Welcome to Watermark Online’s 2009 Holiday Gift Guide! This online version of our top picks for this holiday season is a new addition, but don’t worry, you can still find the glossy print version of the guide in Watermark, on newsstands, through the end of the month.
When possible, the Online Gift Guide will provide links for easy online purchase. Additionally, between now and the gifting season, new additions will appear, so be sure to keep checking back to make sure you don’t miss that perfect gift for your loved one.
Sam Flax
Haul out the holly and head on over to Sam Flax, especially if you’ve never experienced the joy of browsing through one of the most original stores around. From office supplies to crafts, Sam Flax South is always one of the best destinations for unique gift ideas and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers. Shop Sam Flax online!
Bark Avenue Bakery
Bark Avenue Dog Bakery offers all-natural, human grade, great tasting gourmet dog treats in dozens of flavors and shapes. Celebrate the season with your dog with a special hand-dipped, fresh-baked treat made of carob, peanut butter and yogurt. Call 407-345-9999 or shop the bakery online.
Dechoes
Dechoes Resale and Vintage has three Central Florida locations offering the best in trendy, designer items and vintage clothes for everyone on your list. Trade or sell your gently used clothing to feed your fashion frenzy. Shop Dechoes online or call 407-898-9791 to find the nearest location.
TooJay’s
Best known for overstuffed deli sandwiches and traditional deli favorites, TooJay’s also provides outstanding catering services. Everything from gourmet party platters to fabulous hot entrée buffets are just a phone call away. So this holiday season, trust TooJay’s with your table, then sit back and enjoy! Visit TooJay’s online or call 561-659-9011 for details.
Roho Art & Coffee
Offer an experience as a holiday gift this year with gift certificates to Roho Art & Coffee in Orlando. The hybrid art gallery and café serves up a relaxing dose of creativity and caffeine in an upscale environment. See a menu or find out more at Roho’s website or call 407-423-4307 for a full menu and details.
Bodywork Massage & Day Spas
The Holidays are really just about looking good! Bodywork Spa and Hopkins Aesthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry believe that holiday cheer begins with a glowing smile, well-rested appearance and living stress free. These are three things that help bring confidence to your holiday cheer. For more information call 813-286-2125 or purchase a spa gift certificate online.
Skinzwear
Skinz allows you to design your own swimsuit by offering different styles, cuts and fabrics of almost any color. Help a friend make a statement at the beach with his or her new look. Call 727-441-8789 to talk to a real person or shop Skinz at their web site.
Florida Fur and Leather
Florida Fur and Leather has been in the same St. Petersburg plant since 1957. Our services include cold storage, fur cleaning and glazing, cleaning and re-coloring of leather clothing and handbags and repairs and alterations. We carry a large inventory of new and pre-owned furs and leathers. Buy online or call 727-822-3653 for more information.
Van Wezel
Mark your own special occasion with a gift certificate that lasts from the holidays through spring at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The venue’s 40th anniversary features Liza Minnelli, Bernadette Peters and Patti Lupone along with Broadway’s Avenue Q, Hairspray and Mamma Mia. Tickets and a full schedule available on Van Wezel’s web site.
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Celebrate the New Year with theater. A Chorus Line (Feb 18-20), winner of nine Tony Awards, is the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Also returning is last year’s huge hit, Dixie’s Tupperware Party, which returns March 30-April 3. Visit the Ruth Eckerd Hall web site for tickets.
The Old Tampa Book Company
The Old Tampa Book Company is a gem for booklovers in the heart of downtown with more than 40,000 collectible, rare, used, and out-of-print books. Subjects range from fiction and non-fiction to automobiles and zoology. Search the store’s inventory online or call 813-209-2151.
Pet Food Warehouse
People have department stores, so why shouldn’t pets? Pet Food Warehouse carries 30 different brands of dog and cat foods and a wide selection of treats. Small animals are also included with aisles dedicated to birds, fish and other furry friends. Call 727-521-6191 or visit Pet Food Warehouse’s web site for more information.
Tastings
Tastings, A Wine Experience, features Enomatic card-based wine dispensers giving guests the opportunity to sample 72 different wines by the taste or glass at your leisure. Tastings is the perfect place to host your holiday party of any size. Musical guests appear weekly. Call 407-999-9950 or drop by 111 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite #175 in Orlando for a full schedule.
