Cards & Magnets

The smallest things often carry the most meaning. A well-chosen card, a little magnet that makes someone smile every time they open the fridge — these are the finishing touches that turn a gift into a moment. Small paper gifts and magnets are useful categories to browse for a finishing touch.

Cards for Every Occasion

Handmade greeting cards suit birthdays, thank-yous, new babies, sympathy, congratulations and the all-important "just because." Many are made by independent illustrators and printmakers, with hand-lettered messages, original artwork and a personality you won't find in a chain pharmacy's card aisle. A handmade card is often kept long after the occasion has passed.

Magnets & Tiny Keepsakes

The magnets are pure small joy — coastal scenes, whimsical art, clever sayings and little prints that brighten any kitchen. Other pocket-sized gift ideas include bookmarks, tiny prints and stickers. They make wonderful add-ons, party favors and stocking-stuffers, and can recall an island visit without taking up much luggage space.

The Lost Art of the Handwritten Note

In a world of instant messages, a handwritten card still lands differently. Taking a moment to write by hand signals care in a way no text can match — something worth remembering for the people who matter. A beautiful card makes the writing feel like an occasion in itself.

The Perfect Finishing Touch

Pair a card with any gift and you've completed it. Tuck a magnet into a package as a little surprise. These small treasures are the punctuation marks of gift-giving. Browse more ideas in the gift guide, or see the categories in the shop overview.

Little Souvenirs of the Island

For visitors, small keepsakes are a way to bring a memory of the island home. A magnet of a lighthouse on the refrigerator, a coastal card saved on a shelf, a tiny print by the door — these small, affordable keepsakes carry a memory in a way a photograph rarely does. They’re the easiest way to hold onto a little of Ocracoke long after the ferry has carried you back.