50 Top Shops

For Kitchen Gadgets

17. Star Provisions; Atlanta, GA: This 4,000-square-foot chef's market is a gourmet's yummy dream with fresh bread, wine, and more than 200 types of artisan cheese. 
18. Viking Cooking School; Greenwood, MS: This Delta store sells all types of cookware, including kitchen furnishings and grilling gadgets. 325-C Howard St; 662-451-6750.
19. Kiss The Cook; Wimberley, TX: Situated just off the quaint square in a small Hill Country town, the cooking-supply shop sells knickknacks for a few dollars and cooking equipment in the hundreds. 201 Wimberley Sq; www.kissthecooktx.com.

For Antiques and Furniture

20. Westheimer Antiques Market; Houston, TX: Look beyond the disarray for armoires, dressers, tables, and more.
21. David Tims Antiques; Cropwell, AL: Find a bargain at this warehouse of beautiful antiques where there aren't a lot of tags but you can bet the prices are all good.
22. Green Front Furniture; Farmville, VA: This array of converted warehouses and storehouses is filled with furniture. 316 N Main St; www.greenfront.com.
23. Stuart Kingston; Rehoboth Beach, DE: Family-owned for 75 years, the place stocks unbelievable Oriental rugs and porcelain. 1 Grenoble Pl; www.stuartkingston.com.

For Local Flavor

24. Fiesta on Main; San Antonio, TX: The Mexican decorations inside (paper flowers and piñatas) go for cheap, while Talavera pottery fills a courtyard right outside.
25. A'Mano; Mountain Brook, AL: A combination art gallery and gift store, it sells everything from folk art paintings to jewelry. 
26. South of the Border; Dillon, SC: This classic tourist must-stop offers 14 shops crammed with every type of souvenir you'll never need but want. I-95 at the South Carolina/North Carolina border; www.pedroland.com.
27. Mast General Store; Valle Crucis, NC: Since 1883, folks have relied on this legendary spot for boots, rocking chairs, maple syrup, and other staples. State 194; www.mastgeneralstore.com.
28. Maverick Fine Western Wear; Fort Worth, TX: Pad your wardrobe with boots, cowboy hats, and other high-fashion country wear as well as turquoise jewelry.
29. New Orleans Silversmiths; New Orleans, LA: Estate jewelry and a great collection of vintage corkscrews can be found here.
30. McCartys Pottery; Merigold, MS: Purchase special trademarked "Mississippi River" plates and bowls at McCartys. 101 S Saint Mary St; www.mccartyspottery.com.

For Home Decor

31. South of Market; Atlanta, GA: Make your home a showplace with unique lighting, furnishings, and accessories. 345 Peachtree Hills Ave NE, Suite 100.
32. Elizabeth Stuart Design; Charleston, SC: With a mix of antique, mid-century, and new furniture, chandeliers, pottery, tableware, and pillows, this place is a one-stop spot for your home. 314 King St; www.esdcharleston.com.
33. Design; Seagrove Beach, FL: Its upscale showroom is an interior decorating mecca with an entire room dedicated exclusively to rugs. 4281 E Scenic Hwy 30-A; www.designonthegulf.com.
34. Wharf Hill; Smithfield, VA: Antique pieces are mixed with modern home and garden accessories in the town's original hardware store. 216 Main St; www.wharfhill.com.
35. Second Chance; Baltimore, MD: Salvage remnants from chandeliers to old glass knobs fill a roomy warehouse.
36. R.H. Ballard Art, Rug and Home; Washington, VA: This small boutique has been known to sell original Matisse lithographs from their basement. It's a bargain. 307 Main St; www.rhballard.com.
37. Coco & Company; St. Michaels, MD: From antique and vintage furnishings to private label candles, Coco is known as one of Maryland's best spots to shop. 209 S Talbot St; www.cocoandcompany.com.
38. De Provence et D'Ailleurs; Blowing Rock, NC: The store features home decor items and accessories imported from France, including Provence linens and pottery, glasswork from Biot, and Laguiole knives. And, oui, French is spoken here. 131-8 Morris St; 828-295-9989.
39. NOFO at the Pig; Raleigh, NC: Browse eclectic home accessories and gifts such as recipe organizers and pink flamingo lamps.