Summer 2014

Best Sellers in San Luis Obispo, California By Becky Tyre

Apple Farm

John King and Rob Rossi, Owners
www.applefarm.com

Local residents frequent the gift store at the Apple Farm Inn when they are looking for something unique, but travelers are pleasantly surprised to discover that besides the charming country inn and restaurant, Apple Farm is unique as one of the largest retailers of gifts and housewares in San Luis Obispo. Housed on two floors in the main building, the gift shop merchandise also extends into the adjacent lobby area encompassing well over 3000 sq. ft. of selling space. Located just off Highway 101, this store has more keepsakes than souvenirs, though it does carry regional books, local artwork and some local food products and wines. Beautifully merchandised departments attract those looking for a wedding gift or a present for someone special, a baby gift, home decor or a special tabletop item for entertaining.

Best Sellers
Candles Boulevard Candles, Swan Candles, ReWined
General Gift & Home Two’s Company, Kelly Rae Roberts, Demdaco, Grasslands Road, Now Designs
Accessories Vera Bradley, Gentlemen’s Hardware, Live Local SLO totes
Gourmet Tea Forte, Stonewall Kitchen, Apple Farm jams, spreads and wines, The Gourmet Baking Co., Abdallah Chocolates, Hammond’s Candies
Housewares & Tabletop Linda Lou’s kitchen strainers, Now Design, April Cornell
Jewelry Calamarie, Marche, 2 Chic, The Vintage Pearl
Stationery Cardthartic, Austin Press, Design Design, Shannon Martin

Becky Tyre

Becky Tyre is the senior trends editor for GIFT SHOP Magazine and the owner of the Retail Details blog.