Convenience factor- they will wrap your purchases for Christmas or birthday gifts.. complimentary!…read more I recently bought my niece and nephew gifts from here. I was delighted to find a big selection of STEM games/activities, hot wheels, dress up gowns, and sports equipment. The staff are very helpful and will hold items for you at the register while you look around for more. It is a magical store for any kiddo. It is a little pricier than other options but I love to support local when I can and I also love seeing the look on my kids face when they are in a proper toy store!

I've been to this store several times. There is a large variety of toys, a little pricey compared…read moreto some other places. The staff is friendly and helpful. I was looking for a specific toy so went on their website to look at the virtual tour and it showed they had it so I drove there to buy it, but couldn't find it. When I asked they said it was outdated. It would be super helpful to let people know the virtual tour online is indeed outdated to save people the trip. Overall a good store for a variety of toys, but the website does need an update.

While exploring the NoDa area, I stumbled upon Blank Generation, and the moment I saw the word…read more"bookstore", I had to stop in! Total book nerd move, no regrets. This is a used bookstore with so much more to offer. Beyond books, they also carry unique knick-knacks like vintage clothing, arts, journals, and other thoughtfully curated items. The overall vibe is very bohemian and relaxing, the kind of place you can wander through and instantly feel at ease. As expected with a used bookstore, there's that classic old-book/thrift store scent, which comes with the territory and adds to the charm. The space itself is quaint, organized, and really cute. The bookstore section was my favorite, such a great selection across genres including mystery, romance, banned books, crime, and more. Truly something for everyone. I ended up purchasing two books, both reasonably priced and in great condition, which made the find even sweeter. The employee working that day was super friendly and helpful, answering my questions not only about the books but also about the surrounding area, which I really appreciated. I loved my time here and will absolutely be back to explore more books and browse the other unique items. If you're in NoDa and love bookstores with character, this spot is a must-visit.

Blank Generation is a two-room gift shop with a random assortment of jewelry, bumper stickers,…read moresunglasses and clothing in one room and bookstore in another. Stop on by for when you're around NoDa!

Super cute boutique featuring wares from lots of local vendors! I really enjoyed browsing the shop…read moreand spotted a variety of goods from jewelry to clothes, teas to poptarts, and even men's and baby items. You're sure to find something you'll love or a gift someone else will love! I'll need to come back earlier in the day to try the famed CHNO coffee... and buy a few more items for myself.

Updated for the new space in Plaza. Still have great vendors with clothing, jewelry, accessories…read moreand gift items. Also still have CHNO coffee and even a man cave with items for the guys. Super sweet staff.

Great unique selection, so much it's almost overwhelming!...found a great outfit for my…read moregranddaughter, and some local bourbon honey for me!

While I'm familiar with the Blakeney Shopping Center, I made my way into Creative by Nature for the…read morefirst time last week. I was a little apprehensive, even though i live and breathe design oriented stores. Just walking in made my adrenaline flow! I saw brands that i know and love and an eclectic bunch of accessories and "chotchkies" that make the store stand out from everyone else! The owners are brilliant with their buying and merchandising expertise and I'm now in love! The store fits in perfectly with the Blakeney vibe and demographic and I hope they grow and prosper for many years to come. What a pleasure it was to see such a beautiful shop and meet and work with some of the friendliest and most welcoming staff. I will be back, for sure!!!!

Bookstores like That's Novel have my devotion. Just walking in, I felt an intense sense of peace…read moreand contentment. I'm surrounded by books and all is right in the world again. They have more than just new copies of the latest releases! They have used books! They have cute gifts like candles and art and jewelry and more! They have detailed staff picks that are featured! Books are clearly organized in ways to make them easy to find and you'll find every genre here. And there are reading nooks, so you'll never want to leave. I almost feel like a new book is like a pet that you'll take home and cherish forever. I'm so grateful for a woman-owned bookshop like That's Novel.

I just love a book store like this one - new AND used books! Everything is organized nicely by…read moresubject/genre. They also had a little section with cute gifts, stationery, merch, etc. Service was friendly, too. Out front they had a rack of cheapo $1 paperbacks - that's my kind of scene. I love going through old paperbacks to find a hidden gem. I found a pulpy Kojak paperback that I got for my sister.

Love this downtown store. It is welcoming even as you walk up with the painted 'Love Where You…read moreLive' mural painted by Caroline Simas to the flowers out front. You enter and are welcome by a pleasant scent and usually seasonal. I love that it is intimate feeling as you peruse the various rooms and that they are categorized whether apparel, baby items, house ware, etc. gift wrapping available. They also have wonderful, well thought out events as well as support local charities different times of the year.

I've lived in Fort Mill for three years and finally made it into this shop…read more I had a visit from my Sister Mary & her daughter Kelly. We just finished lunch at Emmets Social Table and decided to stop in. It's a very nice shop with lots of unique gifts and supplies for entertaining. There are items for kids, teens and adults. It's very clean and well set up for just cruising and shopping. The lady at the register was very nice and friendly and said they had done some creative things to manage through COVID. If you are looking for unusual and unique, you need to check this place out and support your local business.

Such a cutie book store with so many rows of options and a cure kids section in the middle to slow…read moredown and create meaningful moments with your little ones. There are so many stationary items, journals, bags, cards, and puzzles as well. They even have baggu bags! Everyone there is so kind and welcoming. One release day of Threshing Day, I called ahead to confirm if they had the deluxe edition and if there were any more in store. They were so kind and held the book for me under my name until I got there to pick up and was honestly just as excited to hand me the book as I was to recieve it. Always happy to support local

Amazing local book store. The staff were all so sweet and friendly. They offered up lots of local…read morerecommendations. The book selection is fantastic with just enough to not get you overwhelmed and pricing is competitive. We both picked out several books to entertain ourselves!.

Kimber was Very helpful gave me options for a book I requested. It was not in but said someone…read morewould call me when it came in. Linda

I feel like I found a gem and wonder where have I been…read more This is a little bookstore that sells new and used books. I mean can this get any better. First time I went. I brought two books on house plants and planting in containers. I couldn't find any pies making or pound cakes baking books that were on my list but I emailed them to today to ask if any of these are available. They replied right away. Even though they didn't have the books I wanted. The customer service was great. They're willing to reserve these books if those come in. The cost of all the used books can be $5 to $8 which is great.. And if you follow them on Instagram. There's specials sometime. Go check them out