Victoria’s Ragpatch
I was at Sunset Beach, North Carolina this past weekend putting the finishing touches on some improvements to our beach house rental, Chum Bucket. In between some fresh coast of paint, I took some time to visit Victoria’s Ragpatch, my favorite local home store, in nearby Calabash.
The shop is really two shops in one. The first floor is devoted to women’s and children’s clothing, while the second is all about home decor. The upstairs section is merchandised according to color – so inviting.
The shop has a decided beachy twist, which only makes sense seeing as it’s so close to the Brunswick Islands (Sunset Beach is one of these) and Myrtle Beach. Often I find things devoted to themes to be a turn-off. However, Victoria has a wonderfully tasteful eye.
She sells a nice collection of inspiring decoration books. Anyway, as I said, I really like the way the tabletop items are displayed as if they were set for a party. It makes it easy to imagine the dinnerware, centerpieces and linens in your own home.
I only wish Victoria’s Ragpatch would create a website. Even if it’s only to give hours and directions. (Hint, hint). In the meantime, here’s useful link to local shopping. If you happen to be near the Brunswick Islands, you can find Victoria’s Ragpatch in Ragpatch Row, 10164 Beach Drive.
