In the mix of food places at Optimist Hall, this is one of the retail spaces where you can purchase…read moregifts or items that aren't food. It is located near the ice cream stand and not far from the Indian cuisine. Parking options include the spaces against the Optimist Hall building or the lots located within walking distance. I recommend going during a non-peak time (Ex. Lunch, weekend during a meal time, etc.) to find a spot. The shop offers stationery goods, some unique papers, and a few children's items. This is a great place to shop for your friends and family if they love stationery. The space is very well laid out and offers a relaxed shopping experience. Staff are nice and they offer to help if you need it. Most of the time when I went, I browsed without assistance. Prices are a little higher here than other box-retail stores. It is a small business and they're a bit more artisanal than a regular store that has a small dedicated stationery area.

A great stationary store ! If you love paper, pens, pencils, journalling, greeting cards or…read moreanything of the like this is the store for you! It was so much fun walking and exploring all they had to offer in the stationary world! The worker was very knowledgeable and able to assist with my specific stationary needs. The prices are fair. Not cheap but definitely not as expensive as it could be. It was such a fun boutique to explore ! This would be a nice place to bring your daughters or friends and treat them to a stationary or drawing pads etc!

10/10 Experience - We did the candle making class for Valentines Day. For each candle making…read moresession you're guided throughout the entire process. After you check in at the register, they offer a complementary glass of Rosé or Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Juice. (You also have the option the bring your own bottle of wine) Afterwards, they show you the wall of vessels you'll make your candle in and a quick backstory about them and their multi-functional purpose. Then, they show you to the fragrance wall to smell and choose your scent. Then, they bring you back to the table to guide you through making your candle step by step. Once you start it goes by very quickly and next thing you know you're done! Takes about 3hrs for the candle to set and they let us know when your candle is finished. You can come back and they'll refill it for $10 with the same scent or a different scent. The class itself is $40 per person but a detailed guided experience, multiple vessel options, multiple fragrance options, and a pretty quick turnaround is well worth it!

Loved this idea! My Daughter planned this for my birthday & it was fun... we were able to select…read moreour scent & jars with ease. The process was sweet & simple! I would love to do this again Service was prompt-Lauren was very helpful, the selection is great! And for the value-we are winning... Thanks Daughter

Cute cute cute cute cute spot! Went in to find a Charlotte trinket and wasn't disappointed. I…read moreespecially loved their selection of adult language necklaces and bracelets. I kind of wish I had bought one now . Go check this adorable spot out!

Pretty cool joint within the market place!! Unique souvenirs and local goods. Got a few keepsakes…read morefor great cost! Were able to pursue at our leisure and asked if we found everything okay.

This is a cute boutique!!!…read more The vibes are very artsy, personable and stylish. The music selection playing in the background is very chill. There's artwork throughout the store, women's clothing can be found on the middle racks, handbags and accessories are all around. The style is professional and sexy, for the grown woman! Cheers to fashion! Finding this place can be tricky but it's located in the brick building before T-Mobile. Parking is limited but rest assured, it's worth the visit. Found out that the nice couple that runs this place also does interior design.

From the owner: roam & dwell is a boutique catering to the modern & contemporary lifestyle, located just minutes…read morefrom Uptown. We believe you deserve to roam the world in style and dwell in a space you desire. We currently offer a unique curation of womenswear, decor and artwork of local artists. Looking for wardrobe styling and interior design services? Look no further. Whether you're looking for a wardrobe refresh or ready to take your interior space to the next level, we have something for you. We look forward to seeing you!

Great iced chai, I had to return after my first visit to get another. Can't wait to try the hot…read morechai in the autumn :) I loved the sitting area and the employees are phenomenal. They offer lots of local home made gifts, candles, bracelets, DIY kit for loom textile, pillows, and more. Definitely check out this hidden gem!

Had an excellent hot chai here for just $5! This chai was…read moredefinitely heavier on the ginger notes which I personally love. It's not overly sweet. In fact, when you get down to the last sip, you are still drinking delicious chai instead of a sugary syrup (I'm talking about you Starbucks!). It was served hot which is great because at other places it is only luke warm. If you get a punch card, your 10th chai is free! Parking was pretty easy although the lot is small so keep that in mind. Friendly service. This place is great!

Cute shop with whimsical and specialty items. Cute gift shopping here! I bought a pen that writes…read morewith turquoise ink.

It's pretty much packed store full of gift items as everyone else has said I will say that the gift…read moreitems range from hysterically tacky to slightly tacky to lots of socks with sayings on them and items that are locally or made in Asheville, etc. You can find a lot of the stuff on Fred website or Kirkland or world market so the uniqueness is not overly outstanding I think the thing that would make me come back are the kitchen towels and a really good selection of interesting books Overall of fun experience if you're in the mood

I very much enjoyed my experience shopping here yesterday. The two women working were friendly and…read morehelped me find what I was looking for. They have specialty items made in house and then other items made elsewhere. They do card readings and sell the usual metaphysical store items. Probing was right where it should be. Reasonable and nice.

