12 Days of Giveaways, Astoria Dec 11, 2012 12 Days of Giveaways- Day 2, Loveday 31 + SITE Hello retail lovers, this is the giveaway for you… Today’s lucky winner gets TWO $50 gift certificates: $50 to SITE NYC and $50 to spend at Loveday31! Stock up on Astoria (…) Share this Scoop by Mackenzi Farquer total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Hello retail lovers, this is the giveaway for you… Today’s lucky winner gets TWO $50 gift certificates: $50 to SITE NYC and $50 to spend at Loveday31! Stock up on Astoria (…) by Mackenzi Farquer Share this Scoop total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Related scoops The Best Places To Shop Local- The We Heart Astoria Gift Gui (...) Astoria Bookshop Event: Vegan Eats World 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 6: $50 at SITE NYC! Hello retail lovers, this is the giveaway for you… Today’s lucky winner gets TWO $50 gift certificates: $50 to SITE NYC and $50 to spend at Loveday31! Stock up on Astoria necklaces + Queens posters at SITE and cute winter boots + vintage party dresses at Loveday. It’s a real boutique bonanza! How to enter: Leave us a comment and tell us why you love boutique shopping. You can enter between now and Thursday, 12/13. A winner will be chosen at random and announced on Friday, 12/14. Good luck and stay tuned for our other giveaways, each day this week. SITE NYC- 35-11 34th Avenue, Astoria Loveday 31– 33-06 31st Avenue, Astoria Twitter Facebook Email Print BoutiquesLoveday 31SITE NYC Related scoops The Best Places To Shop Local- The We Heart Astoria Gift Gui (...) Astoria Bookshop Event: Vegan Eats World 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 6: $50 at SITE NYC! 73 Comments Amy Ellison December 11th, 2012 Everything at boutiques is so unique and one of a kind! Amy December 11th, 2012 I love boutique shopping, especially this time of year, because you can always find unique items for everyone on your list! Elizabeth OBrien December 11th, 2012 It is always the tiny shops that have the most unique gifts. Happy Shopping! Lia December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping, especially in Astoria, keeps the neighborhood businesses thriving and you get to find unique things that you just can’t find a big box stores. Erin December 11th, 2012 …i like supporting a small business, plus, i find things that no one else has because it’s not like it’s on sale at H&M! Meredith December 11th, 2012 It’s simply more fun – there are so many cute and unique items to pick up and play with (and of course buy.) Jenn December 11th, 2012 Buying from boutiques is the best because 99% of the time they’ve got all the handmade goodness. And what warms your heart more than knowing there’s an actual person behind the item you just bought instead of some bloated conglomerate? Tara K. December 11th, 2012 I love finding unique things that someone actually took the time to create or select for their store. Wayyyyy better than the generic brand name stores. You always find something you never expected. Katherine December 11th, 2012 I love finding unique and fun things that don’t cost and arm and a leg. Plus shopping in a cute boutique is so much better than a huge department store Leslie December 11th, 2012 I love boutique shopping because: 1-the thrill of finding new treasures; 2-it is important to support small businesses because they are the backbone of our economy; 3- I find boutique owners to be much more invested in their stores and customers, so the service and friendliness is awesome! Deliciousness at Leli's Bakery in Astoria and more in the QNYC Evening Edition for Tuesday December 11, 2012 | Queens NYC December 11th, 2012 […] on the blog. They are into their second day and are giving away two gift certificates – $50 at SITE and $50 at Loveday 31. All you have to do is leave a comment and tell them why you love boutique shopping. They have […] Sandy S. December 11th, 2012 I love hearing “Where did you find this???” :) :) When someone opens a present!! Heather December 11th, 2012 I’m a sucker for quirky local finds, and as an added bonus, boutiques generally treat their workers better than big box stores. Caitlin December 11th, 2012 I love the personal attention of shopping at a local boutique. The women at Loveday 31 always have amazing recommendations for how to dress up/down an outfit! mina chung December 11th, 2012 for random, impulsive goodies! Vicki December 11th, 2012 I love boutique shopping because it is unique, supports the local economy, and because these two spots are so close to where I live! Ying December 11th, 2012 Local boutiques are stocked with more unique pieces and that were chosen for the local clientele. Jessica December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping supports designers who handcraft unique goodies made with love. Katie Kenney December 11th, 2012 I’ve always preferred boutique shopping to anything else because I like finding unique, local pieces compared to main stream things that everyone else has. Aryn December 11th, 2012 Way better music than chain stores!! and I love buying stuff at places I can walk to in my neighborhood. Michelle December 11th, 2012 I like boutique shopping because I enjoy supporting local, small businesses. Extra brownie points if they are local! Daniel Rios December 11th, 2012 My wife and I loved shopping at SITE for Christmas gifts. We did 90% of our shopping there alone. Azzurra December 11th, 2012 I love shopping at both places, but especially at