rose Collection by OJVB by Olivia Van Buskirk, at Cargo Unlimited.
4 Beach Gifts & Goodies. Note, the holiday "Gift Bag" (as in, it holds your gifts) features a tree graphic that lights up. And the llama poking its head out is a gift stocking, a cozy one at that!
Left, the Erna upcycled neck scarf by PRIEMLOV ($68) at Madam Had’em on Summer Street. Shop owner Cheryl McGuire supports local designers like PRIEMLOV’s Pavlina Gilson of Manchester. Authentic Gucci clutch, $375.
At GLADSTONE on Union Street, the Jewelry collection by designer Gabriella Kiss — 18k gold cabochon gemstone pendants, earrings and rings, and hand carved coral cameo ring.
Cuddlefish on Central Street carries natural make up lines, fragrances, accessories and jewelry.
Decorative pillows brighten up your home. From Cargo Unlimited.
Flatware, at Cargo Unlimited.
Ceramics, at Cargo Unlimited.
Earrings and necklace in delicate gold fill from the OJVB line, designed and hand made by Olivia Van Buskirk. At Cargo Unlimited. $40 to $80.
Cuddlefish, on Central Street.
This year more than any, the idea of shopping locally for the holidays is more important than ever. And Manchester's downtown retailers are offering special gifting options and services to make it easy, safe and really special. Check out what many are up to this year.
