(828) 526-0173 | [email protected] | Copyright 2024 – All Rights Reserved.
Take Your Time To Discover
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: May 2023 | Photograph By: Susan Renfro
Spring is Bustin’ Out All Over! So’s Main Street Gifts, which has moved into a larger retail space – 364 Main Street in Highlands.
Suzanne and Dan Young
The only good pains are growing pains as Main Street Gifts in Highlands recently discovered when they realized that they had outgrown their original space at 366 Main Street. This successful business needed room to expand so they have now moved a few doors down to 364 Main Street in the space previously occupied by The Toy Store.
This move allowed them to double their retail space much to the delight of their customers as they now have room to expand their inventory to include even more thoughtfully curated items for him, her, home, garden, hostess, pets, and children. They might just as well have rebranded themselves as Main Street Fun after this move because this welcoming store features something for everyone and a stress-free fun shopping experience.
Their expanded inventory is a feast for the eyes and senses. In addition to their bright silk flowers; colorful pillows; Highlands-themed articles, including “unbearably” cute stuffed bears decked in Highlands attire; shimmering wind chimes; garden items; lamps and shades; table linens & placemats; picnic items; barware; wallets; keychains; belts; and more; they now offer an expanded selection of wooden signs; collegiate items; puzzles; stuffed animals; toys; and, games, as well as items for your furry friends including Tall Tail dog toys.
This upbeat shop is to be savored, taking your time to discover and explore the myriad of treasures within. Trust us when we say you can spend hours reading all their wooden signs which make perfect additions to your home or to give as gifts.
They also offer self-care items from western North Carolina artisans including Cullowheegee Farms plant-based soaps, Shade Tree Farms goat milk soaps; and the ever-popular dual use lotion candles from Element Tree Essentials, which combine aromatherapy and skincare.
Owners Dan and Suzanne Young are enthusiastic about their love of Highlands and delight in carrying on the family tradition of owning successful Highlands businesses. Dan’s family owns Wit’s End, a Highlands fixture that was opened by his grandmother in 1940.
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. Shortly thereafter they made their dream of owning a gift shop a reality when they opened Main Street Gifts.
Main Street Gifts is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and Sundays from Noon until 5:00 P.M.