Loveday 31! I got my vintage winter coats there last year and I don’t think i’ll ever have to buy one again! Great pieces in great condition! Trace December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping is the best. I like the personal touches and welcoming atmosphere that a smaller business can provide. And once I find something, I won’t need to worry about wearing the same outfit as that girl next to me on the train. Christin December 11th, 2012 You can find something for a gift that is one of kind or at least that the person has not likely seen before. Frances December 11th, 2012 Boutiques are where you find the special pieces in your wardrobe that make outfits interesting! Katie December 11th, 2012 Small boutiques are the best way to find a special and unique gift! I love to browse Loveday 31 and Site! Chris December 11th, 2012 If it weren’t for local boutiques, everyone and their places would look the same. Justin December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping is great because we are supporting small business. #ShopSmall Jamie December 11th, 2012 I love boutique shopping because I love finding something unique, that no one else has! Elena December 11th, 2012 I like shopping locally and would prefer to do so as often as I can. Winning this giveaway will be twice as exciting as ever before – i am traveling overseas and need lots of unique gifts. Fingers crossed! Hailey December 11th, 2012 Everything is very unique and you can find great hyperlocal gifts. My bf got me an Astoria necklace the other day from SITE! Fi December 11th, 2012 I like boutique shopping because it’s always an adventure. You never know what you will find but it will most definitely be unique. It’s like finding a small treasure that nobody else may have Jen December 11th, 2012 I try to avoid the big stores as much as possible. Also? I always find better things at smaller businesses! Kelsey Marksteiner December 11th, 2012 Love to support small business! Martha Lee December 11th, 2012 Find something more unique and not generic! Faith December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping helps me avoid the craziness of big box shopping and support local businesses at the same time! Products are carefully curated at the small retailers, and I appreciate the personal customer service there. Ashley December 11th, 2012 I love boutique shopping because you can always find unique clothing & accessories. Whether its a cute vintage party dress, or some accessories for yourself or a gift….you can always find that “one of a kind” piece :) Katie December 11th, 2012 I’m new to the area and love discovering the local treasures Astoria has to offer! Also, big thanks to WHA for helping me find all of these awesome places! Eileen December 11th, 2012 Finding unique gifts and supporting local businesses! Steph S December 11th, 2012 I love finding Astoria-related gems in local boutiques, and I certainly don’t miss the crazy crowds and long lines at those big stores. Erin December 11th, 2012 I love all of the fun local gifts you can buy, especially ones that say “ASTORIA”! Jen Makulowich December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping is the best because you get cute things that you can’t find anywhere else! Dixie December 11th, 2012 I am proud to say that I have done all my Christmas shopping at small businesses, including SITE! They have the most wonderful, unique gifts that feel so much more special to give (and receive!) We are so lucky to have great boutique shopping right here in Astoria. Carrie December 11th, 2012 Gotta support your hood! <3 Julia December 11th, 2012 I love finding something unique that will stand out! Karen December 11th, 2012 I like finding one-of-a-kind things to wear or decorate my aparment with. Heather December 11th, 2012 I like boutique shopping because I like supporting small businesses, period. I try to do as little shopping in the big stores as possible because quite honestly, there’s less and less room for the small guys these days, and we MUST make room for them. Susan December 11th, 2012 Because dammit, Macy’s doesn’t have EVERYTHING. Caitlin December 11th, 2012 finging adorable things you didn’t even know you were looking for! More Comments → Comments are closed.
Amy December 11th, 2012 I love boutique shopping, especially this time of year, because you can always find unique items for everyone on your list!
Elizabeth OBrien December 11th, 2012 It is always the tiny shops that have the most unique gifts. Happy Shopping!
Lia December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping, especially in Astoria, keeps the neighborhood businesses thriving and you get to find unique things that you just can’t find a big box stores.
Erin December 11th, 2012 …i like supporting a small business, plus, i find things that no one else has because it’s not like it’s on sale at H&M!
Meredith December 11th, 2012 It’s simply more fun – there are so many cute and unique items to pick up and play with (and of course buy.)
Jenn December 11th, 2012 Buying from boutiques is the best because 99% of the time they’ve got all the handmade goodness. And what warms your heart more than knowing there’s an actual person behind the item you just bought instead of some bloated conglomerate?
Tara K. December 11th, 2012 I love finding unique things that someone actually took the time to create or select for their store. Wayyyyy better than the generic brand name stores. You always find something you never expected.
