52 years serving the Charlotte community

IN 1972, JOHN DABBS SAID GOODBYE TO HIS CORPORATE JOB, wanting instead to tap into his creative side and be in business for himself. He and wife Carol felt there was a need in Charlotte for a place where customers could pop in when needing the perfect gift for babies to grandmothers and every age in between. Their instincts proved correct. For more than five decades, the eponymous store has been a fixture on Providence Road, its chocolate brown exterior chosen by John to match the shop’s gift wrap and logo. To celebrate its golden anniversary in 2022, a mural depicting the Rothschild Bird china pattern by Herend — Carol’s favorite — was added. John Dabbs passed away in 1995, but Carol and his four daughters continue to run the store, which carries an array of distinctive gifts, along with fine and everyday china and home and entertaining accents. A commitment to customer service has always been at the forefront, and a shared knowledge of a finely curated inventory from top lines like Anna Weatherley, Vietri, Herend, William Yeoward and Simon Pearce has created a loyal customer base. “Some families have been coming to John Dabbs for three generations,” Ginny Touma says. “We enjoy helping our brides find their perfect registry choices, and we enjoy the neighbors and friends who stop by for a gift or just to say hi. Having been here this long makes us feel that we have a solid foundation and understand our customers’ wants and needs.”

John Dabbs Ltd. | 759 Providence Road | 704.334.5040 | johndabbsltd.com