I have learned over the years that whether you have money or not, if you grew up in a household…read morewhere things were difficult financially and daily sacrifices had to be made and things we desired needed to be put on hold on a daily basis, those feelings never really leave you. I have a friend Michael who is a successful psychiatrist out in Los Angeles. He has done very well for himself and has certainly put in the years and years of hard work and dedication in his field to achieve his success. We will often find ourselves fretting over something that costs us an extra $20 as if we were back in the Bronx when our parents lived from paycheck to paycheck. I remember my Grandmother, may she rest in peace, would literally run from store to store to store when she did grocery shopping to save a few pennies here or there. And I am the exact same way. Always shopping at thrift stores, always walking to the back of the store to see what is on sale or needs to be liquidated. Always looking at the price on the menu and not focusing on what I really want. It has served me well in that I have never been in debt, but there is some element of feeling I'm not deserving of something off the top shelf. I finally broke out of my box this weekend as I headed to Casual Furniture World up on Lawndale Avenue with the spirit of my Mom with me the entire time. Mom would yell at me all the time in a loving way, "Why do you always buy second hand clothes and furniture? You work so hard. Why don't you reward yourself and get something nice and new? Why do you always get an old used car? Why don't you treat yourself? You earned the money. You're not asking anybody for anything. You deserve it!" With Mom's voice in my head and heart I drove up Lawndale to Casual Furniture World. As soon as I walked in and saw the salesmen and all the beautiful stuff I got nervous. I'm not used to this. They professionally left me alone for a while as I wandered around looking at gorgeous outdoor fireplaces and tables and chairs and couches and anything you could possibly think of. Eventually a salesman named Jim approached me and asked me if I needed help and the journey began. Jim and I zeroed in on three outdoor sectionals; two wicker sets and one teak wood. I found Jim to be helpful but not pushy and after he quoted me what each of those sectionals would cost and I clutched my pearls, I asked for a little time on my own to make a decision As I walked around contemplating making a $4,000 investment, I was in awe of the gorgeous inventory they had at that place. Nothing is cheap but everything looks quality. They had everything from sectionals to chairs to tables to benches to umbrellas to outdoor fire pits and fireplaces. I kept circling around to this one set that caught my eye. I could just envision myself relaxing on that sectional or even moving some of the pillows and taking a nap on my new screened in porch. But $4,000 when I could get something like this at Home Depot for a fraction of the cost kept tugging at me. And then suddenly I heard Mom's voice and she reminded me that I am buying this furniture and built my screened in porch from the money she left me when she passed last year from covid. On top of that, I could not stop thinking about all the families that within one moment were stricken with tragedy when that condo collapsed in Florida just a few miles from where my grandparents used to have a condo in North Miami Beach. In the end I listened to my Mom like I usually did and purchased the beautiful set. What was even more fun is that the pillows are custom made so I got to pick out some cool colors and not the usual gray black and tan that I usually get. I forgot to ask how long it takes and when they told me 8 to 10 weeks I was kind of shocked but then I had to remember that we are still dealing with the pandemic and nice things take time. I put down my deposit and headed on out and then noticed that they share the space with New Garden Nursery which I had not been to in many years. Cool! As I sat on my almost finished screened in porch this morning with a cup of coffee, I could not help but think how blessed I was to have my beautiful mother for 92 years and that she was giving me this porch and that beautiful outdoor furniture sectional as a gift. How lucky am I? I cannot tell you if there are other stores like Casual Furniture World in the Greensboro area but if you are looking for quality and a large inventory and great service, I was very impressed with this place. In a couple of months I will be sitting on it, hosting friends on it and at night when I remove the pillows and sleep with the sounds of the crickets and birds, I will remember how blessed I am and how much Mom and I loved nature. Moral of the story... Once in a while it's good to just go for it and treat yourself. You deserve it and time is short! Right, Mom??

I actually work here, AND shop here and I can't speak highly enough about it. Come and see us! You…read morewill love it too. -Bridget

Continuing our search for an area rug, we decided to check out At Home. Like other home stores, At…read moreHome sells a little bit of everything, but imagine other home stores on steroids, much bigger, with vast array of options. They sell everything for indoor and outdoor, furniture, decor, bedding and so much more. We found their carpet section, which offered a huge selection, many of which came in varying sizes. We had trouble finding a specific carpet we saw on the racks, so pushed a button on the end of the aisle to call an assosciate, and I've got to admit, I was surprised when she not only showed up, but in just a few minutes. At Home gets bonus point for that, unlike other stores, where you can push the button, and no one ever comes to help. In the end, we found the carpet, along with a few other small items. Pricing, is very reasonable, that being said, most of their products probably aren't meant to last a life time, but you get what you pay for, and if you take care of your stuff, it will hold up. I'll definitely be returning in the spring to pick up some outdoor patio seating!

