Mother's Day will be here before you know it. Always celebrated on the second Sunday in May, Mother's Day 2019 falls on Sunday, May 12. Shop local for all the moms on your list this year. You'll find just the right gifts as you browse in stores that are owned and operated by your friends and neighbors. Here are some favorite places to shop local in Lynchburg for Mother's Day and all through the year.
Anderson's Country Market - Located at 3748 South Amherst Highway in Madison Heights, Anderson's Country Market offers a large selection of hanging baskets and bedding plants. In addition, you'll find handmade gifts, fudge, and lots of other goodies. Anderson's is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM. Look for the antique buggy outside the store.
Lynchburg Community Market - Serving the Lynchburg community since 1783, you'll find everything from flowers and gourmet desserts to handcrafted gifts that will please any mom's taste. The Market is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 AM to 2 PM.. Visit the market, located at 1219 Main Street in Lynchburg on Wednesdays and Saturdays for fresh market days.
Accents Flags, Gifts, Home & Garden - Decor items fill the store at Accents Flags & Gifts, located at 1716 Main Street in Lynchburg. In addition to a wide variety of full-sized and garden flags, you'll find many home decor items, cheese ball and dip mixes, candles, scented sprays, fragrance oils, sports gifts, monogrammed gifts, baby gifts, pet gifts, wind chimes, garden decor, military decor and more. Accents is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Angelic Haven Floral & Gifts - Flower arranging is an art and a gift of love at Angelic Haven, located at 7201 Timberlake Road in Lynchburg. Let our friends at Angelic Haven create a unique, artistic arrangement; a gift basket of gourmet snacks or fresh fruit; or an indoor plant that mom will love. Angelic Haven is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. Online ordering is also available. Look for the vintage bicycle decorated with flowers outside the shop on Timberlake Road.
Penelope - With two locations in our area, Penelope is your go-to shop for unique jewelry, including the area's largest selection of sterling silver jewelry. You'll also find fashion jewelry, clothing, and accessories, including many items that can be personalized. Lynchburg area shops are located at 120-E Simons Run in Lynchburg and 14805 Forest Road in Forest, with additional locations in Farmville, Charlottesville, Richmond, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Daleville, and Glen Allen. The Lynchburg store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM. The Forest store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM. Family owned and operated since 1988, Penelope is a favorite destination for women of all ages and also offers online shopping.
Forest Farmer's Market - It's outdoor season at Forest Farmer's Market, located at 15583 Forest Road in Forest. From flowers and fruit to unique handcrafted items made by local artisans, you'll find just the right unique gift for mom at Forest Farmer's Market, open Saturdays from 8 AM to noon.
Cheryl's Secret Garden - Located at 19204 Forest Road in Lynchburg, Cheryl's offers fresh flowers, live plants, and unique gift items for moms of all ages and also offers online ordering. Cheryl's Secret Garden is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Givens Books & Little Dickens - Located at 2236 Lakeside Drive in Lynchburg, Givens offers a great selection of books for moms of all ages; teacher resources; educational toys and games, and many items you can't buy in the big box stores. Give Mom a gift of fun this year. Givens, a 2018 Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Award winner, is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 7 PM. You can also shop online anytime.
The Farm Basket - Located at 2008 Langhorne Road in Lynchburg, The Farm Basket is the area's original gift shop. You'll find gourmet food gifts, garden statues and plants, unique home and kitchen accessories, jewelry, fresh fruit, and more. The Farm Basket, which began as a roadside fruit stand in in 1964, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
The Flower Basket - Located at 3922 South Amherst Highway in Madison Heights, The Flower Basket offers beautiful flower arrangements, green and blooming plants, and gift baskets to brighten mom's day. The Flower Basket is open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM, Fridays from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can also shop online.
Hill House Interiors - Located at 163 South Main Street in Amherst, Hill House is a unique gift shop offering high quality home decor items, handbags and accessories, collectibles, gourmet foods and wines, and more. Hill House is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Rustic View Home & Gardens - Located at 5169 Waterlick Road in Forest, Rustic View took over the location operated for many years as Gary's Garden Center. You'll find a wide selection of bedding flowers, shrubs and trees; outdoor furniture, and gifts. Rustic View is open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM and Sundays from 12 PM to 5 PM.
Arthur's Jewelry - Located at 111 North Bridge Street in Bedford, Arthur's has proudly served the community since 1897 with the highest quality jewelry and unique gifts that any mom would love. Arthur's is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM. Online shopping is also available.
Local APX Market - Located at 1848 Church Street in the heart of historic Appomattox, Local APX is a food, farm and artisan Market serving the Appomattox community and visitors. Local APX is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and also serves as a small event venue outside of market hours.
Winey Chicks Boutique - Located at 18013 Forest Road in Forest, Winey Chicks is a 2018 Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Award winner. Winey Chicks offers unique women's apparel, accessories, handbags, shoes, gift baskets, wine, home decor and more. Shop during store hours Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM or shop online anytime.
Bedford Farmers Market - Located at 220 Washington Street in Centertown Bedford, you'll find the freshest, locally grown and produced goods from farmers, producers, and craft vendors at Bedford Farmers Market. First Saturday Market hours are from 9 AM to 1 PM on the first Saturday of each month. You can also shop from May to October on Tuesday Market Days from 3 PM to 6 PM And Friday Market Days from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Food trucks are available on Friday Market Days from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Divine Designs & Delights - Located at 1045 Thomas Jefferson Road in Forest, Divine Designs & Delights offers a wide variety of specialty gifts, including clothing and accessories; custom wreaths and gift baskets; jewelry, customized gifts, and more. Divine Designs & Delights is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Spearman Artisanry - Located at 919 Main Street in downtown Lynchburg, Spearman Artisanry offers unique fair trade and locally made jewelry, apparel, and gifts, handcrafted by artisans both in the US and around the globe. This includes one-of-a-kind hand crocheted jewelry in fine silver and non precious metals. Spearman Artisanry is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM.
Bowen Jewelry Company - Located at 829 Main Street in downtown Lynchburg, Bowen Jewelry has served Lynchburg and Central Virginia with fine jewelry, including custom designed and estate jewelry, since 1933. A family-owned and operated business, Bowen Jewelry is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Monogram Love - Located at 1076 Corporate Park Drive in Forest, Monogram Love offers unique personalized gifts Monogram. Choose from gifts in the shop or bring in your own products for personalization. Love is open Tuesday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.
In addition to these great local businesses, walk around Downtown Lynchburg to find a wide variety of boutiques and shops, including:
Lynchburg Visitor Center, 216 12th Street
Scene 3, 1107 Main Street
High Peak Sportswear, 924 Main Street
Shay's Unique Gifts, 1102 Commerce Street
Buzzard's Roost, 718 Commerce Street
The Art Box, 422 12th Street
Scarlett's Main Street Antique Mall and Gallery, 1025 Main Street
Bikes Unlimited, 1312 Jefferson Street
Oxide Pottery, 1337 Main Street
The Beeswax Candle Company, 109 13th Street
Get ready for Mother's Day 2019, celebrated on Sunday, May 12. Whether you pick up flowers, chocolate, or a special gift for the moms in your life, save time and gas by shopping local in Lynchburg or Central Virginia.
