Shopping for gifts under one roof, such as in a mall, can be a blessing for busy people. But busy malls aren't my favorite places to be during the holidays. In contrast, my sixteen-year-old daughter loves the mall. I prefer local, intimate mom-and-pop shops.
A place where some local business owners carefully curated the items in their shop. You get my vibe? If you have the same shopping style, then you need to browse in the Painted Tree Boutiques in Cary, N.C.
This store's slogan is "the big way to shop small." It's amazing. You really need to set aside several hours if you are walking into this store for the first time. Literally, lunch at my favorite Cary Sushi restaurant, Kashin Japanese Restaurant, and browsing the Painted Tree Boutiques is a full-day agenda. Once you become a frequent shopper and know the vendors, you can pop in quickly (Maybe).
I popped into Painted Tree last month to take some photos to help Freedom Ride Rescue market its vendor booth, where 100 percent of all proceeds go to the rescue's operating budget. My chiahuahua, Hannah, was rescued from Freedom Ride, and I volunteer at their adoption events when my schedule allows.
This would be a quick in-and-out type of thing. I was so naive. It took me 30 minutes to find the Freedom Ride booth. By the time I finally decided to ask a worker about its location, I already had my Mom's Christmas gift in my hand. This store is impressive.
From local artisans to sports to pet lovers, there is something for everyone in this store. The Home Decor shops are my favorite. That's where I got lost browsing. I skipped the fashion boutiques because my daughter was in the car, running, waiting for me.
Freedom Ride's booth is adorable with so many affordable finds. The rescue also uses the space to showcase dogs looking for homes. "Painted Tree has given Freedom Ride Rescue an entirely new audience!" explained Freedom Ride Founder, Mollie Doll. Our 'Backyard' space is filled with dog-themed items for sale and general info about our rescue!! The booth is managed by Gwenn Glotnis, one of our core volunteers AND a FRR adopter!"
The Painted Tree Boutiques is open daily from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at 240 Crossroads Boulevard in Cary, N.C.
Learn more about Freedom Ride Rescue and how you can volunteer, donate, foster, and/or adopt a new family member.
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