Support small and local establishments this holiday season during Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
The stress of holiday shopping begins the moment you drop the fork on Thanksgiving, but we're here to remind you can skip all the chaos by shopping at local, small businesses in Cortland County. The area has a variety of small, one-of-a-kind shops that visitors and locals will find deals they can't resist, whether for themselves or loved ones. We promise you'll even have energy left to savor a delicious lunch or coffee out with friends and family members!
If you decide to sleep in on Friday and tackle holiday shopping on Saturday, make sure to stop by either Bru 64 in Cortland or Sinfully Sweet in Homer where the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce will be giving away free shopping totes (while supplies last) and a free cup of coffee. Local radio station, X101 Always Classic will also be onsite for a live radio broadcast.
Check out the list below for a sample of unique gift items for all those on your holiday shopping list. Visit the provided website and/or Facebook links for hours and extended sale information.
HOMER
Grab a fresh coffee from Origins by Coffee Mania! before heading into the quaint Village of Homer where you find an array of specialty shops. If you're looking for women's clothing and accessories, you can't miss Bev & Co. located in the Homer Exchange Building on Main Street. You'll find the perfect knick-knacks for the home at Ash Décor (entrance located in Bev & Co.). A few steps down the street is Homer Men & Boys, Inc., where you can load up on named brand clothing and footwear for the entire family at discounted prices. About a five minute walk off Main Street is the Olde Homer House which carries a selection of seasonal home decor and furnishings, and Arnold's Florist, which along with their flower arrangements, offers a gift shop with special somethings to fill a Christmas stocking.
Try lunch at Dasher's Corner Pub, serving up classic American fare. If you're looking for something quick (or just craving dessert), soups and sandwiches await you at Sinfully Sweet Café and Three Lil Birds Cakery.
Arnold's Florist
Black Friday/Small Business Saturday: 15% off gift shop items (fresh flowers/plants excluded)
29 Cayuga Street, Homer
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Ash Décor
1 South Main Street, Homer (housed within Bev & Co.)
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Bev & Co.
Black Friday: Spend $75 on Katie Loxton and get a free promo bracelet; Spend $75 on Vera and get Charcoal Medallion tote for $20; 35% off Pandora.
Small Business Saturday: Spend $75 on Vera Bradley and receive a free crossbody; 25% off Pandora; 20% off kid's backpacks and lunch bags (non-Vera).
1 South Main Street, Homer
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Homer Men & Boys, Inc.
9-11 South Main Street, Homer
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Olde Homer House
44 James Street, Homer
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CORTLAND
Take a drive down Luker Road and stop by Cinnamon Apple Cottage, located next door to Valley View Gardens. The shop sells a diverse collection of gifts, such as home décor, jewelry, candles, art, toys and so much more. For the golf lover in your life, the Willowbrook Golf Club will be offering sale on all in-store merchandise, including golf bags, golf shirts, outerwear, rain gear, clubs, balls and hats. Pick up a gift certificate as well to stuff in their stocking for rounds of golf in 2020.
Cinnamon Apple Cottage
3797 Luker Road, Cortland
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Willowbrook Golf Club
Small Business Saturday: 50% off all in-stock merchandise
3267 NY-215, Cortland
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DOWNTOWN CORTLAND
Be reminded how much talent can be found locally at Cinch Art Space in the historic Cortland Corset Building. The gift shop features a wide selection of pottery, jewelry, art, beauty products, and unique pieces designed by local artisans and crafters. You'll find the perfect gift for comic lovers at Heroes & Villains as you browse the large selection of comic books, graphic novels and novelty items. Satisfy the art-lover in your life at Instant Artist or Cheerful & Creative where you can purchase a gift card for a future workshop, or sign up for their Friday evening classes.
Looking for stocking stuffers for your favorite drinking buddy? The Finger Lakes Tasting & Tap Room's are lined with New York State wine, spirits, cider and beer, but there's an array of unique gifts that go beyond the bottle. Cortland Beer Company also offers cans to-go of their artisanal ales and lagers, and bottles of handmade vodka and whiskey.
The Cortland Flower Shop and Shaw & Boehler Florist & Gifts has a variety of holiday decorations and stocking stuffers to choose from, and don't forget to treat yourself to a fresh bouquet of flowers when you check off that last person on your shopping list.
Hungry? Don't forget to indulge in some of the wonderful local bites from restaurants like BRIX Pubaria, The Community and Hairy Tony's.
Cinch Art Space
Cortland Corset Building, 75 East Court Street, Cortland
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Cheerful & Creative
33 Main Street, Cortland
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Cortland Flower Shop
Small Business Saturday: Receive $5 off an order of $30 or $10 off an order of $50 (excluding wire out orders). If you place an order for your Christmas centerpiece you will receive 10% off that order.
11 North Main Street, Cortland
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Finger Lakes Tasting & Tap Room
31 Main Street, Cortland
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Heroes & Villains
Cortland Corset Building, 75 East Court Street, Cortland
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Instant Artist
Cortland Corset Building, 75 East Court Street, Cortland
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Shaw & Boehler Florist & Gifts
31 Clinton Avenue, Cortland
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MCGRAW
Make a stop on Main Street in McGraw where you'll run into Willow Lane Farmhouse. It's a great place for farmhouse, primitive, vintage and repurposed finds for those looking to kick their farmhouse style up a notch. From furniture to jewelry, handbags to décor, you're bound to check off multiple people on your holiday list.
Willow Lane Farmhouse
Black Friday: 15% off all candles, jewelry and Myra bags; buy a $25 gift certificate for $20.
Small Business Saturday: 10% off entire store (some exclusions apply)
34 Main Street, McGraw
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