Still shopping at the 11th hour?

No matter who is on your list, you’ll find plenty of great last-minute presents right here on South Whidbey.

Music for the Eyes in Langley has great jewelry and hand-dyed silk scarves by local artists. They are offered at fair prices and shoppers can enjoy the great festive environment of the store and discover the perfect treasure for gifting.

Quilting By the Sea in Langley Village has a “weather recovery” sale, owner Carol Boer said.

“I’ve also sent out an e-mail about this sale to over 1,500 people on my mailing list. The windstorm on top of the snowstorm was very taxing on all Langley merchants,” she said.

The quilting shop offers easy, colorful and timeless quilting gear and fabrics ranging from $2.50 to $130. Everything is on sale in the store, with a minimum of 30-percent off.

Boer also offers quilting retreats, classes, the quilt shop hop and skill-building workshops.

On First Street in Langley, the Chocolate Flower Farm has all kinds of small gifts.

“Our famous chocolate candles are made by Bill here on the farm and come in a wide range of sizes and prices with the average price being $12,” said owner Marie Lincoln.

“Also handmade on the farm are our chocolate garden seed kits. We have a perennial chocolate garden, an annual chocolate garden and a children’s chocolate garden seed kit. Each kit is $22,” she added.

They not only do gift certificates, but for those people looking for a gift for someone who is not on the island they can order certificates online at www.chocolateflowerfarm.com. A gift certificate code is then automatically generated and e-mailed to them and can be used at the store or on the Website.

Gregor Rare Books on Second Street in Langley offers a wide variety of hard-to-find books.

David Gregor said he has a special treat for Dr. Seuss fans — a “Cat in the Hat” by

Dr. Seuss first edition. But the treat comes at a price. The rare gem is $800.

The bookstore also offers a daylong book collecting seminar in Langley for $175.

“We will be open on the 23rd and the 24th from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,” Gregor said.

Lowry-James Rare Print and Books in downtown Langley, on the corner of First Street and Anthes Avenue, is featuring some fine gifts under $30, said Priscilla Lowry-Gregor.

“We offer our exclusive, custom-poured solid beeswax candles in several elegant and decorative styles — pillars, angels, Old World St. Nicks, evergreen trees, eggs and tapers — to illuminate your gift-giving,” she said.

“My boys and I actually poured our candles during the recent power outage. What a better way to enliven the holiday spirit, give the gift of light, handcrafted Whidbey Island light,” she said.

Lowry-James is also featuring a distinguished line of hand-pulled letterpress note cards, both holiday cards and all-occasion greetings, perfect for all those thank-you notes for after the holidays.

And for the more discriminating folks on your list, the shop has just acquired a collection of original hand-colored lithographed botanical prints of “The Flower of Milton” by Jane Elizabeth Giraud.

The mother-daughter team of Denise, Michele and Virginia LaRue have something for everyone in their respective stores on First Street in Langley.

“Big Sister sells plus-size clothes, but more importantly we have an incredible selection of accessories that fit all. Big Sister has about 500 pairs of earrings to choose from. Sparkling chandeliers, artist made urban hoops, retro chic and more ranging from $18 to $44 dollars,” said Michele LaRue, Big Sister owner.

“At Virginia’s, she has for the last-minute shopper Greek fisherman hats in blue and black for the natty gents,” LaRue added.

Virginia’s Antiques also offers small special antiques such as champagne glasses or keepsakes of all kinds.

“At The Cottage, Denise has beautiful holiday top to celebrate the season from $36 to $150,” LaRue said.

Finding something at the Star Store is a sure thing.

Some of the highlights include Ugly Dolls, assorted favorite characters ranging between $7 and $20, fuzzy scarves and socks for $10, Owen Roe wines and great sparkling wine specials.

For the fun-loving female, try “Wild Women on Wine” glasses from $9.95 or Leopard Martini shakers at around $20. They also have PJ Salvage pajamas and lingerie.

All of that includes “always service with a smile and we’ll wrap it all up in Star Store style,” co-owner Tamar Felton said.

Down the street you can help less the fortunate while doing your shopping. At Good Cheer all Christmas decorations are 50-percent off Good Cheer’s already great price.

“We also have our $25 gift cards that make great stocking stuffers,” said Kathy McLaughlin, Good Cheer executive director.

“By giving a Good Cheer holiday gift card you also give back to the community as it helps to support the food bank which helps feed the hungry in our community,” she said.

No matter who is on your list

Don’t let Santa forget Fido and Fluffy this Christmas.

Myken’s Pet Boutique has a great selection of toys, treats and accessories for the furry kids on your holiday shopping list, owner Karen Shetler said.

Tickle your kitty’s fancy with a feather wand for $3.75 and delight the pup with a game of toss with a furry Tennis Tail for $8.95.

Myken’s also offers a wide variety of gourmet and tasty treats like a yogurt-dipped reindeer for $1.99 or cheese-flavored Muttzerella Sticks for $1.75.

If bling is what your pet needs for that special holiday party, Myken’s has sequined dog sweaters running up to $50 and Swarovski jeweled collars ranging from $59.99 and $99.95.

Uniquely Whidbey

1 Angel Place – A Chocolate Bar on Second Street in Langley has small angel gifts and fine chocolates. You can never go wrong with handmade chocolates. The store also has Whidbey-themed chocolates – truffles shaped as shells, sail boats or windmills.

Greenbank Farm wineshop offers a large selection of the Pacific Northwest’s finest wines from small local wineries. They are offering over two dozen varietal and fruit wines including Whidbey Island Vineyards and Winery. The signature Greenbank Farm private label Loganberry Wine and Loganberry Dessert Wine continue to be the bestsellers.

