5Continents Boutique

In the area for work and saw this business on Unilocal.It did not dissapoint– tons of jewelery in a good range of prices, some clothing, kid stuff, house décor stuff. Everything was very interesting, not like the mall or designer stores that this area is overly full of.
The location is a little off the beaten path, its in an area of businesses that look like they’re in houses. Looks like it’d be a good street to explore though, something nearby smelled very good.

While visiting Buckhead on a Girl’s Night Out, we were looking for things to do during the DAY — and ended up shopping (of course). We were thrilled to find this gem. All 4 of us have different taste, but all 4 of us found things we LOVED. Priced ranged from moderate to high, but you are def getting a nice product.
I’m thinking if you are out and about — stop in. Very fun!

I bought a sweater that shrunk after it was cleaned (I was told to take it to my dry cleaners who I’ve been using for 15 years and I’ve never had anything shrink before. In fact, they’ve been in business for 28 years. I also showed them my receipt that lists the fabric). Although the receipt states that ‘exchanges/​returns must be made within 2 weeks’, no one could have forseen that the fibers used caused the sweater to shrink when cleaned (handwashed or dry cleaned). Damage is damage. Their ‘return’ policy has nothing to do with a defective product. The owner of the this store should stand behind her products yet would not refund my money, $ 156. They have terrible customer service for situations such as this and I won’t be spending any more of my money there. It’s not worth it, particularly in this economy.

Love this art and craft gallery, just the place for unique one-​of-​a-​kind finds. Well-​located on Pharr road in Buckhead, plenty of parking up front, little café where you can eat next door after you have shopped. Every time I walk in I find something new that catches my eye. Shopped for Christmas here and even hosted my holiday party in their shop! Many products are Fair Trade, eco-​friendly and/​or handmade. Its amazing how many countries they represent in there. Rest assured you will not leave here empty-​handed and will definitely go back for more! :)

Fun, funky shop full of gifts from around the world.
The best part was the Inca Kids table in the Americas section (the store is divided into five continents, as you might expect). Super cute, high quality kids’ mittens, hats, scarves, toys, and other items from Peru. Picked up a great Christmas present for my niece.
The owners are very helpful and love to tell the stories about all of the participating vendors. Even the in-​house dog, Bugsy, is friendly (without being bothersome).
Parking available in the lot out front, but I nearly drove right past it, so you need to be on the look out for the sign.

5 Continents is exactly that — a literal, and exquisite, representation, of the five continents. Owner Jennifer Saade’s French-​born, world-​travelled eye and tastes bring her fair-​trade co-​op to beautiful life in the little corner of our world that she graces with her and its presence.
Handmade jewelry from all corners of the globe bedeck tables and displays, pictures loose and framed (some haunting, like those of children and some cheeky like those of gorgeous handmade sandals from a street market vendor) from S. Africa and Haiti adorn corners, skirts that are dazzling and painstakingly made by fair-​labor workers in India (like the one I hope beyond hope is still there tomorrow when I plan to return for it) are shown for you to just have to try on and go gaga over. «Mine» is this amazing combinatinon of silver and gold and almost cinnamon-​colored thread and beads on a cream background. I am in love!
Americana is on display with vintage Samsonite suitcases turned into (still-​functional) works of art with clever painting, among other delightful items that could make great stocking stuffers and holiday presents for the women on your lists. Gorgeous handmade creches and nativity type ornaments from South American countries and these adorable kids books like Hansel and Gretel in Spanish and Portugese would make awesome presents — soft back, the characters are velcroed and moveable throughout the book and story. How cool is that! They do come in English.
Jennifer and her mom Nicole also sell their lovely handmade soaps and precious «linge» (lingerie) ‚“vin” (wine, of course) and other embroidered travel and accessory bags — think of knocking out teacher gifts or MIL, SIL. .. even a treat for you.
The store works like a co-​op so a whole slew of talented and multi-​cultural people and their nationalities are represented. Signs above each section of the displays around the store tell you «where» you are shopping. Jennifer tries to support the *things* happening in our world and recently had a night where 10% of sales went to Haiti relief efforts. World-​wide awareness and giving back, and supporting fair-​trade and fair-​labor practices as much as possible are principles important to running her own business.
5 Continents is definitely a *different* kind of shop, in the best sense — and one that makes me feel welcome, in this little corner of our great big world!