Shop for Handmade Souvenirs in Apponaug, RI
Changing Tides Gift Shop sells a wide range of handmade souvenirs in Apponaug, RI, such as baskets, jewelry, T-shirts, shell art, cards and ornaments. You’ll find many nautical-themed items, including bracelets with anchor and fish hook charms.
I make almost all the products myself, except for the herbal sprays. My handcrafted items are made with care and attention to detail, so you get high-quality products you can wear or display at home. I am a current member of West Bay Open Studios
I make almost all the products myself, except for the herbal sprays. My handcrafted items are made with care and attention to detail, so you get high-quality products you can wear or display at home. I am a current member of West Bay Open Studios
Basket Weaving Classes
Enroll in my course to learn how to make your own beautiful handcrafted baskets. Classes are held on Monday nights from 4:30-6:30. The Cost is $15 plus supplies.
Making baskets is a passion of mine, and I love sharing it with others.
Unique Handcrafted Baskets
I create a newly designed basket every week, and each design is unique and original. My handmade baskets are great for weddings and other events. They’re the best-selling items in my store.
I can also work with you to create custom baskets. Contact me, and we can discuss exactly what you’re looking for.
I can also work with you to create custom baskets. Contact me, and we can discuss exactly what you’re looking for.
Jingle All the Way
Nantucket Cross Body Bag
Nantucket Opera Basket
About Changing Tides Gift Shop
For years, my family and I would come down to Arnolds Neck Drive with our boat and launch it at Ray’s Bait just down the street. I would look at the run-down fishing shanty and say it would make an amazing gift shop.
In 1997, the building went up for sale. After a year of working with the town and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), Changing Tides Gift Shop was opened in 1998. Since then, my gift shop has been selling unique, handmade products for many years.
In 1997, the building went up for sale. After a year of working with the town and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), Changing Tides Gift Shop was opened in 1998. Since then, my gift shop has been selling unique, handmade products for many years.
What My Customers are Saying
What a great little find! A little place, hanging over the water in Apponaug, full of locally crafted gift items! The lovely owner greeted me warmly and explained much about the items for sale and how they all made in RI. this is certainly worth a stop, may vein the way to or from Crow's Nest, where I had just dined. check out this lovely place especially for some one of a kind gift items for your holiday shopping!
Robert I.
“This is the most adorable gift shop off the beaten path. It's worth the drive down towards Appanoug Marina to check this place out! They have some really cool Rhode Island gifts and souvenirs. I got an anchor bracelet for my friend's birthday, and a hand made ice cream scoop (that works like a charm). Definitely check this place out...from T-shirts to home made Nantucket baskets (they even do classes) this place is a hidden gem!
Robert W
“What a great shop! I'll be back and tell my
friends and family!"
Nancy Spencer
“This is the cutest gift shop in Rhode Island! Many of the unique items are made by local craftspeople. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!”
Jo Hartge