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10 SHOPPING SURPRISES

Often hidden, but worth the hunt

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Often hidden, but worth the hunt
CARY
The Dancing Teapot
111 W. Chatham St.
Cary 481-6900
www.thedancingteapot.com

Personalized gifts and stationery, party and wedding invitations and announcements for births and new addresses. Monogram Allen Stuart or Murval handbags, acrylic tea pitchers and platters.

CHAPEL HILL
A Southern Season
201 S. Estes Drive
Durham 929-7133
www.southernseason.com

One-of-a-kind Chapel Hill tradition. Track down hard-to-find gourmet cooking and baking items. Select from an enormous variety coffee and tea, wine and beer, candy, deli and baked goods and gift baskets.

DURHAM
Morgan Imports
113 S. Gregson St.
Durham 688-1150
www.morganimports.com
Whimsical selection of everything from gag gifts and toys to collectibles, greeting cards and bath items. Fabulous garden planters, quality futons and elegant kitchenware.
RALEIGH
Uniquities
450 Daniels St.
Raleigh 832-1234
452 W Franklin St.
Chapel Hill 933-4007
www.uniquities.com

Two bright and cheerful stores, one in Cameron Village and one in Chapel Hill, where you’ll find that perfect-fitting pair of jeans. Youthful, yet mature casual clothing and accessories in vivid colors.

Kharma A Boutique
4350 The Lassiter at North Hills Ave.
Suite 116
Raleigh 782-3524

Brings Park Avenue style and a funky, fresh edge to the Caribbean. Designer lines of clothing and accessories from Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Barcelona, including jeans, tees, purses, tops, shoes, bags, watches, dresses, skirts, mini’s and halters.

Luxe Apothecary
4421 Six Forks Road
Suite 102B
Raleigh 881-7828
www.luxeapothecary.com
Raleigh’s most posh and modern apothecary, carrying the finest in bath-and-body products in an upscale, intimate environment—with personalized attention. Best brand names in skin care to fit your needs.
Porto
4151 Main at North Hills St.
Suite 120
Raleigh 341-2763
www.portohome.com

Furniture, home accessories and full-service interior design where nearly all brands are exclusive. Bowls, ceramics, vases, lighting, jewelry and purses. Gallery of local artists. From the former designers of Domicile.

WAKE FOREST
Baby Sweet Pea
1839 Main St.
Wake Forest 453-1900
www.babysweetpea.com

Adorable boutique for high-end children’s clothing and gifts. Carries Cachcach, Sweet Potatoes, Victoria Kids and more in sizes infant to 6X. Order a personalized, hand-painted piggy bank or rocking chair.

CHATHAM COUNTY
The General Store Café
39 West St.
Pittsboro 542-2432
www.generalstorecafe.com

Eclectic gifts and collectibles, pottery and art from Chatham County artists. Café dining, serving everything from tenderloin steaks to mom’s homemade chicken salad.

Southern Supreme
1699 Hoyt Scott Road
Bear Creek (336) 581-3141
www.sosupreme.com

Known for its scrumptious fruitcake. Everything is homemade in one of three kitchens in the 20,000 square-foot showroom. Select beautiful gift baskets or create your own. Elegant décor with a sample bar of jams, jellies and relishes.

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