Patch Picks: Five Places to Shop for Christmas

1) If you're looking for personalized customer service and a great selection of unique gifts, Pin Oak Gallery is the place to find it. They have a little bit of everything from jewelry, home decor, artwork, candles, holiday items and so much more. They also offer free gourmet coffee, home design consultation, gift wrap, gift certificates and even shipping and delivery. Pin Oak is on the downtown Waukee Triangle at 405 Sixth St.

2) Want to send flowers or balloons for the holiday season? Look no further than Classic Floral Design. The flower shop specializes in flower arrangements, plants and balloons but also carries a small selection of gifts and decor in their shop at 450 Sixth St.

3) : Still can't find a gift for the handyman on your list? Head on over to Waukee Hardware for something he wants and can use. New windows? They've got 'em. Gardening supplies? They have those too. Tools? Definitely! If you need to rent a few tables and chairs for Christmas dinner? They can do that too. Waukee Hardware is located right on the downtown Triangle at 380 Sixth St.

4) The master gardener on your list is going to love you for shopping at Earl May Nursery and Garden Center this Christmas. Not only do they sell plants, shrubs, trees and gardening tools but they also offer landscaping design services and maintenance. Did you remember to get something for the dog? If not, they have that too. Oh, and just in case you've forgotten the most important thing for the holiday - the Christmas tree - they have that and all the decorating items you will need to deck the halls. Earl May Nursery and Garden Center is located at 1350 S.E. Blackthorne Drive (next to Stivers Ford).

5) : New to Waukee this year, the Sears Hometown Store is just like the Sears department store you've always known offering a wide selection of home appliances, furnishings, tools, and everything in between. If you can't find it in store, Sears Hometown can order it straight from the catalog and have it shipped to your home. It's that easy. Sears Hometown Store is located at 300 W. Hickman Road.