Downtown Providence Gift-Giving for the 11th Hour Shopper
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Downtown Providence Gift-Giving for the 11th Hour Shopper
You can find last minute gift ideas along Westminster Street to the Arcade -- exit through the Weybosset doors to find Noon Design Shop and Copacetic Jewelry. Don’t forget: on-street parking is FREE for 2 hours from 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTLooking for more last minute gift ideas? Visit InDowncity’s gift guides for everyone on your list. These on-point recommendations have the perfect suggestions for kids, teachers, college students, foodies, animal lovers, and more. Enjoy the downtown shopping experience knowing that your gifts will be well received!
Downtown Providence Gift-Giving for the 11th Hour Shopper
The Arcade, 65 Weybosset Street
This colorful shop is packed with surprise finds from the 1930s through the 70s. Let everyone know your source for vintage goods by stuffing jewelry, cards, and small games into one of these adorable cotton tote bags, custom screen printed by Providence’s own Manic Pixie T-Shirt Girls.
The Arcade, 65 Weybosset Street
Who wouldn’t love a jar of crunchy, flavorful pickles handmade in Rhode Island? Environs, a stylish, eclectic boutique inside the Arcade sells dozens of beautifully packaged delicacies, including these from Fox Point Pickling Company, based at the Hope & Main culinary incubator in Warren.
The Arcade, 65 Weybosset Street
Beyond jewelry and accessories, Flaunt also sells a fantastic line of locally made bath products. Bundle a body bar, scrub, and other items together from JAVA coffee infused skin care, based in North Kingstown. Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, this line is vegan, gluten free and 100% biodegradable.
Dog owners will adore exclusive handmade paw print bangles from Luca & Stella, a new Rhode Island-based jewelry company. 20% of proceeds will be donated to the Providence Animal Rescue Leagu
The Arcade, 65 Weybosset Street
Have a few fashionistas in your family? They’ll feel like runway models wearing these gorgeous earrings, locally designed and created by Jess Abernethy and Jonathan Joseph Peters at Nude.
75 Weybosset Street
Best known for handmade jewelry, letterpress cards, and well-designed home goods, Noon also sells beautifully packaged wildflower honey from Providence River Honey Company, produced in Edgewood. Buy a fancy jar with a honey stick or pair a simple jar with tea towels, printed locally in East Providence.
17 Peck Street
Year-round, Rhode Islanders dream about relaxing days at the beach. Remind your loved ones about the Ocean State’s best asset with a gift from Narragansett Sea Glass, created by Paula Azini. The retired teacher wraps discarded decorative glassware fragments with sterling silver wire to make one-of-a-kind wearable art.
212 Westminster Street
In its new location on the corner of Eddy and Westminster, beloved downtown destination Craftland sells a wide range of contemporary crafts and fine art. Find glazed handthrown stoneware mugs featuring the Providence skyline by potter Maddy Macedo of Lucky Monkey, based in East Providence.
Both kids and adults will love the fun jewelry collection from DA Metals made by RISD grad Devienna Anggraini at her studio in Pawtucket. She creates everything from colorful stackable rings and clever state pride pins to elegant tassle earrings.
229 Westminster Street
The simply packaged, fresh scented products from Newport’s Shore Soap Company are best sellers at Homestyle, a modern home furnishings, art and gift shop that’s been in business since 2007. Pair a bar of Mermaid Kisses or Captain Clean Salt Soap with linen spray, lotion, a clay mask, a scrub, or a tumbler candle.
220-222 Westminster Street
Stylish girls notice the beautiful window displays and know to start their shopping sprees at these sister stores. Among the wide selection of clothing and shoes, look for a bright display of vinyl earrings by RISD alum Sarah Clover, based in Providence.
The Arcade, 65 Weybosset Street
Grab some stocking stuffers for your favorite goddesses at this ultra-feminine consignment boutique. For just $4, Baa Goat Milk Soap, handcrafted in Chepachet, RI, is a perfect add-on gift. Choose from grapefruit, palmarosa, lemongrass and tea tree scents.
