Shopping - Nags Head - Gallery Row
Jewelry by Gail
- 207 Driftwood Street
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-5387
Designing in platinum, gold and silver, Gail Kowalski is a local artist whose work with natural, fancy-colored diamonds and other precious gems has won her national recognition. She creates one-of-a-kind high-quality jewelry and also features a large selection of handpicked reasonably priced selections from the world over, including designers Alwand Vahan, David B. Mazza, René Escobar and Hidalgo. To see a work of astonishing beauty, stop in for a look at her amethyst chandelier.
Ann’s Beach Crafts
- 206 E. Driftwood Street
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-7459
There’s a little bit of everything here, with crafts and gifts including hand-painted mailboxes and flower pots, ceramics, handmade purses, glassware and sun catchers. Call for hours.
Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery
- 210 E. Driftwood Street
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-6584
The main gallery features work by printmaker and painter Glenn Eure. Subjects vary from boat watercolors to abstract collagraph prints and large three-dimensional canvases. Side galleries include revolving shows by emerging and mature artists and group exhibitions such as the annual self-portrait competition (see Recreation). The gallery also hosts poetry readings.
Lone Wolff Trading Co.
- 210 E. Gallery Row
- Nags Head
- (252) 449-5111
This Gallery Row shop offers a mix of attractive and reasonably priced jewelry made from semi-precious stones and silver, including creative wire-wrapped and broken china jewelry made by a local artist. The owner, Chris, travels to find small companies and individual artists to carry in the shop, so you’ll find items here that you won’t likely see elsewhere. She features more than 200 artists in the shop, and it’s filled with unusual finds such as whimsical garden figurines, wind chimes, typewriter key earrings, Twilight series and recycled button jewelry, dog treats and retro candy.
Morales Art Gallery
- 107 E. Gallery Row
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-6484
Morales showcases the original art of local, regional and nationally known artists. Subjects include seascapes, wildlife and figurative work. A partial list of artists would include Al Swayhoover, Pat Williams, Richard Plasschaert, Robert Newsome, Jerry Seaton and others. The gallery also features fine art limited edition prints by Robert Bateman, James Christensen, Steve Hanks, David Mellor, Mary Erickson plus many more. Subjects featured are local landmarks, lighthouses, dunes, waves, historic photos, duck stamp prints and wildlife art. Also featured in the gallery is a collection of illustrations and figures by world renowned artist and sculptor Bill Nelson. The gallery is open all year.
Nags Head Florist
- 2403 S. Wrightsville Avenue
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-1330
Nags Head Florist is a full-service florist that can customize flower arrangements and gift baskets to suit anyone’s budget. Call them for your wedding needs. They offer delivery from Manteo to Corolla.
Sally Huss Gallery — Inspirations
- 300 E. Driftwood Street
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-8098, (877) 717-8098
There’s a reason why they call themselves “the happiest store on the beach!” You’ll find yourself smiling as you view the large selection of bags, wall art, jewelry and other items displaying the bright, colorful work of California artist Sally Huss. Everyday objects such as piggy banks, mirrors, clocks, wine racks and corkscrews have a fun, artistic flair added to them. The shop also has whimsical pottery made by local artists, stained- and fused-glass items, garden decorations and area rugs. Be sure to check out the collegiate section and their unique childrens’ items.