Everything! Is a vibe, the energy is great and authentic. The owners are always generous with their…read moretime and knowledge always willing to explain or answer questions. A variety of goods and well priced.

I'm lowkey obsessed with Flows Grand aka Aubrey! This gorgeous shop inside of the Market at 7th…read moreStreet is like a slice of heaven. From the Owner Aubreys' super sweet and charming personality to the entire vibe of her shop, it's a must visit. I was in the Market for work meetings and stopped by to visit her shop. She has so many amazing smells and scents here that I knew I was going to buy something. You have to lol. I noticed a candle sitting under what I thought was just a lamp so I asked her what it was and she said it was a candle warmer. She explained to me that it melts the wax slower and the candle lasts longer. She also hand pours all her candles and makes the scents!! I was sold! I purchased a candle and a candle warmer and it's legit my new favorite thing ever lol. I always love supporting a small business, but this one is extra special to me now. Thank you Aubrey for such a great time with you and for this fun new addition to our home!!!

I got lucky and walked by at just the right time. They were holding a candle making session in the…read more7th street market. It was such a great atmosphere and I had such a nice time picking out my scents and decorating my candle! Aubrey was so nice and helpful! She gave me honest advice on my scents and helped me achieve what I was looking for. She was also just great to talk to, would check in every now and then but also let me get in my zone. The whole thing was 25$ which personally I think is a great price for a good quality candle that you get to customize yourself as well as decorate, And the container is reusable. Highly recommend 10/10 experience. Great little thing to do alone or with others!

My watch stopped working, and replacing the battery had been sitting on my to-do list. I normally…read moretrek out to SouthPark Mall, but I wasn't looking forward to making that drive just for a watch battery. I searched Yelp for watch repair and discovered Bailey's Fine Jewelry on Providence Road, just a few miles from Uptown. What a wonderful discovery. From the moment I walked in, this felt different from your typical jewelry store. Bailey's is a beautiful, spacious, family-owned jeweler, but what impressed me most was how welcoming and comfortable the experience felt. Bailey's has been locally owned in North Carolina since 1948, and the Charlotte location carries on the legacy of longtime Charlotte jeweler Morrison Smith. I was greeted immediately and escorted to the watch counter. The associate taking care of me offered coffee, tea, a soft drink or sparkling water while I waited. I chose sparkling water and was handed a glass bottle of Perrier tucked into a black Bailey's koozie. Now that is a nice touch. While they worked on my watch, I wandered around. The store is gorgeous and much larger than I expected, with fine jewelry alongside beautiful gifts, frames, crystal, jewelry boxes and other pieces. I also appreciated being able to browse without feeling followed or pressured. The clientele was equally welcoming and refreshingly diverse--different ages, backgrounds and styles. Nobody needed to look a certain way to belong there. For a high-end jewelry store, I found that especially refreshing. You can also see into the watchmaking/work area through glass, which I loved. Everything looked immaculate and organized, and being able to see the professionals at work added a sense of transparency. Eventually I settled into one of the big club chairs by the windows with my Perrier and a jewelry magazine. A gentleman brought my finished watch directly to me on a little velvet tray. Such an elegant touch for something as simple as replacing a battery. Then came the biggest surprise. I walked over to pay, and the associate told me there was no charge for the battery replacement. Instead, Bailey's asks customers to make a donation to a local charity. How fantastic is that? I later looked it up because I wanted to understand the program. Bailey's calls it "A Time to Give." Rather than charging customers for watch-battery replacement, Bailey's absorbs most of the cost and asks for a charitable donation instead. Each store selects organizations to support, and Bailey's says the program has now donated more than $1 million to the communities it serves. I happily donated $20. As I was leaving, I tried to return the Bailey's koozie and just take my Perrier. Nope. She told me to keep the koozie, too. From a customer-service and branding perspective, somebody at Bailey's understands hospitality. That little black Bailey's koozie is coming home with me, and every time I use it, I'll remember this experience. That's how you create a customer--and perhaps an accidental brand ambassador. My only caution is parking. The Charlotte store is directly on Providence Road, and the front parking area is tight. Pulling back into fast-moving traffic requires patience, so take your time. I'm going to investigate whether there's another parking option for my next visit. And there will be a next visit. I went to Bailey's Fine Jewelry because I needed a watch battery. I left wanting to come back and explore the store. That says a lot. So if your watch has stopped ticking, don't automatically head to the mall. Bailey's offers watch-battery replacement, and that simple errand supports something much bigger in the community. Life is too short not to sleep well, eat well, travel well--and now I'm adding shop well. Bailey's Fine Jewelry, you've officially made the list.

I went to have my watch battery replaced. Amazingly they have a free service and name a charity of…read morethe month to which you can donate, but there was absolutely no pressure. I have a very basic / cheap Timex watch and other places had quoted $15, $20 and even more for a battery replacement......cheaper to get a new watch. I was very impressed by the service, parking and place as a whole and would go back for other needs.