Love this store! So much to see and so many unique brands and artists…read more We spent about 1/2 hour in Deco Raleigh, but could have stayed longer and spent a lot of money. Bought a clever dish towel from BlueQ, some magnets, bookmarks and some very unique gifts. Highly recommend!

Cute shop. Employees looked miserable, never once greeted anyone that walked in and barely spoke…read morewhen I was making my purchase.

While in the area, I popped into the Black Friday Market on a Saturday afternoon, and I wasn't…read moredisappointed. The staff was welcoming and happy to see customers. I had only visited outside market events Black Friday held in the past. I felt at home. Great finds here. I purchased a natural hair soothing edge gel (by Clara Bea Essentials) and a Green Apatite Gemstone Bracelet for Self-Care and Healing. The Clara Bea Essentials soothing edge gel is top tier. There is only one edge control I prefer, and now I'm adding Clara Bea to my go-to. Great product. The bracelet is absolutely beautiful, with a peaceful and relaxing balance when worn.

I love walking into a store and being addressed as " Queen" ! I finally had the chance to check out…read morethis black owned business in the heart of downtown Raleigh. I had been following all the street fairs on Instagram and dropped in today to check out some clearance items. I purchased a homemade candle by Scents of Overflow and a cute mug. I love the women who work here and all their positive energy. This store is home to so much of our culture and history. The art work is beautiful, the vendors pour their hearts and souls into the merchandise and I love being able to spread wealth amongst my own people. I hope they are here to stay. My friend bought trendy sunglasses, vaginal steam herbs, Greek paraphernalia. I even scored a free pecan brownie today with my purchase. They sell herbs, seasonings, snacks, juices, clothing, jewelry. If you make it and it's black owned they sell it ! I love that this is home to so many talented black vendors. I can't wait to return for some cool t-shirts and other finds.

Cute little boutique with a great selection of gifts, candy, fashion and just something for…read moreeveryone. My preteen was impressed with all the trendy accessories. You can spend a while in the shop exploring all the gifts. The owners are so friendly and welcoming. Everything is beautifully wrapped in tissue paper, Go check it out ... I recommend the moisturizing candy scrubs!

Fantastic find in WF downtown. Unique clothing and beautiful gifts!! Service in this small family…read morebusiness was warm and welcoming. Exceptional quality and value. A must visit for everyone!

Great custom embroidery! Always quick and done well! The staff is super nice! Great shop for all of…read moreyour monogramming and gifting!

I have used this business on 4 occasions, so shame on me. I have had 8 pillowcases monogrammed…read morehere and was satisfied with the work. When I was married 37 years ago, my mother-in-law gave me a set of appliquéd sheets which were beautiful so I purchased 4 new white pillow cases ($50.00) and brought them to EBM to have them also appliquéd. I brought my original cases for EBM to see what I wanted. I expected the thread and the fabric used to be very close to the same color. When I picked them up, the thread was the light blue I picked out and the fabric used was a light gray. I was disappointed but took them home. I have only used the cases twice because I don't think they are pretty. They are also fraying after 2 washes. This past week, I purchased another 4 pillowcases ($50.00) and returned to EBM to have them monogrammed since they have done a good job on my other monogrammed pieces. While placing my monogram order I asked the owner about my past appliquéd cases because they were such an investment and I was unhappy with how they had turned out. She did not remember the order, so I told her that when I picked up this new monogram order, I would bring one of the appliquéd cases for her to see. I returned today and showed the owner my appliquéd case. The owner looked at my case and told me that she had not done the work. I showed her how the fabric was fraying after 2 washings and how the fabric and the thread did not match. She in effect told me that she was sorry but not sorry because her store did not do the work. I explained to her that I have not shopped at any other monogram store and I remember that I did indeed have the work done at her store. She denied this. I would not have taken the time in writing this complaint except for the fact that I read a similar complaint about this owner on Yelp about 2 weeks ago. This complaint I read showed that the owner does not believe in customer service and does not take responsibility when her shop does a poor job. This other customer stated that she finally got the owner to split the difference in cost with her. Why have a business when you don't take responsibility for your mistakes, say you are sorry and ask how you can make up for the mistake? I think it odd that when dropping off your order, this business has you pay up front, after all, they have your merchandise. For instance, these last 4 pillow cases cost me $50.00. Why would a customer pay $50.00 for cases and then not pick them up when they have been monogrammed? I payed $50.00 for the cases and then EBM charged me $60.00 to monogram. I see now, this is done because if you are not satisfied, they already have your money. If you are not happy, too bad because they are not customer friendly. Buyer Beware, as I learned with my appliqué order. Whatever work they turn out, they will be payed and it does not matter whether or not you the customer are satisfied. The owner just denied that she had done the work. Had I known she would treat me as a customer this way, I would not have made a 46 mile trip from Chapel Hill. There are other monogram shops in the area and I bet that there are others who treat there customers as they should. If your order goes as it should with this business I am sure you will be satisfied but if a mistake is made, too bad for you the customer and oh well, EBM has your money.