Katherine December 11th, 2012 I love finding unique and fun things that don’t cost and arm and a leg. Plus shopping in a cute boutique is so much better than a huge department store
Leslie December 11th, 2012 I love boutique shopping because: 1-the thrill of finding new treasures; 2-it is important to support small businesses because they are the backbone of our economy; 3- I find boutique owners to be much more invested in their stores and customers, so the service and friendliness is awesome!
Deliciousness at Leli's Bakery in Astoria and more in the QNYC Evening Edition for Tuesday December 11, 2012 | Queens NYC December 11th, 2012 […] on the blog. They are into their second day and are giving away two gift certificates – $50 at SITE and $50 at Loveday 31. All you have to do is leave a comment and tell them why you love boutique shopping. They have […]
Sandy S. December 11th, 2012 I love hearing “Where did you find this???” :) :) When someone opens a present!!
Heather December 11th, 2012 I’m a sucker for quirky local finds, and as an added bonus, boutiques generally treat their workers better than big box stores.
Caitlin December 11th, 2012 I love the personal attention of shopping at a local boutique. The women at Loveday 31 always have amazing recommendations for how to dress up/down an outfit!
Vicki December 11th, 2012 I love boutique shopping because it is unique, supports the local economy, and because these two spots are so close to where I live!
Ying December 11th, 2012 Local boutiques are stocked with more unique pieces and that were chosen for the local clientele.
Jessica December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping supports designers who handcraft unique goodies made with love.
Katie Kenney December 11th, 2012 I’ve always preferred boutique shopping to anything else because I like finding unique, local pieces compared to main stream things that everyone else has.
Aryn December 11th, 2012 Way better music than chain stores!! and I love buying stuff at places I can walk to in my neighborhood.
Michelle December 11th, 2012 I like boutique shopping because I enjoy supporting local, small businesses. Extra brownie points if they are local!
Daniel Rios December 11th, 2012 My wife and I loved shopping at SITE for Christmas gifts. We did 90% of our shopping there alone.
Azzurra December 11th, 2012 I love shopping at both places, but especially at Loveday 31! I got my vintage winter coats there last year and I don’t think i’ll ever have to buy one again! Great pieces in great condition!
Trace December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping is the best. I like the personal touches and welcoming atmosphere that a smaller business can provide. And once I find something, I won’t need to worry about wearing the same outfit as that girl next to me on the train.
Christin December 11th, 2012 You can find something for a gift that is one of kind or at least that the person has not likely seen before.
Frances December 11th, 2012 Boutiques are where you find the special pieces in your wardrobe that make outfits interesting!
Katie December 11th, 2012 Small boutiques are the best way to find a special and unique gift! I love to browse Loveday 31 and Site!
Chris December 11th, 2012 If it weren’t for local boutiques, everyone and their places would look the same.
Justin December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping is great because we are supporting small business. #ShopSmall
Jamie December 11th, 2012 I love boutique shopping because I love finding something unique, that no one else has!
Elena December 11th, 2012 I like shopping locally and would prefer to do so as often as I can. Winning this giveaway will be twice as exciting as ever before – i am traveling overseas and need lots of unique gifts. Fingers crossed!
Hailey December 11th, 2012 Everything is very unique and you can find great hyperlocal gifts. My bf got me an Astoria necklace the other day from SITE!
Fi December 11th, 2012 I like boutique shopping because it’s always an adventure. You never know what you will find but it will most definitely be unique. It’s like finding a small treasure that nobody else may have
Jen December 11th, 2012 I try to avoid the big stores as much as possible. Also? I always find better things at smaller businesses!
Faith December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping helps me avoid the craziness of big box shopping and support local businesses at the same time! Products are carefully curated at the small retailers, and I appreciate the personal customer service there.
Ashley December 11th, 2012 I love boutique shopping because you can always find unique clothing & accessories. Whether its a cute vintage party dress, or some accessories for yourself or a gift….you can always find that “one of a kind” piece :)
Katie December 11th, 2012 I’m new to the area and love discovering the local treasures Astoria has to offer! Also, big thanks to WHA for helping me find all of these awesome places!
Steph S December 11th, 2012 I love finding Astoria-related gems in local boutiques, and I certainly don’t miss the crazy crowds and long lines at those big stores.
Erin December 11th, 2012 I love all of the fun local gifts you can buy, especially ones that say “ASTORIA”!
Jen Makulowich December 11th, 2012 Boutique shopping is the best because you get cute things that you can’t find anywhere else!
Dixie December 11th, 2012 I am proud to say that I have done all my Christmas shopping at small businesses, including SITE! They have the most wonderful, unique gifts that feel so much more special to give (and receive!) We are so lucky to have great boutique shopping right here in Astoria.
Heather December 11th, 2012 I like boutique shopping because I like supporting small businesses, period. I try to do as little shopping in the big stores as possible because quite honestly, there’s less and less room for the small guys these days, and we MUST make room for them.