Shop Local for Gifts this Spring
by Kate Ker
Graduation. Easter. Mother’s Day. Wedding & Baby Showers. Teacher Appreciation. Father’s Day. Spring is prime gifting season. Giving a thoughtful gift is simple when you consider which local shops, restaurants, and experiences a loved one would appreciate. Skip the box stores and generic gifts. Shopping local provides a wide variety of unique gift options and supports small business owners and the community. Check out these great ideas!
Flowers
A beautiful bouquet of flowers always makes for a beautiful. Tulips, peonies, ranunculus…
Be creative. A cute collection of assorted succulents, a potted plant, or a shrub flowers during specific time of year make great living alternatives to cut flowers.
House Plants & Gifts
Plant & See Nursery
4064 Old Tar Rd 252.756.0879
Shrubs & Garden Plants
Carolina Seasons Nursery
549 NC HWY 903 N 252.758.1280
Cut Flowers & Arrangements
Cox Floral Arrangements
698 E Arlington Blvd
252.756.7226
Jeffersons Florist
310 W 9th St 252.355.5600
Yoga Session
Yoga practice makes everyone to feel better, more healthy and more happy. Gift your loved one a yoga session. Purple Blossom Yoga Studio offers gift cards for any number of classes. Take your gift to new heights with an aerial yoga pass.
Purple Blossom Yoga Studio
302 S Evans St | 252.364.2917
A Photo Session
A gift that will last forever: beautiful portraits. Schedule a family session or a portrait session that highlights the special interests or success of the recipient.
E.L. Photography
252.714.7881 ericaletchworth.com
Event Tickets
Tickets to a movie, show, or music event make for great experiential gifts. The memories made will be enjoyed for years to come. Whirligig Stage in Greenville provides a variety of show offerings for adults and young audiences.
Theater
Whirligig Stage
628 S Pitt St | 252.689.8092
Music
State Theatre
110 W 5th St
statetheaternc.com
Food Service
Gift a week of food service for convenience and fun. Pre-packaged ingredients and simple recipes are available to be delivered to your doorstep from a number of national companies. Locally made pre-packaged meals that only require heating make things even easier!
Atavola
620 Red Banks Rd 252.321.5533
Muscle Maker Grill
3150 Evans St. Suite P 252.756.6000
Skincare Kit
Fancy night cream, serum, under eye cream and kincare essential kits are perfect for those who deserve to pampering themselves. Find brand names at locally owned salons, or try out locally made organic products from farmer’s markets and boutiques. Gift cards allow recipients to schedule their own pampering appointments.
Escape Spa
1913 E Fire Tower Rd #J 252.215.9220
Sojourner Whole Earth Provisions
414 Evans St | 252.758.7656
Craft Together
A super fun activity for for crafters makes memories and a great gift. Paint a fun piece of pottery or make a stencil-perfect board art project at the Painted Peacock. Visit AR Workshop for DIY home decor projects from canvases to chunky blankets.
The Painted Peacock
631 Red Banks Rd 252.758.1100
AR Workshop
809 A. Red Banks Rd 252.689-6317
Family Dinner
Reserve a dinner at a local restaurant. Take the night off from cooking and experience cuisine from around the world!
Sicilian
Cucina LaMantia
3700 S Memorial Dr | 252.242.2525
Dominican
Villa Verde
2601 E 10th St | 252.689.6005
Italian
Famiglia
704 W Fire Tower Rd
252.689.6330
Farm-to-Table
Ford + Shep
718 Dickinson Ave #103 252.689.6853
Send a card
For unique gifts from a variety of local crafters and artisans, Postal Annex in Greenville has it all. You can find beautiful gifts and a wide selection of cards. Don’t worry about forgetting to mail a card or package: ship directly from Postal Annex for a one stop gift shop experience.
Postal Annex
2120 E FireTower Rd #107 | 252.689.6920
Specialty Foods
Surprise a foodie or budding chef with specialty ingredients or a gourmet gift basket. A bottle of wine or growler of locally brewed beer make for great gifts. For an experience, book a tour of a winery or brewery.
Firefly Wine Shop
3110 S Evans St | 252.756.4994
Coastal Fog
330 Evans St | 252.347.2632
Simple Divine Oil & Wine
692 Red Banks Rd | 252.565.8472
Mother Earth Brewing
311 N Herritage St | 252.208.2437