Elk Grove Shopping Score of the Week: Fuzzy Headgear

When our crafty Portuguese grandmother passed away, she left behind a treasure trove of knit and crocheted scarves, hats and ponchos. Whenever we wear one, we think of her.

If you don't have a Portuguese grandmother of your own, you can still stave off the winter chill with one of these beanies from Imagine That—handmade by the mother-in-law of owner Mary Pires. This sparkly purple number costs $19.95—more than you'd pay at Walmart, but a bargain for something made here in Elk Grove. The store stocks the hats in a variety of colors, and staff says they've been flying off the shelves during the recent cold spell.

Imagine That took over the old spot on Franklin Blvd in September. It's a cozy, cheerful oasis in the often-overlooked Franklin business district. Besides an array of affordable, bling-laden purses and jewelry, the store offers religious art and unusual gifts like children's aprons and oven-safe bakeware made of paper. (Yes, paper.)

For home decor, the store sells the Tyler line of scented candles ($7.50 to $20). (Our favorite, Icon, smells like your high-school boyfriend's cologne.)

Imagine That's prices range from $1.95 for a fun orange bracelet set to $164.95 for a soft, flower-and-animal-print weekend bag from Atenti.

Fuel your shopping trip with a burrito from Centenario Ranch restaurant up the block. If you ask, owner Rubén will fill it with chunks of fresh avocado. Yum!

Imagine That Gifts and Home Decor, 10464 Franklin Blvd. St. 1

Open 9 to 6 every day except Tuesday

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