Sometimes I enjoy browsing stores like this, and sometimes I don't. It depends a little on my…read moreframe of mind and a lot on the unique nature of the items carried. Elegant Relic is both a home furnishing store, with a fair mix of redone antique items and modern equivalents. But they also have a cute clothing boutique that has some unusual items. There's a vintage vibe to everything. Maybe it's the subdued lighting, the scented candles and the hardwood floors, but everything is well displayed and draws you in. The clothing in the upstairs area (hen feathers) has a bohemian feel with mostly unstructured garments, but that might be owing more to the time of year than anything else. Although I didn't find anything I had to have, it was nice change of pace. The owner directed me to quite a few items on special and owing to her salesmanship skills, nearly had me buying it all. She wasn't pushy about it, though, and that itself was pretty remarkable. For the most part though, when I preferred to browse without a sales person following me around, the Elegant Relic staff let that happen. It's not a particularly inexpensive store, but they are consistent other stores of this kind. Elegant Relic does have something in nearly all price points though, and enough to let me find a nice gift without breaking the bank.

This is a great store for a female. The bottom level is The Elegant Relic and the top level is the…read moreclothes store Hen Feathers. Hen Feathers had some unique women's apparel but it was exactly that, women's apparel. I feel as if many trendy women would love to shop around on the top floor. As far as the bottom floor, there were some interesting quote boards and other wall accessories. This was one of my last stops as far as antique stores in Mebane so I didn't really check the prices.

The BEST Customer Service Experience Ever! The team at this…read morestore is amazing and gives the best fashion advice. They do not tell you something looks good just to sell! They really want you to feel good about yourself and what you are wearing.

I love Margaret's! It seemly is the cutest boutique that has everything you could possibly want. I…read morelove that they carry so much Pandora and Vera Bradley! I equally love that they keep track of every charm you have ever bought for yourself or others! It helps sooo much when buying for multiple people! I came in around 4:30 on Saturday and the ladies were so nice and helped me get exactly what I needed and more! I even got ahead on some birthday shopping! I will always shop for pandora here and now Vera Bradley too! Go nowhere else if you live in Burlington!

Wandering Lark is a local Burlington gem, and I can't believe that I am first to review them! If…read moreyou like candles or know someone who does and you enjoy supporting small women-owned businesses, please check out their storefront or shop their products via their website. They also carry their candles in a number of gift shops throughout the US . Wandering Lark is run by two inspiring women - Laura and Julie. I have had the pleasure of speaking with Laura on several occasions and she is the sweetest, most genuine individual and truly made me feel like a friend and neighbor. Being new to the area, her warmth and inviting nature made me feel more at home. Perhaps most importantly, Wandering Lark's small-batch, hand-poured soy candles are amazing! They use all American grown soy wax, cotton wicks, and high-quality phthalate-free fragrances. I've bought several of their classic jars which are made of beautiful blue glass and feature signature brown labels with their hand-drawn designs, as well as a few travel tins. In addition to the classic jars, every moth they feature a special jar that is only available for a limited time - often these jars are collaborations with local potters. Now I am fairly picky when it comes to fragrances, yet I have liked practically all of the Wandering Lark scents I've smelled (all 30+)! In addition to their bestselling scents, they feature seasonal fragrances. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I wanted to buy every single Fall and Winter fragrance they offer. Visiting the storefront studio is a great way to test out fragrances before purchasing, but you can also sign up for their email newsletter, which not only gets you exclusive coupon codes and early access to their monthly jars, but also allows you to enter their drawing to become a candle tester. I was fortunate to get chosen to be a candle tester last holiday season, and it was such a treat to get several travel size candles in the mail to review. During COVID-19, their storefront has limited hours, so I recommend checking for the latest hours on their website or contacting them via Instagram or Facebook (they are very active on social media and are quick to respond to messages). When things are back to normal, they plan on hosting candle making workshops in their studio and I can't wait to attend. I am a big fan and hope you'll check them out!

I received my first candle from Lighthouse Candle Factory as a gift. It smelled wonderful! I bought…read morea coffee scented one as a gift for my sister-in-law because she loves the smell of coffee. Can't wait for her to try it out. I'm looking forward to trying out other scents and products. The owners are wonderful to work with.

I first heard of Lily Mae through a friend and after a not so great experience at a chain dress…read morestore, I scheduled an appointment. When I say that I had the most wonderful experience with Teresa, I truly mean it. She kept in touch for weeks up until our appointment date and after meeting her in person, she is truly one of a kind. Teresa was so kind, attentive, and knowledgeable about a lot of what some may consider small details and big ones as well. We had 90 minutes total for our appointment. Teresa allowed us to browse all the dresses and pick whichever ones I liked most. She helped get into and out of all the dresses (which was amazing! you won't find that kind of service at a chain store!) and wasn't pushy about time or they styles I was choosing. The selection was great, there were many styles and colors which was a plus as it allowed me to see and feel many dresses and know what I wanted without having to try a million on. The dresses were very good quality for a great price! Happy to say that I did say yes to the dress here, and I don't see how anyone wouldn't! Can't wait to go back for my fittings.

Brides on a budget!!!! This is your place- run, don't walk. They have a huge selection of all…read moredifferent styles and sizes of dresses I loved so many of them! I'm posting the ones I didn't end up getting because I'm not married yet but they were all so lovely. Most dresses are $400-700 which is an absolute steal, especially for the quality and quantity. They start at size 6 and go up from there but Michelle at the shop was super helpful and let me know they can be taken in about 3 dress sizes if needed. Michelle was so amazing and patient, I ended up loving 2 completely opposite dresses and had to have a night to sleep on it, which she encouraged! Before deciding to sleep on it I tried both back on at least 3 times each lol. she was also extremely honest and knowledgeable on styles, alterations etc. I'm so glad we made the hour and half trip out, I said yes to the dress!!!

New York Bride Last Look is an absolute dream for any bride looking to find a beautiful dress at an…read moreincredible price, in a fantastic setting! I FOUND MY DREAM DRESS AND IM SO EXCITED! The place is gorgeous with the BEST team you could imagine. Michelle, Kyrah, and Brooke took such great care of me and my family during my visits to the store. They genuinely love their job and provide exceptional service. From the minute I walked in, no appointment needed (ever!), each of them made me feel so comfortable and provided guidance to keep me feeling supported throughout the experience but also gave me space to let me think through each dress choice, what I loved about it and never feel pressured to make a decision! I can't tell you how many dresses I tried on and how patient they were each time they needed to help me get in it, take pictures of it all beautifully displayed in front of the mirrors and then get me back out of it! I wish I still needed to find a dress because I would keep going back again and again just to see their team! I recommend this place 100000/10.

Estelle made my bridesmaids dresses from scratch three years ago, as well as tailored my wedding…read moredress. It was my dream dress, discounted in price, but only available in 2 sizes too large. It had intricate beadwork in the back, and when she was finished with it, it was absolutely everything I could have dreamed of. The bridesmaids dresses came out beautifully too. My maid of honor flew into town the day before my wedding and she was still able to have the dress done in time. Even though its been years since I've used Estelle, I just recently tracked her down again to do some simple alterations. I wouldn't use anyone else!