SHOPPING IN LAKE CHARLES

Daisy a Day in Lake Charles, Louisiana

A Daisy A Day is not just any ordinary Florist and Gift Shop in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  For years I have used A Daisy A Day when I needed to send a floral arrangement for a funeral or a special occasion.  As a TeleFlora shop A Daisy A Day can send flowers anywhere!

However, A Daisy a Day is more than just a Floral Shop!  During Christmas this Flower & Gift Shop turns into Santa's workshop! 

Christmas is the time of year when homeowners elaborately decorate inside and outside of their homes in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  I recently admired my Canal Place neighbor's decorated doorway and walked down to ask her where she had purchased the ribbon she used.  To my surprise she told me that Daisy A Day had decorated the doorway for her.

When I visited the interior of the store to select a spool of Christmas ribbon, I was amazed at all the beautiful Christmas creations.  You can purchase specialty ornaments, theme ornaments and choose a color scheme for your decorations.

Being on a busy schedule I needed some assistance to get the exterior of my Canal Place home finished.  My Canal Place neighbor referred me to Wesley at A Daisy A Day and look what he came up for me!

I was able to select the spool of ribbon I wanted and Wesley attached greenery and lights with the ribbon creating this beautiful festive entrance to my Canal Place home and look what he did with my mailbox!

The cool thing is that when Christmas is over I can leave the greenery and lights in place and Wesley will come back and use a purple, green and gold ribbon theme for Mardi Gras!

A Daisy A Day is conveniently located at 4339 Lake Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Shopping in Lake Charles, Louisiana

The question I am asked most frequently by those relocating to Lake Charles is what does Lake Charles have to offer for those who like to shop?  Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you I am an experienced shopper.  Having lived in Lake Charles for 27 years, I am up  to the task when it comes to giving shopping recommendations!

I am going to highlight many different shopping opportunities in and around Lake Charles and favorites of local residents. In addition to having major name brand stores, Lake Charles also has many locally owned shops.

DOWNTOWN LAKE CHARLES SHOPPING

Amid the Historic Section of Downtown Ryan Street, you will find many options.  Sweets and Treats and Sha Sha's of Creole are to the North, heading South on Ryan on the Corner you will find Gigi's Fitness which healthy downtown active residents love!  Further South in this block is a favorite restaurant, LUNA's 

Across Ryan Street from Gigi's you will find Social Denim, a hip young casual denim shop with the top designer jeans, cool sundresses, tops, and accessories.  Just around the corner is the Cedar Chest, an antique store filled with lots of unique items.

As Downtown Lake Charles grows with the vision of City improvements and the Lakefront project adding a Boardwalk and merchant shops in the future, we can look forward to more retail shops making their way to the downtown section of Lake Charles.

Prien Lake Mall in Lake Charles, Louisiana

The first thing out of town buyers ask me when the visit Lake Charles is "what is there to do here"  After I have answered that question, the next major concern is "where is the mall?"

 When I moved to Lake Charles in 1981 I had the same concern about shopping.  So ladies and gentlemen without further anticipation I present to you the Prien Lake Mall!

Located on Prien Lake Road in Lake Charles,

The mall is appropriately named Prien Lake Mall.  The Prien Lake Mall has undergone several renovations over the last 20 years.  The last expansion added a Food Court, Cinemark Theatre and more stores. There are four major anchor stores that make up the exterior of the mall, JC Penney, Sears, Kohls, and Dillards. 

 Other namebrand stores found inside the mall are The Gap, The Children's Place, American Eagle, Victoria's Secret, Kirklands as well as other stores and vendors. My favorite store is Talbots.  Recognize the Red Door Ladies?

Shopping the Cottage Shops in Lake Charles, Louisiana

 The Cottage shops are simply that...  cottage homes that house unique shopping found along the corner of Alamo and Hodges in Central Lake Charles.

Jon Margeaux has local art for sale , candles and everything you need to make entertaining easy! You are sure to find a gift to please in this cottage shop.  Jon Margeaux even has pet accessories and has a resident dog, Luke you can pet!

Carol Henry is the owner of The Perfect Gift.  When Carol goes to market she brings back the hottest items to Lake Charles.    You will spend hours in this shop until you find that Perfect Gift and Carol gift wraps for Free!