We know it is early but we have noticed a few local businesses who are getting ready for Christmas already – and its only just October! Any good shopper knows that now is the time to start your Christmas preparations and here are the places who are ready to help you out.

The Giftbox introduce the Newbridge Silverware Christmas collection

Inspired by the magic of a traditional Christmas, Newbridge Silverware have created a collection of mood enhancing decorations, candles, gifts and accessories.These collectible silver Christmas tree decorations are made to be admired and tresured for years and years. Start or add to your collection today. (Source) 

Creative Gardens at Galgorm Castle

Christmas is coming to Ballymena

Its that time of year again and we are so excited!!! Our Christmas shop in Galgorm is opening next week!!! Come down on Thursday 8th October 6pm- 9pm for some festive Christmas celebrations to get you in the spirit! Its going to be magical! (Source)

Also if you are thinking of picking up a special personalised present now is the time to get your order in. Robert Adair Jewellers on Mill Street in Ballymena offer beautiful watches and jewellery which can be engraved with a personal message, or LLCrafts will “paint anything onto anything” making a present unique, bespoke and thoughtful.

So we apologies for bring up Christmas so early in the year but now is the time to start getting organised for the festive season – after all Christmas is only about 80 days away!