Shop Local – that’s the theme of this Christmas. We are supporting quality Irish businesses who have pivoted, and perfected and polished their collections and service over the past 18 months. They are more than prepared to give local shoppers the best retail experience possible this Christmas.

The retailers at Frascati Centre Blackrock are ready to get you Christmas ready! Most of the stores in Frascati are long-established and family-owned Irish businesses, with owners who really care about their customers. Frascati is the perfect one-stop destination for fashion, food and gifts, and hair and beauty salons. All the ingredients necessary for Christmas prep are here, under one smart roof, Frascati’s airy malls allowing for plenty of social distancing so you can shop in comfort.

Early birds and night owls can enjoy extended opening hours from 6am to 12 midnight from December 20-23. On the website you will find all extended opening hours from now until Christmas. Visit www.frascaticentre.ie.

Picture via Serena.

With a choice of boutiques including Serena, Pamela Scott, Carl Scarpa and Vienna shoes, as well as Lorraine Keane’s Fashion Relief, you can shop for your own Christmas fashion, or gifts for others. At Bannon jewellery, choose gifts from a special watch, to a beautiful dress ring, or a pair of party earrings. Better still, combine shopping for yourself and getting the gifts ticked off your list!

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Likewise, start thinking about booking your Christmas hair and beauty appointments, and at the same time, pick up gift cards for friends and family. At Peter Mark, there is a huge range of treatments and treats – from a bouncy blowdry to that Kerastase shampoo and conditioner your sister loves – to choose from. Have a consultation at SISU Aesthetic Clinic and plan for a new you in the new year. Maybe a friend has been thinking about having a little “work done” – a gift card might be nice. Gift cards for Sugar Daddy and Sugar Coated are next on the list, for those who like to stay groomed and gorgeous. Remember that the range of salons means your own hair, skin and nails can be all beautifully fresh and polished for the celebrations. Book soon! Visit www.frascaticentre.ie to be directed to salons.

At The Health Store, Boots and Pure Pharmacy, you can get all your pharmacy essentials while browsing gifts, from holistic wellness brands at The Health Store, to a huge range of fabulous fragrances at Boots. Continue the Wellness theme with gift cards for YogaHub and F45. Murray Mobile and Bookstation offer all sorts of gift options too – from a cool phone case or earpods, to the latest fiction and coffee table books. Maybe it’s time to upgrade at Vodafone?

Picture via Barking Mad Pet Boutique.

There are great pop-ups again this year to make ticking off that list even easier. I Love Scarfs have an extensive range of silk, cashmere & wool scarfs, hats, gloves & accessories whilst Bow & Pearl have ladies and children’s gorgeous outfits and beautiful hand crafted toys. ICIAR French Cheese Company are a welcome site opposite the front door and their beautifully presented gift boxes and accessories truly make the best gift. And finally – let’s not forget fashion and food for our furry friends! Barking Mad Pet Boutique are here, hopefully to stay, and your precious pets will be easily spoiled this Christmas.

Picture via Aldi.

Frascati is all about getting the best and most interesting festive food and drinks too. With Aldi and M&S offering exceptional ranges and choice, you can conveniently get the “big shop” done under one roof – fresh turkey with all the trimmings, extra-special treats and desserts, wine and bubbles, and everything in between. And every occasion, from Christmas drinks, to Christmas dinner, to morning coffee-and-cake or mince pies, to an easy family supper after the tree has been put up, can be beautifully catered for so you can keep the stress and the fuss to an absolute minimum.

Did we mention convenient parking, and on site valeting! Honestly, what are you waiting for?

www.frascaticentre.ie.