I really enjoyed walking through the tiny soap store. It was simple and decorated minimalistic but…read morebeautiful. I love visiting the cargo district and seeing all of the local shops they have available for customers. This place had all handmade soaps as well as some accessories you could purchase. I bought the shampoo bar and I'm excited to see how it feels and know that I am reducing waste when using their products. They are a new store that recently popped up and I hope they do well! I recommend visiting when you're near the cargo district!

Elemental Grove is enchanting in every way. The shop is small but inviting and captivating. The…read morefine folks who work here make every visitor feel like a friend. It's a true pleasure to purchase items that are handcrafted by the artists who own and run the shop as well as items made by local artisans. The selection of handcrafted jewelry, pottery, stained glass, and woodcraft items is amazing. Everything in this shop is visually appealing, purposeful, and whimsical. Money is well spent here; all items are high quality at fair prices, and the staff are more than happy to answer questions. I haven't had the pleasure of getting a reading, but I have complete faith that the practioners here are highly skilled professionals in their crafts. Another stellar feature of Elemental Grove is events created by the owners that bring together the community it serves. It's truly a magical place.

I drove by here the other day and immediately was drawn to it being that I'm a metaphysical store…read morejunkie. When you enter the store you are in a beautifully done black and purple room. You can feel the magic immediately. This place is legit and I loved meeting 2 of the owners. They have all of the usual metaphysical store items such as incense, pentacles, candles, etc. they also carry really unique art and antiques and jewelry. They are going to expand into having meet ups and readers. Prices were great and everyone was super friendly and welcoming. My friend and I loved it!!

Photography by 3Spade7Star @3Spade7Star_photography…read moreJanuary 25, 2026 - Sunday The Black Cat Shoppe was on my to go see list in Wilmington to see if I could get on a historical tour in a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, they don't have historical tours but they do have tours on foot and it was not feasible for me to do after having a surgery on my hip & leg - still healing. So I browsed the store for a long period and had the most fun with using the coin operated crystal vending machine. For two quarters you can get one to three crystals with a turn of the knob on the machine. I was lucky to get three crystals several times. You don't know how many or what kind of crystals you will get, yet it is fun, and the crystals make a great gift to give to people. I got a lot of green aventurine crystals and crystals I usually would not select like dalmation jasper & a dull moonstone. It was a steal since most crystals are $1-3 each for the sizes I received of these crystals. Alyssa was very engaging and stellar in providing me information and generating more sales effortlessly - just by answering all my questions and showing me different rings stocked inside the ring display. She was delightful, memorable, and helped me select the perfect rings to wear on my index and third finger. I got 3 rings for $24.99. Other items I purchased was: money attraction incense & oudh resin in a glass bottle for incense, unique oracle cards with funny yes & no answers, stickers, a pamphlet detailing all the places where television series and movies were filmed at in Wilmington, North Carolina, and post cards. The postcards were only $1. I should have bought a book there that I thought I already had. The book is The Ghosts of Old Wilmington by John Hirchak. The book is signed by the writer. I had two ghost books about Wilmington but it was not that one. Yet it is another reason I should go back to The Black Cat Shoppe. I plan to come back here and go on their tours later in the future. This is a place I plan to visit again the next time I come to Wilmington, North Carolina.

This store was supposed the "one tree hill record store" and used as something else in Dawsons…read morecreek I believe.. has a lot of toys, magnets, post cards and etc... If you are a fan of the show One Tree Hill come check it out!

Nice shop but the customer service is awful. The ladies working there are so rude and have such a…read morebad attitude. Despite being a regular customer since the day they opened they gave me such a hard time when I tried to return something that was defective. I'll never go back. Lots of other gift stores around with better customer service.

I have to give a SHOUT OUT to Pam from Crabby Chic for OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE! I purchased a…read morebeautiful original piece of coastal art in the store 3 years ago. I wanted a companion piece. Pam went out of her way to locate the artist and help me make my dream come true. This is not your "snooty" botique, this is an example of how all botiques should be run. I love my table lamp and vases and books that I have purchased there. It is my go to shop for wonderful gifts that are sure to please. Thank you Pam! Theresa

Five stars if the cashier had on a mask. The store is beautiful, classy appointment of high quality…read moregoods such as wonderful smelling lotions and soaps. Lots of soy candles to choose from and locally crafted baskets. I'd come here again. Great gift shopping. Get a head start on your holiday shopping!

