Top Picks for Christmas

WHEN IT COMES TO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, WE HAVE A LOT OF FANTASTIC INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES AS WELL AS NATIONAL CHAINS THROUGHOUT PAISLEY TOWN CENTRE.

WHETHER YOU ARE AFTER A GIFT FOR HIM, A GIFT FOR HER, THE HOME OR THE KIDS, PAISLEY HAS CHRISTMAS ALL WRAPPED UP!

leather and fabric options. Also, another favourite, Watercolour Art by Martin Oates, exclusive to White Cart Company, available framed and ready to hang for as little as £25. White Cart offers click and collect, free local delivery for orders over £15 and a worldwide posting service.

IVAD GIFTS 29 Gauze Street

In Paisley town centre for more WHEN IT COMES TO CHRISTMAS than 10 years, IVAD Gifts is a SHOPPING, WE HAVE A LOT OF

FANTASTIC INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES Home and Gift store stocking a AS WELL AS NATIONAL CHAINS gorgeous range of cards, gifts, THROUGHOUT PAISLEY TOWN CENTRE. home & lifestyle for all occasions. Brands include Joma Jewellery, Katie WHETHER YOU ARE AFTER A GIFT FOR HIM, Loxton and Yankee Candle as well as A GIFT FOR HER, THE HOME OR THE KIDS, smaller companies such as ROKA London, PAISLEY HAS CHRISTMAS ALL WRAPPED UP! Lily Flame Candles and Marble Scotland Clothing. Making gifts beautiful with their fabulous gift wrapping, top picks for Christmas include Katie Loxton handbags, candles and super scarves, ROKA London Backpacks, especially when paired with a Bioloco Bottle. For Christmas décor, it’s all about layering and luxury - cosy textures and candlelight – IVAD’s Ivy & Twine Candles are handmade in Scotland and smell divine. Private shopping evenings are also available by appointment.

WHITE CART CO 30b High Street White Cart Co is a unique, independent gift shop offering an unusual range of gifts, including local art & crafts. With the tagline, “gifting a little bit of love”, the team strive to help you with high quality gift ideas no matter your budget. Their top tip for Christmas is Get in Early with top picks such as their Festive Carousel – available in a range of designs, these beautiful gifts rotate with heat, candle included. Or how about this Book Light now available in two sizes with wood,

INCUBE 9b Gilmour Street

InCube is a small artisan gift shop, with a unique delivery concept – all of their products are entirely designed and made within the Renfrewshire area by local residents. Housing a fantastic range of unique products, many of which are inspired by Renfrewshire’s history and heritage, including jewellery, craft items, home décor, candles, scents and children’s wear. Many products can also be personalised or made to order to provide an extra special gift and gift-wrapping is also available. Their unique and inspiring gifts for Christmas ranges from stocking fillers to luxury items. Top Picks include Jewellery by Paisley Pins, Sweetpunkz Packaged Sweets, luxurious towels and Bath Gowns from Love Towels, Calendars from Dainty Dora and also Gatekeeper Art and Olapip Home, who offer hand poured home fragrances offering ‘a little luxury in a sustainable way’ with seasonal scents.

DOOLEY’S CYCLES 58 Causeyside Street Say the word bicycle in Paisley and the name Dooley’s instantly springs to mind. Whether you are after a first bike for children, or something for the cycling enthusiast in your life, Dooley’s Cycles has everything you need. With a range of mountain bikes, racing bikes, hybrid bikes, e-bikes and kids bikes to suit all budgets, you can also buy your cycling accessories, helmets and clothing here too.

RAINBOW TURTLE 7 Gauze Street

Rainbow Turtle is the only Fair Trade shop in Renfrewshire and has been a mainstay in Paisley for almost 20 years. An ethical and sustainable shop with organic, vegan products and ever-increasing refill opportunities, you can buy gifts, food and household goods, bags and clothing, jewellery, incense and candles, cards, toys and puzzles, chocolate, sweets and refills. Christmas gifts, cards and decorations are even more special when you know that you are helping someone. They have gifts for ages from new-born to adult including hampers, vouchers, advent calendars, cards, decorations and lights that all contribute to better people’s lives.

DIGITALPICT PHOTOGRAPHY

19 Glasgow Road This family business offers contemporary photography for portraiture and weddings as well as commercial and events. Digitalpict Photography’s pet friendly studio can accommodate larger family groups and special set ups for newborns, children and pets. Providing professional photography products and solutions for customers with a personal touch, they offer gift vouchers, a perfect Christmas gift. Or take advantage of their Christmas special - 20" by 16" canvas for just £119.99. Their spacious portrait studio is just a hop and a skip away from both Paisley Abbey and St Mirin's Cathedral as well the Paisley Marriage Suite at Renfrewshire House.

MILANO BOUTIQUE 5 Mill Street

Treat someone you love so that they feel fabulous this Christmas!

