"I'm selling candles, sister." -- Once Upon a Time, Season 1, Episode 14…read more What a cute little shop along Main Street in Highlands, NC. My friends and I walked in to look around during our New Years trip to the area and enjoyed perusing the store. It's small, but packs quite a bit of merchandise and quite the variety as well. I'm not sure if the store has a true theme as there was everything from candles to gift cards to jewelry to some religious themed kid's books - but everything was very nice and mostly well-priced. I will say that the battling scents of all the candles and potpourri-type items they had in the store gave me a bit of a headache (combined with the heat on full-blast), but the staff was super friendly and asked if they could help me with anything. They seemed quite excited to have just received their first review on Yelp and were talking about it while I was looking at items at the front counter (gave me and my friends a smile). I was quite excited to find glass nail files (not an easy find) which were hand-painted - also very reasonably priced. I bought myself a couple and was on my way. Making a mental note for the next time I am in the area as these are great for gifts as well. They also had some earrings that I had my eye on - very nicely crafted. Definitely one of the top stores to spend your money in along Main Street - worth a stop!

The best gift shop in Highlands! "We want everyone who walks in the door to be happy," says owner…read morePenny Chambless, "whether they buy something or not." The music sets the mood, and it ranges from toe-tapping bluegrass to old-timey hymns, all instrumentals using mountain dulcimers and the like. Shoppers begin to smile and reminisce, and memories of older, simpler times often cause a story to be shared. Penny patiently listens to everybody's stories; she says that's what makes her day. She has good merchandise, nothing too expensive, because she knows times are hard. Personal service is her forte, a box, gift wrap, a little extra tissue please. Funny cards cause laughter to erupt and joy seems to spread through the store. There are lots of bears, cute metal signs, bird houses, candles, garden flags, angels galore, journals and note pads, jewelry, and ,"you know, things my regular customers keep coming back for." And come back they do. Over and over they say, "This is my favorite store. We always come to Mountain Heritage when we come to Highlands, and we always find something we like!"

I love this place. Kinda a home away from home. They have authentic goods and amazing family. Their…read moreskin care products are my favorite and they ship to me! My favorite stop when I'm here! Great pork rinds and other homemade goods! My fav spot in Cherokee!

We found many interesting things here and I'm sure you will as well. Very good pricing as well.read more

I wanted to give Robin's Nest a 5 star review for the meticulous care she has for her products and…read morecustomer service she and her staff provides. I have never entered her store physically, but shopping online with her and her staff was amazing. Can't wait until covid is Inter control and I can visit SC while stopping by Robin's Nest and finally meeting her and shopping at her wonder store. Thanks again Robin.

From the owner: "Make Robin's Nest in Cashiers, North Carolina your first stop to shop for all the newest arrivals…read morein apparel, gifts, home décor, textiles, and more. Relaxing by the lake or dining at one of the local eateries? We have the fashion piece for you. Offering contemporary women's clothing and accessories focusing on comfort and style, Robin's Nest is sure to meet your taste from head to toe. Attire and accessories are an excellent way to express your individuality and we aim to bring you high fashion and staple pieces to add to your wardrobe. With bold colors and flattering styles, your closet will be distinctively yours

Recently came here to check out this store and take home some great merchandise to go for home…read more Plenty of cool home decor items, keep sakes and a wide array of other goods at fair prices. There's a small upstairs section as well but overall it's a great casual place to visit too in the area.

Anita and Carolyn are some of the greatest people you'll ever meet! The Corn Crib is always a good…read morego to place for gifts, decor, sweets, and all the things!

Cuckoo clocks, wood carved figurines, matroyshka dolls and more. We bought a little Viking teddy…read morebear for my boyfriend's mom, who collects teddies. Lots of enamel pins here as well.

You can find quite a bit of authentic German goods at Lindenhaus Imports from authentic…read moreNutcrackers, Cuckoo Clocks, Steins and Smokers. Great place to find some unique and handcrafted gifts.

Great Gift shop! Pleasant owner offers a variety of gift items by local Artisans. A must stop on…read moreyour next visit to Murphy NC. If you need a treasure to remember your trip or a gift for someone special you will find the perfect item.

