Shopping in Virginia Beach, Virginia…read more.. I've known my friend since First Grade and I trust her totally. When she makes a suggestion, I listen and follow. She said that we should take a look at Ollie's. It's a discount shopping experience. There are all kinds of overstocked merchandise such as books, clothing, personal care items, pet supplies, gardening tools, snacks, beverages, greeting cards, children's toys, kitchen appliances, towels, linens, home decor items, etc. I found silicone gloves for cooking/baking, a shower caddy for my God daughter's bathroom, and gardening gloves for the beach clean up this weekend! Great deals! At checkout, the efficient cashier asked if I wanted to join the Loyalty Program - Ollie's Army. Sure! I'm looking forward to returning and getting more bargains in the future!

Okay first off, the countless images of "Ollie" hanging everywhere creep me out…read more Now that that's out of the way, allow me to begin my review. The claims of "cheap" stuff are only that.. claims. Just the condition of the store was questionable, as it seemed most stuff was just scattered around, aimlessly. There wasn't much I found to get, which was somewhat disappointing. It felt like a cross between Kmart, Rose's, Big Lots, Dollar General and your typical dingy little outlet store you see in 90s movies. The only thing I ended up with was a light blue bath towel. It's not bad, but I will admit that it's the only bath towel I own that had mystery stains on it after the first use. It's like it bleached itself. I didn't do anything different with it and it still rebelled for some reason. I'm not blaming Ollie's specifically, but it's still something to be aware of if you're in the market for one. Service wasn't bad during my visit. I would check other locations before I'd make a definite conclusion on the chain. However, in regards to this one?.. It's a "meh" at best.

Thinking of a Hallmark type store but local and better? Nectar is such the place…read more The quaint shop is in the Hilltop Shoppes across the street from Chick Fil A. Surface parking is plentiful and you can pull up directly in front of the store. The lot and walk up tidy. Longtime owner Susan greeted me while shopping for a gift item. They have cards and much more such as home decor packed in their cute space. They will even gift wrap for you no charge. I've been a stranger and need to get back in for a visit. I love supporting local and this is one shop that deserves local love.

Did not feel comfortable answering personal questions posed by Staff and comments about what they…read morethought I could afford. Nice merchandise but not a great atmosphere!

I've been in here twice and thought I reviewed it the first time - but apparently not. Unless it…read morewas deleted somehow or something. This place has some pretty cute stuff - mostly beach-themed but there are tons of things in here from some upper class furniture designers as well as some local touches. We stopped in here after dinner at Fire and Vine right around closing time but the two owners were very friendly and told us to look as long as we liked and didn't rush us at all. I found a mirror I liked and bought it and talked to the owner for a while about some styling they can do and some furniture for my upstairs hallway space. They can do custom things as far as curtains and upholstery and such.

This is a pretty shop that sells housewares, home decor stuff and some art work…read more It's not an art gallery, per se, more of a beachy store with unique lamps, rugs, coasters, vases, pottery pieces, shelving, figurines, linens, baby stuff, paintings and prints and etc. Lots of white stuff, lots of turquoise and pastels. Some of it is not necessarily my style, but it is nice. I saw a really cute outdoor ceramic water fountain in there today that looked like a large planter with a frog on top and the water circulating through and opening on one side. Wanted it.

Their return policy is horrible. I went in to purchase a necklace with my sister for our mother…read morefor Christmas. When our mom wore the necklase on Christmas Day, she noticed that it was irritating her skin and eventually cut her neck. I called and explained my concerns to the owner (Ann) and she said that I had missed the window for the refund. Being that i am in the service industry, i was taken back by her response. If there is one time of year that your refund policy should be extened, this is that time. Overall it was a horrible expierence and I could not believe how argumentative the owner was. I will never shop in this store again and would advise against buying "gifts" there.

It's amazing this place is still in business - customer service is bad, along with their attitude…read moretowards any new potential customers. I had been into the shop over year ago. My daughter & I entered, looking thru different items, as though we were not together. The saleswoman, not the owner, couldn't decide which of us to attack first, not whom to offer assistance to. I cut her off saying I was looking for a particular designer, she then set her sights on making my daughter feel out of place, as though she (or I) was above our financial means. Seriously, are you really going to profile in your hilltop retail establishment? Had heard this place had an attitude & definitely lived up to the hype. Will NOT be back here ever again.

This is a very cool boutique type of shop located in a nice location in Va Beach. We were there in…read morethe off season before Christmas and they were open and seemed busy. They have a lot of various items from home decor, clothes, jewelry, etc. It was definitely a cool spot and recommend people to check it out.

