Before driving to experience Greenhouse Crafts, beware that the times posted on their website are…read morenot accurate. My daughter, grandson and I drove from Linville to Greenhouse Crafts Shop only to be told it was closed Sunday at 1:00 instead of the 3:30 we read on the internet. There was another couple who expressed the same disappointment and also had driven miles to the Shop. We decided it is best to call before starting to drive to make sure the Shop is open.

Our granddaughter says Greenhouse Crafts is her favorite store when she comes to visit, and I…read moreagree. Owned and run by the multi-talented Joanie (the artist) and Michael (the musician) Bell, Greenhouse is filled with unique, beautiful, and fun gifts. There's also a great selection of cards and jams and jellies. Open every day from mid-April through Christmas Eve, Greenhouse is a wonderful shop. If you're lucky, you might hear Michael playing the dulcimer.

Well selected items, original art and prints in a beautiful store. Simply walking in is inspiring,…read moreeverything is pulled together with an artistic eye. I found myself contemplating re-doing my entire master bedroom based on a beautiful art print.

I have loved common good since they opened, but I just recently tried their coffee, and it is one…read moreof the better places for coffee in Boone! I got a vanilla latte, and it was perfect to have a coffee while I walked around and shopped, and looked up all of The amazing things they have in the store!

From home decor, to jewelry, to ladies clothing, this boutique has it all. They even have lawn…read morefurniture overlooking Main street for the husband's... The service is great, and there are plenty of staff members available to help package up your finds. The prices are middle of the road, but the jewelry is very reasonable.

The was my second visit to this gorgeous boutique. I visited 3 years ago and bought the most…read morebeautiful silk flower arrangement. There are so many cute outfits, hand towels, jewelry, flower arrangements, etc. I couldn't wait to come back again. We ordered another arrangement. We worked with Kaitlyn and Kathy. They are so nice. The store will deliver, so we had it mailed home. The staff is very friendly and personable. It's a great place to walk around in, and it smells great.

My family and I stopped into Take Heart last month during our first visit to Blowing Rock. My…read more6-year-old daughter had been looking for a heart-shaped locket after losing one from her grandparents. She finally found what she was looking for at Take Heart! She immediately went to the counter so we could purchase it. The women there were so kind with her, asking about her purchase and her name. They were so touched by her story that they decided to gift it to her for Christmas! We were shocked! We were in the store for a brief amount of time, but that visit will leave a long-lasting impression on her and us. Thank you to "the purple shop" for creating such a wonderful Christmas memory for our family!

This is THE STORE I look forward to visiting each time I visit Blowing Rock NC. It is my favorite…read morestore in fact. From the moment I walk in I feel welcomed. The scents, the positive and uplifting music playing over the speakers, the friendly welcome from the staff, and all the beautiful items in the store, feel like home to me. The owner Sherri is the icing on the cake, her smile is pure comfort. She is always happy to help me pick out something special. Her Joy is contagious, and sincere. There are so many beautiful items in the store. Each time I go I find a little gift for a friend, a family member, and usually one for myself, and I leave with a smile on my face. Take Heart is a lovely little gem of a store. I cannot wait to return.

So happy we found this place, we stopped here on the way to the Christmas tree farm with the…read morefamily. I got the Ruben and omg it was one of the best Ruben's I've ever had, I loved it so much. It was very reasonably priced and a good portion. Would definitely add this to the yearly tradition!

Beautiful shop with eclectic items and plants in season- great place to get coffee and breakfast…read morewith a friend and enjoy it inside or alfresco!

This is a nice little boutique just off Main Street selling a variety of handmade items. On a…read morerecent visit, I bought some earrings, a necklace, and a pottery olive oil keeper. The also have artwork, wooden pens, and soaps/lotions. The prices are what you would expect in Blowing Rock, but regardless, I was happy with my purchases. I'll definitely be back!

Cute little shop with beautiful handmade items. Prices are reasonable and items are great quality…read more Bought a beautiful cheese board handmade close by in the area. They gave a paper with instructions on how to care and clean. Very sweet people. Will come again!

great antique store with thousands of sometimes unique items. the store owner and help are pleasant…read moreto deal with. prices are generally affordable and reasonable.

This antiques place is in Trade, NC - part of the Pisgah National Forest. There are roughly 6 car…read morespots up front and the lazy guy at the front desk did not even make an effort to say 'hello!'. This is a large indoor collection of old tools, signs, duplicate magazines, fudge, furniture and carpets. Locked items are in small glass vitrines, which do not allow you to even look at anything. No greeting. No A/C. There was 1 couple browsing in the whole shop! Rebel review: 4 star overpriced, but big

I cannot say enough good things about the Mercantile. Adorable addition to state street! Huge…read morevariety of adorable gifts, clothing, and house decor. That Cookie Dough & Sweets Bar is located in the Mercantile and OMG! It is a must if you like sweets! They have cookie dough and gelato mainly among other things. I got a milkshake which was half cookie dough and half gelato. Delicious!! Super friendly staff as well!! Can't wait to go back.

From the owner: Mercantile On State is a Gift Shop, Boutique, Dessert Shop & Novelties Store located in Bristol, TN…read moreand has been servicing all of Bristol and the surrounding areas for many years. We offer Jewelry, Handmade Jewelry, Cookie Dough, Unique Gifts, Art Gifts & much more. Here at Mercantile On State, our mission is to always provide quality Gifts at an affordable price. The success of our Store is due to the dedication we provide to our customers. Customer satisfaction is always our number one priority. Contact us or check out our website for more information.

This store is an absolute treasure! Located a short couple of miles north of Statesville, it's hard…read moreto describe exactly what it is. It's a gift shop with locally made and sourced goods, from stickers to jewelry, to cups, clothing, etc. It's an antique store with two smallish rooms in back just stuffed full of antique bric-a-brac. It's a "grocery" store with coolers/freezers containing locally made foods, dairy, eggs, etc. they have a local bakery delivering bread on Fridays and a local dessert Baker bringing cakes etc. They even have an ice cream shop! There's a large wall with jams, jellies and pickles off every variety. At certain times, they have a mini produce market outside. (It pays to watch their social media account.) Of course, the people who work here are super nice and helpful. The prices are, on average, very reasonable. If the parking lot looks full, drive around to the back for more. I highly recommend Southern Charmers for many things. You need to check it out!

Friendly and helpful, full of affordable locally sources staples for the fridge and pantry (and…read moreawesome bread!) as well as wonderful gift items, decor, and locally made crafts & jewelry. There really is something for everyone here, it's a fantastic community resource and one of our favorite places.

Kathy and her cake blew us out of the water! My husband and I went into our cake tasting knowing…read morethe exact cake we wanted. Kathy provided the lemon cake, raspberry filling and vanilla frosting as requested, but couldn't help herself and threw in her popular lemon cake, blueberry filling and vanilla frosting, just to try. She absolutely sold us and we ended up adding it to the middle layer of our 3-tier cake. My husband and I got married on Star Wars day. As a surprise to him, I enlisted the help of Kathy to add a subtle ode to Star Wars on the backside of our cake. You know, business in the front, party in the back :p It could not have come out more perfectly! So often wedding cakes are dry, too sweet and just overall unappealing. NOT KATHYS! All of the flavors came together beautifully, the cake was moist and so beautiful! Beyond the cake itself, Kathy was so friendly and easy to work with. She is clearly passionate about what she does and wants her clients to be astounded with the final product. We are beyond excited for our anniversary trip back up to the mountains to celebrate with another cake from Kathy! Thank you so much for making our wedding day all the more memorable!