Places to Shop Local For Everyone On Your Christmas List

There is still time to get that perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas list – from your crazy aunt to the very youngest on your list – even a newborn! Our thorough list of local shoppes around Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Island and Carolina Beach is sure to delight you and everyone on your list this year.

Blue Moon Gift Shops

Over 100 artisans, retailers and entrepreneurs fill the over 8,500 square feet of Blue Moon Gift Shops. Shop local at their selection of home accessories, furniture, art, pottery, hand blown glass, apparel, hand crafted jewelry, baby gifts, coastal decor, lamps, photography, gourmet fudge and local NC products.

A visit to Blue Moon Gifts would not be complete without also checking out Eclipse at Blue Moon showcasing one of a kind, eclectic pieces and work produced from local and regional artisans.

Lumina Station

Lumina Station shopping center near Wrightsville Beach

Discover a charming collection of locally owned boutiques at Lumina Station just before Wrightsville Beach. There is an assortment of clothing and accessories from the young…to the young at heart.

• Lilies and Lace
• Island Passage
• Ziabird
• Monkee’s
• Gentlemen’s Corner
• J. McLaughlin
• Jennifer’s
• Aqua Fedora
• Paysage
• Airlie Moon
• Beanie + Cecil
• Tickled Pink

Mayfaire Town Center

Mayfaire offers a lineup of nationally sought merchants and an eclectic mix of local favorites. Here are some of our local favorites.

• Bike Cycles
• Coastal Urge
• Fedora Boutique
• Lily Nicole & Co
• Lauren & Elizabeth 
• The Gallery of Fine Art
• Towne Toys

Our Favorite Local Shoppes in the Cotton Exchange

One of the concentrations of unique boutique shops can be found at one place: The Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington. Here are some of our favorites.

• Fidler’s Gallery & Wrigley’s Watch
• Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts
• TS Brown Jewelry
• Golden Gallery
• Occasions Just Write
• Two Sisters Bookery
• Carolina Beads & Gemstones
• The Olive Shoppe

Shop Local For the Person Who Always Has a Home Improvement Project

• Crabby Chic
• Beach Furniture Outfitters
• Crescent Moon
• Dragonflies and Dragonflies Baby
• The Ivy Cottage
• New River Pottery

Local Shoppes For the Artsy Person in your Life

• The ArtWorks
• The Gallery of Fine Art
• Island Book Shop – Carolina Beach

Shop Local For the Active & Outdoorsy Person in your Life

• Herring’s Outdoor Sports – Surf City – Surf City
• The Vonda Kay –Gift Certificates Available
• Jungle Rapids – Gift Certificates Available
• The Henrietta III – Gift Certificates Available

Shop Local For the Fashionista

• Island Chic Consignment – Carolina Beach
• aMuse Artisanal Finery
• Bumblebee Market
• Mystic Treasures Jewelry – Surf City
• South End Outfitters – Topsail
• Spectrum Art & Jewelry
• Albert F. Rhodes Jewelers

Good luck in the rest of your Holiday Shopping – wherever you end up, be sure to tell ’em Wilmington Today sent ya!