We’ve all done it at one time or another — waited until the very last minute to do some, most or even all of our holiday shopping. But worry not — on the following pages you’ll find terrific local retailers with plenty of inventory to please even the most discerning shopper. We couldn’t highlight them all, so we chose, at random, a dozen local stores and asked them to nominate gifts anyone would love to get. But there are hundreds of ads with even more great gift ideas in this edition. We urge you to check them all out and support our awesome advertisers. Happy Holidays!
Kris Kebler shows off some really nice shades at Andy’s Ski in Bartlett. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
Andes Ski Shop, 520 Route 302, Bartlett. (603) 374-6864. Hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays; 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; and 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. For more, go to andesski.shop.
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Scott Ferrari shows off some mocha truffles at the Bavarian Chocolate House in North Conway. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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Ready to be personalized, the Pandemic Family Ornament. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Kathy Ahearn, Haley, Ripley and Kendra Hart work in the bakery at Four Your Paws Only in North Conway. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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Anne Jenkins-Provost, department manager, holds one of Hanna Lucy’s calendars in front of a display of holiday gift items at Lucy Hardware in Intervale. (MARGARET McKENZIE PHOTO)
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Garlic olives at the North Conway Olive Oil Co.. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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Owner Brian Smith with Emily Smith-Mossman, Lynne MacDonald and Nancy Hildebrand at North Country Fair Jewelers. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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Co-owner Rob Nadler says this way to the wall of socks at Ragged Mountain in Intervale. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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Becca Knight holds a popular warm Norwegian sweater with co-owner Stan Millen in the background at Stan and Dan’s Sports in North Conway. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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Erica Frieswick holds heated socks and Hotronics at Sun & Ski Sports in North Conway. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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Laura Cummings has lots of gift ideas at her store White Birch Books in North Conway. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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