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Brunswick County
Beaches and Vicinity
Southport
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The quaint charm of Southport and the
quiet of Oak Island's small, coastal community belie the area's growth.
Recent increases in residential and commercial construction and development,
plus the opening of Wal-Mart on N.C. Highway 211 between the two
communities, herald a changing era for this region, and the growing number
of year-round retail businesses is a reflection of this trend.
Some of the shops listed here are found within an easy
walk in Southport's picturesque historic district. Leave the car parked on
the street and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the town's waterfront and main
thoroughfare, particularly Howe and Moore streets. You'll find gift and
jewelry shops, restaurants, art galleries, clothing stores and a maritime
museum. If you're interested in antiques markets, see the Southport listings
in the Antiques section at the end of this chapter.
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Angelwing Needle Arts
507 N. Howe St., Southport
(910) 454-9163
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Angelwing is a charming needle arts shop with a
great big reputation. The shop stocks such a wide range of quality supplies,
kits and accessories for needlepoint, counted thread, crewel embroidery,
counted cross stitch, knitting, crochet and quilting that customers come
from as far away as Raleigh to shop there. Knitting and stitching groups
meet in the evenings on a regular basis to receive inspiration and moral
support from each other and from the staff. Finishing services are available
as well.
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Blue Crab Blue
4310 Long Beach Rd., Southport
(910) 454-8888
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Wonder where the locals shop? Discover this
quaint boat-builder's cottage near the Oak Island Bridge — it's a fun place
to shop! You will find it brimming with handcrafted pottery, jewelry,
stained glass, metal work, watercolors and other gift ideas. It is a
treasure trove of specially commissioned, exclusive and one-of-a-kind arts
all at affordable prices. Owner Barbara Donahue supports local and regional
artists and selects each piece with an eye for detail and quality of
craftsmanship. Pottery pieces, including raku, ceramic and coiled, range
from artistic to utilitarian to whimsical. The hand-crafted jewelry is of
excellent quality and design, made of sterling silver, sea glass and genuine
stones. There's much more to see and, with year-round hours, this friendly
shop is a must-visit. In addition, every purchase leaves the shop carefully
and beautifully packaged. Shipping is available. After-hours appointments to
see the collection are welcomed.
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Books 'n Stuff
4961-11 Live Oak Village Shopping Ctr., Long Beach Rd., Southport
(910)
457-9017
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With more than 20 years in the Oak
Island-Southport area, bookstore owner Susan Warren meets the reading needs
of residents and visitors alike all year long. Her store carries close
to 50,000 previously read paperbacks, a large section of books on tape and
CD, and new books at discounted prices as well as collectible books. Not
sure what you want? Susan's extensive knowledge of books and authors will
ensure that you leave with just the right ones, and she is a certified e-bay
trader. When you're finished, trade in for credit and save on the next one.
Journals, book accessories and T-shirts are also available.
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Cape Fear Jewelers
102 E. Moore St., Southport
(910) 457-5299
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Serving as Southport's jeweler since 1985, Cape
Fear Jewelers boasts a large selection of nautical jewelry in gold and
silver, including the original Bald Head and Oak Island lighthouse charms.
There you will find a wide selection of fine diamonds, gemstone jewelry,
silver jewelry and brand-name watches. Conveniently located in historic
downtown Southport, this full-service store offers watch repair, onsite
jewelry repair and appraisals as well.
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Good Ship Lollipop
108 E. Moore St., Southport
(910) 457-5034
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Fondly known as Grandma's Paradise, Good Ship
Lollipop well deserves its nickname. In fact, you will find a line of Camp
Grandma products here, including door mats, cookie jars, flags and more.
This children's store carries adorable clothing in sizes newborn to 6X.
There are hand-knit sweaters, hats and mittens, bathing suits with matching
flip flops, girls' dresses with matching hats and more. Christening,
dedication and baptism items are available as well as handmade crib quilts,
Boo Boo Bunnies, Tooth Fairy Pillows, picture frames, Baby Gund and Stephan
stuffed animals, colorful clocks that can be made to order by a local artist
— anything your heart desires to spoil your grandchild.
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Howe Street Purveyors
600–602 N. Howe St., Southport
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Stopping at this shopping center on the way to
downtown Southport or on the way out again is an excellent idea.
papaya island, (910) 457-0256, offers comfortable
clothing for you and your family in colors that will make you happy.
