Biltmore Village

"The Last Straw"

Biltmore Village is located outside the entrance to the Biltmore House in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. The Village looks as if it should be located in a storybook or fairy tale. It is lined with English looking cottages, brick sidewalks, and truly makes one feel like they have just stepped back in time. Within the village are a number of shops and restaurants, and this past weekend, our family happened to stumble upon a newly opened (opened in March), The Last Straw.

This shop proved to be a perfect find for our family. It is filled with seasonal collections and the aroma of fresh fall candles fill the air as one enters the store. To begin our journey, we went upstairs into a room full of Christmas decorations for the tree and home, then to the spring/summer room with gorgeous stands and lovely aromas perfect for any garden inside or out. After exploring the upstairs, we journeyed back down to the one room we truly wished to view, the autumn home decor area.

The autumn room was full of nick knacks and decorations to turn any home into an autumn paradise. Some great finds included a beautifully made glass pumpkin, some wooden candy corn pumpkins (which light up and sit on a shelf), and a number of baskets and candles. There were also small pumpkin plates which were perfect for holding some candy or a candle, witch themed decorations, garlands of leaves, autumn wreaths, and a variety of pumpkins.

Once I pulled myself away from my favorite area, our family explored more Christmas items downstairs. There were exquisite nativity scenes and an absolutely stunning sleigh with Santa and his bag of toys. Even so, there were also a number of light hearted items that would be perfect as Christmas gifts.

There are gifts for ornament collectors, wine lovers, and more. For those who look for unique Christmas gifts, this would be a great store to find some. The best time to go shop for one would be in December during the Village's "Dickens" weekend.

Even so, The Last Straw is a great place to shop and enjoy some seasonal flare.