Introduction: Need…read moreto give a shout out to Mama Ann Gifts. I was down at Smith Mountain Lake with my girlfriend & her parents at her parent's home down there around 4th of July 2025. We decided to go at their restaurant connected next door on Friday, July 4th for lunch & coffee. I'm going to include in my alphabet series as I left off on U and starts with W (Westlake Coffee & Cafe) for a 2nd W. Presidential M&M's on Friday, July 4, 2025: And speaking of W, I saw Presidential M&M from Bush, which I thought was a cool collectable. I Googled the signature and realized it was not HW Bush Sr. but W. Bush Jr. Also, I saw there was a website listed, which wouldn't have been the case from HW Bush (1989-1993) when Internet was in its infancy. It seemed like a fair price at $5.99, so I bought. The woman at the cashier was very nice. I said I thought it seemed cool and asked if she had other Presidents. She said she had Obama, which I said was cool. (Side note: I happened to look at my 2018 Ben's Chili Bowl DC review & I'll say what I said then about Obama dining there, the Obama candy in this case wouldn't have impressed him; he'd still want Trump as of 7/7/25!). I asked if she had for Clinton or before, which she said yes and even mentioned how she is in government & went on Air Force during Clinton. She said if we came back tomorrow she would bring them in. Other Interesting things I observed in the store on July 4: They had a good variety of various Knick knacks, candy, sweets, chips, salsa, & honey. I didn't need the sweets although a couple were a bit tempting. Also, they had a Prayer request journal, where I wrote my name & mentioned something I'll share personally here on Yelp. I had cancer in August 2023, successful surgery, but cancer back & chemo started in June 2025. Very good prognosis for this type of cancer, thankfully, but still chemo sucks, and should be cancer-free in August. Also, thankfully, the Smith Mountain 4th of July trip was during the tail end of chemo round 1 (6/16-6/20) & right before round 2 (7/7-11). Saturday, July 5, 2025: Going back to the store was off our radar on the morning & early afternoon on July 5. That morning we slept until 9:45 set alarm, and her mom said she was going to wake us soon because the friends wanted us to meet in morning so we needed to leave at 10:30 or so to get there about 11. We rode the boat across down from Franklin County home all the way down by the dam & across to Bedford County. We hung with them from 11-1. Then, got back to house, then at lunch, then her parents said we are going to dock, & played a game outside. We walked back up to the house at 3:30, and I said I just remembered the Presidential M&M + 4th of July weekend event set for Saturday, the 5th. She said that's right, and they are closed Sunday. I said they are open until 5 PM because that's what the event time was. So, we got over there about 4 PM. They had a couple of samples for the event as well as popcorn outside, which I enjoyed, after we left. I looked for the cashier, but I didn't see her. Then, I asked a different woman saying I was here yesterday, got W. Bush Presidential M&M's and had asked about others, and she said oh yes she said you had asked about them, and she left earlier. The cashier handed me the bag with Obama Hershey's Kiss (he decided to go different) and Clinton M&M's. She said it's On the House! On the House is my Favorite 3-word preposition! We might need to get candy or something next time we are down there and/or maybe go back to Westlake Coffee/Cafe.

Mama Ann's is an adorable gift shop that is loaded with Smith Mountain Lake souvenirs. Upstairs…read morethey have tons of decor, including custom wood engraving and artwork. They also have candles, toys, jewelry, and other miscellaneous trinkets. I, of course, gravitated towards the fresh canned goods. They have tons of unique jam and preserve flavors, salad dressings, pasta sauce, bar-b-que sauce, pickles, pickled vegetables, and even peanut butter marshmallow spread. Downstairs they have what appeared to be vendor booths with unique antiques and heirlooms. If you are looking for a unique or custom SML souvenir, this spot is worth stopping at!

The Cottage Gate is a lovely boutique gift shop located in the Westlake Town Center in Hardy,…read moreVirginia. I happened to be in the parking lot of this shopping center parking my pearl white Lexus when I saw many soap bubbles flying in the air. Naturally I went looking to see who was holding the bubble wand that was making these enormous amounts of bubbles at a time. I followed the bubbles and they led me to a bird house which seemed to have a motor inside that was producing these bubbles and this bird house was located in front of one of the most beautiful and one-of-a-kind boutique gift shop that I have ever seen. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I was also awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants, businesses, and important landmarks, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And The Cottage Gate located in the WestlakeTown Center in Hardy, Virginia is a perfect example. Inside, I was welcomed by Jennifer Davis, the Director of Operations of the gift shop, a friendly, very elegant, and distinguish-looking lady with a wonderful personality. She graciously introduced herself and explained how this gift shop had been open for over 20 years and that the name of the owner was Lisa Settle. Later on I researched and found out that around three years ago the original owners Twila and Allen Tolley were planning to close the beloved shop or sell it and Lisa and Stan Settle purchased it in order to keep it alive. Lisa had owned a similar retail boutique in Northern Virginia about a decade ago before moving to Smith Mountain Lake, so she was delighted to take over the helm of this well loved shop by the community and visitors to the Smith Mountain Lake area alike. Even though I didn't get to meet the new owner on this occasion, her passion for the shop was present in the air. Her plan to continue the legacy of the original owners but make it her own was quite evident. Some of Lisa's wonderful ideas that have already been implemented and I was able to observe the results has been organizing the merchandise of the shop by categories such as: clothing, jewelry, home decor, gourmet foods, toys, games, unique gifts, seasonal items, and Smith Mountain Lake souvenirs; and placing these in their individual areas within the shop. Another of her great ideas for the future is expanding the Shop's hours of operation. That way they would get the traffic from the moviegoers of the Westlake Cinema next door, before and after showtime, as well of from the Pizza Shop near by, at the same time that it makes it convenient for the community to visit the gift shop. I invite you to view my photographs and video accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the high-quality of their merchandise, at very reasonable prices, and then go give them a visit. I can assure you their extraordinary customer service will not only win you over as a customer but also as a friend.

