REX Rappahannock

Heather Gardner is the owner of REX Rappahannock.

Let's get to know Heather.

When do you start planning your holiday window, store displays or social media posts:

I am constantly brainstorming social media ideas and doing fresh ones pretty much daily.

What new gift or special offer are you most excited to offer your customers:

Oplatki!  It's an old Eastern European Christmas tradition (Polish/Slav).

Strangest question asked about a holiday retail item or special offer:

What's oplatki?!?

Will you offer a holiday event or treat to your customers:

We will be doing some later evening shopping hours, especially before St. Nicholas's feast day.

Share your holiday shopping fail:

Trying to match number of kid presents is always a trick.

Great debates:  Clear or colored light displays and gift bags or wrap gifts:

Green lights in store window to match our store's signature color.

Always gift bags!  I am horrible at wrapping.

Have you ever hidden a gift and not been able to find it?  If so, what was it and to whom was it to be given:

We collect ornaments when we travel to decorate or give the kids as gifts.  I inevitably misplaced them and only find them *after* Christmas.

Have you ever switched a name tag on a holiday gift and why:

Not that I remember.

Weirdest holiday gift received and your reaction:

Weirdest for.most people, but best ever for me were Zamboni driving lessons.

Best holiday gift given and their reaction:

Trolls Live! Concert tickets for our youngest daughter... She's a big fan and it made her cry with joy.

Unique or bizarre holiday tradition:

Not Christmas, but at Thanksgiving we all confessed a few years back that none of us are huge turkey fans, so we now to roast beef at Thanksgiving instead.  It's fantastic!

Last minute shopping or shopping months in advance:

Yes to both!

You will find Heather at 311 Frederick St.

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