West End & River City
Fraiche on the Avenues
304 Libbie Avenue
804-282-4282, www.fraichehome.net
Fraiche on the Avenues is a specialty home and gift shop that offers classy touches for your home. Fraiche specializes in one-of-a-kind items to add that perfect touch. Furniture, linens, table top accessories, lamps and novel gifts are featured along with exceptional, personalized service. Fraiche on the Avenues is the perfect place for brides, as they now offer bridal registries allowing newlyweds to fill their home with treasured pieces and unique items. Shoppers can finish their trip off with beautiful gift wrap, making gift buying at Fraiche on the Avenues a cinch!

YOU! Boutiques
11800 West Broad Street, Store #2306
804-364-9686
Conveniently located in Short Pump Town Center on the second level between Nordstrom and Littman’s Jewelers, YOU! Boutiques is a recently opened, locally-owned store that offers exclusive, hand-selected items from around the world.
This one-stop-shop features extraordinary jewelry, designer totes and shoes, fashionable luggage and cosmetic bags, cute tennis and golf novelties, school spirit selections from VA Tech and UVA, unique equestrian items, adorable baby presents, posh pet apparel, stylish dinnerware, unusual home furnishings and accouterments, charming children’s accessories, memorable bridal gifts and whimsical garden ornamentation.
Bridal and gift registry are offered, as well as personalized interior design services from the store’s owner, whose captivating style has been featured in several prominent interior design magazines and Fox news.
YOU! Boutiques’ specialty items are set in a warm and inviting “at home” atmosphere that is fancifully decorated for each season or holiday. The store is also known for its cheerful customer service, an assortment of tasty treats, and free gift bags.

Indigo Avenue Clothes
411 North Ridge Road
804-288-0160, www.indigoavenueclothes.com
Indigo Avenue Clothes is a “fun and funky” upscale consignment shop. They offer high-end clothing and accessories in a fun-to-shop-in environment. Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Nicole Miller, Banana Republic, Free People, T. Crew and BCBG are just a few of the name brands featured in this store. Accessories, jewelry, shoes and purses suitable for any occasion are available, as well. New consignors are welcome and can visit the website for details. Visit often, as their inventory is always changing and offering fresh new items!

The Shops at 5807
5807 Patterson Avenue
804-288-5807, www.shop5807.com
Owned by two sisters, The Shops at 5807 consists of more than 20 unique boutiques under one roof. The offerings from the various shops include paintings, ceramics, jewelry, children’s items, clothing, purses, furnishings and more. Each booth is individually owned and decorated, blending together a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. The entire store can be reserved for private parties, fundraisers and meetings—something you certainly don’t find from most retailers. Visit their website for a complete listing of merchants and to plan your own excursion to this distinctive shopping destination.

ReFinery
1221 Bellevue Avenue
804-266-8424, www.refineryinc.com
They have the classic, the current, and the unusual. ReFinery is an upscale clothing store for women that celebrates unique and diverse styles. It is a consignment shop that takes like-new and ready-to-wear condition clothing. They carry everything from coats and suits to jewelry and décor. If you’re looking only to sell at ReFinery, you can do so by making an appointment, but I highly recommend at least browsing through the store. Instead of specific brands or age of the clothing, they focus on quality. I don’t know about you, but I like my clothes to last a lifetime!

Artware
113 North 18th Street
804-648-8721
Artware is a specialized jewelry store focused on providing the highest quality jewelry (in platinum, gold, stainless steel and titanium) and can provide nearly any Swiss brand timepiece. Call for an appointment.

Chesterfield
Montage Consignment Boutique
2913 Grove Road #10, Midlothian
804-921-6709, www.montagecb.com
Located near Chesterfield Towne Center, Montage Consignment Boutique offers an array of high quality brands at half the cost of retail. With new products added daily, you can find a variety of clothes, handbags, shoes and accessories. Items are featured on the website, so shoppers can see what is available before making their trip. Jewelry from David Yurman, Juicy Couture handbags, shoes by Anne Klein, and a range of stylish clothing items fill this boutique. Interested in making some extra money? Call the shop or visit their website to find out how to start consigning today.

Plant Peddler’s Corner Store
21101 Crowder Drive, Midlothian
804-794-6972, www.plantpeddlers.com
Plant Peddler’s is a year round gift shop featuring ornaments and a variety of collectibles. Collections include Byers Carolers, Department 56, Willow Tree and more. Their garden center is open beginning in early spring and features plants and an abundance of statuary. Stepping stones, animal statues and St. Francis are waiting to join you in your garden. This versatile gift shop also offers flags, mailbox covers, and home accents. Perhaps you’re looking to spruce up your front door? Plant Peddler’s offers one-of-a-kind wreaths for indoor and outdoor locations. Keep this store in mind for housewarming and hostess gifts throughout the year.