The Isle Candle Co. at Hammock Shops Village on Pawleys Island is a great place to go for quality…read morecandles, bath and body items, and gifts. I really like the smell and atmosphere here as everything is welcoming and warm. It is easy to find something good for just about anyone on your gift list. It is well worth a visit here for shopping.

Alchemy & Aura has Magical & Mystical Vibes radiating at a high energetic profile among all the…read moremetaphysical stores I have frequented throughout my life. The only place that comes close to Alchemy & Aura is Crystal Connection (no longer exists) and AromaG Botanica in Nashville, Tennessee. Ezra assisted me in finding items I needed and was very patient and thoughtful in answering all my questions despite being very busy assisting others. I loved how they created a sense of arrival in the store with two trees at the entrance area with a crystal chandelier hanging between them, eye catching displays, and a large dining table with chairs. The tarot & oracle deck selection was massive. Some of the decks were not available for sale online. I purchased three large Oracle decks on clearance for $12-$15 each, a dragon incense holder, oudh incense, nag champa cone incense, and got two books from exchange chest there. There were many items I wanted to purchase yet considered buying them later.

What an alluring and compelling shop! So well organized with friendly staff. Very inviting, vast…read moreselection of items, and fantastic prices. I loved the openness of the space and the convenient parking directly in front of the shop. It's easy to get comfortable in here. And I was pleasantly surprised to find that some cards have testers. A "shop deck" for several selections can be perused to help make an appropriate purchase. Well done!

Tremendous customer service and fantastic products from this small, female-owned business!…read more I'm from LA, but discovered this shop when I was in town on a dive trip and I took a couple small gifts home with me and have since ordered online from them over the years and despite the passage of time, the quality of both the product and customer service has never wavered. I know they also offer candle making classes that seem to be very popular, as well as, sprays, paintings and other gift giving goods. If you have an upcoming birthday or holiday, you'll never go wrong ordering gifts from Sea Oats.

Went here for a one tree hill event! Lots of different merch! I would recommend going here if…read moreyou're in town, and are a fan of one tree hill.

OTH fan and you happen to be in town? Krazy Mike'z better be on your list if you're looking for a…read morememento, or needing something to pair with your self-tour of filming locations. There's a nice variety of OTH merch (towards the back): shot glasses, mugs, hoodies, t-shirts, jerseys, stickers, vinyl stickers, etc. The merch is decently priced, however some of the clothing was showing some wear and tear (from customers trying them on). I'd suggest any potential buyers double check for any fraying or discoloration. Hopefully the store will consider more hat options, offering beanies, and offering more color variety (especially darker colors) for their shirts and hoodies. There were a few design styles I liked but they were only offered in grey or white. I also noticed some merch in-store isn't currently offered on their site and vice versa. If you're a Dawson's Creek fan: there is some merch (also towards the back, shares a table with some OTH merch and where the shot glasses are) but not as much as OTH. Tips: -Street parking is available -Store is about a 2-5min walk to Nathan & Haley's bench -Masks were enforced when I went (November 2021)

Decades of decor is an incredible shop, full of wonderful treasures. Dawn, the owner, specializes…read morein Mid Century Modern furniture and housewares, but you can find a little of everything. Her inventory is vast, so make sure to set aside some time to really browse. She is always willing to help you find the piece you are looking for and if she doesn't have it? She probably knows who in town will. She is also a wiz at dating vintage and antique furniture, so if you're not sure what year your piece is from, she is very helpful!

From the owner: Decades of Decor specializes in bringing the largest and most gently used mid century modern…read morefurniture and home decor collection to the south east coast. We have 5,000 square feet to shop American and Danish mcm furniture, barware, lamps, and art in a comfortable and casual atmosphere.