Four Places for Great Christmas Decorations in Raleigh

Buying Christmas gifts, trees and decorations in Raleigh this year will be an easy task. As soon as the Turkey is cool the stores deck out in holiday fair. Many shops have started even earlier this year.

For the sophisticated shopper who wants only the best in decorations, ornaments and artificial trees there is one place that can meet this need. This is Watkins Flowers of Distinction on Capital Blvd. Located right off at the intersection with Capital and 440, it is easy to reach from anywhere in the city.

Watkins started preparing early this year for the Christmas rush. Not only a retailer, but also a supplier to many small retail establishments, the Christmas decorations are placed out a little earlier than most. If you want to see all of the choices in top of the line decorations, this is definitely the place. Watkins has two floors of greenery, ornaments, statuary, angels, wreaths and hangings.

Watkins Flowers of Distinction
2731 Capital Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-3333
(800) 572-3338

Store Hours Monday-Friday 8-6 Saturday 8:30-3

If you are more in mind for a international flavor for this year’s celebration, try Ten Thousand Villages. This interesting little shop in Cameron Village shopping center has selections from all over the planet.

Designed to provide income for artisans in Third World areas, the shop is always full of surprises. It is one of the best places to pick up that very special Manger. It may be hand carved in a rare wood (hopefully not endangered), chiseled in stone or made of unusual materials.

Because the shop is international you will find items here with symbols of all religious faiths. So if you are only celebrating the secular holiday and prefer something else, you will most certainly find what pleases you.

Located in Cameron Village, this will not be the only shop you will be able to visit. There are a hundred of nearby shops, many of which will have their seasons best on just for you.

This is a wonderful place to purchase a gift that gives twice.

Shops of Cameron Village, The
1900 Cameron Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 821-1350