We were just in this store and there was 3 women working and not one of them even acknowledged us…read more I was not impressed with the hospitality!!

Love this little gem of a store tucked away in downtown Moneta. Service is always personal and…read moreattentive; great selection of all things Irish and English! The owner just seems to know what us ex-pats love and miss from home! The prices are extremely reasonable! You'll be glad you stopped by this small, family run business for unique and lovely gifts and delicious food items!

A great Irish shop in Moneta! Anything and everything Irish…read moredirectly from Erin's green shores. Food of all kinds: sweet treats, bread, cold drinks, coffees and teas, jellies, jams, honey, crackers and biscuits just to name a few! Beautiful jewelry for all, sweaters, tops, glassware and porcelain, hand bags, books, children's items! Too much to mention! Eileen, the owner herself, selects everything you see. On Saturdays, she offers homemade scones of different varieties. Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day every day at All Things Irish

Neat antique mall with a lot of furniture and decor options for your lake escape! We loved browsing…read morethe artwork and antique glass items. We also enjoyed the rustic decor and variety of lamps available for purchase. We are currently looking for ideas to remodel our space and may be back once we get a grasp on our vision to pick up some pieces to pull it all together.

From the owner: Specialties Locally-Owned, Family-Operated, Furniture Store,…read moreMade in the USA, Custom Furniture, Gift Shop, Antique Store, Furniture Deals, Furniture Sets, Furniture Makers, Art Gallery, Amish Furniture Products Accents, Amish Made Items, Antiques, Bedroom Furniture, Beds, Chairs, Chest of Drawers, Children’s Furniture, Coffee Tables, Collectibles, Couches, Dining Room Furniture, Dining Room Tables, Green Friendly Furniture, Home Decor Items, Home Furnishings, Indoor Rugs, Lake Furniture, Lamps, Living Room Furniture, Mattresses, New Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Rugs, Paintings, Patio Furniture, Pillows, Reading Chairs, Recliners, Re-Upholstered Furniture, Rugs, Sectionals, Sofas, Upcycled Furniture, Upholstered Furniture, Washable Rugs Services Consultations, Interior Design Consultations, Delivery Available Locations Facts Located nearby Downtown Moneta Shopping Center

The store is just ok... the lady (Robin?) who works there won't let you just shop and look around…read more You get heckled the whole time. The little bar area is kind of cool but very overpriced.

We stopped by Harvest Moon Marketplace yesterday for ice cream and had such a nice experience. We…read morecalled ahead since one of us uses a rollator, and a staff member kindly met us at the door to help us inside. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The young lady behind the counter made us delicious waffle cones. I had pumpkin ice cream and Phil had Moose Tracks. Both were creamy and full of flavor. We enjoyed them inside, surrounded by cute Halloween decorations that made the place feel cozy and festive. Harvest Moon has so much more to offer too, including fresh produce, maple products, cheeses, baked goods, and alpaca clothing. We really enjoyed our visit and highly recommend stopping in.

I LOVE everything about Pine Ridge including their plant quality, variety and (with one exception)…read moretheir customer service, including knowledge, advice and friendliness! HOWEVER, DO NOT RELY ON THE COMPANY'S GUARANTEE POLICY!!! I have purchased thousands and thousands of dollars worth of plants and merchandise from them in the past. Unfortunatly, I recently requested a replacement for a CLEARLY DEAD tree; a tree that was pointed out to them 6 months ago and was told to "watch it and see if it comes back". When shown the tree recently, I was asked to "PROVIDE THE PURCHASE RECEIPT" which I no longer have!!!!!!! I hope this was just the action of one "wrong-headed" employee and not a reflection of Pine Ridge! As mentioned earlier, the Company is, otherwise, ABSOLUTLY FANTASTIC!!! As they say, "One bad apple....".

Polite, professional and knowledgeable. Job was completed in a timely manner. Great company. Highly…read morerecommend.

Easy 5 stars for this wonderful local five and dime type of store that's been under the same…read moreownership for decades. It's small downtown establishment that packs a punch. Amazing service from the woman who assisted me on gift ideas. They offer so much and have unique VT, UVA & JMU items too! Even children's collegiate branded items. They are beginning to roll out Christmas merchandise now. I totally get why this quaint store has a full five stars on Yelp.

This little gift store is located in the heart of Roanoke's Historic Market Square. I always enjoy…read morelooking at their window displays, which contain many quality items tastefully displayed. Besides being a place where one can find a good variety of beautiful gifts for all occasions, one can also find very nice Virginia and Roanoke City souvenirs, as well as Virginia Tech Hokie Bird and Virginia Cavaliers t-shirts and items. The pink flamingo is the store's logo, which has been opened for over 40 years. Victoria, one of the store's owner, and working there on the the I visited was very nice and helpful in showing me around. For the small space, they have a very nice variety of quality items very well placed all around the store. It's a pleasure just visiting the store, and one will always find something irresistible to have to buy and take home. I would recommend this store to anyone who is around Roanoke Market Square and looking to see a nice variety of good quality items in a small but well used space, and treated with excellent customer service that will make you feel at home while shopping.