Maybe you’ve driven by this family owned and operated gift & bridal registry store on Providence Road and wondered – what is that place?
Not if you’re “old Charlotte” of course, as Charlotteans have been registering for and buying fine china and crystal at JOHN DABBS, LTD since 1972. John Dabbs carries some of the best brands available ~ Anna Weatherly, Herend, Bernardaud, Orrefors, Waterford, William Yeoward, Nambe, and more. But their hallmark is top-notch, personal, traditional service (things like complimentary gift wrap and in town wedding delivery) along with gift recommendations, expert advice, etiquette counsel etc., and a very convenient Myers Park location.
Now is the perfect time for you to get to know John Dabbs.
The shop is totally set up for the holidays with special items for decorating, personal gift-giving, corporate gift-giving, holiday table top and much more. We thought we’d give you a peek inside John Dabbs with pics from the unique and lovely selection I photographed at their Holiday Open House last Thursday evening. I discovered some new artists and artisans, shopped some of my favorite fine brands, and enjoyed plenty of holiday cheer.
A glimpse into John Dabbs, Ltd.
The Party Hostesses! Three Generations of Family Ownership:
The holiday decor and holiday themed gifts right now at John Dabbs:
A Child’s first nativity. 12 wooden hand carved and painted figures.
Herend figurines and fine china. Hand painted in Hungary.
Holiday Candles in two sizes, $20. and $40 with the scent “Sleigh Ride”. Other scents and motifs available. These make great teacher or neighbor gifts.
“Old St. Nick” pattern by Vietri. Serving pieces also available.
“Simply Christmas” china pattern by M. Bagwell. Salad plates have 4 different motifs. Serving pieces also available.
Antique white linen with cording. 20”x20” decorative pillows. Nutcrackers in green or in red. $115.
Winter Evergreens by Simon Pearce, hand blown glass from Vermont. Tree can come with “bubbles” or without. 4 sizes.
Doormat that is indoor/outdoor and is machine washable. 5 holiday motifs and many year-round motifs. Exclusive in Charlotte to John Dabbs Ltd.
Holiday Linens, of course.
The Gift Giving Ideas:
Beatriz Ball serving pieces. Aluminum hand made in Mexico. Bake in, chill in, no polish necessary.
Julia Knight serving pieces, made of crushed enamel and mother of pearl embellished on top of polished stainless steel.
I loved the trunk shows from four hand-selected artisans at the John Dabbs Holiday Open House. Items from these designers are carried at the store year round, and make treasured, unique gifts, just in case you missed the Holiday party. The Dogwood pottery from Terry Lewis is a personal favorite of the scoop girls.
Haand Made pottery
Coeur de Lion Jewelry – handmade in Germany.
The artist, Xima Hulings of Walking Paper Studios, with her artwork of Farm animals with gold painted on canvas and glass trays.
And Terry Lewis, an artist and N.C. native, born in Charlotte and part of the Dan Finch Potters in Bailey, N.C. with her signature Dogwood bowls and vases that represent the state flower of North Carolina.
If you are looking for elegant, traditional Holiday gifts for friends, family and business colleagues with old-school service ~ or a classic bridal registry and wedding gifts ~ you’ll want to stop by John Dabbs this season.