Ashton exceeded my expectations. He was incredibly helpful, attentive, and friendly from the moment…read moreI needed assistance. He took the time to answer my questions and provided knowledgeable information about the merchandise I was looking for. It's hard to find truly outstanding customer service these days, but Ashton delivered exactly that. His professionalism, positive attitude, and willingness to help made my shopping experience exceptional. Thank you, Ashton, for providing such outstanding customer service!

Love Wayfair. Not a fan of the Wayfair Outlet. Drove about an hour to check it out, and man it…read morewas a major disappointment. A lot of the furniture has cosmetic damage and/or is just terrible looking. Some of the couches look like it could have came from the 1970s. Not saying you can't find a hidden gem, but I would not drive a long distance to search. I did find a nice looking fire pit with Adirondack chairs that I would have purchased, but it was black only. Unless you have it under some shade, black chairs in the South means burning your ass in the summer. Most of it is junk nobody wanted to buy online, returns or has minor cosmetic damage. Check the Outlet's web site out before driving here. Think I am exaggerating? Check out my photos.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!…read more LaKita has been such an amazing help when it came to finding what is perfect for my home. I have been here several times in the past week and have gotten pieces of such great quality. My first item was a 4 chair dining room chair set for $135, which was perfect with my dining table thrift find and for my home. Even my cats love sitting in the chairs. My second item was a nightstand set where I had to put everything together (this is where I met LaKita). I had questions about the measurements and went above and beyond to allow me to open the box to take the exact measurements I needed. My third item was a dresser that fit my coastal theme with seashell handles I have my eyes on. She definitely remembered me, followed up with how the nightstands were going, and was glad to see me back there. The combination of the quality in these items I have bought and LaKita's customer service is the perfect reason to keep returning to this store for my future needs, whether it's furniture pieces or simple DYI materials.

Guess what? It's Fleet Plummer's anniversary lunch! 77 years per Reed Plummer! I like to shop…read morehere when I need a gift for my wife as they have many gift options to peruse and a good gift card selection. They have clothes, jewelry, decorative items, seasonal decor, plus grills and other outdoor items.

I love love this store. This is your one stop shop for all…read morethings! Especially if you need a gift for any occasion. You could spend hours in this store. They always have trendy jewelry and clothing. Decorations for days. Christmas is absolutely beautiful.

Their topsoil mix is hardly mixed. Lots of gooey lumps of clay as big as your head. They don't…read morehave anything you would want to put in raised beds. Their price for this stuff is twice what Greensboro Mulch Supply charges for nice screened topsoil or garden mix. And the guy who runs the front end loader acts like you are a nuisance.

When you want a full service landscaping company this is who you call. They have sold me plants,…read moretrees and installed trees, which was the best bang for the buck with great craftsmanship. Thank You Donna & Glenn.

Owner was very nice and helpful. BRING CASH Or there is a service charge for using card. (2.99%)…read morevery fairly priced items. Would love to come back.

Very large building, lots of furniture! Very responsive staff.read more

Worst place ever! We went by crape myrtle trees. We asked two different salespeople for help. All…read morethey could do was point us in the direction and walk away. It was the very small place with not much selection to choose from. The only thing we could tell you they valued was a dollar they were taken in.

They have a great selection of pots. Their selection of small plants is also good. They have a good…read moreselection of deer repellent and garden tools and accessories. I really loved the bird houses. The outdoor plants were in the back of the store. The staff was really helpful. They have a cat who was super cute. In my next visit, I will visit the section in the back with the bigger outdoor plants.

people are really nice but a bit over priced and make sure you check over what you are buying…read morereally well

Me & my fiancé went into this store today just browsing for a couch for our new home. The workers…read morewere super sweet & helpful when it came to finding the perfect couch for us. On top of the excellent customer service, they delivered the couch to us literally like a hour later haha! My experience was a 10/10 here so I definitely recommend shopping here! Also, the prices are affordable too!

Julia is awesome. Helps me manage my spa in a very professional and friendly manner every time I…read moreneed help

Service was great and they were very helpful in explaining their products and quality of their…read moreproducts. Definitely recommend.

A+A Plants is amazing. They have a huge selection of plants, vases and more. I go to A+A every…read moreholiday season to buy gifts of poinsettias and Christmas cactus. They come in every size and color. Their prices are great. Check them out!

This location has an enormous selection of plants, flowers, and yard decor. Prices are competitive…read morewith friendly staff. In addition, they carry water plants for ponds. The employee from New York that helped us was very helpful and knowledgeable about what was on display. Highly recommend purchasing all your garden/landscaping needs here!