Five Places For Easter Things Around Town

Easter is this Sunday and stores around town have a great selection of all kinds of items to celebrate the holiday. Whether you are filling an Easter basket or prettying up your place settings, shops in North Andover have Easter goods that can delight your guests and put a smile on a loved one’s face.

So hop to it and check out these locations:

DeFusco & Son Italian Bakery – Among the many delicious treats inside the doors of DeFusco's, you will find some Easter specialties that will make your mouth water.  Adorable Mini Easter Bunny cakes, large milk chocolate eggs and a traditional Easter Bread Basket are three of the fine items you will find.  Treat yourself, your guests or a hostess to one of these sweet surprises. DeFusco & Son is located at 1211 Osgood St., and their phone number is 978-689-2055.

McLay’s Florist – Fragrant Easter Lilies, Robust Hydrangea and many other plant and floral options fill McLay’s colorful showroom. Your table top will scream of spring with the lively creations on display.  An assortment of soft stuffed bears are also in the store for those looking to top an Easter basket with something cuddly and cute. McLay's is located at 1211 Osgood St. Their phone number is 978-683-3164, and they can be found on the Web at www.mclaysflorist.com.

Pier 1 Imports – In home Easter décor is plentiful at Pier 1 where you will find everything from Easter inspired tableware to egg-cellent wreathes and banners to welcome guests into your home. Basket stuffers and fun household decorations for the holiday will brighten up any room.  Glittered bunnies, sweet sheep and ceramic mushrooms are just a few of the unique choices you have at Pier 1. Pier 1 is located at 133 Turnpike St. Their phone number is 978-989-9870, and they're on the Web at www.pier1.com.

Rocky’s Ace Hardware – When you think of Easter, you think spring and what better time to gather what you need to start your garden growing.  Create an original gardening themed Easter basket with all of the seeds, tools, soil, gloves and watering cans a green-thumb could need.  Beautiful outdoor plants and hanging flower baskets are also in stock. Rocky's is at 50 Peters St., and their phone number is 978-794-8571. They can be found online at www.rockys.com.

CVS – Easter candy, baskets, toys, cards, pillow pets, decorative items and much more can all be found at CVS.  If you are looking to fill an Easter basket, check out the many options at CVS. Open 24 hours a day at 110 Turnpike St. with an additional location at 115 Main St., you’ll be sure to take care of any last-minute Easter needs. They can be reached at 978-686-3854 (Turnpike Street location) and 978-682-0941 (Main street location) and found online at www.cvs.com.