Local love: Coco Gifts
Local boutique owner Liz Bloomfield is encouraging Cantabrians to support small businesses this Christmas. Indulge in wondrous hand-wrapped gifts and the delightful connections that come with shopping local.
An enchanting mix of sensational gifts sourced locally and abroad can be found inside Coco Gifts, a store on Rutland St in Merivale. Christmas is coming and everyone deserves to be spoiled. From small thank you trinkets to special gifts that make them smile or say congratulations, there is no limit on choices or budget, “From $10 to $1000, we have something for everyone,” says Liz. Then, there’s the gorgeously resplendent gift wrapping that transports you to Santa’s Workshop or a Swiss Christmas market.
Online retailers are fast overwhelming the market with low quality ‘dupes’, yet Liz explains the personal care you receive shopping in-store cannot be replicated online. “There is no meaning or story behind what you buy.” At Coco Gifts, every customer is part of the community – because providing an incomparable shopping experience is what Liz seeks daily. So, she’s encouraging you to “look after the little locals”. It’s been a hard year for everyone, even down to the brands Liz stocks her shelves with, and it’s important now to support the beautiful boutiques that make Christchurch what it is.
