Hunt for ‘jewels’ still on in the Village
As the holiday season winds down, Village business owners are still hoping people find some “jewels” in local restaurants and shops.
The promotion is continuing and some are even talking about extending the program that has merchants placing “jewels” on different items each day and giving shoppers a 20 percent discount.
Sometimes it’s wine or a discount on a menu item or it might be a book or jewelry.
Scott Patrick, owner of Village Gifts at 7660 Fay Ave., said the campaign has been good, but added, “Of course things could always be better.”
He said one shopper came in and spotted the sale item.
“She bought something she hadn’t planned on buying and saved $100,” he said.
While a few who aren’t participating questioned the value of the “Find a Jewel” idea, others talking about it at the Promote La Jolla meeting last week and praised Gina Phillips of Adelaide’s Florist for her efforts in putting it together.
Jennifer Clark of Maudlin Interiors, who is participating, said the idea was “to create a buzz” and form a sense of unity among local merchants.
Participating “Jewel” merchants as of Dec. 15:
7400 Block of Girard
Gracie & Co.Maudlin
Gallery Eight
7500 Block of Girard
EtceterasGirard Avenue Collection
Seaside Homes
7600 Block of Girard
Everett StunzNestlife
Past & Presence
Ark Antiques
Encore of La Jolla
7700 Block of Girard
Ascot ShopMeanley & Son
Adelaide’s Flowers
Kreiss Collection
7800 Block of Girard
Warwick’sBurn’s Drugs
Jack’s La Jolla
lululemon athletica
Girard Gourmet
MOS (My Own Space)
Geppetto’s Toys
La Jolla Shoe Gallery
Bendls Custom Shirts
Bowers Jewelers
Sigi’s Boutique
Fay Avenue
Cristina Q SalonTapenade Restaurant
Village Gifts
The Artful Soul
Needle Nook of La Jolla
Martha Smith Fine Linen
Nelson Photo
Tapenade
Christina Q
Prospect Street
Mila BoutiqueGAIA Spa
La Martina
Nicole Miller
Galeria JAN
Africa & Beyond
Jewels by the Sea
Cold Stone Creamery
Silverado Street
Brick and Bell
Wall Street
Statements of La Jolla