With just a week to go until the Christmas gifts go under the tree, it’s time to put your last minute gifting techniques to work. Luckily for you, there are many adorable gift shops right here in the hamlets of Smithtown. We reached out to the moms and pops in the Hamlet of St. James to get some exclusive offers that are perfect for everyone on your last minute gift list!
Give the gift of well-being at Energy Fitness
A gym membership or training session is a perfect gift for someone trying to slim down for their wedding, a New Year’s resolution or just health conscious. Energy Fitness is offering a one month membership with two training sessions for $99, that even comes with free winter hat. Splurge on someone special with a three month membership with three training sessions for $199 that also comes with free sweatshirt. Not sure which package suits your special someone? Purchase a gift card, packaged with a gift certificate and gift bag. Any gift cards over $299 also come with a Winter Hat and Sweatshirt.Energy Fitness is located at 555 North Country Rd in St. James. Also located in Fort Salonga and Miller Place. For Questions please call: 631-862-1737
For the Impossibly Fabulous Fashionista
Head to Castani Blu on Lake Avenue in St. James. This shop is the perfect place to find one of a kind jewelry, accessories and fantabulous clothing for the Boho Chic, Urban trendsetter or the Classic and Elegant woman in your life. Not sure what she’ll love? Castani Blu hosts Shopping Parties too! Call for information or to book seats for the Holiday Shopping Event. Shop hours are 11-6 Tuesday – Friday, 11-5 on Saturdays and 12-4 on Sundays. Castani Blu is located at 529 Lake Ave in Saint James. For Questions or Shopping Events Call: 631-686-6464
For the Hostess with the Mostess
The new Hitherbrook Gift Boutique has everything from holiday themed home accents to hand crafted jewelry. The next generation hitherbrook shop customizes holiday centerpiece or floral gifts, like they always did. But now you can shop for beautiful housewarming gifts, unique home decor and accents, accessories and holiday ornaments too! This little Lake Avenue jem is filled with specialized gifts perfect for gardeners, teachers, Shabby Chic design savvy and Holiday hosts! The Hitherbrook Floral & Gift Boutique is Located at 438 Lake Ave. in St. James. For special orders, holiday centerpieces or questions please call: 631-250-9300.
For Christmas Eve Fun
Spending the holidays with young children may seem a bit overwhelming, with finding sold out hot toys, maintaining the secret about Santa Claus and not eating his cookies… Try bringing a freshly made Gingerbread kit to Christmas Eve Dinner! Garguilo’s Bakery in St. James makes their gingerbread kits from scratch and they do all the tedious legwork for you. Each kit comes with the Gingerbread House already put together using their special Royal Icing. The house is gift wrapped with a giant bag of candy to decorate the house and extra icing to assure the candy sticks until it’s time to eat the house. Priced at $30, this gingerbread house kit is a bargain and will win you the cool Aunt/Uncle for the year, all while keeping the kids busy!
Tip: Pick up some All-Natural Treats for the family Dog in the Barkery section… The bag will keep the dog busy and free from temptation while you put the Gingerbread house together! Garguilo’s Bakery is located at 503 Lake Avenue in St. James. For questions please call: 631-584-9400
For the Smithtown Nostalgic
It’s not Christmas without a bag of Nostalgic Candy from the St. James General Store packed in everyone’s Stocking. The historic General Store has done amazing work, mixing the old with the new. Stuff every stocking with homemade fudge, candy buttons, sweedish fish and candy necklaces to take everyone back in time when we all believed in Santa. If candy isn’t enough, the shop manager has done wonders picking out unique Christmas Tree Ornaments, on the second floor, Children’s books and toys or home accents and fine jewelry. Tip: if you are shopping with your kids, introduce them to Santa who will be visiting the General Store this Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm. The General Store is located at 516 Moriches Rd in St. James. For questions please call: 631-854-3740