49 years serving the Charlotte community

NEARLY 50 YEARS AGO, in the basement below the Manor Theatre, five women opened The Buttercup as a consignment shop. Through the years, it transitioned to a gift and stationery business, settling in the heart of Myers Park in the charming yellow brick house at the corner of Providence Road and Circle Avenue. In 2017, co-founder Stewart Gordon sold the business to daughter-in-law Kim, and four years later, the shop moved to its current location in Myers Park Center. Along with well-known brands like Nest, Crane & Co., PJ Harlow and Kate Spade, Buttercup customers now enjoy an expanded selection of gifts, custom invitations and stationery by local designers, and dresses, skirts and tops at pleasing price points. “We hold our traditions close but love exploring what’s new,” Kim says. “We are always seeking to impress our customers with our selection, service and a fun element of surprise. My greatest joy comes from helping our customers find the best gifts for their clients, friends and family.” Many of those customers have turned to The Buttercup for years, finding special ways to celebrate some of life’s most memorable occasions, from graduations to weddings to births and more. Others are new to Charlotte. “We enjoy meeting those who have just discovered us,” Kim says. “It’s also special to connect with the generations that shopped with us as children and are now parents and grandparents themselves. Our team works very hard to make a difference with each customer that walks through the door.”

The Buttercup | 1035 Providence Road | 704.332.5329 | buttercupcharlotte.com