Purple Cow Mall, Oakhurst

This mall has won awards for its handcrafted gifts and home-decorating items. Many of these fit a Victorian theme, reminiscent of the Gold Rush days in California and the Sierras. You will find boudoir lamps with fringe, reproductions of antiques, unique bath items, Victorian screens, baskets, sweet-smelling carved soaps and candles, and even some garden items. The shop has an intimacy that makes it fun to poke around, particularly when you discover a hard-to-find item that is simply perfect.