Shopping in Bolivar: gifts, flowers, and resale
A gift for someone you know well can still leave you wondering where to start. Shopping in Bolivar gives you a jewelry shop on South Main, a florist on South Springfield, and two stops for resale goods. Choose the kind of gift or find you want, then give yourself time for the shop that closes first.
Start on South Main for jewelry and repairs
Miller's Fine Jewelry has served shoppers since 1969. Today, the family-owned shop lists its address at 105 S. Main Ave. Its offerings include jewelry sales and repairs.
A ring, necklace, or repair calls for a little more time than picking something off a shelf. Bring a known ring size or a photo of a piece the person wears. If the gift needs to be ready for a birthday or anniversary, make the date part of the conversation before you choose it.
For a piece you already own, explain what needs work. Ask what the repair will involve and when it can be ready. The shop needs to see the item before you can plan around an estimate.
Miller's lists Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. It is closed Monday and Sunday. That noon closing is worth keeping in mind for a Saturday with several stops.
Send flowers from South Springfield
The Flower Patch & More is at 925 S. Springfield. Its site has flowers and plants for birthdays, sympathy, and other occasions, along with online ordering and delivery information.
The shop's posted policy allows substitutes when a flower is seasonal, unavailable, or not in good condition. If the color matters more to you than the exact flower, say so. If one flower is the reason you're ordering, ask whether it is available for your date.
For a delivery, have the recipient's address, the date, and the card message ready. If the flowers are going to a funeral home or hospital, use the shop's delivery information for that destination. A home delivery and a service delivery have different details to settle.
Browse two boutiques at one East San Martin address
Village Boutique and The Modern Stitch share 860 E. San Martin St. The website gives you three paths: Village Boutique resale, The Modern Stitch handcrafted goods, and Modern Stitch boutique goods.
That gives the visit a useful starting point. Browse the resale section for clothing, or look through the handcrafted and boutique sections when you're choosing a gift or an outfit. You can see the kinds of items offered online before heading over.
The shops list Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. If you're bringing clothes to sell, read the separate consignment instructions first. Leave the bags at home until you know the shop's current intake rules.
Find household goods at Compassion Thrift
Compassion Thrift, at 314 S. Market Ave., sits behind the Bolivar Fire Station. It sells clothing, furniture, and household items. Store sales support Community Outreach Ministries.
For furniture, bring the width and depth of the space you want to fill. Include the doorway the piece has to pass through. Those measurements help you decide while the item is in front of you.
Shopping hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations go to the warehouse door during shorter hours: Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
If you're donating and shopping on the same Saturday, take care of the donation before noon. The store's accepted-item list excludes items such as car seats, used paint, and furniture in poor condition. Read that list before loading your vehicle.
Questions for a shopping day in Bolivar
Where can you find resale goods?
Village Boutique lists resale clothing on East San Martin. Compassion Thrift has clothing, furniture, and household goods on South Market.
Which of these shops closes first on Saturday?
Miller's lists noon. Compassion Thrift lists 3 p.m., and Village Boutique and The Modern Stitch list 6:30 p.m.
Can you order flowers online?
Yes. The Flower Patch & More offers online orders. Enter the date and delivery details, then review its substitution policy.
Can you donate to Compassion Thrift while the store is open?
Donation hours end before shopping hours. Use the warehouse door Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Are these four stops all on the square?
No. Use each shop's address: South Main, South Springfield, East San Martin, or South Market. This is a guide to four stops, rather than a list of every Bolivar shop.
For a Saturday trip, put Miller's first if jewelry is on your list. Make any donation stop before noon, then leave room for browsing.
