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Gifts Galore & Even More
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2020/06 - June | Photograph By: Marjorie Christiansen Photography
Main Street Gifts, located at 366 Main Street, may be the new kid on the block, but this kid is here to make your shopping a pleasure.
Owners Dan and Suzanne Young know a thing or two about Highlands, and their love of the area is apparent. Dan’s family owns Wit’s End, a Highlands fixture which was opened by his grandmother in 1940 so he spent his summers here while growing up. In 2016 he and Suzanne decided to make Highlands their full-time home when they purchased The Kitchen Carryaway and Catering, which they still own and operate.
When this Main Street space became available the couple quickly moved to make their dream of owning a gift shop a reality. Working with local artisan James Johnson, they transformed the space with new bamboo flooring and custom cabinetry made from recycled pallet wood. They will also be carrying some of his handcrafted wood items.
The warm welcoming space is the perfect backdrop for their gift store, which features something for him, her, home and hostess. They strike just the right balance of having something for everyone.
Upon entering, you’ll quickly be entranced by the warm wood, bright silk flowers, colorful pillows, shimmering wind chimes, concrete pots and garden figurines. They have a wide array of candles with scents for both him and her. You can spend hours reading all the wooden signs they offer, which are perfect for personalizing your own space or giving as a gift.
They offer lots of Highlands themed items, from signs and beautiful pillows proclaiming “Highlands is My Happy Place.” You can also take home a stunning wooden sign, available in several sizes, that features a painting of sunrise at the Whiteside Overlook.
For the gentleman shopper they offer flasks, wallets, key chains, bar ware, games and Croakies Belts, made from recycled water bottles. For those attending Groovin on the Green concerts during the season, they carry picnic baskets, coolers and blankets lined to make them suitable for spreading on the grass.
Main Street Gifts is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. They truly offer something for everyone.