Milano Boutique

specialises in a fantastic range of Italian clothing, quality branded footwear and a vast collection of bags, unique accessories and jewellery. We are loving these Faux Fur Gilets, available in 4 colours - mocha, light grey/pinkish, charcoal & black. One size fits all, priced at £220 each.

MCLAUCHLAN & CO JEWELLERS

22 New Street

McLauchlan and Co Jewellers have been in Paisley since 1909 and pride themselves on helping their customers find the perfect gift for your loved one at Christmas. With a full range of jewellery including watches, bracelets, earrings and rings, the show-stopper this Christmas has to be this stunning diamond necklace, priced £1,205.00.

FINISHING TOUCHES 7 Johnston Street

Finishing Touches is a one stop shop for all your lingerie needs, for yourself or as a gift. Trading in the town for 36 years, owner Liz will be on hand for bra fitting or to help you pick out the perfect present. Choose from Envisage by Fantasie (pictured) also available in Charcoal with other ranges also including Triumph, Charnos, Playtex, Pour Moi as well as Miraclesuit shapewear to name just a few.

LITTLE PINK CO 15 Glasgow Road With hand lettered bespoke gifts from Little Pink Co, you are sure of something unique for loved ones this Christmas. From book marks to plant pots, personalised hoodies, prints and plates, these handcrafted gifts are sure to put a smile on someone’s face. Best known for creating pieces that are a little different and bring joy to the recipients, you can see the full range of pieces from Little Pink Co on social media @littlepinkco

MRS PARTY 5 Johnston Street

Mrs Party can provide balloon decoration for any event, theme and budget, with each design personalised and presented to suit the customer’s requirements. They cater for lots of different events including weddings and you can also hire LED dance floors, LED letters and numbers, and photo booths are also available for hire for all manner of celebrations. Mrs Party top picks for Christmas? Airloonz 4ft Santas and Snowmen, perfect for longevity, lasting months. Elf arrivals are always fun too so look out for Mrs Party’s designs for Christmas 2021.

BUDDIES GIN Click and Collect available from White Cart Co, 30b High Street Our top pick for Gin Lovers, why not gift someone a 500ml bottle of Buddies Scottish Craft Gin this Christmas, it’s the nation’s new favourite tipple! You can read more about Paisley’s first dedicated gin on Page 9.

JOHN MCKAY

JEWELLERS 53 Moss Street

Another of our fabulous long-standing jewellers, John McKay Jewellers has launched their own range of Swarovski jewellery. Made of AAA cubic zirconia which will never lose its sparkle, each piece has three layers of 18ct white gold Rhodium plating. Check out the full range which includes Earrings from £15, Collar at £49 and this beautiful Bracelet priced just £90.

SUE QUINN BEARS

25 Lawn Street

Identifiable by their SQ badge, Sue Quinn Bears and woodland animals are sought after by admirers the world over.

Visit her website at www. bearsbysuequinn.co.uk or pop into her new shop in the town’s Lawn Street to get that perfect Christmas gift for someone special.

HOUSTON KILTMAKERS 67 High Street

Best known for their kilts, Houston Kiltmakers also offer a fantastic range of tartan gifts and homeware accessories for Christmas. Our favourites are these bespoke and personalised tartan stockings which can be made in any clan tartan and can also be embroidered with prices starting from £35.

PAISLEY PICTURE FRAMERS 56 Causeyside StreetWHEN IT COMES TO CHRISTMAS

SHOPPING, WE HAVE A LOT OF Stepping into Paisley Picture FANTASTIC INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES Framers on Causeyside Street and AS WELL AS NATIONAL CHAINS you are instantly met with a real THROUGHOUT PAISLEY TOWN CENTRE. treasure trove of artworks. With thousands of pieces in stock, from WHETHER YOU ARE AFTER A GIFT FOR HIM, A GIFT FOR HER, THE HOME OR THE KIDS, limited editions to originals, you are sure PAISLEY HAS CHRISTMAS ALL WRAPPED UP! to find the perfect gift for the art lover in your life. How about this Gary MacNamara original, priced at £1,700.00? Or why not have a treasured keepsake framed? Conservation framing of a much loved football shirt costs between £140.00 - £160.00 depending on the size and choice of finished frame chosen.

WITH LOVE FLOWERS

48 Causeyside Street Ten year veterans of their trade, the beautiful window displays at With Love Flowers Causeyside Street store are always perfect tributes to the season, never more so than at Christmas. Choose from Christmas homeware and decorations from £5, Wreaths from £20 and Christmas Bouquets starting at £30 along with Christmas Floral Arrangements from £25 and Christmas Table Arrangements starting from £30.

GENNARO GIFTWARE 2 Abercorn Street

The showroom at Gennaro Giftware boasts an impressive array of gifts, including T-Lights, candles, scented burners, vases, ornaments, compact mirrors, along with an extensive range of hanging mirrors, framed pictures, canvases, wall art, wall panels, decorative chargers, glass furniture, and lamps.

