MADHOUSE
NEW ALBANY
Madhouse is a store for people who are at home in their homes. From kitchen items, to fragrant candles and even sports-related items for she-sheds and man-caves, MadHouse is a pleasant surprise.
Every corner of this store is filled with something wonderful. A beautiful selection of chandeliers, lanterns and lamps hangs from the ceiling, and well-curated items add personality to the home.
A FEW FAVORITES: weiner dog paper towel holder($ 24), zip code glasses($ 10-12) and, for the wine drinking bird watcher, ChirpyTop wine pourer($ 24).
MAXWELL’ S HOUSE OF MUSIC
JEFFERSONVILLE
Maxwell’ s House of Music is a one-stop shop for the musician in your life. From beginner classes to space rental and instrument sales, Maxwell’ s has a great gift collection for audiophiles. Mike McAfee,“ Tone Guru,” said the store’ s hottest selling item is the ukulele.
“ We sell probably five a week,” he said.“ It’ s been the most popular instrument for the last five years. It’ s something anyone can do.”
SOME FAVORITES: ukuleles($ 50-220), assorted headphones($ 20-63), bags of guitar picks($ 40), and music brand t-shirts( some are free with an instrument purchase).
REGALO
NEW ALBANY
“ A lot of people don’ t need stuff,” said Regalo store associate Aaron Guldenschuh. He suggests gifts that make them laugh or feel good.
Got an angsty teen or a cranky friend on your list? Regalo has two floors of goods to please.
SOME FAVORITES: adult coloring books($ 10), desk signs and mugs($ 6-12), Kozy Kandles in amazing fall scents($ 16-22), SoIN magnets and socks($ 2-12).
These are just a few of the ideas for gifts. Shop these and other SoIN retailers to provide you plenty of gift-giving ideas. So, don’ t get bogged down with shopping anxiety. Enjoy a pleasant stroll along Jeffersonville and New Albany’ s quaint retail avenues.
And don’ t forget to allow some“ me time” to take in local art and a meal at an attraction or a local restaurant.
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