Patch Picks: Boutiques, Gift Shops and Antique Stores

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Five local boutiques, gift shops and antiques stores you should check out

1. 
   Cottontail Cottage is a quaint antique store located in Bethlehem. It carries vintage items, as well as antiques like jewelry, plates and silver decor. Additionally, it offers seasonal decorative home items.
2. 
   This specialty clothing store offers men's and women's clothing and shoes. It is located across the street from the city's fire station in downtown Winder.
3. 
   A perfect find for people into antiques, this shop is located in a converted home and has many items for sale outside and around the building. The owner has her own way of decorating and painting furniture that has impressed people over the years. To this end, her work has been featured in Southern Lady magazine and at the nearby Chateau Elan Winery.
4. 
   This is an independent book store located at the intersection of Jackson and East Athens Street in the historic Smith Hardware building. It offers new, used, old and rare books for book enthusiasts. While browsing, customers can sip on a cup of coffee from the cafe located on-site.
5. 
   Nestled away in the Winder Square Shopping Center corner, this nice little antique and gift shop offers both old products and new ones. With several dealers showcasing their work, the store is the perfect place to visit when you want to give a gift to that special someone.