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Unique gifts and home decor at The Red Hound Gifts in Alpharetta, GA

5 Awesome Alpharetta Gift Boutiques to Shop This Holiday Season

August 30, 20252 min read

The Red Hound Gifts

Specializing in unique items for you, your home or to give as gifts. A few of the lines we carry are Sid Dickens Memory Blocks, Houston Llew Spiritiles, Nora Fleming, Thymes, Frasier Fir, Casafina Stoneware and a variety of local merchandise! Bridal registry is also available. You can visit them in-store or online. Happy shopping!

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The Ballog

The Ballog supports local, independent and socially conscious artisans. They curate tasteful and beautiful products that meet one or all of these criteria. They also understand the importance of knowing our brands, and we have strong relationships with the artists and vendors that we carry. They believe in community and love hosting events and experiences. Don't be surprised to stop in to find live music, a Q+A with a regional author, or a traveling art exhibit. They can't wait to meet you! Find us in Alpharetta, GA & Palmetto, GA! Local. Independent. Socially Conscious.

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Elle B Gifts

A staple in the original downtown Alpharetta community, Elle B has gifts for every occasion, and every member of the family. Shop their online store, or stop in today!

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La Bella Maison

Your one-stop home goods store for new vintage home decor and gifts, as well as women's clothing and fashion accessories. Their French and vintage-inspired home decor has expanded to include a variety of accessories and home furnishings. Do you need a hostess gift or a house warming gift? Visit their boutique in Alpharetta, GA or visit our online store. Have you always wanted your home to have a shabby chic look including lamps, pictures, home accessories with a mix of vintage style but new furniture? Browse their selection of beautiful home furnishings today!

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Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors

Queen of Hearts has the largest collection of antique & interior malls in all of North Georgia, with over 500 dealer-merchants in our 3 locations in Alpharetta, Marietta & Buford. More than an antique mall, they carry a wide variety of merchandise. Transferware, Mid-Century Modern Furniture, Coins, Sports Memorabilia, Home Decor, Art, Rugs, Vintage Records, Photographs, Painted and Repurposed Furniture, Wicker, China, Jewelry, Fiestaware, Farmhouse Paint, Dixie Belle Paint, General Finishes Paint and more.

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Sis + Moon’s

Sis & Moon's is a shop where local artists, makers and beautiful-thing lovers unite. Their shop features curated items from both new and vintage sources.

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Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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