Even More Great Online Boutiques for the Holidays

A Larimer Square Keepsake

O.K., if you’re anything like me you’ve only completed about half of your holiday shopping.  The remainder you’re perhaps planning to do by the end of the week.  I suggest you keep it simple, shop online and have the goods mailed directly to those on your list (including yourself).  There’s still time!

I just returned from a quick trip to Denver and as always, I’m in love with Larimer.  That would be Larimer Square, one of the most happening places in the country, an historic neighborhood populated with exciting restaurants, bars and shops.  If you’ve been there you know that colorful banners typically adorn this quaint area, also known as Larimer Street.  You can actually own a piece of this landmark destination by purchasing a Larimer Messenger Bag, a fun fashion accessory—great for guys and gals—crafted out of the banners that once flew high over this part of Denver’s renowned LoDo (Lower Downtown) district.  They’re a green shopping choice as well.

Napa Soap Harvest

I’ve also discovered some wonderful soaps and bath products for men and women from Napa Soap Company.  They’re handcrafted in Napa Valley, California and yes, you guessed it, most include a dose of wine in their mix.  If Soapignon Blanc, a rich mixture of grapeseed, olive, avocado and sunflower oils and white wine, grapefruit and pomegranate sounds good to you, you’ll love how it feels on your skin.  Their Body Butter combines brown sugar, grapeseed oil and white wine, so, of course, you’ll have to pick up at least one of these for yourself in addition to having them shipped off to your friends.  Yum!

If you’re looking for wines to drink, be sure to order some nectars from Quady Winery.  Their sweet wines serve as the perfect accompani-ment to your holiday desserts.  No time to whip up an unctuous delight for your special feast?  (You know you’ll be tired of Christmas cookies by then.)  You absolutely must order your pièce de résistance from the Sticky Toffee Pudding Company.  Wow!  English baker Tracy Claros hand makes these little wonders and packages them with so much love and attention they’re sure to woo you and the top gourmands on your list.  Her English Lemon Pudding is award winning, but try the chocolate and toffee confections as well.  Best served warm with cream or ice cream.

Remember that Ruth’s Toffee and Telluride Truffle are offering ten percent discounts when you mention BonjourTelluride.com.