The Purple Avocado

A purple ceiling helps set the scene at The Purple Avocado, a Carson City gift shop inside a home dating to 1863. The business is at 904 North Curry Street, at the corner of Ann Street.

Owner Sue Jones marked the shop's 25th anniversary in June 2026. The Carson City Chamber's account of the celebration documented the milestone and the local business's place in the community. The shop's history includes Sue's late husband, Stan; the chamber notes that he died in December 2023.

Browse by person or occasion

The store describes a selection of gifts and home accessories rather than a single product specialty. Its listed categories include cards, journals, books, mugs and magnets, along with candles and scented oils. Some are small items suitable for an everyday thank-you; others are objects intended to stay in a home.

Wind chimes, sun catchers and garden stakes extend the selection outdoors. Decorative figures and seasonal pieces are also part of the shop's published range. Particular lines and stock can change, so a phone call is useful when looking for one specific item.

A house turned into a shop

The historic setting gives the visit a different scale from a large retail aisle. The business describes music playing inside and its distinctive purple ceiling, details that make the building part of the browsing experience.

The chamber's anniversary story also introduced Beau, the shop dog, while reflecting on the years the business has spent in Carson City. Its 2026 coverage provides a current independent record of Sue's continuing operation.

The Purple Avocado publishes a local phone number for questions. Customers can use it to check opening hours or ask about a gift before visiting the North Curry Street address.

Contact The Purple Avocado

Carson City
775-883-6233
Business website

Researched October 14, 2026. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3. Independent researched listing; not an owner interview. For corrections or removal, email cody@702alliance.com.