YELLOW SLATE DESIGN

8 Brown’s Lane

We love, love, love these exclusive Love Paisley tote bags from Yellow Slate Design which you can snap up for just £5 each. And while you’re at it, what about these beautiful Christmas cards – you can select six of the card designs for just £5.

H W MCLEAN 5 George Place As well as stocking a beautiful range of crystal, glassware and pewterware, H W McLean can also offer personalisation as one of the finest hand-engravers around. Perfect for that personalised gift.

PRINT CENTRE 31 Gauze Street

Staying with personalisation and another great, local family business, the Print Centre, can help make your gifts special and unique this Christmas. They have a full range of ideas to choose from including canvas prints, Christmas cards, printed garments and t-shirts along with bottle labels and book marks.

JEWELFARE/SINCLAIR’S

OF PAISLEY 30a High Street Jewelfare on the town’s High Street is expanding with the launch of their new, larger jewellery store, Sinclair’s of Paisley, just a short walk away. Both stores have a wide variety of gifts for Christmas to suit every taste and budget.

WHAT IF 25 Moss Street

What If has lots to choose from this Christmas. What about their Paisley Mural Calendar for the Buddie in your life, or how about some Paisley Pounds gift vouchers. Give the Gift of Possibility this year; these can be spent on workshop classes, gifts and homeware by their talented makers. Throughout November and December, What If will also be hosting Stress Free Shopping Events so you can enjoy some relaxation as well as a unique shopping experience – choose from Thursday Evenings on 11th & 25th November, 9th & 16th December or Saturday Afternoons 20th November & 11th December.

THE BUTTERFLY ROOM

Inside What If, 25 Moss Street

The "Christmas with the Angels" gift set at the Butterfly Room features a choice of a gift voucher. Choose an hour or 30 minute session of your choice from their list of services, and an angel themed, crystal infused candle created in association with Kennedys Candles of Elderslie, with choice of 5 candle scents available. Choose from a one hour voucher gift set at £30, or a 30 minute gift voucher gift set at £25. Candles can also be bought separately at £5.

COMICRAZY

45 Old Sneddon Street

For the comic or game lover in your family, a trip to Comicrazy Café is a must. Warhammer products are always great gifts, the Comicrazy crew also have getting started kits and painting kits in store. Another top pick for Christmas is Pokémon but beware, this sells out very quickly so start your shopping now and you might just be able to get your hands on some of the commemorative 25th Anniversary sets.

WARREN JAMES

Piazza Shopping Centre Offering incredible value for money, Warren James stocks a wide range of beautiful jewellery in their store inside the Piazza Shopping Centre. How about this Tree of Life gift set featuring a matching necklace and earrings? Choose from a Rose gold rhodium finish for £40 or sterling silver for £34.

HABERDASHERY 45 High Street WHEN IT COMES TO CHRISTMAS For the crafter in your life, SHOPPING, WE HAVE A LOT OF head to the Haberdashery on FANTASTIC INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES the High Street. AS WELL AS NATIONAL CHAINS

THROUGHOUT PAISLEY TOWN CENTRE. The ladies here stock a fantastic range of yarn and knitting accessories as well as materials including craft cotton, ribbon and threads WHETHER YOU ARE AFTER A GIFT FOR HIM, A GIFT FOR HER, THE HOME OR THE KIDS, PAISLEY HAS CHRISTMAS ALL WRAPPED UP! along with a variety of Get Started Crafting Kits too for both adults and children.

WH SMITH

WH Smith on the High Street stocks a wide range of Christmas cards and gift-wrap. As well as books, board games and puzzles along with a great variety of stocking fillers. Don’t forget those all-important Christmas chocolates too!

THE WORKS

The Works store is based inside the Piazza Shopping Centre and offers a great range of make your own Christmas cards, crafts and more. They also stock a fantastic selection of books, board games, puzzles and stocking fillers for all ages.

CARD FACTORY

Card Factory has not one but two stores in Paisley town centre, you can find them in both the Piazza Shopping Centre and the Paisley Centre. They offer great value cards, gift-wrap and gift bags to help you get Christmas all wrapped up!

PIAZZA SHOPPING CENTRE

The Piazza Shopping Centre takes care of all your beauty and perfume needs this Christmas. There's a great range of Christmas deals and offers available in Superdrug, Boots, Semi-Chem and Bodycare. Head to Vodafone for the tech lover in your life and stock up on those stocking fillers from Poundland. You can also take advantage of the Piazza’s multi-storey car park.

THE PAISLEY CENTRE

The Paisley Centre also has you covered for beauty and perfume gift sets in Boots and Savers. They also have a number of card shops to choose from including Celebrations, Unique Cards and Best Moments! And for the sports lover in your life, a trip to JD Sports is a must. You can also make the most of the Paisley Centre’s multi-storey car park.