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This new gift shop is a kaleidoscope of charming curiosities

Find your new favorite item at delighted, a little shop of color + whimsy featuring goods you won’t find anywhere else.

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Rows of cards, books, and souveniers along shelves and standing tables. Then, a person stands in front of a different set of laden shelves, browsing mugs.

For local owner Carolyn Ryden, delighted Gift Shop is a dream many years in the making.

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Your wish list just got longer. Meet delighted, Asheville’s newest gift shop located at 63 Haywood St. The colorful doors of the fabulously fun store open to the world this Friday, March 15, with a Grand Opening celebration from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Jam-packed with eclectic, carefully curated, and one-of-a-kind gifts, this locally-owned treasure trove features everything from playful jellyfish doormats and hand-painted plates to cheeky hand towels and baby-head puzzles. It’s a joyful blend of new and vintage — and all of it is eye-catching.

Delighted is designed to appeal to visitors and locals alike. From affordable beauty items and everyday art to laugh-out-loud gifts, it’s the perfect place to find a present brimming with personality.

During the Grand Opening, you can meet the owner, enjoy festive refreshments, and snag the cutest items before anyone else. Trust us, you’ll be delighted you did.

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