I loved my visit to Lavish! Somehow they've combined all of my favorite things - interior design,…read moregifts, art and wine! everything feels curated to create a beautiful home. They offer a selection of wine and specialize in helping you pick out an affordable bottle for your event or an evening at home. I tried a Rose and Pinot Grigio that they recommended and they were delicious. They also offer curbside pickup! There are tons of cute gifts and I enjoyed wandering through the gorgeous store. Where else can you buy a chandelier, sunglasses, art and jewelry?! It's such a unique combination They also have a cute kitchen/event space in the back - I can't wait to visit for events!

Never fun to write a negative review but I feel obligated to…read morewrite the review I wish someone else had written before I worked with them. I worked with Lavish for over a year on a major remodel and would never recommend them. Jenny is nice and I love her design aesthetic but I found them disorganized, unreliable, and dishonest. They sell a good story and can't deliver. I had several items delivered that looked markedly different than the ones we had approved (so many excuses) and months of ignored emails/phone calls/texts. My kitchen and laundry room are GORGEOUS but it was not worth the headache, I am very sorry to say.

Beautiful collection of goods from multiple vendors. Very helpful sales staff showed me items from…read moredifferent vendors.

I had a fantastic experience at Hunt & Gather. My friends and I decided, on a whim, to go check out…read morean antique store. We stumbled upon Hunt & Gather on Yelp and went. This store is pretty big inside; you would never know it by looking at it from outside. It is filled with treasures both big and small. Like any antique store (or like most), it is a bit crowded with items. Personally, I like that. You really are 'hunting' for treasures here. Yesterday I found this beautiful trinket on the floor of a booth...I would have never found it had I been in a rush. I highly recommend you take your time here. Google reviewers seem more critical of Hunt & Gather and its staff...but personally I had a very different experience. On Google, people wrote that staff was following them, being rude, and that this place was overpriced. Now...your mileage may vary...but I found the staff to be extremely kind. They would check in on me a couple times just to see if I needed help, but largely let me do my own hunting in peace. I think some items are certainly pricey and I can't quite understand why, but by and large I found the prices to be competitive. For example, you can get an entire Noritake china set (with 12 settings!) for $450. Anywhere else this could go easily for $700+. You can buy some dupes at HomeGoods for sure, but HomeGoods aint that cheap -- and I'd argue some of the pieces here are priced even more competitively than HomeGoods. I bought 3 chinoiserie vases/jars yesterday (at ~$30 a pop) and am soooo enamored by them. All in all, I'd recommend you swing by especially if you're furnishing, or refurnishing, your home. There are some really nice things here....and I think I may come by every now and then just to see what's in stock!

Stuf N' Such is a good-sized store located in Lafayette Village in Raleigh. So parking is really…read moreeasy. A group of us discovered this lovely store today while walking around the courtyard after brunch. We were immediately greeted when we walked in. I was amazed by the variety inside and just the options for that perfect gift or something for yourself, too. They had clothing, mementos, cards, games, books, home decor, jewelry, gourmet foods, journals, and so much more. They have a lot of items with quotes that I love, including one with Jim Valvano's message. They even have a gift-wrapping section to wrap your purchase. Whether you're shopping for a birthday or just want to treat yourself, this local gem is a must-visit in the Village. I will definitely be back!

Do you not really cook and yet want guests to compliment your 'cooking' when entertaining?…read more Be like me, and come here to pick up only the best curated cheeseball and cracker mixes, popcorn and nut mixes, and cocktail mixers...because no one needs to know how easy it was on you. Also they sometimes sample out a mean rum punch, y'all, and I want the recipe. Meanwhile, you end up browsing the plethora of goods, from floor to high ceiling, and your teen thanks you for her new buttery soft socks and you come home looking fabulous in a faux fur poncho you never knew you needed. They even carry oil paintings from local artists, one of which is now a delightful addition to our holiday decor. I also noticed a nice university gear section - we just have to figure out what side we're on. Whether you're for Pack, Heels, or Devils, there is a particularly posh selection of college gifts here. I like their people too. They'll hold all your stuff for you when you came for one thing but keep browsing and picking up more. The owner is like that classy auntie who's more fun than you and knows where to get all the good stuff, so you don't have to. And they gift wrap! Bottom line: This store makes me happy. Go visit and sample the spicy crackers.