I walked by this shop with a sign posted sale 25%-50% off and decided to head on in. The first…read morething you notice is a wonderful scent throughout the shop. They sell diffusers and the scents to add. Then there is a display with state and collegiate hand towels. As you move through the shop there is a blend of home decor and mostly designer clothing. I found numerous pieces I liked but they were not in my size (xl). It's a cute little boutique store.

Locally owned Nic nac store. We came here after dining at the butchers son next door after walking…read moreoff a great meal. They have a superb collection of decorations for your house and great unique Christmas ornaments. The folks who run the store are super nice and you can tell they truly enjoy their jobs. So as I have said many times, support local business and shop here. Yes you can get an ornament that is blah at walmart any time or get better quality that will make your tree stand out. Spend a little more and make your tree special.

From the owner: Incredible, sophisticated gifts! Not your typical beach store! Featuring local art and jewelry…read morealong with amazing gifts!

I've visited this place several times and regularly shop at a few of the stores here. Every time…read moreI've made a purchase, the cashiers have been very clear about the return policy -- items must be returned within 2 days, and anything marked final sale cannot be returned. I appreciate that they consistently explain the policy so customers know the rules upfront. This past weekend, I went shopping with my mom on Saturday. On Sunday she asked me to return a pair of earrings because the closure wasn't secure. I went back to the store with the item and the receipt about 15 minutes before closing. When I brought the item to the counter, the interaction started with some not-so-inviting remarks. I asked the associate helping me if there was an issue returning jewelry, and she said there wasn't but that she needed to check the receipt because of the strict policy. Before she even looked at my receipt, another employee with reddish hair stepped in and said they had to be careful because people "try to get over all the time." At that point, my receipt still hadn't even been reviewed. I firmly explained that my mom had asked me at the last minute to return the item and that I really didn't want to come back out, but because of their policy she wanted to make sure it was returned within the timeframe. The other employee responded sarcastically, saying, "Well, your mom is right." The associate who was originally helping me then completed the return without any issue. Afterward, I quickly checked out at one shop and headed out since the stores were closing. As I walked toward the door, I could hear the same employee loudly expressing her frustrations, and when she noticed me she immediately stopped and turned away. I completely understand why a business like this needs to have a strict return policy, and I respect that. However, the commentary and assumptions made during the process were unnecessary. A simple, professional interaction would have made the experience much more pleasant.

Painted Tree Boutique is, by far, one of the coolest shops I've been to in VB. While I was out…read moreshopping for my daughter's birthday, I saw a few people walking into the store and was very curious to see if I could find a cute gift for her inside. I was blown away with what I had walked in to, I'd like to think of it as an upscale flea market. The store included specialized gifts, decor, jewelry, clothes, home goods, paintings, record albums, snacks, candles, plants, art...all under one roof. You name it, they have it. After walking around for over an hour looking at each vendor, I decided to buy my daughter a pair of socks (they have an abundance of awesome socks) and fun snacks. As I was checking out, the lady shared that they currently have over 270 vendors within the store and that they change often. There was also a "Ladies Night" event that week which included amazing sales, live music and gift card giveaways! All of the prices were fairly decent as well. If you are looking for a gift for someone or just want to buy something for yourself, Painted Tree is definitely the place to go!!!

Finally was able to stop in and take a look while a friend from out of town was visiting this past…read moreweekend. They have a broad selection of items packed into this little store. Some antiques, some restored antiques and some new things. They had furniture, soap, decorative elements, some cute driftwood/recycled wood frames I have been looking for for a while, and some other items. All good stuff. We were mostly left alone to browse at our leisure which is fine with me, I hate being followed around while I stop and look and take Yelp photos. They didn't have a huge selection of items but what they did have appeared to be priced fairly reasonably and of good quality. If you are looking for some items you probably won't find at a local retail chain, this could be a good option.

Tin Soldiers Forgotten Treasures is the cutest store! It's perfect for those going for that beach…read morechic feel. They're very welcoming and helpful. The shop is full of fabulous finds and there's tons of room to walk around. I loved how it was spaced out. My husband and I bought a cute side table to go beside our couch at our apartment, a gurgle pot, and a cute seashell pillow for our couch. They'll paint a piece for you if you find a wood piece that you love elsewhere. I went here twice today just deciding on what to get and they're always getting new pieces in. They sell pieces by artists in the shop,, so you're bound to find something. There were tea towels, soaps, matted photos, and the list goes on. You could spend awhile just browsing and debating items.