Top Gift Shops in the Triad – Local Favorites & Unique Finds
The Gift Shops directory is where you’ll find a curated selection of unique, handcrafted treasures and apparel from local artisans and businesses. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind keepsake, a thoughtful gift, or a special treat for yourself, shopping locally offers more than just the joy of discovery. By supporting these independent shops, you help strengthen the community, foster creativity, and contribute to the growth of small businesses that make the Triad a vibrant and distinctive place to live and visit. Each purchase not only brings home something special, but also invests in the future of our local economy and culture. To add or promote a listing on this directory email kodia@triadmomsonmain.com.
Gift Shops in Burlington
Owl & Rabbit Gallery
Location: 410 S Spring St., Burlington, NC 27215
Why it’s worth a stop: This gallery + gift shop features a curated mix of local and national artists, offering one-of-a-kind pieces and handmade gifts with unique flair.
Gretchen’s Hallmark Shop
Location: 920 Boston Dr., Burlington, NC 27215-8232
Why it’s worth a stop: This store covers all the gifting bases—greeting cards, keepsake ornaments, home décor items, accessories and more. A solid “go-to” for any occasion.
The Wildflower on Front
Location: 243 E Front St., Downtown Burlington, NC
Why it’s worth a stop: A fresh, stylish gift & home décor shop right in downtown Burlington, offering unique finds—from antique furniture pieces to trendy décor and thoughtful accessories.
Gift shops in Greensboro
Dewey’s Bakery
Website: Local.deweys.com
Social Media: Instagram: @deweysbakerywinston Facebook: @Deweysbakerywinston
Address: 3326 W Friendly Avenue, Suite 128, Greensboro, NC
Contact Info: (336) 970-5711
Description: Dewey’s Bakery is your one stop shop for all your gifting and celebration needs! From one of a kind, curated gifts to show stopping cakes and other packaged treats (that make wonderful gifts), Dewey’s is guaranteed to be the star at your next gathering. Visit one of their three locations, two in Winston-Salem and one in Greensboro, for a nostalgic and memorable experience.
Fleet-Plummer
Website: fleetplummer.com
Social Media: @fleetplummer
Address: 2437 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408
Contact Info: hello@fleetplummer.com, (336) 439-8685
Just Be
Website: onlyjustbe.com
Social Media: @onlyjustbe
Address: 352 S Elm St Greensboro, NC 27401
Contact Info: (336) 274-2212
Description: Just Be is a specialty gift shop focusing on a love of handmade, Fair Trade, and all things that bring joy. They curate a collection of candles to jewelry, home decor to stationery, and everything in between.
Kendra Scott
Location: 3334 W Friendly Ave., Ste 103, Greensboro, NC 27410
Description: This stylish boutique from the national brand offers not only beautiful jewelry pieces (necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings) but also a custom “Color Bar” experience—perfect for thoughtful gifting.
Sisters Jewelry and Gifts
Website: sistersontate.com
Social Media: @sistersontate
Address: 330 Tate Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
Contact Info: sistersstore@gmail.com
Description: A Greensboro favorite for over 25 years, Sisters Jewelry and Gifts offers sterling silver jewelry and affordable, memorable gifts for all styles. With a friendly staff and free gift wrapping, it’s the perfect place for any occasion.
Vida Pour Tea
Website: www.vidapourtea.com
Social Media: @vidapourtea
Address: 412 State Street, Greensboro, NC 27405
Contact Info: vidapourtea@gmail.com
Description: Vida Pour Tea is a loose leaf tea and wellness lounge with a focus on organic, fair trade, and healthful living. Sip, shop, sit, and be well! (Also enjoy the coloring table in their cozy lounge.)
The District (formerly Sweet Tea Studio)
Website: https://www.shopthedistrictgso.com/
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/shopthedistrictgso/
Address: 231 South Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27401
Contact Info: shopthedistrictgso@gmail.com
Description: Furniture, home decor, bath & body, ice cream, gourmet popcorn, original artwork, pottery, Dixie Bell Paint, t-shirts, NC & Greensboro souvenirs, second-hand clothing, jewelry, gifts and more.
