If I could live in a store, I would choose this one and never leave that bed and have all of my…read morefriends over to eat at their tables. We happened to walk by Threve by chance of where we parked and when I walked in, it absolutely took my breath away with how much I connected with their style. It was absolutely GORGEOUS. The brick walls, the modern rustic feel. AHH. And the owners? THE NICEST PEOPLE. The most down to earth, genuinely kind hearted people. It was so refreshing to hear about the items in the store and see how much they loved curating their corner. Yes, some of the pieces are pricey, but that's what you pay for GOOD solid items. It was so worth it. You can buy so many gifts for people in here, stocking stuffers, birthday- anything! We walked away with a beautiful coffee table and dining room table from Hungarian barn wood. Like what!? We spent a lot but we know we'll keep these pieces forever. I can't recommend this enough.

Threve is one of the most beautiful stores in downtown Wilmy for decor and home inspiration…read more Full of farmhouse tableware and an assortment of other goodies, I love to go here and find unique knick-knacks for my home. Price-wise, it's on the spendier side so definitely come prepared to break the bank a bit when you fall in love with their wares.

This is a great little shop inside the Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington. Lots of home decor…read moreitems, that as the shop's name implies are costal farmhouse themed. Think Joanna Gaines, Fixer Upper, style of items. We have a found several items here that we used to decorate our Wilmington home. The owner is very friendly and helpful. I always try to support the local businesses as much as I can.

This new store is located in the Cotton Exchange. You go straight down into Cotton exchange from…read moreFront Street to the end, then make a left and go down the stairs. After you go through the door, then you'll see the Coastal Farmhouse Decor at the end. It's a small store but they had a lot of cute decor, ranging from signs, pillows, vases, mugs, wreaths. Currently there are some Christmas themed decor. The owner plans on ordering more items in January or February. Mostly everything seemed reasonably priced. If you're looking for farm-style home decor, this is a good place to check out.

This is a really nice shop inside the Cotton Exchange. They sell wine, wine glasses, and small home…read moredecor items. The shop isn't very big but they make up for it with the quality of items. Another really nice thing about this shop is they feature North Carolina wines and items from North Carolina craftsmen. Highly recommend.

Wilmington has many great little places and one would have to spend quite a bit of time checking…read moreevery store out - but please check this place out for SURE! The staff are great, the selection unique and you just might be surprised at what you might find and the price you will pay! We picked up a couple wedding gifts as well as a take home one for ourselves - I believe my mom even found something here too! Make sure you stop in - tell them your friends from Silver Creek NY sent you :)

Lots of kitschy and beautiful interior decor. Primarily inspired by the nearby beach and ocean…read more Lots of wall hangings, signs (think "keep calm and...") and trinkets to adorn your desks and other surfaces. Styles include: bicycles, arrows, boats, wood, glass, ships, nautical in general, beer and wine (accessories, not the drinks). The coolest feature of the store was the old walk in vault. The building used to be a bank. The back side of the door is visible so you can ogle the locking mechanisms and bars and stuff. The room is several degrees cooler than the rest of the building. The space above just up the stairs is also very nook-y and has a sun-room feel with windows in the ceiling giving a big sky view. Even if you're not planning to buy (we didn't, prices were a bit steep) you should stop in and check the place out.

From the owner: Manifest Design is a designer furniture store and furnishings showroom in Wilmington, North…read moreCarolina. Many of our orders are custom-built and one-of-a-kind, but we also offer some of the best furniture lines in the design business. We carry work from local artists and furniture makers and have a wide array of lighting and accessories, upholstery fabric, window treatments and gifts. With over 60 years of experience in interior design, we also offer residential and commercial design consulting, as well as space planning and drafting advice for living spaces and the unique sector of yacht interiors. Stop in today to see why we are Wilmington's choice for designer furniture and more!

If you haven't visited a Home Sense find one and stop in. They have the cutest things on display…read moreand many different items not seen elsewhere. As I say move over Halloween, Christmas is here. They have so many pretty, unusual decorations that I could have easily bought. Prices are decent and the quality looks solid.

