My wife purchased a pusher amethyst plant for our sister n law. I went by to pick it up. I was…read moregreeted by a really nice man. Charles! He was helpful and then some! Great attitude and wished me a blessed day. If every business had a Charles, our world would be a better place. Charlie and Becky Murphy

I just wanted to let y'all know that my plant from here is thriving and doing well. Love this…read morenursery. Staff was friendly and not pushy. They greet you and direct you and go on to tending to the lavish supply of many outdoor and indoor plants. My friends helped me pick this out. I forgot the name but she is doing well and requires minimal attention just water once a week and a sunny place in my house. Prices are a bit more here but quality and longevity of plants last. I'll be back soon to get some more. Store itself is just heavenly and tranquil. I wish I had more of green thon to do some outdoor stuff. But indoor plants really zen out a home if you get the right ones.

I was given a gift card to this place by a good friend. I had never heard of this store, but my…read morefriend knows me well because when I entered last week, I was so happy to see all the different items made by people all around the world. I was able to talk with the manager (or maybe owner) and she told me they work with 400 cooperatives in 59 countries across the world. The first time I went, I didn't buy anything because there were so many different things and I wanted more time to really look at everything. There were household goods, instruments, shoes, blankets, jewelry, art, and so much more. Prices range from low to high, but all are fairly priced to help promote economic development in the countries that send the goods. The second time I went, I took my husband with me. He settled on a Gourd Shaker made in Peru and I purchased earrings made in Kenya. While we were there, we saw a djembe that we will probably go back and get. I highly suggest you stop by. You'll probably find several things you like! Oh, this place is great for finding unique gifts. I'll be a repeat customer.

I was working in the area, and browsing Yelp for a gift shop downtown, as I don't often make it to…read moredowntown Birmingham. I discovered this place and checked it out because they offered a 10% discount on Yelp. Anyway, I was looking for a cool Valentine's Day gift (plain old roses and chocolate covered off-season strawberries just don't cut it for me), so I checked this place out. I found a great gift for my lady, as well as a pair of silver earrings for my mother for Mother's Day so that shopping is done :) ! I will need to remember to come back next time I need to find a unique gift and I don't know what to get.

I love shopping at Ollie's for the great prices and unexpected finds, but what really impressed me…read morewas the customer service. During last week's severe storm, the power went out while I was checking out with two bottles of paint glazing medium, and everyone had to leave their purchases behind. When I came back to purchase them the next day , the items couldn't be found and there had been the only two bottles left. , Desiree went above and beyond searching the store for them, apologizing, and genuinely trying to help me find them. We knew they had probably been put back in the wrong place. A couple of days later, she personally called me to let me know they had found them and were holding them for me. In a world where good customer service can be very hard to find, the employees at Ollie's on Greensprings truly stands out. Thank you for caring enough to follow through. I'll definitely keep shopping at Ollie's!

Good deals but the employees are generally unpleasant . I have Kameron to ring me up today. He was…read morethe only register open and he was working hard and being pleasant. Another young man with his hair completely covering his face and glasses stood back doing nothing to help his coworker.

I've heard of the Brass Bear when I've been to a few estate sales. So when I looked over while…read moredriving by and saw it, I figured I'd check it out. Kind of a mistake. It's a pretty big store, and there is a lot to see. I'm sure there are many fabulous items, but it's not really a place to "stop in and check it out." I think you have to both be in the mood/frame-of-mind to really look at everything and have the time to do it. You could very easily spend all day there. "Just browsing" isn't going to cut it. That said, I had neither the time nor the inclination to spend the time to really give it a good shopping. Instead I found it overwhelming, so I just politely walked most of the aisles only looking at the things that really jumped out at me. Because it was a Saturday, there seemed to be a number of vendors there, so I'm sure there are some interesting stories to be told, and they could surely help if you're searching from something specific.

The Brass Bear has been around for a while and it's still one of the best antique malls regarding…read moreservice and helpfulness to customers. I asked one gentleman at the cashier's desk if he thought a Vendor would be willing to negotiate over price of a specific piece of furniture and he quickly responded, 'Let's give him a call right now.' And sure enough, the Vendor did in fact work with me on the price and I went home with a chair I really wanted. Actually, there is a little bit of everything that collectors hope to see at the Brass Bear at reasonable prices. In addition, parking is free and convenient at the front of the store. Stop by one day when you have a free hour to treat yourself.

