You don’t have to go far to find gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping lists this year. Barrington’s Ice House Mall truly has something for everyone and we’ve put together a list of gift ideas you can find with a quick trip to the Ice House.
But you might want to bring the little ones in your life shopping with you when you go. Have you heard about the brand new “Real Deal” Santa at the Ice House this year? He bears a striking resemblance to St. Nick. (Read more about the Ice House’s Must-See-Santa HERE.)
Don’t forget that they are offering extended vising hours with Santa on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Christmas week. He’ll be visiting with families from noon to 3 p.m. on Monday, December 21st through Wednesday, December 23rd.
Photographer Liz Benedetto recently took photos from around the Ice House so you can do a little “window shopping” in advance. Here are just a few of the many thoughtful gifts that await…
Acacia Organics
Gift Idea: Flourless, Gluten-Free Food Gifts
No time to bake? Drop by and pick up some delicious raw, flourless, gluten-free bars for a thoughtful and healthy gift. Try the Dark Chocolate Apricot with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients, a powerful defense against the elements. Acacia is Barrington’s go-to place for products and services to help you live a more healthy, organic lifestyle.
Barrington Cultural Arts Center
Gift Idea: Original Art or Art Classes
Looking for an extra special holiday gift for a relative or friend? The Barrington Cultural Arts Center suggests you consider original art. It’s is one-of-a-kind, not to be found elsewhere, lasts for ever and available for sale at the BCAC gallery! They also offer gift certificates for art classes. They offer classes, open-studio on Thursday mornings, demos and workshops from visiting year-round.
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Chessie’s Restaurant
Gift Idea: Chessie’s Gift Card
Treat someone special with a gift card to Chessie’s Restaurant where they can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner in the festive dining rooms or on the train car inside Barrington’s historic Ice House Mall.
Once in a Blue Moon
Gift Idea: Owen Glass Jewelry
Antique Czechoslovakian glass crystals originally made for chandeliers and lamps in the 20’s and 30’s, Owen Glass jewelry is truly a treasure. Buried in barrels to prevent the Nazis from finding them, Allen Owen heard about the lost crystals on a trip to Czechoslovakia. After extensive research, he finally located the collection. Upon returning to the U.S., Allen found molds hidden in the bottom of the barrels. These molds represented shapes that were not included with the originals. Allen returned to Czechoslovakia and sought the expertise of old world glass masters to help create new crystals from the antique molds. Allen also uses Austrian crystals, semi-precious stones, and other Art Deco glass crystals. The ear wires are either sterling silver or gold-filled metal. Once in a Blue Moon owner, Bob Moon, offers one of the largest collections of Owen Glass jewelry available to the public in the U.S.
Paris Market Antiques
Gift Idea: Vintage Tableware & Metallic Accents
For a hard-to-find or one-of-a-kind gift, Paris Market Antiques is packed with beautiful vintage decor, furniture and tableware. Start a collection for someone you love with a piece made of sterling silver, crystal or bone china. Wendy, the owner, says anything with metallic, gold or silver accents is particularly popular with this year’s antique collectors.
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Sanctuary Salon & Spa
Gift Idea: Fine Products Gift Baskets
Create your own gift basket filled with an assortment of Aquage, Sepastian and Redken hair care and styling products including strengthening shampoo, silkening conditioner, hair sprays, gels and oils.
Savvy Spirit
Gift Idea: Faux Suede Fringe Wraps
Give the gift of style and attitude for the holidays with Savvy Spirit’s faux suede fringe wraps, Paparazzi by Biz in luxurious jewel and neutral tones. Accent with faux fur reversible collars by Fur Babyz in several colors. Perfect choices for your holiday gift giving at Savvy Spirit.
Tommy Terri Boutique & Gift Shop
Gift Idea: Coordinating Children’s Clothing & Holiday Tableware
Tommy Terri Boutique and Gift Shop has the sweetest children’s holiday fashions by Kissy Kissy, Stephen Baby and more PLUS a cuddly assortment of GUND friends which make perfect stocking stuffers! Their insulated cups are great for grab bag gifts. And have you heard of The Giving Plate? Fill it with a treat and pass it to a friend who then passes the plate on filled with a new batch of treats for the gift that keeps giving!
Tootsies Shoes
Gift Idea: Knitwits Hats & Gloves & Boot Tights
Knitwits hats and gloves are great for anyone to get for a little one this holiday. They come in all different characters and are oh-so adorable! Boot Tights are perfect for the boot lover on your list! They look great under any boots, adding a sleek and stylish knee-hi to any outfit. They even have a cushioned and comfy sock bottom and are made in the USA.
(All photos by Liz Benedetto, crafting brand stories as photographer, designer and founder at Elizabeth-Ashby.com.)
Located in downtown Barrington, the Ice House Mall & Village Shops is a one of a kind shopping destination with a wide array of stores offering everything from women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, fine art, antiques and more. Only at the Ice House Mall can you dine at Chessie’s Restaurant and sit inside a vintage Illinois Railway Dining Car for lunch or dinner, pamper yourself at Sanctuary Salon and Spa or visit The Travel House for expert guidance when planning your next weekend getaway or vacation. Guests travel from near and far to experience the Ice House Mall’s turn-of-the century architecture at this historic landmark. Built in 1904, the train-line property was first home tot the Bowman Dairy and then the Jefferson Suburban Ice Company before becoming the Ice House Mall & Village Shops. For more information, visit IceHouseMall.com.