Love, love, love this store! Handcrafted items made by locals. The store is owned by a very nice…read moreyoung lady who has great taste and an eye for unique items. Antiques, pottery, handmade soaps, handmade candles, quilts, jewelry, and lots of unique items. This is the kind of store you'd hope you find in Cashiers or Blue Ridge, except that this gift store is unpretentious and without the sticker shock. I will be coming back over and over to find items for our cabin in Murphy.

The store has cute things, however, the lady working was not friendly, rude in fact. Did not speak…read morewhen we came in, actually did not speak to us at all! She followed us around like we were thieves. I found some things I would have bought but I decided to buy from a place that values their customers. I sure hope the lady has the day she deserves.

From Me 2 U is a Gifts & Souvenirs shop located in Downtown Blairsville, right next to the Wine…read moreShoppe. Everything in this store is very unique, and beautiful. You can also find many handmade items. In my opinion, they have something for every style and everything was decently cheap. I absolutely loved all the candles. They have different, and very good scents that you wouldn't find everywhere else. ESPAÑOL From Me 2 U es una tienda de regalos y recuerdos ubicada en el centro de Blairsville, justo al lado de Wine Shoppe. Todo en esta tienda es muy único y hermoso. También puedes encontrar muchos artículos hechos a mano. En mi opinión, tienen algo para cada estilo y todo era decentemente barato. Me encantaron todas las velas. Tienen aromas diferentes y muy buenos que no encontrarás en ningún otro lado.

Stopped in this store passing through town. We were camping at Tugalo and drove into town. The…read morestore is such a cute store and the owner and other employees were so nice and helpful. Highly recommend. Cute clothes and gifts.

THE VINTAGE OWL!…read more This little gift shop is located in the heart of downtown Lavonia and it is simply adorable. We were in town to attend their fall festival when we noticed that this store was open very early! Score! We wondered in and browsed their vast selection of wares: sweaters, southern inspired tees, collegiate spirit wear and related items, Christian greeting cards, kitchen accessories, general clothing options, bags, an infant room that was stocked with baby clothing and related items and of course jewelry. There was so much to see that you would need a generous amount of time to explore it all. We had a specific schedule so we were not able to stay as long as we would have liked. We actually got caught up in the jewelry section where they had the "ever so popular" memory bracelets which can be personalized as you get to select the pop-in pieces to finish the item of your choice. You may choose from bracelets, lockets or earrings and everything happened to be on sale today so the prices were great. They had a VAST selection of the "pop in" pieces so my husband and I spent a significant amount of time (with owner assistance), digging through the bins to find the right pieces, (we needed five snap buttons to complete our toggle and clasp bracelet). To personalize my daughter's bracelet, I chose the following buttons: UGA, family, little sister, MRS, the initial J and "I love mom". They also had neutral pieces that are just "pretty or sparkly" so you don't necessary have to have a specific message on your button. I knew that she would love the bracelet because she really appreciates jewelry that has meaning and she usually just shops my cabinet but now she has something that was purchased specifically for her. With the bracelets, you have the option of purchasing them with an elastic band or a toggle clasp. The clasp is going to be more durable and it is adjustable so consider this when purchasing. Also, pieces can be added and removed as desired which means that you can continue to add additional pieces for special occasions and significant milestones. The options are endless! During the transition from September to October, I love to decorate, inside and out. The outside is decorated with scarecrows, pumpkins, cornstalks and garden stakes while the inside is also dressed in fall splendor. We love it! The Vintage Owl is a great option for finding fall accents and pieces that add a bit of warmth and whimsy. When visiting the town of Lavonia, this little shop is a must stop on your tour. It is the perfect place to buy gifts for others, or to get something for your home or yourself. The staff was very helpful and we enjoyed our time here. Definitely recommended!

This is a cute little shop with lots of locally made items. Pottery, stained glass, quilted items…read moreand more.

From the owner: Unique Blairsville Gifts, Handcrafted Items and Collectiblesread more

Cute shop!! Staff were helpful and showed us a variety of scents that it was hard to choose just…read moreone. The candles are lotion based, so once burning you can rub the hot wax/lotion on your body. The prices are on the higher side for candles, but they're made in house and with quality products.

What a unique and great concept to make lotion candles. The owner explained that all of the…read morecandles are hand poured in store, made of lotion and that you could use it on your skin as a moisturizer. I was skeptical but it was pretty amazing when I did put it on my skin and went on smoothly and smelled great! I bought a couple different scents and plan on ordering a couple more as gifts!