Holiday shoppping can be pleasant?

Every year it happens, I have the candy in the bowl waiting at the front door for the first little "monster" to knock, there's no stress, I'm happy, the kids are happy and then it seems like I blink and Christmas is here, my to-do list is 5 pages long, we still need to get a tree, and the whole family is on their way to our house but we don't have any groceries yet... how does that time go by so fast?

The holidays are beautiful and fun, the kids are beaming with anticipation of Christmas morning but where did the magic go? For adults it seems that the holiday season is just an excuse to add more to our all-ready-too-full list of things to do and money to spend. 

Warning, you will never have access to "excitement" like this in the Santa Ynez Valley

When you live in the Santa Ynez Valley, there is no rush, the stores are delightfully still fun to shop in, and you feel good knowing that you're supporting small businesses. Plus, there's a wine tasting room in between just about every store, so... yea, it's pretty pleasant.  Even the grocery store is easy to navigate, and though it might be busy on occasion, everyone there is a friend and neighbor, it's like being at a Christmas party, in your sweats, with all of your friends in their sweats, casually getting our errands done together.

Downtown Los Olivos

Shopping (and wine tasting?) in Solvang

How could you go wrong doing your Holiday shopping in a town that has a store that celebrates Christmas all year long? Visit our favorite Christmas store, Jule Hus, while you're here, along with all of the other unique shops and boutiques.  We have a little bit of everything, incredible children's clothing and toy stores, Danish collectibles, leather and jewelry, yummy bakeries, home design...

Jule Hus

We also have an abundance of stores to fit your inner cowgirl or cowboy too, and endless selection for anyone that loves being "home on the range."  From Jedlicka's in Los Olivos to Farm Supply Company in Buellton.

Jedlicka's in Los Olivos

However, if you really need your Target fix, or any other big name store, you can find that 30 minutes away in Santa Maria. It's a win, win. So if you haven't checked it out already, come spend some time here, you will immediately see why we believe The Santa Ynez Valley Snow Globe is the perfect place to live.

Yes indeed, Holiday shopping can be pleasant, if you do it in the right town...

Here is where you could find yourself enjoying your hot cup of coffee on the morning of Black Friday, knowing that you have no crowds to fight later that day. Just kick back and enjoy your morning.

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If you are interested in learning more about real estate opportunities in the Santa Ynez Valley, give our office a call, we'd love to help you find your dream home in our little town.