Gift Shops in High Point
The Soap Lady
Website: www.thesoapladystore.com
Address: 106 East Main St., Jamestown, NC 27282
Contact Info: (336) 883-7627 (SOAP)
Social Media: @thesoaplady (Instagram) The Soaplady (Facebook) The Soap Lady Store (Google or Yelp)
Description: Since 1998, The Soap Lady has provided locally made items for the High Point community and beyond, offering more than 150 selections of unscented or scented soaps, lotions, scrubs, and so much more! Need a favor for weddings or baby showers? They have that! Pottery, birdhouses, jams, honey? If it’s locally made, they have that, too! Pure, simple products handcrafted from beginning to end with quality oils, food grade colorants, and organic essential oils. No phyletes. No parabens, no junk, just the good stuff. Free soap samples cut daily.
Gift Shops in Kernersville
Busy As A Bee
Website: www.busyasabeekvl.com
Social Media: @busy_as_a_bee_kvl, facebook.com/busyasabeekvl
Address: 120-A S Main St., Kernersville, NC 27284
Contact Info: Brooke Cashion – (336) 817-3598
Description: At Busy As A Bee, we’re about slicing the time you spend in the kitchen without chopping the fun. Our shelves are stocked with everything from fresh, healthy grab-and-go eats to a twist on those classic frozen favorites. And because no kitchen caper is complete without a pinch of pizzazz, we’ve also handpicked an array of specialty ingredients, the coolest kitchen gadgets, and a festive selection of party essentials, including a wide selection of imported wines. Just like that, voilà—you’ve got all the ingredients for a fabulous foodie fiesta, all under one roof. So swing by, grab a basket, and prepare to add some extra flavor to your day. Here at Busy As A Bee, it’s all about good food, good folks, and great times.
Vevidesigns
Social Media: @vevidesigns
Address: 120 S. Main St., Suite 120D, Kernersville, NC
Contact Info: (786) 792-8391 / (786) 512-2327
Description: An art bakery where you can find handmade crafts, fresh flowers, organic baked goods, drinks, and the most important – their famous Cuban coffee
Gift Shops in Winston-Salem
Athena Stationery & Cafe
Website: athenastationery.com
Address: 1004 Brookstown Ave., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Contact: 336-287-7853 or email us at hello@athenastationery.com
Description: Opening Weekend: May 29th-31st; we will be offering coffee sourced from the local Okay Coffee and baked goods from Dulce Aroma and more (TBD).
Copain Bakery
Website: www.copainbakery.com
Address: 380 Knollwood St, Ste I, Winston-Salem, NC
Contact: (336) 729-3200
Description: Copain is the premier Boulangerie-style bread bakery, pâtisserie and market in the Southeast. It has a great curated selection of items that would make great gifts.
Design Archives Emporium
Website: https://www.shopdesignarchives.com/
Social Media: FB: facebook.com/DesignArchivesEmporium IG: @designarchives.ws
Address: 636 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem NC 27101
Contact Info: (336) 602-2452
Description: 60+ unique local vendors and artists selling vintage and handmade clothes, jewelry, curiosities, art, stickers, and more!
Dewey’s Bakery
Website: Local.deweys.com
Social Media: Instagram: @deweysbakerywinston Facebook: @Deweysbakerywinston
Address: 262 South Stratford Road, Winston Salem, NC and 2876 Reynolda Road, Winston Salem, NC
Contact Info: (336) 725-8321 (Stratford Road) (336) 724-0559 (Reynolda Road)
Description: Dewey’s Bakery is your one stop shop for all your gifting and celebration needs! From one of a kind, curated gifts to show stopping cakes and other packaged treats (that make wonderful gifts), Dewey’s is guaranteed to be the star at your next gathering. Visit one of their three locations, two in Winston-Salem and one in Greensboro, for a nostalgic and memorable experience.
