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GIFT GUIDE VISIT PERRY AND FIND GIFTS TO TREAT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY RACHELLE WILSON PHOTO BY MARIAH GANDY W hen you take a stroll down Carroll Street in downtown Perry, the open storefronts beckon passersby to pop in. With a fine balance of boutiques, eateries and specialty shops, there is something to interest everyone. For the past five years, downtown Perry has been on its comeback tour. With each visit, it seems as though my favorite shops have new neighbors to get acquainted with and promise even more to come. Little by little, offerings from Perry's downtown are finding their way into my life, helping me become the hostess who thinks of everything — like this beautiful coffee table book from local designer James T. Farmer III. It elevates my entryway and shares the joys of Southern hospitality with any who visit. Balanced perfectly by these fun, double-sided coasters, my coffee table is armed to help everyone feel at home. And whether my guests prefer wine, beer, coffee or tea, I can source everything — the glasses, the contents and even the sweetener — from Perry. There is also plenty to be found if, like me, you like to treat yourself every now and then. Get statement pieces for your wardrobe at Massey Gordon. Home design help is offered at several spots as well, including art, window treatments and upholstery. You can even source the simple pleasures, like this adorable puzzle or some unique soaps. The approaching spring season begs for a refresh, and Perry is just the place to find it. Now is the time to make the trek. A Saturday morning spent exploring downtown Perry is a Saturday well spent. 1. Hat from Massey Gordon | 1019 Ball St. | @masseygordon 2. Book from James Farmer Shop | 936 Carroll St. | @jamestfarmer 3. Bottle of wine from Cover Wine Merchant | 907 Carroll St. | @cloverwinemerchant 5 6 7 8 90 maconmagazine.com | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022