Spent some time shopping in beautiful downtown Asheville and got this new shirt. This precious…read moresilver sterling ring caught my attention and could not leave it behind. The staff was very courteous and friendly. They have a lot of cool souvenirs, artwork, jewelry madr by local artists.

The Asheville Emporium is located across from Mast General Store and featured a mix of work from…read morelocal artists. I loved the multicolored 3D printed dragons and eggs and bought them for some friends. Very fun items here.

This shop used to be in Biltmore village until the whole area was washed away in the hurricane…read more They opened downtown and carry local products made by local manufacturers and artists. The staff was very friendly and helpful. If you still need a few things for Christmas, come to the mountains and help. Everyone I talked to said they need people to come back. Not everything is open but a lot is. Come help out and get some cool stuff. My wife got some pottery that is for heating brie.

Loved their stuff! Not a typical souvenir shop at all, and lovely things for sale. Super cute…read moreshirts made with quality. The shirts are worth it! Disappointed that there weren't more mugs to choose from. Even more disappointed that the mug I chose had the decal flip over and peel within a few months of owning it.

Eclectic is the word that comes to mind for Perfect Gifts…read more This shop isn't huge, but it's stuffed with quite an assortment of items. The gifts range from sweet to a bit more corny or adult in theme, such as jewelry, perfume, knickknacks and stuffed animals to marijuana kitsch. And if you need a card -- whether it's for a holiday, birthday or just because -- Perfect Gifts will likely have it. There's a large wall in the back that's lined with cards. And like the rest of the merchandise, they range from innocent to a bit more mature. The prices ranged, meaning you can likely find something in your budget. Perfect Gifts is a fun shop to peruse and to find something to give to brighten someone's day or make them laugh.

Bottom Line: Unique gifts in downtown Asheville…read more Perfect Gifts offers an eclectic collection of gifts for yourself or for someone else. They also have lots of greeting cards. They types of gifts you can expect to find at Perfect Gifts include tea towels, figurines, jewelry, local art and crafts, clever notepads and socks. They also sell Pre' de Provence French soaps which I really enjoy. Also, I am sure some will get a few chuckles at their collection of adult humor gifts. And if you are looking for an Asheville souvenir, they have those too.

I was looking forward to visiting this store and it was all I was expecting and more!…read more Cards, stickers, pins, games, trinkets and more. One child just couldn't handle all the cuteness, he yelled "I want it!" Then promptly had a nuclear-level meltdown. Same, kid, same. I feel you. I scooped up some miniature things, my friend had pens and notecards. Honestly, that kid's mom should have said, "Whist!" which in Irish or Scottish dialects means "Hush!" or "Shut it!" There's so much to see here. This is a fun shop.

A gift shop with so much character!…read more I don't know how they manage to jam so much amazing gift and art into their shop, but i love to go there to see it all, from wrapping paper to jewelry to books to cards. Perfect place for the quick gift, and the staff is fresh and will gladly help you locate that special thing you're looking for even if you don't know what you want. Local as well as out-of-area art and creations curated so well, it's almost like a museum of kitsch and wonder!

Stopped by on a day trip to Asheville. They have tons of cool stuff at great prices. Plus even…read morethough I live in Anderson they gave me one of their cards and they deliver to your house!

This place is amazing. You could spend hours looking at all the stuff that they've curated. I…read moreespecially liked their blended teas. They had one for Sample and I bought a package as well as a lot of other goodies.

Wow what a darling gift shop in Burnsville NC. My daughter and son in law bought a Mountain House…read moreup here. This place has such a collection of all sorts of local crafts and Christmas decorations and some clothing. All unique and really fun to shop and look at . I bought a few birthday gifts and some delicious Pecan Candy from Georgia. It was so fun to wander around and look at all the different items. If you are in Burnsville stop into this store and look around.... You will love it !

Very cute little shop attached to the Monkey Business Toy Store. They had an interesting collection…read moreof local crafts, jewelry and clothing as well as some larger North Carolina based brands and handmade items from all over the country. The trolls that they sell were particularly neat. They're made by a family in Tennessee and each comes with their own unique legend. The service was fas and friendly and we got a coupon for our trouble. Worth stopping by!

Such a cute shop, with friendly staff. I love that they have a whole section for terrariums and…read morethey sale little bags of everything you need to get started with making your own. I wish every plant store had something like that!

In their eleventh year, Thyme In The Garden is more than a nursery, although it's a peach of a…read morenursery too. It's a family run place that oozes charm and affection. The place is alive, man! Asheville has no shortage of magical spaces that kind of transcend space/time when you wander them. This one is a doozy! Walk down the stone earth entry to the grotto below and tell me you didn't just schloop through an unseen hole in the veil only to emerge into someplace much further than it looked from "out there." It's like the TARDIS of nurseries, it's bigger on the inside. A bit north of UNC Asheville on Merrimon, the only negative thing that I could mention is that parking is a little tight and close to that road, but that's a pretty common gripe in the 828, but I had to mention it for credibility. I mean this is a Yelp! review fercryinoutloud it can't all be pixies and rainbows. They have pots. And plants. Indoor and outdoor types. Annuals and perennials. Gifts and creativity abound, if you can abide. The staff that I encountered were big on hospitality, helpfulness, and that Southern Appalachian humility that I respectfully embrace. We left with a giant clay pot and a half-price Aloe that is entering the rehabilitation porch at home tomorrow at sun-up. Oh, there is a chicken coop just a bit farther out back, past the little creek and through the back greenhouse. Totally worth a peek while you're meandering about. From the looks of it, this place is evolving and growing. I can't wait to see it next time I come. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

Was surprised at the quality of the art, quilts and woodworking in the folk art center. But that…read morequality comes at a price. Everything was a bit expensive as well. But we enjoyed the wide variety of items!

The Folk Art Center is one of the stops on the Blue Ridge Parkway. A lot of the Parkway is still…read moreclosed and this is the last stop at the moment as there are barriers preventing you from going north. The Folk Art Center is free to visit. Sometimes when I visit, you can see people working on their crafts. They were during my most recent visit. The building is accessible for everyone. The first floor has restrooms, the Southern Highlands Craft Guild shop and a Blue Ridge Parkway shop and an information desk. The second floor showcases the art. I love seeing all the different types of art from the quilts to woodworking to basket weaving. I enjoyed the stained glass and a canvas that was woven. It was quite unique. I enjoy the rotating exhibits as it is different each visit. Outside there are some trails if you want to explore nature.