Fiddle & Fig
Website: www.fiddle-fig.com
Social Media: @fiddleandfigmarket
Address: 107 S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Contact Info: (336) 283-9220
Description: Fiddle & Fig offers 9,400 sq. ft. of carefully curated home decor, furniture, and accessories. They offer over 18 scents of hand-poured, soy wax candles and have plenty of gifts in-store! Fiddle & Fig is in the business of bringing back the art of gathering – making time spent together a priority. They help others create spaces that welcome people and invite joy. Visit them Tuesday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Hive of Winston Salem
Website: www.hivewinstonsalem.com
Social Media: IG @Hive_WS
Address: 131 Oakwood Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27103
Contact Info: Lori White, thebeehivews@gmail.com
Description: Hive is a contemporary lifestyle boutique for upscale women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, and they are exclusive to Fraulein boots of San Antonio, TX. They offer home fragrance, home accessories, and luxury costume and fine jewelry.
Just Be
Website: onlyjustbe.com
Social Media: @onlyjustbe
Address: 131 W 4th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Contact Info: (336) 293-6762
Description: Just Be is a specialty gift shop focusing on a love of handmade, Fair Trade, and all things that bring joy. They curate a collection of candles to jewelry, home decor to stationery, and everything in between.
Mast General Store
Website: https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/
Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastgeneralstore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastgeneralstore/ X: https://x.com/MastStore
Address: 516 N. Trade St., Winston Salem, NC 27101
Contact Info: (336) 727-2015
Description: Do you remember when the anticipation of Christmas morning was almost too much to bear? The tree went up and you spent hours staring at the twinkling lights and glistening ornaments. Then on Christmas Eve, you know for a fact you heard reindeer hooves clicking on the rooftop. It’s not just a memory. The magic of Christmas is alive at Mast Store. Stop in for delicious holiday foods, cold weather gear, and help finding wished-for gifts.
Southern Home & Kitchen
Website: shopsohonc.com
Social Media: @sohonc
Address: 200 S. Stratford Rd., Suite 110, Winston Salem
Contact Info: (336) 777-3660
Description: Southern Home & Kitchen is a locally owned and operated retailer providing carefully curated home decor, kitchen essentials, gourmet foods, and so much more! Southern Home & Kitchen hosts cooking classes on site featuring local chefs. Southern Home & Kitchen proudly offers complimentary gift wrapping services as well. Open seven days a week in Thruway Shopping Center!
The Boho Depot
Website: https://thebohodepot.com/
Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/thebohodepot Facebook: facebook.com/thebohodepotws TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebohodepot YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBohoDepotWS
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thebohodepot/
Address: 451 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Contact Info: Shanna Howard (Owner/CEO) ceo@thebohodepot.com, (336) 239.7807
Description: The Boho Depot – Bringing a bohemian twist to shopping in Winston-Salem. Looking for a unique place to shop? Visit this locally-loved boho boutique to discover unique gifts. From vintage-inspired ornaments and stocking stuffers to thoughtfully curated décor, crystals, jewelry, and clothing, they have everything to fill your season with warmth and style. Located with our own quick-access parking lot, they make holiday shopping a breeze in the historic West End. Prefer to shop from home online? The Boho Depot website offers curbside pickup at checkout, making it easier than ever to shop!
Why Shopping Local Matters in the Triad
Looking for a unique gift in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, or Kernersville? The Triad is home to some of North Carolina’s best local gift shops, offering everything from handmade candles to fair-trade jewelry, loose-leaf tea, and nostalgic sweets. When you support these small businesses, you’re not just buying a product — you’re investing in the local community.
How to Choose the Right Gift Shop
Prioritize Handmade and Local Goods
Look for shops that source products from local artisans or focus on handmade goods.
Location & Accessibility
Consider parking availability, walkability, and whether it’s near other attractions.
Specialty & Niche Items
Shops focusing on fair-trade, wellness, or artisan décor may align with your gifting style.
Services Like Gift Wrapping
Perks like free gift wrapping, tea tastings, or hands-on personalization can enhance the shopping experience.
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