It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And for those who are already in the know, they know that one of the most wonderful places for holiday shopping is right in the heart of Winston-Salem – Kim Taylor & Company.
As is the case with many great things, Kim Taylor & Company has evolved quite a bit from their early days as an interior design company. For the last 20 of their 33 years in business, they have also been a thriving gift shop, loved by customers for the pretty and unique things they bring to the Triad.
In 1986, Kim Taylor decided to make a business out of her love for interior design. A student of both style and color, Kim opened her first store on Burke Street in Winston-Salem. Eventually, she moved the store to Oakwood Street, before settling at the store’s current location on S. Stratford Road.
The foundation of Kim Taylor & Company is the home interior side of the business. With an onsite library filled with thousands of samples, there is something for any kind of style or décor.
And Kim is there to do it all. “I can help from giving a room a makeover to starting from scratch and doing a project from the ground up,” said Kim. “There’s no project too big or too small!
While the gift shop began as a happy accident, Kim has fully embraced it. “When I go to market, I buy things I like,” she said. “I’m a firm believer that when you love what you sell, customers will, too! And with our store manager, Diane, at the helm of our retail space, our gift shop has flourished. Diane manages 3600 square feet of store inventory. She does a tremendous job and our customers love her.
The gift categories could go on and on, but sections of the store include gifts for babies, jewelry, food, men’s gifts, bridal, pets, hostess gifts, lotions and soaps, and fashion. Kim Taylor & Company also includes a great selection of Lily Pulitzer and Kate Spade – favorites for anyone on a gift list!
When you’re looking for inspiration, look no further than Kim Taylor & Company. “I get some of my best ideas in the middle of the night,” laughed Kim. “I’m constantly brainstorming ideas in decorating. The inverted Christmas tree is a great example.
“We’ve been putting it up for the last 16 years, and every year around August, we start getting the question about when the tree is going up. It’s a fun addition to our store and actually helps us showcase the Christmas ornaments a bit better than a traditional Christmas tree.
Kim shared, “We’ve been so fortunate throughout the years! Our customers are more like family and friends! They have made our business what it is through their loyalty and support.
Kim Taylor & Company makes shopping an experience. Browsing through shelves of bright, colorful items and pieces that have been artfully arranged make it a worthwhile visit for any occasion!
Kim Taylor & Company is located at 153 S. Stratford Road in Winston-Salem. They are open Monday – Friday from 10 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday from 10 AM – 3 PM; and closed on Sunday. Call the store at 336.722.8503 or visit KimTaylorAndCo.com. Be sure to like them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.
Upcoming events at Kim Taylor & Company!
New Inventory! Like ALL the time! Kim Taylor & Company gets shipments daily!
Trunk Shows! Kim Taylor & Company hosts various trunk shows throughout the year! Like their Facebook page for details of upcoming special events!
Fashion AND Furnishings?! Yes, please! Every girl’s dream store!
Seasonal Décor! Kim Taylor & Company offers fun and creative seasonal décor for any time of the year!
3600 Square Feet of Prettiness! Everywhere you look, there’s something pretty to admire… so much so, you may just want to take them home!