Washburn Imports
With gift ideas from the practical to the extraordinary, Washburn Imports offers a wide variety of furniture, artwork, craftwork and one-of-a-kind accessories handcrafted by skilled artisans and linked to a story of unique origin, With stores in Orlando and Sanford, the selection is always close. Call 407-228-4403 or 407-322-1449 for more information.
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
You remember Wonderland, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and the rest? Now they are back in a new musical produced by TBPAC. You could be among the first to experience a strange-yet-familiar place filled with fantastic characters and beautiful sounds. Visit TBPAC online for tickets.
Florida Craftsmen
Florida Craftsmen, Inc. is Florida’s only state-wide nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to fine craft and design. The gallery offers an ultimate holiday shopping experience and includes ArtLofts, a community of 21 artist studios on the second floor. For more information call 727-821-7391 or visit the Florida Craftsmen web site.
D’Tails Pet Boutique and Spa
D’Tails offers one-stop shopping for your pets’ needs and offers grooming services for all dog and cat breeds seven days a week. The boutique features pet beds, raised feeders, collars, apparel, toys and more, all of the highest quality. Gift cards are available. Call 407-327-7707 or find out more online.
Mother Falcon
In less than a year, Mother Falcon has grown into the go-to place for original tees. The boutique allows customers to choose a design from a large portfolio or bring in their own creations to have imprinted onto a t-shirt. The 15-minute process is always fun and fabulous. Call 407-423-3060 for pricing and details.
King Center
Give the gift of entertainment with tickets to any of the amazing concerts or upcoming Broadway shows at The King Center in Melbourne. A Chorus Line and diva Gladys Knight are both coming in February and more shows are added each week. Visit King Center’s web site or call 407-242-2219 for show details.
Fiorini Gallery and Frame
Place your holiday custom frame order at Fiorini Gallery and Frame by Thanksgiving and get a 20% discount. Turn a photo into a masterpiece with the Canvas Transfer Service. To see a calendar of upcoming artists, shows and events, visit Fiorini online or call 727-344-1000.
Francis House
Francis House has been serving Tampa Bay’s HIV/AIDS community for 20 years and is dependent on the community to help ensure that its clients have the very best holiday season. The organization’s wish list includes: gift cards for clients, canned food, hygiene items and toys for kids. To help the charity, contact Joy at 813-237-3066.
Y T Distributing
Nothing says holidays like having your stocking stuffed! Don’t forget to take care of yourself this holiday season and shop online from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Enter “holiday” at the checkout screen and get 20% off purchases through Dec. 31, 2009.
Love Boutique
Get your stocking stuffed at The Love Boutique. Visit 5,000 square-feet of fetish, fantasy and fabulousness and Central Florida’s largest selection of Falcon Videos and Toys. Videos start at $1.99 and the boutique offers toys and accessories for men and women. Visit Love Boutique online or call 407-856-0311
Orlando Fashion Square Mall
More than 125 stores including Macy’s Dillard’s JC Penney and Sears, restaurants, Food Court and Premiere Cinemas 14! Enter to win $25,000.00 in our Holiday Sweepstakes! Visit our website for details and holiday hours. Fan us on Facebook, follow OrlandoShopping on Twitter and text orlandoshopping to 39649 to get up to the minute info sent right to your phone!
Total Wine & More
The 750 ml River Road Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, Calif, may be the best hand-crafted Pinot Noir you’ve never heard of. The wine brims with layers of cherry and berry flavors and is available at Florida locations for $17.99. Visit Total Wine’s web site to find a location near you.
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Mall at Millenia
This holiday, put the decision in their hands by purchasing the IDecide Gift Card from The Mall at Millenia. Fashion, Style, Indulgence—they can pick the gift right for them. IDecide is for the truly gifted holiday shopper. Available at Concierge and at MallAtMillenia.com.
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Focal Point Garden Center & Gift Shop
Perfect gifts for the gardener in your life are available at Focal Point. Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pottery and water features, annuals and fruit trees are among thousands of gifts targeted toward the green thumb on your list. For more information call 407-349-2200 or visit them on Facebook.