Came to this location because I saw it as a recommend place to go per Yelp…read more I was so excited when I walked in with my husband. Had very highly expectations that I would be treated with courteous customer service and at least get acknowledge when we walked in. When we walked in we did not get acknowledged. Nor did someone come up to ask if I need assistance or help with finding something. Another customer came in, they where treated very differently then how we did. The younger lady at the cash register and the older female just looked at us. The younger lady was creeping behind me and felt very intimidated and uncomfortable. That's when we decided to leave. Never have I encountered such experience.

Great selection of clothes. I was hunting for a party dress and found one. Reasonable prices too.read more

Pricy, but so fun to walk through and admire the beautiful pieces. They arrange the furniture…read moreperfectly. Plus the store is much larger than it appears. There were multiple rooms, all nicely decorated. Most focused on furniture, women's apparel, and gifts. Some rooms with products from other boutiques, one with bird baths and seed, and another with sale items. The employees seem to all be good friends and enjoy their job, which is refreshing to see. They host events, for instance, Christmas tree decorating. I think we arrived just after an event since they had drinks and snacks out. Overall, we enjoyed walking through this shop and recommend it to others!

Once you get inside, it's a cute little shop with a variety of trinkets and homegoods. While they…read moredo have a couple of chairs and couch pieces, this place is more so for little knick knacks to place around the house. They also have some jewelry, cute socks and things of that sort. I appreciate the fact that they are requiring people to wear masks. And I can see myself returning to pick up a few decorative items.

House turned studio in downtown Apex. The Studio in Apex is the go-to place for creating, shopping,…read moresupporting local artists, and finding unique, vintage items. If you are in need of a gift for yourself or others this is the place to go. Since it was a house previously, the Studio has a special comforting atmosphere. Although numerous items line the shelves, it doesn't seem overwhelming. The items are organized well and it's easy to navigate the area. The only difficult part was trying to narrow down what to purchase. The items are well made and the scattered amigurumi are incredibly adorable. I didn't even realize I wanted a crochet pop tart until now. I ended up purchasing several items as gifts. If you are unsure where to start, the co-owners are helpful and welcoming. We met the lady who makes the soaps and the soap is incredible. Overall, excellent place for local gifts and flowers! Free parking is available along Chatham street and in nearby lots.

The Studio is an adorable store with all local artists. Such a great idea! I follow their Instagram…read morepage and realized they have special events with themes too. I got a children's book bundle for my daughter's Birthday. It was decorated with cute stickers, candy, a pen, crayons, and more. I loved they put an age for the book. I will definitely visit again!

If you love local art, unique jewelry, cute stickers, and other handmade artsy items, you must…read morecheck out the local Raleigh gem, Curate on Hargett Street. I initially wandered in because the "Support Local Artists" sign caught my eye. I am an art lover so this store was 100 percent calling my name. The visual art caught my eye first (art lovers, you'll appreciate the vibe immediately), but I quickly realized this place has so much more. It's a small store but the carefully curated selection of handmade items makes a huge impact. The handmade jewelry selection is awesome. The statement pieces you will find here are super unique. Some of the rings were made from recycled vintage earrings. Definitely not the kind of stuff you see everywhere. They also had stickers galore for me and all the planner lovers, which made me happy. T-shirts, tote bags, bag charms, and on and on. And bonus: there's a great juice and smoothie bar right next door, which makes the whole stop even better. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, which always makes a shopping experience feel special. This store is 100% my vibe, and I already know I'll be back... probably to buy one of the art prints I can't stop thinking about.

What a unique boutique store at Crabtree!…read more While waiting to be seated at The Cheesecake Factory, we browsed this store. I liked it immediately. I found a pair of earrings that I knew would match a particular dress I like wearing. I held them in my hand, still looking around for other things to buy. The person at the register reminded me that the store closed in 15 min. It was 8:45 in the evening, and soon after, our table was ready. I bought those earrings. My one negative feeling was the pricing. Even the things I wanted were financially out of reach for me. We were about to spend over one hundred dollars at the restaurant, and these earrings were affordable. Other items weren't. Will I go again? I think I will. Lots of cool companies selling their homemade goods there. I understand marketing and price points. Everyone deserves a profit. If I come into some money, I'll try and spend it there.