The Main Line is teeming with local artisans, small businesses and specialty purveyors that make finding the perfect present for birthdays, graduations and holidays a piece of cake. Here’s the inside scoop on where to shop to find the most unique gifts for anyone and everyone in your life.
Jawn Supply
40 S. High St., West Chester
Jawn Supply is a great place to shop for your eco-friendly, sports fan friends or someone who’s inherently “cool.” The minimalist, color-coded West Chester store is stuffed with vintage sports gear. Owner Ben Rowe focuses on Eagles and Philly sports, but you can find a ton of other team, school, university and non-branded vintage clothing on the racks.
“It’s really a curation of stuff I like and think is cool,” says Rowe. “It’s Philly sports, but it’s also Carhart, denim, graphic tees, sweatshirts. I’m really into camping and the outdoors, so we have L.L. Bean and Patagonia.” Superstars like Saquon Barkley, Cooper DeJean, Quinn XCII, Miles Teller and Bradley Cooper have all been spotted in the store shopping for sports gear.
“If you’re going to a game today, you can walk into Jawn Supply and get something that no one else is going to have,” says Rowe. “The draw is that it’s so unique, [so] you’re going to stand out. People come in all the time telling us they had 50 people ask them where they got their jacket.” Rowe says that many people don’t realize Jawn Supply is a buy-sell-trade store, so if you have an attic of vintage clothes or Philly gear, you can take it to the West Chester shop to unload.
Little ones aren’t left out, thanks to Jawn Supply’s collection of vintage-inspired onesies and sweatshirts for babies. Rowe also sources a curated selection of vintage cameras available for purchase.
Kramer Drive
575 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn
Kramer Drive is a one-stop shop for women’s, men’s, children’s and home gifts. Sisters Meg Robertson and Molly Ryan founded the boutique in 2004, hoping to create a space to spread joy and happiness to everyone in their community. Along with clothing and home goods, this female-led business is known for its custom-designed, handcrafted stationery and paper goods.
If you’re still riding the Super Bowl high, Kramer Drive has a designated “Philly Phans” section with unique Eagles gear and accessories. You’ll also find a rotating selection of seasonal and Philly-inspired merchandise, ensuring the perfect gift for any occasion year-round.
Pine + Quill
23 N. Walnut St., West Chester
Pine + Quill is like a “locals-only” Pottery Barn. This West Chester store is beautifully decorated with color-coordinated scenes of living rooms, dining tables and sitting areas. If you need a unique, local gift for a housewarming, this is the place for you. Almost everything in the store is locally sourced, and it’s always restocking its West Chester and Philly-inspired items like pillows, mugs, signs and more. “Shopping locally is better for the economy; your support stays within the community you live,” says owner Dianna DeStefano.
Did we mention that everything in the store is for sale? From the art on the walls to the chairs on the floor and the napkins on the table, if you love it, you can take it home. “We love an eclectic vibe and find beauty in everything,” says DeStefano, “We change the floor all the time with new merchandise. Some are one-of-a-kind items, others [are] fan favorites you won’t find anywhere else in town, like locally poured candles and the highly coveted tea towels.”
Pine + Quill also hosts occasional workshops like watercolor painting, calligraphy and bouquet design, which would be a great gift for you and a friend to do together. For a full schedule of upcoming events, visit the website.
Main Line Monograms
3607 Chapel Rd., Newtown Square
This hole-in-the-wall spot is guaranteed to have unique gifts because nearly everything
can be personalized. From travel bags, backpacks and wine buckets to hats, charcuterie boards and more, Main Line Monograms can customize nearly anything you can imagine. Regulars love the large selection of trendy merchandise, wide range of options for customization, quick service and expert creative advice from staff.
“We are extremely passionate about the act of giving to others and how personalized gifts really elevate that experience,” says co-owner Jordan Reach. Co-owner Heather Fusaro adds, “We offer something truly special; personalized, one-of-a-kind items that can’t be found anywhere else.” A charm bar is the newest addition to the store, allowing you to create your own personalized necklace or bracelet from the vast selection of chains and charms.
Valley Forge Flowers
503 Lancaster Ave., Wayne
This flower shop and cafe is a whimsical escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Shopping at Valley Forge Flowers feels like walking through an old English cottage or a secret garden. It’s easy to get lost in the rows and rooms full of florals and plants. Along with being a great spot to find hand-crafted fresh and silk flower arrangements, Valley Forge Flowers carries a wide selection of European antiques and home and garden accessories, perfect for the sophisticated, HGTV-obsessed loved one in your life. When you’re tired of shopping, you can visit the in-store cafe for breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea and local pastries. Food selections can be turned into a gift basket, or you can choose from the pre-packaged gourmet basket options.
Jane Win Jewelry
55 West Ave., Wayne
Started in 2017 by ex-Lilly Pulitzer designer Jane Winchester Paradis, Jane Win Jewelry is
focused on womanhood, connection and posterity. The brand’s signature pendant necklaces are inspired by symbolic coin jewelry of the 1900s and represent ideals like strength, love, luck, positivity and hope. “The idea behind the coins were what fueled my passion,” says
Paradis. “I envisioned gold coins—pieces you’d hold onto in moments of need, buy for yourself to mark a milestone or gift to a close friend in celebration. I wanted women to connect with it, and I wanted to make something special.”
All jewelry is coated in 14k gold, and new items drop weekly, so there’s always something fresh to discover. A fine collection of solid 10k and 14k gold and precious stones are also available. The Jane Win showroom in Wayne is open by appointment only, but it’s easy to book a time slot through the website. The brand has been featured by Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, so it’s worth checking out if you don’t mind a little pre-planning.
The French Lemon
121 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne
Previously known as MLW Showroom, the French Lemon has rebranded back to its original
name to celebrate 25 years in business. The store specializes in silk floral arrangements and is known for its unique glassware and vases. “I had been to France a few times to buy items for the shop and participated in four Vassar Show Houses. I definitely had a style then—and still do today—that’s reflected in the items I sell and how I stage them in the shop,” says owner ML Wilcox.
Whimsical home décor and gifts for all occasions are also on deck. The seasonal section is always stocked with creative holiday gift ideas, and a wide selection of art and women’s accessories is available for purchase. The playful home goods sold here will take any abode to the next level.
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