Archive for the ‘Focus on Retail’ Category

Durable Gift Ideas from Karin Larson

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

DowntownNorthfieldLarson'sPrintingOne word: Carhartt.  They’ve been manufacturing premium work clothing known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction, and fit for 120 years.

I stopped in at Larson’s Printing today to get some gift ideas from Karin Larson.  It’s a little known fact that Larson’s carries Carhartt.  It’s a better known fact that this is “the” clothing for those folks on your list in their early twenties. (more…)

Cheery Gift Ideas from Nicole Maloney

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

DowntownNorthfieldSweetPea'sLoftBlackFridaySweet Pea’s Loft is holiday decoration central in Downtown Northfield.  At least that’s what it seemed like to me when I stopped in today seeking gift ideas from owner Nicole Maloney. (more…)

Sweet Gift Ideas from Vicki Cooper

Monday, December 14th, 2009

DowntownNorthfieldPresentPerfectI stopped in at Present Perfect to get some gift ideas from owner Mary Rossing.  Silly me, I forgot that she’d probably be busy with some mayoral responsibility on a Monday afternoon.  Fortunately, as is often the case, her cheerful and friendly employee, Vicki Cooper, was there to help. (more…)

Sassy Gift Ideas from Eric Hope

Friday, December 11th, 2009

DowntownNorthfieldShopdigsFor a number of my friends, the shop known as “digs” is one of the best things that has happened to Northfield in recent years.  Northfield native Eric Hope and his wife Linda Schneewind have brought a regionally-renowned source of design ideas to our authentic downtown. (more…)

Celebrity Gift Ideas from Kerri Houfer

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

DowntownNorthfieldEchoUsedDVDsAndGamesScottHouferThe snowfall may be heavy but the streets and sidewalks of Downtown Northfield are clear.  I stopped in at Echo Used DVDs and Games to visit with Kerri Houfer while her husband Scott handled the snow removal work outside. (more…)