In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina’s beloved local businesses are working hard to rebuild. Many of these shops, galleries, and artisanal spaces were deeply impacted, with owners and artisans now striving to restore their spaces while keeping their offerings available. This curated list showcases Asheville’s small businesses across categories—from clothing boutiques to art galleries, home goods, health and wellness, and more—each offering online shopping to help connect customers from afar.
Shopping local has always been vital to Asheville’s community, but now it’s more crucial than ever. Ordering from these online stores isn’t just a way to bring a touch of Asheville into your home; it’s a way to directly support the recovery efforts of these passionate makers and entrepreneurs. Each purchase you make provides a lifeline to businesses striving to overcome the impact of the storm. Explore, shop, and share this list to help keep Asheville’s creative spirit strong.
Clothing, Bags, Handbags & Jewelry
- Embellish Asheville
Jewelry, bags, and more.
Instagram: @embellishasheville - Clad
Clothing boutique with jewelry.
Instagram: @shopclad - SoulKu
Handmade necklaces by Asheville moms.
Instagram: @soulku - Fox and Beaux
Fine jewelry.
Instagram: @foxandbeaux - Tops for Shoes
Downtown shoe store with a wide selection.
Instagram: @topsforshoes - Shining Rock Goods
Quality leather goods including bags and belts.
Instagram: @shiningrockgoods
Home Goods, Gifts, & Miscellaneous
- Carolina Flowers
Flower farm with dried wreaths and bulbs.
Instagram: @carolinaflowrs - Garden Party
CBD products and fun gifts.
Instagram: @gardenpartyavl - Bagatelle Books
Used books with a lovely selection.
Instagram: @bagatellebooks - Provisions Mercantile
Home goods, gifts, and local food products.
Instagram: @provisionsmercantile - Nest Organics
Organic home goods.
Instagram: @nestorganics
Health, Beauty & Wellness
- Serenity + Scott Apothecary
Makeup and skincare in Grove Arcade.
Instagram: @serenityandscott - The Herbiary
Teas, herbs, essential oils, and crystals.
Instagram: @theherbiary - Adoratherapy
Aromatherapy, gifts, perfumes, and candles.
Instagram: @adoratherapy - Wake Foot Spa
Foot spa and massages with gift certificates online.
Instagram: @wakefootsanctuary - Asheville Salt Cave
Salt cave wellness services with salt products online.
Instagram: @avlsaltcave
Food & Beverage
- Dobra Tea
Loose leaf tea.
Instagram: @dobrateanc - Asheville Bee Charmer
Honey, t-shirts, soaps, and honey-based products.
Instagram: @ashevillebeecharmer - Botanical Bones
Plant-based dog treats. - Chemist Spirits
Local spirits crafted in Asheville.
Instagram: @chemistspirits - Spicewalla
Handcrafted spices.
Instagram: @spicewalla - French Broad Chocolate
Gourmet chocolate.
Instagram: @frenchbroadchocolate
Asheville Artists, Shops & Galleries
- River Arts District Online Shop
Online platform for artists in Asheville’s River Arts District.
Instagram: @riverartsdistrictasheville - Philip DeAngelo Studio
Contemporary Americana fine arts.
Instagram: @philipdeangeloart - New Morning Gallery
Art gallery in Biltmore Village featuring local art.
Instagram: @newmorninggallery - Horse and Hero
Local art and crafts.
Instagram: @horseandhero
Explore these Asheville businesses to support local artisans and discover one-of-a-kind products. Whether you’re visiting or a local, this guide brings the best of Asheville right to your fingertips! For a more in depth and continuously updated list, click here or check out this list by AVLtoday.
