Last-Minute Christmas Shopping

Every year.

Every year I say to myself, "I'll get my Christmas shopping done in early December." (Yes, my inner monologue has poor grammar.) I have failed again, with Christmas morning just hours away.

But I'm inspired this year! While trolling Facebook, I came across a post from a Lutherville-Timonium Patch reader and former co-worker at (See photo above.) My back is against the wall, but I have an ace up my sleeve—the Patch Places directory.

If you're like me, you agonize over getting the perfect gift for that special person in your life. I won't plunk down my credit card unless I'm struck with inspiration when I see something that would look nice under the tree.

That's why I'm perusing our directory.

I'm thinking maybe a new sound system for my dad from . Possibly a neat trinket for my mom from .

If you're a local business owner, entice me to come into your shop.

Tell us where you're shopping around Lutherville-Timonium! Are you buying gift cards to local restaurants? Post a review in our Places food and dining section. 

Are the lines crazy today? Take a photo and post it to this story. Spot a last-minute super deal? Tell us in the comments.

But most of all, Merry Christmas Eve