The java junkies on your list are well-served with a gift certificate from one of the many coffee places on the island.

Whidbey Coffee has gift certificates and commuter Mugs and a whole lot a great coffee, said owner Dan Ollis.

Mukilteo Coffee Company offers a wide assortment of coffees including the rare Jamaica Blue Mountain, and Kona from the Kona coast, as well as gift certificates, shirts, organic coffees all roasted on Whidbey. Coffee prices range from $10 a pound to $45 a pound.

Die-hard Whidbey fans can find a last-minute gift at the Langley Chamber of Commerce.

“For proud Langleyites, the chamber of commerce and In the County have Langley sweatshirts for $27 and decals with our new Langley logo for only $3 – a great stocking stuffer,” said Nancy Rowan, executive director of the chamber. “We also have the Soroptimists calendars for $12 – beautiful views of Whidbey at only $1 per month,” she said.

Cool stuff to do

How about a class for those who can buy anything they want?

“Our soap making classes are offered Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Each person makes about 10 bars of soap to take home with them using their choice of fragrance and color,” said Kim Tiller of the Whidbey Island Soap Company. Classes are offered at the Clinton Soap Studio for $45.

“We have cute gift certificates that are enclosed in a tiny beaded purse – looks great hanging on the tree and the perfect gift when you’re not quite sure of what to buy,” she said.

The soap company offers a variety of gift baskets for everyone on the list.

For the little princess, there is a fashionable gift basket containing a shoe box of Cinderella slipper soaps, a bottle of fairy dust with a wand, and a big frog soap — a prince in disguise.

And by the way, soaps and fragrance or not just for the ladies.

“For men, we have great shaving gear and soaps,” Tiller said.

“Through Christmas Eve we’re open late every night until 8 p.m. We’ve found that our local customers really appreciate that they can get their Christmas shopping done right here on the island after a day of working,” she said.

For theater enthusiast, Whidbey Island Center of the Arts offers gift certificates.

“We are able to customize certificates with either dollar amounts or make them series or performance specific,” said Jason Dittmer, director of marketing and development at WICA.

Gift certificates are available for purchase during box office hours; 1 to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

A Whidbey get-away is also a great choice.

“I have gift certificates available at either my Primrose Path Cottage or Redwood Retreat Cottage,” said inn-keeper Sarah Primrose.

She offers a certificate for two nights for the off-season. The special deal is you pay for one night (starting at $169/+ tax/based on double) and you get the second night at half price.

One night gift certificates are also available – just without the incentive, Primrose said.

“This is a great way to give off-island friends and family a little Whidbey Island experience,” she said. Get more info at www.primrosepath.net.

Consider a gift certificate for the Whidbey Island Kayaking Company 2007 tour season.

“The gift of a sea kayak tour is an excellent alternative to a physical gift and is both eco-friendly and creates memorable experiences,” said owner Ed Young.

See Whidbey Island from the unique perspective of the water. From your kayak you could see bald eagles, blue herron and harlequin ducks.

“You may also see harbor seals, sea lions, Dahl’s porpoise and more. In the early spring, we concentrate our tours in the Saratoga Passage where gray whales cruise through and feed on the local ghost shrimp,” he said.

No experience is necessary and the company supplies all equipment. Visit the Website at www.whidbeyislandkayaking.com.

Good eats

There are folks that have had their breakfast eggs at Neil’s Clover Patch everyday for 25 years. A gift certificate from Neil’s Clover Patch Cafe is a great last-minute stocking stuffer for those guys. Owner Neil Colburn and his team sells them for any amount.

The Prima Bistro in Langley has also gift certificates.

“We sell gift certificates for any dollar amount at Prima,” said co-owner Jenn Jurriaans.

“Also, in addition to our regular dinner on New Year’s Eve, we are hosting a fancy and festive party to ring in the New Year featuring Danny Ward and serving a special champagne and appetizer menu. It will be a lot of fun,” she added.

Still undecided? The vendors at the Annual Gift Market at the Main Barn on Greenbank Farm have decided to add an extra day for last-minute holiday shoppers.

The market will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23.

All kinds of unique gift items are available including holiday foods and chocolates, exotic wood boxes, wearable art, plush toys, glass art, mosaic furnishings and more.

The Main Barn will be toasty warm and ready for island shoppers. Greenbank Farm is located just off Highway 525 in Greenbank. Call 360-678-7710 or visit www.greenbankfarm.com for more information.

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More ideas

• Violet Fields for French soaps, hand creams, bath fizzies.

• Island Girl Nails for the pampered gift receiver. Give pedicures.

• Spa Essencia for spa gifts.

• Wild Birds Unlimited for bird houses, great birding books and yard art. Great bird feeders.

• Whidbey Institute has retreat days. Buy someone a retreat day.

• Gift certificates from The Clyde.

• MUSEO has their gift show right now with great smaller pieces and ornaments.

• Living Green for Neti pots and fun skincare products.

• Star Store Basics for great eclectic tea pots and tea choices.

• Moonraker Bookstore has calendars, books, journals and more that make great small gifts.

• Last-minute gift can be found in Greenbank at Remember When Antiques. Customers find a full inventory of vintage silver, artwork, jewelry, pottery, country collectibles and furnishings.

• From home decor to vintage decorations to antique quilts – Mutany Bay Antique Mall in Freeland offers it all. Some dealers are currently having a 20 percent off sale.