Hi everyone, it’s me — Abigail.
Tiny. Fabulous. Underpaid.
Forced into holiday photo shoots against my will. 🎀
Today Mom took me to Mary’s Gift Shop in downtown Youngsville and I need you to understand something:
🎄✨ THIS SHOP IS A FULL-BLOWN CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE. ✨🎄
Not “a few decorations.”
Not “a holiday corner.”
No.
This is Hallmark Movie Level Christmas — with better candles and zero fake snow.
I rolled in, in my stroller and instantly:
✔️ twinkle lights everywhere
✔️ cinnamon smells floating through the air
✔️ Mom saying “I’m just looking” (she was NOT just looking)
Five minutes later she has:
– a wreath bigger than ME
– velvet ribbon she “might need”
– three glittery gift boxes
– a candle named Christmas Morning at Grandma’s (I didn’t smell Grandma but okay)
Humans are so fragile when exposed to sparkles.
🎁 What’s Inside? Only EVERYTHING.
✨ Christmas wreaths worthy of royalty
✨ Gift boxes so fancy they are the gift
✨ Ornaments straight out of a Pinterest fantasy
✨ Cozy home décor that makes you want to redo your whole house
✨ Gifts for literally everyone — moms, teachers, neighbors, dogs (hint hint)
If joy were wrapped in ribbon and dipped in glitter — it would look like this store.
🕰 Hours So You Don’t Miss the Magic
Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: 12 – 4 PM
Monday: Closed (elves nap)
Tuesday–Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Downtown Youngsville
🐾 Dog-friendly vibe: I was treated like a celebrity
(As I should be.)
🎀 Abigail’s Final Review
If Santa had a favorite gift shop — it’s Mary’s.
If Christmas spirit had a retail space — it’s here.
If Mom says “We’re not buying anything”… grab the credit card, it’s over.
⭐️ Rating: 10/10 twinkle lights
⭐️ Would go again.
⭐️ Would wear another dress only if snacks are involved.
Love & festive bows,
Abigail ✨
Chief Gift Inspector & Chief Style Officer, Gate Nine Doggie Boutique
(6 lbs. of fluff, 100 lbs. of opinions)
🐾 Additional Opinions from Management
“I would’ve gone too, but apparently SOMEONE sheds.”
— Scarlett, Official Big Dog, Part-Time Victim
📣 P.S. — Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Magic.
Stores like Mary’s aren’t just shops… they’re holiday happiness factories.
Support them. Tag them. Tell your friends. Go back again.
Your heart will be full and your gift list will be DONE. 🎁
