This season, shop small and locally with the first stop at Good Buy Supply [1737 E Passyunk Ave] to browse the impressive selection of sustainable goods – making for an ideal, practical stocking stuffer. Philadelphia’s first retail shop dedicated to low-waste and plastic-free alternatives for everyday life boasts To-Go Utensil Set, Unpaper Silpat Baking Mat, KeepCup Travel Mug, and much more. Additionally, along the corridor is Occasionette [1825 E Passyunk Ave] and Nice Things Handmade [1731 E Passyunk Ave] which are two topnotch boutiques where shoppers can find a myriad of gifts ranging from local artwork to cooking and baking essentials, to cocktail kits, mixers, and books necessary for completing the ultimate bar cart.
For the booze-nerd on one’s list, The Bottle Shop [1616 E Passyunk Avenue] offers a wide range of six-packs of craft beer, ciders, and seltzers, in addition to a Take & Make Mulled Wine Kit ($32) complete with a bottle of wine, orange liqueur, honey, orange, branded glassware, and easy-to-follow instructions, and Custom Engraved Wine. On the same block, Manatawny Still Works [1603 E Passyunk Avenue] has small batched spirits available for sale online or in-store at the Philadelphia storefront with standout libations including the Distiller’s Collection Tasting Set ($50) – sure to impress any whiskey-aficionado.
Decked in fabulous holiday garb, Urban Jungle [1526 E Passyunk Ave] is a must for picking up a house plant or trendy planter for plant-moms and plant-dads, and even a Garden Starter Kit ($40) for those just starting to get their feet wet with plant life. In addition to a bevy of greenery offerings, shoppers can peruse the extensive selection of festive décor including hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind ornaments, candles, and more.
New retailer August Moon Co. [1729 E Passyunk Ave] has a plethora of stocking stuffers in the form of scrunchies, hair clips, candles, socks, knit hats, and hand-crafted jewelry. On Friday, December 17 from 5 – 8pm, folks are invited to join the “Full Moon Party” and purchase goodies for loved ones while simultaneously taking advantage of 20% the holiday collection. Along the Avenue, The Utopia Collective [1914 E Passyunk Ave] is a no-brainer for quality gifts including Philadelphia-branded flasks, timeless gold jewelry, modern vases, personalized ornaments, and sentimental trinkets for newlyweds or recently-engaged couples. In the spirit of giving, all merchandise in the store is currently priced under $100.
