The Vintage Farmhouse General Store is a great option for anyone visiting West Jefferson who is…read morelooking for an alternative to parking & exploring the larger downtown area nearby. This place is a little ways away from most of "the action", has plentiful on-site parking, and combines coffee shop + bakery + general store in one location. The store is relatively new to West Jefferson and opened within the last few years. It's family owned and operated, and the staff members who were working on the day of my visit could not have been lovelier. The only reason I'm not giving this place five stars is because I felt like the selection of merchandise in the general store was not as eclectic as most general stores I've visited. The majority of the merchandise either fell into what felt like a "live, laugh, love" version of a feminine / children's esthetic, or was downstairs in a section literally called "the man cave". With so many amazing local merchants and artists throughout the West Jefferson community, it would have been nice to see a few more options that fell between these two groups and were maybe a bit more neutral. While I very much enjoyed exploring the store and looking through everything, when it came time to actually purchase something for myself or to use as a gift, I really couldn't settle on anything that would be a good fit.

Cute gift store with an array of gifts for the season. Great place to find unique gifts for people…read morefor the holidays or birthdays. There is a decent amount of jewelry, kitchen items, holiday decor, and clothes (upstairs). The coffee shop downstairs is also a nice touch to the store-I recommend stopping in there first and drinking your coffee as you shop. There was plenty of parking and it was easy to locate. It's unique and separate from the rest of historic downtown West Jefferson which makes it an easy recommendation to anyone looking for gifts.

What a great local establishment, tucked below the main road. There is a big sign on the main…read morestreet for "Doe Ridge Pottery." You will need to take a flight of stairs down to get to the actual store. There are several shelves arranged in the store with handmade pottery pieces from various artists in and around the area. The prices range from mid $20-$40 for most of the handmade mugs. There are small descriptions written by the artists about their pieces and whether or not they are dishwasher safe. There are a variety of pottery pieces from mugs, bowls, pitchers, and plates. They also have some other smaller pieces, including some jewelry and pins. Tucked in the back looks like a pottery studio, so check in with the store about whether or not they offer pottery classes. Highly recommend stopping by to check out the awesome pieces of handmade pottery!

Artisan style pottery which of course increases the price but the quality also goes up quite a bit…read more The young lady handling the sales there was most informative regarding various aspects of the shop and of the artists who had their pottery of all kinds and styles there. An enjoyable and fruitful experience.

Before driving to experience Greenhouse Crafts, beware that the times posted on their website are…read morenot accurate. My daughter, grandson and I drove from Linville to Greenhouse Crafts Shop only to be told it was closed Sunday at 1:00 instead of the 3:30 we read on the internet. There was another couple who expressed the same disappointment and also had driven miles to the Shop. We decided it is best to call before starting to drive to make sure the Shop is open.

Our granddaughter says Greenhouse Crafts is her favorite store when she comes to visit, and I…read moreagree. Owned and run by the multi-talented Joanie (the artist) and Michael (the musician) Bell, Greenhouse is filled with unique, beautiful, and fun gifts. There's also a great selection of cards and jams and jellies. Open every day from mid-April through Christmas Eve, Greenhouse is a wonderful shop. If you're lucky, you might hear Michael playing the dulcimer.

Had such high hopes for this place. I went in looking for a patterned and colorful lamp shade. But…read morethe lamp shades she carries are plain and overpriced (starting at $200) and apart from a few cute and also overpriced finials, there wasn't anything unique or interesting in the shop. Big let down.

From the owner: Shady Business is Southwest Virginia's premier source for custom designed lamps, chandeliers,…read morehigh-quality lamp shades, boutique gifts and gorgeous home decor. We carry exquisite silk, linen, and parchment shades, and a large collection of fine finials to help you find the perfect finishes for your lamp. High quality silk, linen, parchment lampshades Original design lamps Exquisite finials for lamps Porcelain night lights, battery operated wax candles Fine gifts and home fragrances Decorative items for the home Specialty jewelry and sleepwear