Festive Frascati is in full swing, and gift-spiration comes in many forms – from fashion to fitness, pampering treatments to perfume, jewellery, accessories, books and mobile phones. And it’s all so accessible and pleasant with ample parking, wide, airy malls and cosy places like Caffe Nero and Kay’s Kitchen to stop and recharge with a delicious coffee or seasonal hot chocolate. The new totally tempting Camile Thai is perfect for a dine-in or pre-book your takeaway to be ready for collection when you’re finished pampering or shopping. Extended opening hours make it even easier to drop in at a time that suits you and pick up everything you need.

Bow & Pearl.

You can combine Christmas shopping with a haircut at Peter Mark or Sugar Daddy (for the boys!), a manicure, spray tan or party lashes at Sugar Coated, even a little pre-Christmas “tweakment” at SISU Aesthetic Clinic. You can even have the kids hair cut for Christmas at Kiddies Kuts. And Aldi and M&S have both open extended their hours and will open 6am to midnight during Christmas week so you can get fridge and cupboard stocked.

L’Oreal Steampod at Peter Mark.

Many of the stores in Frascati – such as Pamela Scott, Peter Mark, Vienna Shoes, Carl Scarpa, Serena Boutique and Bannon Jewellers – are family-run businesses which put great emphasis on customer service. They look forward to your visit this Christmas. These stalwart stores are joined this year by brilliant pop-ups including I Love Scarves (a huge range of vibrant scarves), Barking Mad Pet Boutique (gifts for glossy pooches), The French Cheese Company (delicious sharing platters) and Bow & Pearl, with its collection of very pretty clothes and accessories. 

Pamela Scott.

If you love sustainable, vintage and pre-loved fashion then a visit to Lorraine Keane’s Fashion Relief store is a must! It’s an Aladin’s Cave of fashion, accessories, bags and millinery most from top Irish and international designers. Indeed, if you’re doing a pre-Christmas clear out please drop your own pre-loved into them and make a valuable difference to Oxfam’s work.

Barking Mad.

The Hart Gallery, owned by renowned artist Jennifer Hart, will be hosting several guest artists including Diana Marshall, Manuela Greco, Elsie Sheridan, Jennifer Fitzgerald and Glass Hammer. Special gifts by gifted artists …

Before you visit, check out www.frascaticentre.ie. We look forward to seeing you!