A couple of weeks ago we moved our one and only child off to college at UT Knoxville and tried to cushion the blow of empty nest by taking a few days in Asheville, NC. It had been 4 years or so since our last visit and we were happy to see some of our favorite places from prior trips and also discover some new places to add to our favorites list. Aside from some great breweries, the following lists some of my favorites discovered (or rediscovered) from this trip. What are your Asheville favorites? Leave your recommendations in the comments below!
- Melissa Weiss Pottery - Melissa was so generous to allow us to stop by her studio where I was overwhelmed by all the fantastic pieces but I managed to get a few early Christmas gifts as well as a few pieces for myself!
- Duncan & York Modern Market - Such a fun shop for gifts!
- LOFT of Asheville - Another great shop featuring more edgy gifts.
- Woolworth Walk - A one-stop-shop for local artisan goods. I bought a really cool photography book on abandoned places.
- French Broad Chocolate Lounge - A couple of boxes of truffles may or may not have come home with us.
- Vortex Doughnuts - This was a nice little surprise we found near a few of the breweries we visited.
- Chocolate Gems - More delicious chocolate goodness.
My new coffee table book from Woolworth Walk. Image southern giftologist.
New bud vase from Melissa Weiss Pottery. Image southern giftologist.