This is one of the recommended gift shops that came up on a list of must-dos in NoDa if you're…read morevisiting. Located near some other unique gift shops and a spiritual wellness shop, this location specializes in local art and craft goods from the NC area that make for a unique assortment of gifts. The owner welcomed us and was friendly, offering to answer any questions we may have. For the most part I perused the shop and read some of the small placards sharing more information on the artist/creator and their work. I like that these were present near the artist/creator's work as it was fun to read more about them and their inspirations. Prices were a broad range to suit all budgets. While nothing caught my eye, I would consider coming back here if I was shopping for a unique gift.

I love Ruby's Gift. I always find myself browsing through this shop about once a week looking…read morearound. They have really great local art and its very affordable. I love that they carry a wide range of artists with very different styles. Ruby's has jewelry, candles, plants, paintings, shirts, etc. You can find something for anyone here. It is a great spot for some "Charlotte- specific" items as well like paintings of the city or shirts related to the city. Highly recommend stopping by to look around! I guarantee you'll be in there for more than a couple minutes.

Amazing local book store. The staff were all so sweet and friendly. They offered up lots of local…read morerecommendations. The book selection is fantastic with just enough to not get you overwhelmed and pricing is competitive. We both picked out several books to entertain ourselves!.

Such a cute, dog friendly bookstore! It's in a busy plaza, so very easy to swing by after brunch on…read morea weekend morning, you can even get ice cream after. The staff was so nice! They keep dog treats at the register and easily engaged us in conversation. I found exactly what I was looking for and then some!

My favorite bookstore in all of Charlotte. I have been going here for years and the owners are…read moreincredibly friendly and fair as well. The cats there are very sweet and the selection of books has me browsing the store for hours. Would recommend to everyone who wants a good read or would like to donate their lightly used books.

Super friendly and helpful cashier! She kindly showed us every section we were looking for…read more Everything was very well organized. The whole place has the wonderful bookstore smell. I could have spent hours in here! Prices were a little higher than eBay or Thrift Books online, but I like that this was a local and in-person place.

I've lived in Fort Mill for three years and finally made it into this shop…read more I had a visit from my Sister Mary & her daughter Kelly. We just finished lunch at Emmets Social Table and decided to stop in. It's a very nice shop with lots of unique gifts and supplies for entertaining. There are items for kids, teens and adults. It's very clean and well set up for just cruising and shopping. The lady at the register was very nice and friendly and said they had done some creative things to manage through COVID. If you are looking for unusual and unique, you need to check this place out and support your local business.

Love this downtown store. It is welcoming even as you walk up with the painted 'Love Where You…read moreLive' mural painted by Caroline Simas to the flowers out front. You enter and are welcome by a pleasant scent and usually seasonal. I love that it is intimate feeling as you peruse the various rooms and that they are categorized whether apparel, baby items, house ware, etc. gift wrapping available. They also have wonderful, well thought out events as well as support local charities different times of the year.

Great unique selection, so much it's almost overwhelming!...found a great outfit for my…read moregranddaughter, and some local bourbon honey for me!

While I'm familiar with the Blakeney Shopping Center, I made my way into Creative by Nature for the…read morefirst time last week. I was a little apprehensive, even though i live and breathe design oriented stores. Just walking in made my adrenaline flow! I saw brands that i know and love and an eclectic bunch of accessories and "chotchkies" that make the store stand out from everyone else! The owners are brilliant with their buying and merchandising expertise and I'm now in love! The store fits in perfectly with the Blakeney vibe and demographic and I hope they grow and prosper for many years to come. What a pleasure it was to see such a beautiful shop and meet and work with some of the friendliest and most welcoming staff. I will be back, for sure!!!!

GREAT deals to be found here! They are currently selling everything from their old shop in…read moreDilworth in warehouse sales periodically. Seriously, everything is marked way down. I just got finished shopping for a ton of early holiday gifts. My Christmas shopping is half way done - and I got some great gifts for super cheap. Found something for almost everyone. Great pottery, jewelry, silver, glass, art, etc.

Whoooa! Awesome head shop, dude! This fun little shop in…read morethe NoDa district of Charlotte has all of your smoking accessory needs. They've got a wide selection of one-hitters, water pipes, spoons, etc. for all your 'tobacco' needs. The place is crammed with hippy accessories, concert t-shirts, black light posters, and bumper stickers. The prices are all very reasonable, and they even offer a Yelp check-in deal! Score! The staff was rather nonchalant, but that was perfect for what I was looking for. The selections were stellar. I've never seen so many smoking accessories in one store. They honestly had everything, from the cheap low end stuff to the ultra-high end accessories. Their jewelry was rather nice, with lots of things that would be right at home at a Grateful Dead concert. Parking wasn't too bad, since we were there on a weekday afternoon. Check this place out!

When I strolled into Sunshine Daydreams, I felt a bit transported back to the hippie shops of…read moreMadison, Wisconsin. And that's not a bad thing. After you make in past the Cheshire cat painted on the door, you'll get a huge whiff of 1972. Plenty of patchouli. This smoke shop is filled with interesting knicknacks, pipes, vaporizers, hookas, and other items you probably don't want your young kids seeing for at least another ten years. Yet if you're looking for something smoke-specific, you can probably find it at Sunshine Daydreams. In addition to the tobacco assistance items, there are funny and random stickers, flasks, herbal based skin and hair products, etc. The staff are super laid back and cool, just as you would imagine they would be.

Super cute boutique featuring wares from lots of local vendors! I really enjoyed browsing the shop…read moreand spotted a variety of goods from jewelry to clothes, teas to poptarts, and even men's and baby items. You're sure to find something you'll love or a gift someone else will love! I'll need to come back earlier in the day to try the famed CHNO coffee... and buy a few more items for myself.

Updated for the new space in Plaza. Still have great vendors with clothing, jewelry, accessories…read moreand gift items. Also still have CHNO coffee and even a man cave with items for the guys. Super sweet staff.