AF insight

Have an article to write in the next 24 hours about shopping online for
those who are allergic to the holiday crowds, lack of parking, general
overwhelming sensation and panic..
it's about the typical but more ATYPICAL places one could shop..
I know the usual ones and even some unusual ones I love to virtually shop
at.. but anyone one else have any faves?
Stevie

Stevie wrote:
I'm assuming the usual ones you already know include ebay, bluefly,
smartbargains, overstock, amazon, yahoo, and all the typical
brick&mortar shops with online fronts, right? And not just clothes?
For gifts one of my favorite discoveries is www.uncommongoods.com. And
of course, lush.com, but forewarn that the products are packed kinda
ugly – better to receive and re–wrap yourself.
Might also want to put in a plug for froogle.google.com. It isn't
perfect, but I like to use it to search out potential new online
vendors I've never heard of. I really hate amazon and yahoo for
shopping.
jen

"Stevie" <privilegemagaz...@charter.net> wrote in message
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Interior design stores and landscape nursery stores often have beautiful
items such as vases, potted plants etc. I go to the local boutiques and
avoid the mall except on Monday or Tuesday, the slowest days of the
week. I'm not allergic to crowds; I consider myself a smart shopper.
Darling gifts can be found in many places including the grocery and drug
stores.
Audrey

On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:04:57 –0800, "Stevie" wrote:
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ahmward wrote:
Audrey, I was just thinking of how a Safeway near my office has been a
surprisingly great gift source for all of the people in my life. I
stop in before work anyway for my latte and have worked shopping in
when I'm running early. Mom recently complained that she was losing
gloves all the time. The next morning I found a variety of cute hats
and gloves at Safeway and picked her up a pair of black polarfleece
with leopard cuffs and a pair of faux shearling. I found an oversized
stuffed "beanbag" dog for DD last Valentine's Day and she sleeps on
her. I get teas and gourmet food for DH. They had a super cute
fireplace screen with a santa motif and one with a snowman motif. Next
on my list are stocking stuffers – cherry Hershey's kisses for DH who
went nuts over them recently (lemming candy item!) and Hershey's
Nuggets for Mom. I'll put them into fun packages of some sort that fit
into the stockings.
The local CVS has some great finds including portable DVD players,
toys, and decorations.
I am the poster child for being super allergic to crowds, lines and
duking it out in the parking lot. HTH Stevie,
Vicki in DC

"Charlie Perrin" <nikve...@sbcglobal.netNOSPAM> wrote in message
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thank you all so much. I had wanted to include the local stores that aren't
typically where you would find great gifts but the editor said NO brick and
mortar stores.. just stuff from online.. so this is excellent.
thank you for this.. and no, it's not about all clothes. coffee/tea,
glassware, holiday decor, food, unusual items like pens, (levenger) and
other fun things... like from urban outfitters (the decor section has cute
stuff), hold everything,
bath products, sporting goods.. found a great tennis site.
Stevie

I get a lot of mileage out of iGourmet.com


"Stevie" <privilegemagaz...@charter.net> wrote in message
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Always a fave of MUA:
http://tinyurl.com/75tzz

Love www.chiasso.com.
There's always something there that makes a good gift.
melanie

Love www.chiasso.com.
There's always something there that makes a good gift and I wind up
finding lots for myself.
melanie

Some of my favorites:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/
http://www.zingermans.com/
http://www.mcphee.com/
http://www.happyworker.com/
http://www.fruitflowers.com/creations.html
http://www.davidscookies.com/
http://www.nirvanachocolates.com/
http://www.penzeys.com/
http://littleplasticmen.com/catalog/
beth

Stevie wrote:
I haven't shopped here personally, http://www.after5catalog.com, but
have received presents from a girlfriend who absolutely HATES to go
shopping. She loves this place!
Jean

Stevie wrote:
sock–dreams.com
glarkware.com
bustedtees.com
littlearth.com
girlyjunk.com
becca
––
"I like that people say it's harder to quit smoking than to kick heroin.
This makes me feel really good because now I know I can develop a heroin
addiction and quit it. Obviously I'll be able to." –Pamie

A favorite of mine is www.gaiam.com – yoga and healthy/lifestyle products;
including some great home products, clothing, spa stuff, etc...


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the article is done and filed with the editor.
I will be posting a longer version online on my gather.com board.. and
probably on my fashiontribes.com LA Story blog too with images. (;–))))))
Stevie