Brighton Collectibles
9200 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, 804-327-9102
www.brighton.com
Brighton Collectibles, a specialty boutique, is located in Stony Point Fashion Park. Brighton specializes in leather and offers unique lines of handbags, shoes, wallets and belts. They feature beautiful silver toned jewelry, as well, including a vast selection of charms to help you personalize your Pandora bracelet. Gifts for the home, including magnets, jewelry trays and candle holders are also available. Brighton Collectibles gives shoppers a multitude of options for perfect birthday and holiday gifts, as well as items to make that special outfit complete.

Possessions
9200 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, 804-267-1616
Nestled in the midst of Stony Point Fashion Park, the little gift shop next to Panera Bread is a great spot to find that perfect gift. Possessions is the largest retailer of Trollbeads jewelry in the greater Richmond area. Offered, is a vast selection of Italian glass beads and sterling silver charms that allow you to create jewelry that's truly your taste and design. The shop also features costume and pearl jewelry, Tyler Candles, stained glass picture frames & keepsake boxes and much more, all reasonably priced. Shop Possessions for that hard to find gift or just to treat yourself!

Pink Cottage
13910 Hull Street Road
804-335-0043, www.pinkcottagegifts.com
Find the perfect gift at Pink Cottage with a fun selection of items including home accents, jewelry, handbags, baby gifts, as well as gifts for man’s best friend! Conveniently located next to Salon del Sol, Pink Cottage can meet all of your gift-giving needs. Fun welcome mats, unique totes, kitchen items and more are waiting to be discovered. Shoppers can also browse for gifts online at the above website and have products shipped directly to the recipients. Visit Pink Cottage for one of a kind finds for your next special occasion.

Hanover
Henry Clay Inn Gift Shop
114 North Railroad Avenue
Ashland, VA 23005
804-798-3100, www.henryclayinn.com
The Henry Clay Inn Gift Shop is located in the Inn in the center of Ashland. The Inn rests right on the railroad tracks and offers unique train souvenirs. Visitors will find paintings of the rails and station, Randolph Macon College (located directly across the tracks) and more. Many local artists are featured with their handcrafted items including purses and scarves, and, of course, the souvenir items from the Inn itself are available. Whether visiting for an overnight stay or looking for a unique gift that depicts the area, stop in the Henry Clay Inn Gift Shop for distinctive selections.

Jezebel’s Boutique
107B Robinson Street
Ashland, VA 23005
804-798-1939, www.jezebelsboutique.com
Situated in the town of Ashland, Jezebel’s Boutique offers an “eclectic array of items for the bod and abode.” Owner Vicki Hendrick buys items in limited quantities, so that she is always able to keep the selection fresh for her customers. Many items are purchased from local artists, potters and jewelers to offer unique pieces that won’t be found elsewhere at very reasonable prices. Worldly items can also be found including beautiful silk scarves from Thailand and Kaftans tops from India. And the ever-fun locally made “Happy Hour” candles are featured in the boutique, as well. Jezebel’s is a great little spot tucked away in the center of Ashland just waiting for you to discover it.

The Freckled Frog
14277 Mountain Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
804-798-8002
The Freckled Frog is a store as distinctive as its name. Located near the intersection of Route 33 and Ashland Road, this unique boutique opened in May of this year. You’ll find humorous and tasteful gifts for any wine lover, grill master and foodie. Their Dutch pantry offers an assortment of tasty dips and other items that can be sampled on the weekends. The K9 Korner features items from The Nautical Dog in Williamsburg, and local handmade soaps can also be found. Perhaps their biggest seller is their poly furniture. Beautiful pieces designed to withstand the elements come in a variety of styles and colors—Adirondack chairs, gliders and more. The Freckled Frog has much to offer for the home and garden.

Belle Cottage Gifts and Home Accents
8319 Bell Creek Road Suite G
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
804-559-8100
Belle Cottage is a local favorite carrying a wide variety of gifts for the home and accessories for everyone. Shoppers will find items for beach and river homes, flags, gifts for the wine lover, gardener and for babies, bags, jewelry, glassware and more. Tervis Tumblers are offered in an array of themes, and silly gifts for every occasion can be found. Belle Cottage also boasts one of the largest selections of Vera Bradley in the Richmond area. The lovely ladies at Belle Cottage will expertly and elegantly wrap gifts for any occasion to make your gift giving even easier. Stop in to see this unique boutique on your next shopping excursion!