Gifts for Her: 2012 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide

In the last week, I've traveled to nearly every boutique, shop and store in Oak Park and Forest Park on the hunt for great holiday gift ideas. I've been amazed at the wide selection these stores have to offer and the great prices they offer their merchandise at.

Shopping locally at small businesses saves money on shipping and gas, allows you to see and touch what you're purchasing and keeps your money in the community. I think we've proved here that you don't need to go far to grab everything you need this season.

Shopping for Women

Shopping for woman can be hard—they like what they like. Still, we've managed to assemble a great collection of gifts for your wife, boyfriend, daughter or co-worker. The key to buying gifts for women—go personal and know their style. Can you picture them in it? Get it—they can always take it back. Here's what we found.

Learn more about these businesses, give a review and find contact information in our directory:

Run Chicago

Madison Street Shoes

Camille

Pretty Little Things

American Artworks Gallery

Forest Park Emporium

Flav'our

Girlicious

Taylor's Gifts and Bonsai

The Competitive Foot

Careful Peach Boutique

Bramble

Nora's Shoe Shop

Majama's

Trends

Bee Home and Garden

The Gold Hatpin

Did we miss your store? Contact the editor at matthew@patch.com to schedule a visit to your store.