I was searching for the request for Tremont retail recommendations and I can't find it this morning, so I'm posting from scratch.

While retail is still a tough go in Tremont, we have more establishments now than ever before!  Have I also mentioned that if you take a step back and look at the Tremont Entrepreneurs... a big majority are women!   

Here is a run down of the latest and greatest retail establishments (no offence to the restaurants & pubs, but most are already famous) ;) 

Below are the establishments and what they offer for the holiday season.  Most also offer gift certificates: 

A Cookie and a Cupcake: Delicious and beautiful.. you got it... cookies and cupcakes!

Banyan Tree:  Clothing, home goods, jewelry

Civilization's Coffee House:  Gift baskets and other coffee/tea related goodies. 

Eye Candy Gallery:  Jewelry, art, gifts 

Fantasy Dolls:  A must stop if you are a doll collector.  FD specializes in Asian Ball Joint dolls and their accessories

Lily's Handmade Chocolates:  Heavenly chocolate and a great beer/wine/champagne selection

Lucky's Cafe/Sweet Mosaic:  Delicious cookies and cakes with a holiday theme.

Mutt Hutt:  Pet accessories and doggie day care for your holiday travels

Noga Floral:  One of the oldest retail establishments in Tremont.  Arrangements, baskets, and more!

P.D. White Furniture:  Custom and original wood designs for your home

Pinky's Daily Planner:  Women's clothing, off the rack and custom designed

Powter Puff Boutique:  Fun and Funky clothing and accessories for the ladies

Tremont Scoops:  Holiday themed desserts

Virescent Designs:  Beautiful, hand crafted jewelry for men and women.  Many made from found/recycled metals.

Visible Voice Books:  Holiday cards, gift cards, and a great glass of wine!

Looking for fine art?  A listing of the fine art galleries may be found at either: www.tremontartwalk.org or www.restortremont.com 

And Last but not least:

Southside Concierge & Cleaners:  Our lifestyle services boutique offers gifts (to wrap or ready to give), gift wrap, FedEx shipping, clothing consignment, alterations, errands, light holiday catering, maid service, garment care, and much more.  All holiday inventory is on sale and sale prices start at $1.00!!

AND - For your out of town guests - we have a B-n-B (Bed Near Breakfast) just off Professor in the heart of the art and entertainment.  Mention RealNEO and get a discounted weekend rate. Reservations can be made at:  SC&C 216-241-7720. 

And if I forgot anyone, my deepest apologies... it's been a long, crazy month.