Nakay is the best and most helpful!! I needed help decorating my walls in my bedroom and she took a…read moregood amount of time to walk up and down the aisles with me and actually give me some genuine good advice

The Cotton Exchange holds a lot of history in its eight 19th-century buildings. Each of the eight…read morebrick buildings originally served a different industrial purpose. For instance, the Sprunt building started as a flour mill and a hominy mill. The structure was renovated in 1919 and became the central trading office for cotton bales, eventually growing into one of the world's largest and busiest cotton-exporting companies. The bales left the Cape Fear River port's docks to be shipped directly to England, Europe, and other parts of the United States, and remained fully operational until 1950. After the shipping port declined, the complex was abandoned and deteriorated to the point that it was scheduled for complete demolition. Fortunately, local developers stepped in to save the buildings, preserving the original architecture, heart pine beams, and exposed brickwork. The marketplace officially opened in 1976. It was the very first successful "adaptive reuse" historic preservation project in the state. Today, the Cotton Exchange is a wonderful, bustling mixture of locally owned restaurants and specialty shops. While exploring the multi-level halls, I really enjoyed viewing the built-in hallway exhibits filled with vintage photographs, educational storyboards, and antique tools tracing the complex's port history. I have since learned of a few treasures I missed while visiting, so I am already planning a return trip to find the rest and explicitly check out the Wilmington Walk of Fame installation out in the courtyards! It is a fantastic destination for exploring downtown, offering a large parking lot where merchants will validate your parking ticket with a purchase.

Didn't really see any shops that interested me here. Of those I did stop into, the people were…read morefriendly, but the prices were a bit overboard. And I was surprise with the lack of local goods (eg olive oil place is all imported but no info on the labels). I parked in their lot because I figured I would easily find something I'd like, support local, and validate my parking. Probably could have enjoyed a light meal here but not my kind of place - too tourist trappy.

Helpfully with framing recommendations. I got a call when my work was complete. They safely kept my…read moreart while I was out of town the next two weeks.

I took a mantle clock there for repair with little hope it could be fixed. The friendly staff were…read moreable to repair it in no time.

Bought a beautiful Queen bed frame here. Selection is very good and the owners are very friendly…read moreand professional.

Friendly helpful and extremely knowledgeable staff store is a wonderful blend of new furniture…read morepieces and preened higher quality. Delivery was available at reasonable prices based on your distance included set up into the room. Wall decor pictures lamps sun porch furniture to bedroom sets or dining sets. This is my go to place it always has something worth purchasing.

Decades of decor is an incredible shop, full of wonderful treasures. Dawn, the owner, specializes…read morein Mid Century Modern furniture and housewares, but you can find a little of everything. Her inventory is vast, so make sure to set aside some time to really browse. She is always willing to help you find the piece you are looking for and if she doesn't have it? She probably knows who in town will. She is also a wiz at dating vintage and antique furniture, so if you're not sure what year your piece is from, she is very helpful!

From the owner: Decades of Decor specializes in bringing the largest and most gently used mid century modern…read morefurniture and home decor collection to the south east coast. We have 5,000 square feet to shop American and Danish mcm furniture, barware, lamps, and art in a comfortable and casual atmosphere.

My favorite shop in all of Wilmington. Molly, the shop owner, sources the most beautiful and…read moreincredible brands; companies and makers I've never heard of that are so gifted! I'm so thankful Local shade exists and is available to us here in NC. The shop is currently located in downtown wilmington, and shopping is by appointment only but don't let that deter you. Molly is so laid back and makes the shopping experience amazing- never pressuring you to buy anything, simply there to support and educate on ethical and sustainable fashion and home goods. The vibes are immaculate, it truly makes you want to stay in the shop forever. From the stunning ceramics to the delicious smelling candles and incense. It's my one-stop-shop for clothes, home decor, and gifts.

From the owner: A collection of thoughtfully sourced clothing, accessories, ceramics, and home goods that are meant…read moreto last. Based in downtown Wilmington, NC