Cat on a Whisk, (910) 454-4451, is a perfect spot
to find food-related gifts — from gadgets to gourmet foods. What's more,
N.C. products are featured here. Bermuda Bay, (910)
457-1030, is the place to shop for coastal clothing for men and women.
Live Oak Deli & Catering, (910) 454-8104,
serves lunch Monday through Saturday, offering Boar's Head Brand meats and
cheeses, salads available by the pound and fresh locally baked desserts.
Renee's Fine Jewelry, (910) 457-7714, is a full-service
jewelry store.
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Olde Southport Village Shoppes
1102 N. Howe St., Southport
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You are sure to find something to please at this
collection of shops made up of refurbished old buildings. At The
Prissy Parrot you can indulge yourself in the tanning bed and
purchase new clothing and jewelry. The Pink Palace Gift Shoppe
offers fudge, chocolate truffles, vintage linens, teapots, fine teas and
accessories. Bella Beads has handcrafted sterling silver
jewelry for men, women and children using freshwater pearls, semi-precious
stones and Swarovski crystals. Suzy B sells gifts for all
occasions and shipping is available. At My Aunt Sal you
will find handmade natural soy wax candles, candle warmers and holders jar
candles, accessories and more. Whispering Pines Woodcrafts
offers ornaments, wall art, gifts, sconces, clocks, shelving and more.
Maria's Hair Design Studio includes services such as:
haircutting, coloring, highlighting, perms, facial waxing and make-up
application by appointment only. Kringle's Kottage offers a
variety of unique ornaments, nativities, angels and wonderful Christmas
collectibles. Don't leave without visiting the Village General Store
to stock up on antique "usefuls", homemade jellies, dried apples, walking
sticks and more.
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Rebecca's
416 N. Howe St., Southport
(910) 457-6182
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"Fabrics and Custom Upholstery" doesn't
begin to describe the goods and services available at Rebecca's.
Besides thousands of yards of designer drapery and upholstery
fabric, leather hides and trims, including beads, fringes and
feathers, Rebecca's offers a multitude of services. Included are
furniture and accessory reupholstering (specializing in antiques),
frame rebuilding and building new furniture to order. They make
custom bedding as well. New in 2008 is a line of upscale consignment
items, including antique furniture, accessories, pictures, art
objects and more.
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Ropa, etc.
417-C N. Howe St., Southport
(910)
454-8833
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Are you ready for something new and exciting?
Then you're invited to experience the pleasure of fine cottons and linens,
which make dressing comfortable and fun. Rôpa, Etc. is the area's exclusive
retailer for such lines as Liz and Jane, Flax, Willow and Cut-Loose. This
terrific shop also carries great makers such as Rico and Pure hand-knit
sweaters, TSD, Habitat, CLICK and Kiko. Rôpa, Etc. is also known for its
unique collection of jewelry from makers around the world plus great
accessories to complement any outfit. Sizes range from extra small to extra
large and fit a variety of shapes. Rôpa, Etc. has two other locations to
serve you: 120-B S. Front Street, Wilmington, (910) 815-0344, and 1121
Military Cutoff Road, Suite D, Wilmington, (910) 256-8733.
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Sole Searching
715 N. Howe St., Ste. 2, Southport
(910) 457-0450
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Owner Rebekah Page refers to Sole
Searching products as "fabulously funky affordable fun footwear and
accessories." In her shop you will find unique women's shoes in
sizes 5 to 11, each style with its own personality whether because
of the design, the cut, the fabrication, the sole, the heel or the
color. Rebekah designs most of the one-of-a-kind jewelry in the shop
using semiprecious stones like jade, turquoise and mother-of-pearl
along with silver and gold. An additional and unusual service
provided is after-hour shoe parties for any occasion. These parties
include wine and cheese or champagne and dessert with a 10
percent discount for groups of 20 or more.
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Waterfront Gifts & Antiques
117 S. Howe St., Southport
(910) 457-6496
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When Southport Insiders need to buy a gift,
Waterfront Gifts is often their first stop. This shop, near the waterfront
at the end of Howe Street, is known for distinctive gifts for all occasions,
including jewelry, greeting cards, distinctive accessories, antiques, wall
and table-top sculptures, books on local and regional history and a large
selection of nautical gifts.
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