My wife and I purchased a couch and two chairs from BeyondBlue many years ago and had a great…read moreexperience. They sent a designer to our house to take a look at our space with us and to recommend a nice layout and colors to match our room for us. Our living room is a bit challenging as it has an unusual number and placements of doors and windows and a fireplace, so it was confusing for us to design the space on our own. We found their designer's insights to be wonderful, and years later we still love the furniture and feel of the room. I haven't noticed any wear on their pieces, and we even have a toddler testing it out how durable it is now. My one complaint is that I wish they had a larger showroom, but I'm sure the real estate in the mall comes at a hefty price.

Modern design shop tucked away in North Hills. From the outside it looks like a small store, inside…read moreit's pretty big and they have a good variety of furniture. Employees are all very friendly and willing to help you find what you are looking for. We went in looking for a specific rug that the company said they carried here. They didn't have the sample in, but we were able to order it. If we don't order the rug there we do have to pay for the shipping of the samples ($20). You can rent out any of the rug samples you want and take a look at them in your house before you commit. If you are not in the market for furniture they also have some nice gift items. Things like Nest candles, local chocolate bars, small kitchenware gifts. Things along those lines!

I love this place. I ordered online for pick up and got 10% discount - what a bonus, considering…read morethey bring to your car They have a great selection of hard to find spices. They also have great clearance items. Their prices as on specialty food are within a dollar what it cost to buy from the actual small company (which charged shipping from California). They have a great selection of furniture and remind me of an updated pier one imports. Also, there are many unique items that would make good gifts. The staff is really nice and I love going there and looking around. I'm glad I found this store.

I always look roaming in world market. It truly lives true to its name. If you're looking for sugar…read morefree syrups in all flavors, this is the place!

The Fancy Bee is an upscale home decor and personal accessories store. It would be a great place to…read moreshop for gifts, or for unique items for your home. They have not been open long, but every time I have visited there have been other shoppers in the store. The lady who works there is extremely friendly and is remarkably laid-back about people bringing kids into the store (my advice: don't do it). I had a great time browsing their selection of scented soaps, candles, artwork, etc. and am trying to resist the temptation to go back and buy a really gorgeous decorative bowl for my bookshelf (at least until I recover from Christmas shopping).. but I'll probably cave when I have to drive by this place twice a day once school's back in session. The only complaint I would have is the hours- closing at 4 is really a bummer for people like me, who prefer to shop in the evening rather than the daytime!

Adorable shop with very nice furnishings and reasonable priced clothing and accessories. Lovely…read moreshop owner. Can't wait to go back and shop again.

If you have patience, don't mind being bumped into numerous times (by shopping carts), have zero…read moresocial anxiety, don't mind crowds, don't mind waiting in 20+ person check out lines and parking in relatively tight parking spaces... then this TJMaxx is for you! Arrived at 10 am this morning, parked a good bit away as no close spots available, got knocked into three times by three different customers and their carts, navigated extremely narrow aisles and found two dog toys and in the time I arrived and went to check out, the line had wrapped around the check out and down the main aisle. I left without buying a thing. I understand that this retailer has great deals and many unique items, but the store is seriously not shopper-friendly. It's cramped, very messy and just not a pleasant experience.

A typical stop for me at least once a month. Rarely do I leave empty handed. This is a hit if…read morean old school tj maxx which is just fine by me. Things are laid out a bit differently with a lower level. You can find pet and linens tucked away in the back easy to miss. Small kitchen section.

The Hobby Lobby on Strickland Road is SO organized, laid out so well, and is a true beacon of light…read moreto all who enter there. Their marketing team is genius!!! The store on Capital Blvd...same!!!! Whether holiday decorating is your thing, or serious crafting, they have made it easy to get something that you just "have to have"!!! The lights, the glitter, the festive plates and platters, the cute Santa's. From floor to ceiling, it's the holidays on steroids!!! They have thought of everything!!!! Even Christmas PJ's!! And the prices...incredible!!! 50% off at this writing!!

Not sure it was possible for the woman in fabrics to be more rude. And, what I was looking for was…read moreshown online. Capital Ave location.