The Flying Carp

I adore this shop. The owner is always here and she is so nice and helpful and chatty (in a good way). I could literally spend hours just looking in every nook and cranny of the store at the bohemian jewelry, eclectic purses, beautiful and funny cards, and assorted housewares. The owner does a great job of choosing items and supporting artists. I always make it a point to check this store out and I never leave empty handed!

Having frequented The Flying Carp since it was merely a single store, it’s now evolved into two. This one is my preferred, as the specialty is gifts, trinkets, and accessories for the home AND body (read: jewelry, scarves, etc). There’s a nice balance of kitsch and class, as every item seems uniquely fit for the store. From goofy pins for your little sister to etched martini glasses for your aunt, from affordable to slightly more expensive, the store truly has something for everyone.
Except maybe men.
Regardless, I love the store, I always find a great gift for whoever I’m looking for and, more often than not, end up walking out with something for myself as well. I guess that’s the sign of a successful shop, right?

There are two «Flying Carp» locations in Ocean City, this one is an adorable little gift shop. They have great handcrafted items by various artists. Theres jewelry, clay items like cups and bowls, bags (handbags, clutches, shopping bags) handmade soaps, cards, candles, stationary, artsy household accessories and chocolate!
I love everything in the store and the owner is very very nice. It’s a great place to get a gift for someone when you have no idea what to get them, or to get an artsy piece of jewelry or a new coffee mug (I bought the blue one with the orange fishies and I swear my tea tastes better in it lol — jk but it is awesome)
Next time you want a break from the boardwalk stop in this little shop, it’s great even for window shopping and it’s along a row of other cute little shops you can stop in!