It happens every year. Almost everything is done – the tree is decorated, cookies are baked, cards are sent, and the gifts have been wrapped . Then it hits you – you missed a very important name on your gift list – maybe the piano instructor. Or one of the kids’ teachers. Maybe someone at work left a special gift on your desk and you’d like to do the same. The good news is that finding last-minute gifts doesn’t have to be stressful – or expensive either. At our store, we have a wonderful selection of thoughtful gifts for under $10 that will put a smile on any recipient’s face and won’t break the budget.
For beautiful gifts, the greenhouse is a great place to start. One of our 6” poinsettias will definitely brighten up someone’s windowsill or cubicle. They come several beautiful colors including red, pink, white, burgundy, and even mango. Our 6” Norfolk Island pines and Christmas cacti are great for gifts too and make beautiful, long-lasting houseplants for years to come. If there’s a good cook on your list, they’ll appreciate a fresh potted herb, especially this time of year when there are so many wonderful dinners to serve. We have several favorites to choose from in 4” pots including oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary, basil, lavender, and more. Of course, all throughout our tropical collection we have classic favorites as well as specialty plants you won’t find anywhere else. Pilea peperomioides is one example – it’s an unusual and hard-to-find plant that’s popular with plant collectors right now. We have them, and at a great price too. Whether your gift list includes budding horticulturists or experienced plant enthusiasts, they’ll both be very happy. Before you leave, stop by the Information booth. We’ll add a colorful foil sleeve to complete your gift and wrap your plant in a protective paper before it leaves the warm greenhouse.
Ornaments are another meaningful way to show you care during the holidays, and we have several styles to suit anyone’s taste and interests. In our plaza area, check out the wall devoted to glass novelty ornaments in a wide range of designs, from sports to birds, classic cars, food favorites, hobbies, and more. On decorated trees throughout our Décor area, you’ll find more eye-catching ornaments at great prices in a variety of themes. On the tree in our Vintage Toy Shop, there’s an adorable cone-shaped Santa with dangling feet and a sign that says “Merry Christmas.” In our Winter Cardinal tree, there’s a soft felt star with a cardinal and a sprig of holly that’s very sweet. Some say that spotting a cardinal means a departed loved one is watching over us.. So, cardinal-themed gifts can be very meaningful for bird watchers as well as those missing someone over the holidays.
In addition to plants and ornaments, you’ll find other great gifts for under $10 all throughout our Décor area. For a truly one-of-a-kind gift, our kantha pouches are hand-stitched from recycled sari fabric so they’re creative and colorful and no two are alike. They’re perfect for organizing little items in a big handbag too. The Christmas-themed salt and pepper shaker sets are charming – there’s a set with Santa and his bag in a sleigh and another with a car pulling a camper. You’ll find them with our wine bottle stoppers and wooden wine-themed gift tags – also under $10. Do you know somebody who needs to slow down and take a little time for themselves? Take a look in our apothecary collection for self-care items like the luxuriously fragrant bar soaps from Mistral or the local Benson Soap Mill. A scented candle is another way to pamper someone too. And for that coffee-drinking plant enthusiast who already has everything, we have original mugs that we designed in-house with the horticulture-friendly messages “water your plants” and “fifty isn’t old if you’re a tree”.
Teachers, babysitters, hairstylists, Secret Santas – they’re all important to us, but their sheer number can make that shopping list pretty long. Don’t worry. Stop in and take a look at our collection of great gift items for under $10. We’ll gift wrap everything for you too – it’s complementary. Let the team at the Floral desk take care of that last little step, and you’ll be checking the last name off your list before you know it.
