Find everyone on your list something truly unique and heartfelt at one of Brookside’s many wonderful small businesses!
Skip trying to find parking at the mall or waiting in endless lines at big department stores. Ellen shops locally whenever she can and you can bet she has a whole list of shops she likes to frequent. Shopping local means you can find quality, one-of-a-kind items, receive personal and thoughtful service, and support our community in the process!
Check out Ellen’s list of favorite local businesses to find holiday gifts at! There is sure to be something for everyone on your list at one (or more!) of these marvelous shops!
A Store Named STUFF
This vibrant shop is filled with handmade creations from fine artists and makers from Kansas City and beyond! Everywhere you look, there are beautifully inspiring decorative and functional pieces of art. Ellen loves to stop into A Store Named STUFF to pick up gifts for clients and she especially likes that they offer gift wrapping here, as well!
The Grove Spa & Boutique
The Grove is a combination of a peaceful medical spa with an inviting, and relaxing, boutique. They quietly moved into Brookside and have since become a hit! Their retail space is stunning and tranquil and they sell many different things, like clean skincare products and at-home-spa products for all budgets! Ellen always has a wonderful experience when she visits.
Brookside Jewelry
Brookside Jewelry
Ellen loves to come to Brookside Jewelry for all her jewelry needs!
“Scott has made it his mission to always keep my earrings as shiny as any in the neighborhood!”
Ellen was recently here looking for a unique vintage broach and the staff brought out many boxes from the case for her to browse through. In addition to their wonderful selection of pieces, Brookside Jewelry offers a variety of services, like obscure watch repair!
World’s Window
Walking into World’s Window is like being instantly transported across the world! Owners Jan and Lonnie Buerge are committed to selling items from many different places and cultures that support sustainability.
Ellen’s favorite things at World’s Windows – coffee mugs and scarves! She particularly loves how each mug here is actually a work of art produced by an artist and she uses a mug from World’s Window every day! And whenever she has a new outfit in need of a scarf, she comes right here. Ellen also enjoys how helpful the staff is here, even helping women put together beautiful and unique outfits.
Santa’s Mailbox At Brookside Toy & Science
Brookside Toy & Science
Many children (and some adults!) consider Brookside Toy & Science the best toy store in the world! They have a huge variety of fun and creative toys mixed in with everything a kid would need to explore all their scientific interests – from dinosaur bone models to bug-catching equipment!
Ellen and her Nieces Morgan, Elise & Audry
Ellen recently brought her 3 nieces Morgan, Elise, and Audry here when they visited and gave them a budget of $20 each to shop. They both easily found something they loved and were already making plans when they were leaving for what they would be saving up for when they visit next!
Plus, you can stop by Brookside Toy & Science to mail out any letters to the North Pole! Just drop your letters in Santa’s mailbox out front!
Brookside Barkery & Bath
If you need a gift for a furry friend or pet parent, then you need to visit Brookside Barkery & Bath. Besides their incredibly cute dog bakery, they have a great selection of pet stuff, including many different brands of food. The entire staff is super knowledgeable and they offer many, many services. Ellen really likes that the store is just a little bit away from busy 63rd street so that it’s a little safer to visit with your pup.
J’Adore Home & Garden
J’adore Home & Garden
Whenever Ellen comes to J’adore she has a hard time not buying everything in the store! This gorgeous European-inspired shop sells furniture, home accessories, gardening pots, seasonal plants, décor, and more! It’s not only a gift shop extraordinaire, they also offer interior design service, too!
Shopgirls is a super cute boutique selling classic, but fun and very unique clothes, as well as fabulous accessories. Their eclectic assortment of items is carefully curated and they also offer free personal styling!
The Fiddly Fig
Now the Fiddly Fig is no longer located in Brookside, but they are definitely Brookside alumni! This stunning floral and gift shop changed addresses, but that’s it! They still sell beautiful floral arrangements, with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee, as well as an abundance of unique gifts.
