This store is incredible. Being an avid shopper, The Velvet Shoestring is the best consignment…read morefurniture and decor store I have ever been in. They offer high end items at reasonable prices. The store is well stocked, clean and the people that work there are friendly and helpful. We go there every time we visit Williamsburg and always find something we can't live without! A tip: if you see something you really want, buy it then as things sell out quickly. Several times I made the mistake of not buying an item at the time I saw it and came back the next day and it was gone.

On our way to dinner in Williamsburg while visiting family nearby, we stopped at The Velvet…read moreShoestring to check on their latest antiques and consignment pieces. My sister has scored several niece paintings and decor accessories here over the years, and I was close to purchasing a beautiful dining room set a few years ago that was offered at an incredible price. But for the shipping issues, it would be in my Bucks County home today. We were free to wander around the crammed warehouse-like space without disturbance from staff. I found several Asian pieces (wood carved, metal cast, crystal and pastel ceramic) that were tempting and priced to sell. Didn't pull the trigger because I needed more time to consider which would be best at home. But, still had a good time searching, and may give them a call about safe packaging for the two I am most attracted by. No doubt, we will be visiting again this year (2024), and will stop in again, so even if those things are gone, there will be new and perhaps even better ones to capture my imagination.

In love! I have passed this place a few times heading into Gloucester. They are about 3-5 min on…read morethe left side when you come across the bridge. The store has so much charm! They have decor, jewelry, limited clothing, limited children's items, pillows, some furniture and many great gift items. Farmhouse vibes for sure! Heather was helpful while I shopped. She greeted me when I walked in and informed me of any sales they had. She then just let me shop to my hearts content. Allowing me to place items up on the cash rep area so I could use both hands to shop. She was awesome!

Right over the Coleman Bridge in Gloucester is the Merc. A…read morefamily owned small business is one of my favorite stores to shop at. This store is so unique with items you will not find anywhere else! From home decor, clothing, jewelry, bags, socks etc. If you are in need of a gift for someone this is the place to come! There is a new addition to the store where they will personally help you design your home, equipped with rugs, lamps, furniture and a bunch of fabric to choose from; making your piece personal. The store is very clean and well organized. The social media director is very good at posting new items on Facebook and Instagram. Their marketing skills are amazing! The staff and employees are very helpful and friendly. I only gave this store a 4 stars because the prices are a bit steep, but they always have sales and a clearance section. I myself being a business owner understand and always love supporting small businesses! This is by far my favorite small business to frequently visit!

Maybe it's my first time so am star-struck... but I LOVE the unique items and the competitive…read moreprices of items here. The location is in Hampton VA but it's definitely worth the drive from VA Beach if you plan maybe half a day to include shopping and then maybe movie nearby, At Home is definitely a destination for you to purchase items you thought you didn't need but get inspired to, or get reminded you need to find replacement or update to items and ideas for your home. They had great sale on picnic items, vases and planters. Their vases in particular are of a huge variety of shapes, sizes, material, design. Their small decor are those you'd find in online specialty shops which you can inspect and take home with you instead of waiting for them to be delivered or returned just because there were details you couldn't see. Huge space, bright and airy ambience that gives you a sense of peaceful delight looking through aisles and aisles of unique finds. Friendly staff asking if you're looking for anything in particular. This is a must visit place, heaven for unique items shoppers!

First time visiting this store. I got to my hairdresser's appointment early and decided to give it…read morea go. It's a very large store. It's extremely clean and well kept. I found the prices to be somewhat high in comparison to Marshals and TJMAXX. They have the same setup and a lot of the same merchandise. I would probably come back when looking for something specific because of the amount of merchandise they have.

I was very interested to see how Home sense compared to other home stores. It's definitely giving…read moreHomeGoods/At Home/Marshalls vibe! The store was very clean and not too crowded. The pricing was fair but there were definitely some items even on clearance I wouldn't pay the price point for. Right now the store was mainly decorated for Christmas. I'm interested to see the store after the holidays and what they'll have in stock.

I arrived at HomeSense at 8:15 p.m., well before the posted 9:30 p.m. closing time. By 8:30,…read moreannouncements had already started telling customers to make their final selections because the store would be closing "in an hour," and those announcements continued every 15 minutes. I was shopping for a newly purchased home and planned to buy a couch, a rug, and several other items. At approximately 8:30, I asked an associate how to purchase the couch and arrange delivery. She provided the information, and I continued shopping for a rug. At 8:45, I needed to use the restroom. An associate told me the restrooms were already closed because they had been cleaned and that I could not use them. The store was not closing for another 45 minutes. I then spoke with the manager and explained that I was prepared to spend approximately $1,000 but would have to leave without purchasing anything because I needed to use the restroom. Instead of attempting to resolve the situation, she justified the decision by saying the store closed in 44 minutes and only had four employees working. To be clear, I was not asking for special treatment. I was a paying customer asking to use the restroom during normal business hours. HomeSense chose to let a roughly $1,000 sale walk out the door so I could go across the street to Wawa and use their restroom. I also asked for the district manager's contact information and was refused. Apparently, sales must be so good that this location can turn away customers, close amenities nearly an hour early, and dismiss a significant purchase without concern. This was one of the most unnecessarily frustrating and poorly handled retail experiences I have had. I will be spending my money elsewhere.

Stepped inside during our walk through Cape Charles. It was empty except for us. The shop is…read morequaint. Lots of Knick knacks, kid toys and finger towels.

This is a cute shop to buy a souvenir in Cape Charles! If you're a family or have a kid with you,…read moreThe Boardwalk should be on your must to-visit list. The store is very coastally cute with nautical items, an abundance of Cape Charles branded items and the little trinkets I remember obligatory buying for friends and family when I went on vacation without them. However, make no mistake, not everything in here is kitschy. If the vibe in your home is nautical, they have a huge selection of kitchen wares, decor, candles and more that go with that theme. It can be easy to get swept away in that feeling (no pun intended) In the back of the store, they have a fairly large toy section which is going to delight the heck out of any kid! Overall, this shop is very sweet and a worthy stop on your stroll through Cape Charles. It's on the main downtown block in Cape Charles, surrounded by other sweet local businesses. Bring your kids in here to find a fun souvenir, or just let yourself be surprised and walk away with something to remind you of this cute coastal town.

I love this charming gift shop! Always something new and the perfect place to find that special…read moregift!

We discovered this cute shop on our way to the Northern Neck, and have returned many times…read more Beautiful seasonal displays, unique gifts and home decor, plus the staff is so friendly. Definitely worth a special trip!

I'm a fan of the unique and I believe bazaars are sent from heaven. I enjoyed being greeted by…read morestaff and sharing some laughter. I was truly impressed with the original items that were available. There were homemade pillows that were stitched with football team logos, jewelry, crystal dishes, porcelain dishes and so much more. I loved the ambiance and the items were reasonably priced.

The store was a beautiful local store marketing local vendors. All items were beautifully…read moredisplayed. Definitely will be back .

Cute lil shop. Lots of neat furniture pieces. Even has some classic jewerly that are very pretty…read more Was tempted to get some, but I was broke, so had to wait. :-( But definitely a cool place. :-)