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mid-summer, a Christmas tree completely decorated holds
center court here. The ceramic ornaments, made by local
craftspeople, depict island life. Many have become collectors'
items. Do your Xmas shopping here and save - some orna-
ments are only $5.95. Owner Anne Castruccio said, “The
tree pays the rent.” Other good values are the original wa-
tercolor prints, some already matted.
Karma In the Courtyard
on Company Street is a funky
gift shop set in a lovely courtyard. Locally made incense and
oils, jewelry, bath and body products and even artworks
make thoughtful gifts. Tapestries and bags are also unusual
finds.
St. Croix Landmarks Museum Store
in Apothecary Hall
on Company Street is a treasure trove of Caribbean maps,
locally made arts, crafts and historic photos. Also sold are
home accessories and colonial plantation reproductions. The
branch at Whim Plantation, near Frederiksted, is also fun to
explore.
Tradewinds Shop
, on King Street (near Government
House), is a branch shop of one in Charlotte Amalie. Items
sold are typical of the Caribbean, such as larimar jewelry
and coral carvings as well as Naot sandals and stained glass.
Baci
and
Baci Duty Free
are adjoining shops on Strand
Street at Queen Cross. The duty free shop stocks fine wines
and liquors, which they'll pack for transport home. There's a
walk-in cigar humidor. Baci sells fine jewelry, Lladro figu-
rines, Limoges and crystal, as well as designer sunglasses.
Soaps & Scents
at Queen Cross Street is an attractive
source for natural handcrafted soaps and bath and beauty
products.
Steele's Smokes & Sweets
in the Pan Am Pavilion offers a
large assortment of cigar brands in their walk-in humidor
and an even larger selection of homemade fudge, chocolates
and candies from all over the world.
Memories of St. Croix
on Company Street sells local art
and handicrafts. It is staffed by the artists themselves.
