As the holiday season rolls around, the pressure to find the perfect gift is on. Strolling through the mall almost guarantees buyers to leave unsatisfied and unable to find a unique gift. This year, try to gift “outside the box” by searching at these unique places.

Main Street in St. Charles
Main Street St. Charles has a plethora of cute little stores to find gifts. If you’re looking for something one-of-a-kind and vintage, definitely pop into Joy’s. If you’re looking for a new addition to your fashionista friend’s wardrobe, swing by Moss and pick them up something cute. No matter what you’re looking for, a boutique on Main will definitely have the gift for you!

World Market
If you have a friend who loves traveling, head over to World Market. They have a wide variety of items, but the best part is the food! They have snacks and drinks from countries all over, which would make an interesting gift for anyone! If you are looking for something you will not find anywhere else, go to World Market.

Amazon
Amazon might seem like the last place to go to get a unique gift, but their “Interesting Finds” addition to the website has a plethora of potential. The list of items changes daily, so there are always new trinkets to buy. They have everything from mugs, to phone cases, to room decor and everything cute in between!

Uncommongoods
If getting out and about during this time of year just stresses you out, stay in and do your shopping online! Uncommon goods has gift options from many different price ranges, so it makes it easy to stay on budget. Online, they categorize the website by price, gender, age and interest, so it makes shopping easy. They have items ranging from cute socks to candles crafted by the character of the National Parks!

Etsy
Etsy is filled with cute potential gifts waiting to be bought! Since the store is run by individual people, you are almost guaranteed to find a gift that is one-of-a-kind. For Christmastime, they have products organized into different categories based on who you are shopping for. With the endless gift possibilities and online ease, Etsy is the way to go!

If you use this guide while Christmas shopping this year, you’ll be set! Even if you don’t find that perfect gift you were looking for, remember: it’s the thought that counts.