48 » Shopping & Dining Out
Shop for Big Name Brands
— and Down-home Deals
Book Cellar features over 40,000
used books. Sit down and read with a
smoke from the Empire of E Cigs.
Feeling crafty? Get busy (or inspired)
at one of our many craftminded
stores, including ArtWorks
Artisan Centre, Fabrics Galore and
Quilting Store, Knitter’s Knitch,
Sleepy Hollow Enterprises and Treasured
Creations Art Supplies and
More. For fresh florals, visit The Flower
Garden, and for silk arrangements,
your best bet is Beautiful Things.
Galleries — Area galleries are
great places to find unique gifts and
colorful artwork to brighten up your
home. The Blue Ridge Mountains
Arts Association overflows with creative
treasures of all kinds. Visit Goldhagen
Studios for stunning artisanal
glass. For fine alpaca products, check
out Jerae’s Unity Alpacas and Lardworks
Studio at Lasso the Moon Alpaca
Farm. At the Olive Tree Art Centre,
you can purchase treasures from
the gallery — or create an art piece of
your own. And the Blue Ridge Highlander
Mountain Emporium & Art
Gallery features photography, fine
arts and crafts, books, maps and
handmade natural products.
Antiques — On the Square
downtown, Sunflowers Antiques &
Interiors is loaded with upscale antiques,
gifts and furnishings. There’s
nothing like scouring the shelves at
Blairsville Pickers Barn & Consignment
Mall. For more vintage finds, be
sure to visit Black and White Antiques,
Blairsville Antiques & Treasures
and Victoria’s Antique Mall.
Thrift Stores — Many of the
thrift stores serving Union County
also support worthy causes. Do your
What’s so great about shopping in
a small town? You avoid the
hassle of big-box department stores,
and you meet (and support) the smalltown
shopkeepers who welcome you
in and provide a unique shopping experience.
You’ll find just about everything
you need at a variety of specialty
shops, stores and boutiques here.
Clothing — Looking for a new
outfit? You’ll discover big-city style
at small-town prices at stores like 15
Below Boutique, A. Unique Boutique,
Britt & Capri Boutique, Crawford Collections
or North & Main Clothing
Company. Wrangle up some western
wear at the American Cowboy Store
or find stylish footwear at Struts Shoe
Store. Made with Love Marketplace
features an array of monogrammed
and embroidered items.
When it’s time to hit the great
outdoors, stop by Alexander’s Store,
Mountain Crossings or Sunrise
Country Store for everything you
need — from hiking boots and socks
to maps, backpacks and snacks.
Gifts and Goods — Pamper
yourself (or a friend) with a handcarved
candle from Candles by Jean.
Or stop in for a unique gift at From
Me 2 U or Blue Ridge Cotton Company.
Fun and unique finds can be
found at Amoree’s, Beautiful Things,
Granny’s House, Pappy’s Country
Store, Pappy’s Trading Post, Season’s
Flurries, Sundance Gallery or Farmer’s
Daughters. Stop in Pat’s Hallmark
Shop when it’s time to celebrate life’s
special occasions. Then, send it all off
with help from Blairsville Pack & Ship.
The Doll Shop and Toy Store is
loaded with dolls, plus books, games
and puzzles. Speaking of books, The
Season’s Flurries
Blue Ridge Cotton Company
From Me 2 U
Sunflowers Antiques & Interiors