Bang-Up Betty: A Unique, Must-See New Gift Shop and Jewelry Store in North Little Rock Arkansas
Stacey Bowers
Bring your sense of wonder and your sense of humor to this unique new gift shop and jewelry store located in North Little Rock’s historic Argenta arts neighborhood.
Bang-Up Betty’s unique, snarky and well-made jewelry can now be found alongside hundreds of fun, quirky and unusual gifts inside its new Argenta storefront located at 429 Main Street in North Little Rock, Arkansas, right above Ristorante Capeo. Expect to find one-of-a-kind locally made art and pottery at this fun new gift shop as well as hilarious and thoughtful gifts and Bang-Up Betty’s lapel pins, handmade jewelry, stickers, t-shirts and totes. Arkansas jewelry maker Bang-Up Betty is known for its nationally-acclaimed Arkansas-made hand-stamped, cast bronze and custom jewelry. Bang-Up Betty's hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 11-5:30 and Saturdays 11-5, and custom jewelry making and curbside assistance will be offered soon. To keep shoppers safe during the pandemic, masks are required over your nose and mouth at all times inside the store.
In keeping with the arts neighborhood vibe, the store is painted with a retro rainbow mural painted by North Little Rock artist Levi Agee. The gift shop also sells art by lots of local and regional Arkansas artists.
Bring your sense of wonder and your sense of humor to this new gift shop and jewelry store located in North Little Rock’s historic Argenta arts neighborhood. In keeping with the arts neighborhood vibe, the store is painted with a retro rainbow mural painted by North Little Rock artist Levi Agee. The store also sells art by lots of local and regional Arkansas artists, including Hot Springs ceramicist Carla Churchwell, Little Rock macrame artist Creative Cords, original pieces by North Little Rock visual artist Sulac, hand-blended loose-leaf tea by Little Rock’s Abbi’s Teas and Things, art prints by Sherwood-based designer Lee Lee Arts + Design, greeting cards by Maumelle-based painter Sherry J. Williamson, and much more.
The Bang-Up Betty store itself is a unique and fun sight to see. Store owner and jewelry designer Stacey Bowers sourced mostly vintage when bringing the gift shop to life, using authentic vintage rattan furniture, a century-old glass jewelry case, funky tile-top table, and dozens of fun and colorful accent pieces like painted columns and decorated busts all throughout the shop.
The Bang-Up Betty store itself is a unique and fun sight to see. Store owner and jewelry designer Stacey Bowers sourced mostly vintage when bringing the gift shop to life, using authentic vintage rattan furniture, a century-old glass jewelry case, funky tile-top table, and dozens of fun and colorful accent pieces like painted columns and decorated busts all throughout the shop. The building housing Bang-Up Betty was built in the 1800s, with gorgeous patterned ceilings, tons of natural light and a view of the historic Baker House Bed and Breakfast through the window.
The curated gift offerings at the Bang-Up Betty gift shop include hilarious socks and greeting cards; phenomenal nontoxic candles; vegan candy and snacks; gourmet artisan chocolate, and of course unique handmade local jewelry.
While so many of the gifts at Bang-Up Betty are sourced locally, many are from unique designers and small businesses across the nation. The curated gift offerings at the shop include hilarious socks and greeting cards; phenomenal nontoxic candles; vegan candy and snacks; gourmet artisan chocolate; funky and unusual tableware; fun party supplies; bright and beautiful home decor; funny t-shirts; feminist lapel pins and stickers; and tons more. Come to this gift shop with your sense of humor!
The building housing Bang-Up Betty’s gift shop and jewelry store was built in the 1800s, with gorgeous patterned ceilings, tons of natural light and a view of the historic Baker House Bed and Breakfast through the window. Through another window is historic Main Street in downtown North Little Rock, Arkansas.
If your’e a history nerd, book worm, Greek mythology geek or art lover, you’re going to love this gift shop! Bang-Up Betty is known for its intelligent jewelry lines that draw inspiration from Greek mythology, art history, marine biology and a love of reading. The store echoes these values with many of its gift choices.
If your’e a history nerd, book worm, Greek mythology geek or art lover, you’re going to love this gift shop! Bang-Up Betty is known for its intelligent jewelry lines that draw inspiration from Greek mythology, art history, marine biology and a love of reading. The store echoes these values with many of its gift choices.