Deck every last inch of the halls at this weekend’s event at the EMC Expo Center. (Photo: Holiday Boutique)
By Jinessa Lewis
Get into the festive spirit at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique this Friday through Sunday at the EMC Expo Center. This shopping spectacular brings together more than 200 local and national vendors offering handcrafted gifts, gourmet goodies and more.
Among this year’s featured vendors is 2 Harts Boutique, a clothing and accessories shop known for on-trend, comfortable styles for women of all sizes. Owner Joan Warren said shoppers can expect to find holiday tops and cozy Judy Blue denim.
“We have great jewelry pieces you could give to someone — or yourself — and our Mixology products, like room sprays, body mists and hand lotions, make perfect stocking stuffers,” Warren said. Bonus tip: The first 25 shoppers to spend $150 at 2 Harts will receive a special swag bag.
Also returning this year is Fresh Bombz, which started as an alternative source for personal products without harsh chemicals and has grown into a full line of natural self-care items. At the Holiday Boutique, shoppers can fill their own Bath Crumblz jars with custom blends of Epsom salts scented with an array of essential oils.
For gifts, owner Maddie Richards recommended the car fresheners and magnesium body butter. Customers who bring back an empty Bath Crumblz jar get a discount on refills.
She’s looking forward to “seeing friendly faces and meeting new people,” she said. “I’m really excited for this show. It’s one of the bigger ones, and I’m counting down the days.”
With creative displays, joyful energy and a bit of holiday magic, the Des Moines Holiday Boutique is a fun way to kick off the season in style.
