Forget the malls! Shop local! Shop dot! Pick up last-minute gifts or treat yourself to something nice! You’ll be supporting local businesses. So, really, it’s a win/win!
Stoop Love
Market Floral Studio will spruce up your stoop! Market Floral Studio can create pretty containers of fall flowers plus gourds a plenty to line your front stoop or windows customized for the space and sunlight!
Gifts + Art
A welcomed addition to the neighborhood! The Local Hand is a perfect combination of gift shop and art gallery, and it’s now open on the ground level of The Carruth. Featuring a curated selection of handmade goods by local artists and makers, the Local Hand is owned and operated by Dorchester resident Michaela Flatley. Inventory includes locally made candles, soaps, home goods, jewelry, baby clothes, greeting cards, and pottery.
Humphreys Street Studios houses a unique and diverse collection of artists and creative small businesses that you can shop!
Food + Drinks
Support our local restaurant scene this weekend by taking a shopping break for a meal, a cocktail or picking up a gift card!
Cup of Coffee
Just a simple cup of coffee helps our small local coffee shops! Here’s a roundup of our favorite spots to get some in Dot!
It’s Called Fashion
Fringe Boutique carries on-trend women’s fashions and accessories.
Shop online or in-store at The Cue – a women’s fashion and accessories boutique located in Milton.
Streamline offers vintage clothing, accessories and home goods in Lower Mills!
Philip’s Chocolates
Philip’s Chocolates have been around since 1952. They have a wide variety of chocolates that are perfect for mom! Some of our favorites include their “Build Your Own” 15 Piece Turtle Box or their Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries.
Dorchester Pride
College Hype has everything from wine glasses to hats and hoodies with Dorchester across the front!
Top Shelf Cookies
Top Shelf Cookies features a cookie of the month club!
Wine and Cheese
American Provisions has locally sourced goods natural wine, and plenty of meat and cheese! Social Wines is full stocked and the wine experts can help you select your new favorite bottle! They have delivery and curbside pick up too!
Boston Winery book a tour or pick up a bottle or two. They also offer gift cards!
Man’s Best Friend
The Pooped Pooch located in Lower Mills has many brands of high-quality food and treats, including hard-to-find raw diet products in addition to toys, leashes and collars and more!
Buy a Book
Dorchester’s newest bookstore Just Book-ish just opened! Shop new books, classic books, and fun books perfect for everyone on your list. They also have gift cards!
Poured with love
Triple Decker Candle Co. was founded by Johanna Keough in June of 2020. What started as a hobby during the pandemic – where Johanna left the candles on friends’ doorsteps during quarantine – quickly became something more! Each candle is hand poured from a small batch and created from both beeswax and soy wax to ensure that they are natural and eco-friendly.
Bloom and Grow
From plants to fresh-cut flowers, Cedar Grove Garden has it all to add a little life to your home! They can help you out with some holiday greens, festive blooms and more!
Book a Workout
Book a class! Here’s a roundup of neighborhood gyms and fitness studios!
Get in the Spirit
Boston Harbor Distilling has tours and special events! Make a plan to visit!
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Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
