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Salisbury General Store & Gifts

Salisbury General Store & Gifts
Photo by Alexander Wilburn

Salisbury General Store’s Manager Larissa Vreeland has curated a cozy collection of gifts to fill up all your stockings hung on the fireplace. Holiday browsing at the shop on Main Street in Salisbury is an annual tradition for residents. As you explore the store, you’ll likely run into friends and neighbors, creating a sense of camaraderie that defines the festive season. Conversations drift from holiday plans to local news and warm wishes for the upcoming festivities. It’s a time for connection and rekindling community bonds.

 

Thymes Fraser Fir Aromatic Candle $37

A Siberian fir needle and sandalwood-scented candle at Christmas fills the air with nostalgia. Its fragrant embrace conjures memories of evergreen forests and twinkling lights, adding a touch of nature to celebrations all winter long. 

 

Little Voices Bracelets $30

Make the Eras Tour last well into the holiday season with a stackable gift of word art bracelets. With dozens of grounding words and phrases to choose from, these whimsical bracelets would look very charming tied in a bow and tucked in a stocking for an excited Swiftie.

 

Glasshouse Fragrances Night Before Christmas Set $82.50

Named after the 19th-century poem by American author Clement Clark Moore, this fragrance, with top notes of blackcurrant and redcurrant, brings a burst of fruity cheer. The middle notes of plum, lemon, lavender, and rose add a delightful bouquet. Musk, oak moss, and spice in the base notes create a cozy, festive ambiance filling your home.

 

Spartina 449 Lagoon Necklace With Crystals $180

Giving jewelry at the holidays is a heartfelt expression of love and thoughtfulness. The sparkle of gems and the elegance of design amplify the joy of gifting, making it a memorable and meaningful gesture.

 

Lynn & Liana Designs Handmade Cutting Board $103

A gift for the hostess with the most-est: this cheeseboard, crafted from hardwood and an eco-friendly epoxy, will easily become a centerpiece for gatherings, serving memorable moments with cheese, fruit and nuts — it might even inspire a friend to get adventurous with a butter board laid at for friends with bread in hand.

 

Address: 20 Main St, Salisbury, CT

Social: @salisburygeneralstore

Web: www.spgrx.com

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