delighted
★ 5.0 · 16 reviews Asheville Opened March 2024
A tiny Haywood Street gift shop with a serious glass art habit
Skip the piled-high gift shops and head for the one where every shelf has been fought over. Delighted keeps a tight stock of stationery, candles, tea towels, socks and bags, but the glass art is what makes you slow down.
Carolyn Ryden runs the place and it shows in the edit, nothing feels like filler. The shop also goes all out on its holiday window, entered every year in the downtown association's contest.
Good to know
- Closed Tuesdays.
- It's a genuinely small room - go on a weekday if you want space to look.
What guests say
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Cat Food Review 99 reviews · Local Guide 21 May 2026
Hands down one of the best gift shops I have ever stepped into! While it’s an absolute dream come true if you love cats like I do, they also have a massive selection of non-cat items that are incredibly cute and unique. You could literally find a perfect gift for anyone here. It is a beautiful, wonderful shop that you absolutely have to visit!
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Alyssa Gardner Trammel 32 reviews · Local Guide 6 November 2025
The best gift shop! They have such cute items at a variety of price points, including multiple locally hand-made souvenirs. There's also a whole wall of cards and unique party supplies. A delightful place to shop :)
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Naomi Penner 72 reviews · Local Guide 19 October 2025
Such a lovely store with a ton of variety. Great if you’re looking for gifts. I can’t wait to return soon!
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Erica Ashley 8 reviews 2 September 2025
A very cute store that lives up to its name! I can't wait to come back for gifts or to shop for myself again! 😊
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Abbey Francisco 7 reviews 6 July 2025
Such a great local shop! I am local to Asheville and frequently pop in here to get cards and gifts 🤗
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