Ivy Nursery Gift Shop
Ivy Nursery has been a Charlottesville institution since 1975 — a seven-acre garden center just three miles west of UVA, founded on principles of beauty, horticultural knowledge, and genuine helpfulness. Beyond the gorgeous plants, shrubs, and seasonal selections, the gift shop offers a lovely range of home decor, garden-inspired gifts, and unique objects you won’t find elsewhere. It’s a delight even if you don’t have a garden. Go for the plants, stay for the shop. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Be Just
Be Just is one of the most original shops in Charlottesville — and it has a devoted following for good reason. Founded by Shawn Cossette of nationally acclaimed floral and event design studio Beehive Events, it’s built around a simple and beautiful idea: that everyday domestic tasks can be elevated to rituals when you have the right tools. The shop carries a thoughtfully curated collection of housewares, botanicals, and home objects — often from small-scale producers, sometimes made exclusively for the store — all centered on utility, form, and beauty. The plant room in the back alone is […]
Yves Delorme Outlet
Devotees of Yves Delorme — the legendary French linen house — know this is something special. The Charlottesville outlet carries the brand’s exquisite bedding, bath linens, sleepwear, and home decor at outlet prices, making it one of the best-kept secrets in the area. (Those silky quilt covers or pillow cases on your bed at Sunset Farm? That’s Yves Delorme — and now you can stock up for home.) If you have a taste for fine textiles, carve out time here. TIP: In the back is their Sale section with outlet prices, in the front are full-priced items.