2023 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide: Western North Carolina
Small Business Holiday Gift Guide: Western North Carolina
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday shopping season is upon us and we’ve rounded up 9 local small businesses in Western North Carolina to help you check off those holiday wish lists ⤵️
1. Further Boutique
Instagram: @shopfurtherboutique
Location: 18 Brook St Ste 102, Asheville, NC
Further is a women’s clothing & accessories shop in Biltmore Village, proudly carrying Staud, Tanya Taylor, Apiece Apart, Clare V. & many more. Approachable, fun and always imaginative, Further’s founders Karen & Katina continuously curate a mix of brands that exhibit their unique blend of contemporary taste and sophisticated style.
2. Asheville Charcuterie Co
Instagram: @avlcharcuterieco
Here at Asheville Charcuterie Company, we offer a variety of always fresh, made-to-order charcuterie menu options for every occasion. Whether you're looking for a grab and go lunch, a fancy spread for an upcoming party, or you're looking to feed a large crowd, we have something on the menu for you that you and your guests are guaranteed to love. Keep an eye out for event space opening soon January 2024, more details to come!
3. Madison’s On Main
Instagram: @madisonsonmain
Location: 110 Main St, Bryson City, NC
Madison's on Main is located right in the heart of beautiful Downtown Bryson City, North Carolina. We carry women's clothing, accessories, baby, and jewelry. We also carry a wide variety of gift and home decor items.
4. The Modern Deer
Instagram: @moderndeer
Location: 225 Wall St, Waynesville, NC
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains we offer products we are passionate about. Our signature Modern Deer Candles are made in small batches with a soy blend wax and designed to transport you to a time and place all from the comfort of your home or wherever you may be. We also offer an assortment of home accent pieces including wall decor, farmhouse decor, and more designed to complete any space.
5. Mae | Blu
Instagram: @maebluco
Location: 300 Everett St, Bryson City, NC
Mae|Blu is a one-of-a-kind boutique and tea bar offering over twenty loose leaf teas available hot, iced, or loose to go. Our cosmetic boutique features over fifteen brands of makeup, skincare, and accessories, with a focus on clean, sustainable products. All of our products are available as testers and samples to take the guess work out of choosing the best product for you.
6. Blue Ridge Books
Instagram: @blueridgebooks
Location: 428 Hazelwood Ave, Waynesville, NC
As an independent, locally owned business, the community has always been a major focus of the bookstore. We love to talk about books with our customers, and we listen to what interests them. We also know how important it is to find a child’s first book, a book for someone going through a tough time or just as an escape!
7. Bryson City Outdoors
Instagram: @brysoncityoutdoors
Location: 169 Main St, Bryson City, NC
An outdoor store and community hub located on the square in downtown Bryson City. We have a great selection of gear, outdoor essentials, and footwear for the entire family. Our collection of hats, t-shirts, and stickers showcase in-house designs with something for the entire family!
8. Common Housefly
Instagram: @common.housefly
Location: 104 W State St, Black Mountain, NC
Come and explore Asheville's locally-owned Independent Kitchenware Store - in beautiful Black Mountain. Let our knowledgeable and helpful staff guide you through a myriad of wondrous culinary choices. We are open 7 days a week to serve your culinary and gift buying needs!
9. Buttermilk Farms Antiques
Instagram: @buttermilkfarmsantiques
Location: 220 US-19, Bryson City, NC
Buttermilk Farms Antiques & Auction is your quality source of antiques and unique collectibles. Our 10,000 sq ft space is filled with diverse offerings from our dealers. Also included are salvage pieces, an old timey mercantile stocked with locally sourced dry goods and a walk-in humidor.