Stop No. 2: Frosty Darling

Frosty Darling is Salt Lake’s cutest outpost for local crafties. Every little thing in this shop on 300 South is fresh, hip and original (not to mention darling, as its name implies) and to top it off, much of it’s made by Utahns like you ‘n me. Aside from staples like sofa pillows, aprons, plates and gift cards and an eye-catching selection candies you haven’t laid tastebuds on since you were ten, Frosty Darling is at once modern and retro-yielding with the most cleverly decorated interior space in town. Stepping inside these doors this holiday season will undoubtedly make your day merry and bright.

Here are some picks for holiday shopping for owner and celebrated artist Gentry Blackburn. All are available now at Frosty Darling, if you act fast:

Clockwise from top left:

The Raven: “This swanky tote with handy pockets is handmade locally by The Rookery. We’re also carrying their hilarious letterpress cards and lovely journals. They’re selling quickly!” $35

Squirrel Pin: “Does it get more adorable than this little squirrel brooch from Little Odd Forest? Felt jewelry is unexpected and fun.” $18

Sweet Tooth Aprons: “Get in the mood for cookin’ or craftin’ with these cute butcher-style aprons with retro, girly flair. They’re handmade by yours truly.” $28

Candy: “Who doesn’t want to find their favorite old-timey candy stuffed inside their stocking? We have a wide selection ranging from bubble gum cigarettes to Zots and Fruit Stripe Gum.”

Pretty Paper Notepad: “Any gal would like receiving this collection of 60 beautiful papers from One Good Bumblebee. I use them for jotting notes, making my own gift tags, creating collages or whatever strikes my paper-loving fancy.” $18

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Frosty Darling
177 E. 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 532-4790
www.frostydarling.com

Time to get started with holiday shopping and do it locally. It’s more fun, anyway—and you get to support the businesses on your block. Some favorite shops want to show you what they have in-store that will make the people on your list green with envy … until they find out the gift is for them.

Stop No. 1: Kaleidoscope Boutique

Not only do we love this boutique because the ladies running the shop have personalities that rival their impeccable taste, but because they concentrate on bringing one-of-a-kind, hard-to-find lines to the Beehive State. And they have a lot of fun with it.

We always find something at Kaleidoscope that we’d be hard-pressed to track down anywhere else—unless you visit the website, www.notamallstore.com, where you’ll get 15 percent off all web purchases throughout the month of December. In store, stop by and create a wishlist. For every list item purchased, you’ll get one of equal value or less for half off!

Here are some picks for holiday shopping from co-owner and could-be professional shopper, Megan Bingham. All are available right now at Kaleidoscope:

From left to right:

Cutie File Jacket: “This fabulous jacket by an up-and-coming independent design company is ideal. Even Holly Golightly couldn’t get the mean reds in this kicky number.”

MK2K Filey: “Make dressing a cinch for a lady in your life by picking up this sweater, ready to go from day to night.”

Cali Sweater: “We love this delightful sweater by our friends in California. It’s perfect for layering … and hot chocolate.”

Trashy Diva Dress: The Sugar two-piece dress is one of our favorites to come out of Trashy Diva’s sketchbooks this season. Cotton voile with a multi-use bolero, this ensemble will keep you looking like Doris Day all year long.”

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Kaleidoscope Boutique
4801 N. University Avenue
Provo, Utah
(801) 225-1352
www.notamallstore.com