Buy the River: Last-minute one-stop style shop at Ophelia

Ophelia Boutique is one of Cape Girardeau's newest additions to the Main Street row. This is Patrice Parson's first Christmas downtown, and her boutique has plenty to offer in the way of last-minute gifts for those who wait until the last weekend to shop.

1. Kind Soap Company holiday gift sets, Lip Kisses balms and shimmers, foot spa sets and holiday-scented soaps are an all-natural way to spread holiday cheer.

2. You can't go wrong with cold hard cash, but next to that is a gift card. Ophelia has convenient gift cards in numerous increments. Patrice says she has "$10, $25, $50 and $100 -- the perfect 'one size fits all' gift." Plus, you get a $10 bonus gift card with every $100 purchase.

3. Fashion starts here. Ophelia has such a unique mix of trendy, modern and classic, sophisticated takes on closet staples. No matter which end of the spectrum one likes, they are sure to find it here. Patrice says new styles arrive daily!

I wanted to know how it feels to be the new kid on the block at Christmas.

Patrice says, "I'm excited to share our wonderful boutique with the downtown shoppers! Christmas is such a special time, and knowing we can bring even a touch more joy to the season warms my heart."

When shopping at Ophelia, don't forget to visit the rest of Main Street's finest, including Somewhere in Time, Pastimes, Sloan + Themis and the other Main Street/Broadway gems!

This holiday season, keep it local and "Buy the River!"

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About Sheila

Sheila McKinley is an independent fashion consultant working exclusively with luxury women's golf wear line Ladyb New York. After living in New York City for the better of 10 years, she has come back home to Missouri to do one of the things she does best: talk fashion. Check out her Buy the River blog at www.semissourian.com/flourish.