Lemont 2024 Gift Guide: For Those Who Love Trends & Treasures
Photography by Molly Hebda | Design by All Together
Gifts for those who love fashion, treasures, and cool items they’ll cherish forever.
1. 1 HAppy Girl Boutique
You’ll never regret stepping into the cozy 1 Happy Girl Boutique on Canal Street. It’s full of items to enhance your own wardrobe and plenty of gifts for everyone on your list.
Pick up a few of their candles made in-house for hostess gifts, grab bracelets for your teenage daughter, teacher, or their coaches, and friends, and their holiday-themed graphic tees for everyone else who loves a cheeky wardrobe staple.
Perfect for: Hostess gifts, your teenage daughter and her friends, teachers, and friends.
SHOP 1 HAPPY GIRL
2. Oakridge Hobbies, toys, and gifts
Did you know that Lemont has one of the best toy stores in the country? Ever toy has been chosen with intention and they’re fully stocked on the trendiest items that most stores don’t even carry.
If you have a little one who loves independent play, we recommend the Magna-tiles big and small. The small ones can be kept in your bag for entertainment at restaurants and waiting rooms. If you have a little one with a thriving imagination, Tonies are the perfect gift to pop on and listen to before naptime. For kids of every age, check out their puzzles, cars, and STEM gifts.
Perfect for: Every child in your life, hobbyists, and collectors.
SHOP OAKRIDGE HOBBIES AND TOYS
3. Jilley’s Boutique
If you have a few holiday parties on your list, you’ll want to make a stop by Jilley’s While you’re there, pick up some amazing accessories for gifts.
For that friend who loves to go out to eat or to the theater, pick up a few fun clutches that match their personality. Additionally, earrings are never a bad idea. Find tons of cute options for earrings, bracelets, and other costume jewelry throughout the shop.
Perfect for: Your Mom, your neighbors, your best friend who loves to hit the town
SHOP JILLEYS
4. TATUM MAE BOUTIQUE
Tatum Mae always seems to know exactly what our wardrobe needs.
For your fashionista friend or a new mom looking to upgrade her wardrobe, gift a cozy sweater dress, accessories, or a private shopping party with the owner.
Perfect for: You, your sister-in-law, your best friend in need of a wardrobe refresh.
SHop TATUM MAE BOUTIQUE
5. Mabel’s Market
No one curates a better selection of home and lifestyle options than Mabel’s Market.
Skip the popular home goods store and head straight to Mabel’s for classic snow globes, holiday decorates, coffee mugs, and more. You’ll find tons of gifts at every price point making this a prime spot for Secret Santa.
Bonus Gift Idea: If you haven't attended the very popular Fall on Canal or Market on Canal hosted by Mabel’s Market, be sure to save the date with a friend as an experiential gift you’ll never forget: Early breakfast, shopping the market, and then a late lunch after it ends to celebrate your finds.
Perfect For: Secret Santa, your friend who loves to add on to their holiday decor and collection, your boss, and your friends.
SHOP MABEL’s MARKET
6. THAT GIRL + CO.
Some of the best gifts are homemade or you could gift someone a new skill!
Sign yourself up for a course at That Girl + Co. and learn how to make a chunky knit blanket, a potted Christmas village, or fresh wreaths and centerpieces. They’re great gifts to yourself or your family.
Bonus Gift Idea: That Girl + Co. was founded to empower women and young girls with new skills. Sign yourself and a friend or young people in your life up for an (Em)Power Tools 101 workshop or summer Kid’s Creative Camp.
Perfect For: Your wife, your daughter, and your coworkers.
Still don’t know what to buy?
Over 15 local businesses in Lemont Downtown accept the Lemont Downtown gift card. Give the gift of local — use your gift card all year long for restaurants, shopping, and more!