Great selection, decent price. It's been a few years but I always like what I buy. Called them…read moresoon for sail.

For the size, this is a great little nursery. They seem to have something of everything to meet all…read moreyour gardening needs. If you want to support a small business, go here instead of home depot or lowes. I'm sure you would find what you need and anything else he could probably order for you. Located on the corner of Morgan and Aviation Roads. I like going here for flowers, hanging baskets, e.t.c. Most recent purchase included a camellia. Can't wait to see it bloom in the fall!

I go here regularly as it's really convenient but also because it has fantastic quality plants…read more I've never had anything die from there after planting it like I have at Lowe's or Home Depot. The plants are beautiful. The staff is extremely knowledgeable. The prices are a little higher, but that's what you're getting with the staffs input the quality of the plants when absolutely the convenience. The whole experience is really great.

I was in Homewood after an elite event recently and could not resist an old car full of flowers…read more(see 4th pic)! This hole in the wall is super cute. If you're looking for a huge selection this isn't it but if you're looking for friendly staff and your basic indoor and outdoor plants this is it!! Every staff member working greeted me and asked if I needed anything. I have yet to find a 5/5 on customer help. If you're a plant lover or a new grower this is a great place to stop to get your hands dirty.

Beautifully staged furniture and accessories at their large showroom at Stock & Trade, Homewood,…read moreAL. Some styles I liked, others not so much, but that's personal preference. Also, some pricing seemed reasonable and some pricing I thought was on the high end. My only complaint was that their art seemed mass produced and not original. The ladies were kind and willing to help!

Was really interested in a few items but the staff could have cared less that I was there. Both of…read morethe girls looked right at me and didn't even acknowledge me. Prices were somewhat high but I would have still purchased a living room and a few bedrooms but cold atmosphere and rude employees made me purchase elsewhere.

Coosa Valley is my preferred feed store. Very helpful and welcoming. Mr. Jim is very knowledgeable…read moreand goes out of the way to provide personalized, first-class customer service. I am very happy with the special order of feed as well as the prompt arrival and highly competitive cost. I highly recommend Coosa Valley for your feed, seed and farm needs.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Coosa Valley Milling & Hardware store in Wilsonville. Most of you may not know…read morethis, but those really fabulous McEwen grits that all of your favorite downtown posh restaurants use??? The grits that you buy from the nice man at Pepper Place on Saturday mornings??? Well, they come from Coosa Valley Milling in Wilsonville - And that nice man is the owner, Frank McEwen! Take a little afternoon drive down 280 some day, take a right on 25 and follow it till you get to the mill and store. Inside, you'll most likely be greeted by none other than Frank McEwen, the owner (that nice man at Pepper Place)! Sometimes his boys are there too. OK, I'll admit it, I grew up in the city (San Francsico, St. Louis, Atlanta, NYC, back to Atlanta and then ... BHAM) - Birmingham is the smallest city I have lived in. Ever. To say the least, it took a lot for me to move to MT Laurel from my cozy loft on 2nd Avenue N. It was really quite far (fortunately, I have been able to cut off about 20m on my trips to Atlanta living down here tho!). So ... going to Coosa Valley for the first time was quite a TRIP. Literally. It was quite a ways down 280 and when I got there --- wow! Was I in for a treat. My pups needed some food - Coosa Valley Milling carries this great food that the owners of World Class Kennels (http://bit.ly/myYELPofWCK) recommended. So I thought, well, I need some grits, and I gotta go get some of this dog food, so off I went. Here's the FUN PART: They have chicks in there. Little baby chicks in a little case. So you can raise your own chickens for fresh eggs and stuff. Can you imagine it? The idea of chickens in your own back yard for the freshest eggs you've ever had is really sweet. I came "this close" to getting some of those little babies! And the man there took the bag of dog food to my car! Who would do that at the PetSmart? Nobody. And grits? Well! I had no idea that they were packaged in 2 lb bags. I thought they just came in those cutsie blue bags I got at the Farmer's Market (oh - and they're cheaper down at McEwen's place than at Whole Foods too)! And popcorn (it's a MILL, y'all - they're known for their grits - They mill corn!) the best popcorn you will ever taste! and jams and jelly (even that green kind - not really sure what that is, but they have that too - you're supposed to put it on a cracker with cream cheese or some odd thing!). And I got that special dog food too! :-) THIS IS A SLICE OF LIFE! Go. For no other reason than to say you went to a real live mill!