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Reader's Choice: Best places to shop for Christmas gifts in Davidson County

Pottery and holiday decor are two of the handmade items sold at the Kiser Country Mercantile, which was voted the best place to purchase Christmas gifts in Davidson County in a recent social media poll.
Pottery and holiday decor are two of the handmade items sold at the Kiser Country Mercantile, which was voted the best place to purchase Christmas gifts in Davidson County in a recent social media poll.

Finding the right gift for everyone on your Christmas list is time-consuming.

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To save time, many turn to online shopping sites to save time and have purchases shipped to them to wrap and place under the Christmas tree, But for others, there is nothing like browsing the offerings of local stores to get everything checked off their shopping list

Davidson County residents recently shared in a social media poll their favorite local places to shop for Christmas gifts.

Kiser Country Mercantile, owned by Jessica and Jordan Kiser, topped the list with the most votes. They opened the store that showcases their handmade home decor signs and the merchandise — much of it handmade crafts and art — of more than 30 other vendors. In addition, the store recently added a coffee shop inside.

What's Happening: Kiser Country Mercantile adding coffee shop

In the upcoming weeks, we will ask Dispatch readers to tell us about their favorite locally-owned businesses in a variety of categories through posts on social media. We hope to highlight some of our readers’ favorites such as the best lunch spot, the best pizza place, the best women’s clothing boutique and more.

We’ll create a list of the top five (or more if there are ties) based on our readers’ votes and tell you a little more about each business. Check back weekly on The Dispatch Facebook and Twitter page to see which Reader's Choice category we’re highlighting next. Look this week for social media posts asking readers which are the best Davidson County bakeries and donut shops.

Here are the reader's choice results for the best stores to shop at in Davidson County for Christmas gifts..

Kiser Country Mercantile in Welcome is pictured.
Kiser Country Mercantile in Welcome is pictured.

1. Kiser Country Mercantile

Address: 6157 Old U.S. Highway 52, Welcome

Business Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (through Christmas week only also 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays)

Price Point: $$

Known For: "Kiser Country Mercantile has so many nice gifts and home decorative accessories." - Facebook commenter Randy Turner.

Backyard Retreat in Lexington received the second-highest number of votes in a recent social media poll asking where are the best stores to shop for Christmas gifts in Davidson County. (Dec. 6, 2021)
Backyard Retreat in Lexington received the second-highest number of votes in a recent social media poll asking where are the best stores to shop for Christmas gifts in Davidson County. (Dec. 6, 2021)

2. Backyard Retreat

Address: 106 S. Main St., Lexington

Business Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10- a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; noon-3 p.m. Sunday

Voters in a recent Dispatch social media poll said Backyard Retreat in Lexington was a great place to shop for Christmas gifts. (Dec. 6, 2021)
Voters in a recent Dispatch social media poll said Backyard Retreat in Lexington was a great place to shop for Christmas gifts. (Dec. 6, 2021)

Price Point: $$

Known For: "Backyard Retreat because they have a unique assortment of something for everyone.." - Facebook commenter Kathy Hunt Wall

Liner's Shoe Store in the Welcome community. (Dec. 2021)
Liner's Shoe Store in the Welcome community. (Dec. 2021)

3. Liner's Shoe Store

Address: 4087 Old U.S. Highway 52, Lexington

Business Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

Price Point: $$

Known For: "They have a huge selection of boots and if they don’t have what you are looking for, they will try their best to find it. Mrs. Becky and Stephanie are the kindest people you will ever meet.." - Facebook commenter Cindi Wagner Dillard

Women shop at Providence Beautique during its recent Christmas Open House. (Dec. 2021)
Women shop at Providence Beautique during its recent Christmas Open House. (Dec. 2021)

4. Providence Beautique

Address: 4920 Old Highway 52, Lexington

Business Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday

What's Happening: Rides available on the Country Christmas Train in Denton through Dec. 27

Price Point: $$

Known For: "Providence Beautique, beautiful and unique gifts and apparel." - Facebook commenter Wendy Grubb

Missions Pottery and More
Missions Pottery and More

5. Missions Pottery

Address: 3 N. Main St., Lexington

Business Hours: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

Price Point: $$

Known For: Pottery and other handmade crafts and artwork

- Jill Doss-Raines is The Dispatch trending topics and personality profiles senior reporter and is always looking for tips about businesses and entertainment events, secret and new menu items, and interesting people in Davidson County. Contact me at jill.doss-raines@the-dispatch.com and subscribe to us at the-dispatch.com.

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