Christmas shopping on St. John?

patr · Post by **patr** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:06 pm

We'll will be on island the early part of December. I would LOVE to get some/most of my Christmas shopping done while there.

I know once we return home I will be too down to be a good shopper.

My list consists mostly of seven grandkids, ages 2 thru 10, 3 adult kids and spouses. Any recommendations?

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:41 pm

try St. John Kids for the little ones.

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:44 pm

St John Spice for the adults. There are so many great things there, not just spices.

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:10 pm

patr, just found the web sites for St. John Spice.

www.stjohnspice.com/stjohnkids.htm
www.stjohnspice.com/newkids.htm

As was said so much more than the name implies. It's really fun shopping.

Also, I really liked the folks at R&I Patton Jewlers in Mongoose junction, if you are in the market. I indulged in a necklace there. They are shipping it to me because I needed some changes to the chain it came with but there was no charge for the changes or the shipping. Really nice selection in there.

Jumbiegirl · Post by **Jumbiegirl** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:43 pm

I always buy a lot of gifts at the Canvas Factory in Mongoose Junction. They have nice bags, duffles, hats, purses and backpacks. You'll be able to find some things for children there.

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 9:04 pm

I forgot about the Canvas factory. I might need a new backpack in April.

Mary L · Post by **Mary L** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:53 pm

My favorite shops are St John Spice, St John Kids and Coconut Coast Studios.

LysaC · Post by **LysaC** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:13 pm

I do a ton of Xmas shopping when visiting STJ.

I go to:
STJ Spice,
the T-shirt place at Shipwreck Landing (for the teenagers),
Awl Made Here at Skinny Legs (handmade leather goods),
the other shops at Skinny Legs (got a great pirate puppet set),
the little gifty shops in Cruz Bay (I think one is Dreams & Dragonflies?),
the local art/craft galleries on St Thomas
the fleamarket on St Thomas,
etc...

There are tons of places to shop for Xmas!

I have 1 month and 2 weeks to go!

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:21 pm

We used to pick up hand painted shirts from Deborah Designs, now gone. I was looking for a replacement last year and found one. I think the place is called Jumbie Mon. It's a small place next to Donkey Diner in Coral Bay. Interesting batik style hand painted clothing. I foget the proprieters name, but she was interesting and helpful. I picked up some gifts and wish I had gotten a shirt for myself. It's on the list this year.

Cheers, RickG

Jumbiegirl · Post by **Jumbiegirl** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:37 pm

I love buying stuff at Pink Papaya. I have a tradition of buying a hand painted Christmas ornament whenever I go. They're fun and dated with the year.

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