We visited the Village Shops on a Saturday, only to find most (if not all) of the stores…read moreclosed--again. This was the same experience we had two years ago, so unfortunately, nothing has changed. For a weekend, especially in a tourist-friendly town, you'd expect shops to be open. Total disappointment. We won't be returning.

Fun shopping in a cute antique vintage setting near downtown. Lots of interesting repurposed…read morecottages with different shop owners selling art, gifts, and services. Highly Recommended

I stumbled upon this shop when I was vacationing, and I was so pleasantly surprised. I love to sew…read moreand knit, so I was excited to see all of the beautiful yarn and needles, as well as the fabric and sewing supplies. (They also sold supplies for other needle arts - embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch). The shop is in a small house right off of North Howe St, and every room is packed with beautiful things that you will want to buy. I bought a beautiful skein of yarn that I have never seen before, and I can't wait to turn into something beautiful to remember the trip by. The woman that was working there was incredibly friendly and helpful, she let me wander the shop looking, and offered help when I needed it. I only wish this shop was near me so I could visit all the time!

What a great shop! I love that almost any fiber/fabric habit is satisfied at this shop. The…read moreselection is amazing of both fabric and yarn. It also made me want to drag out my old cross stitch projects. The owner is so nice and helpful. We had a great time and plan to be back!

If I could rate a 0 I would. I walked in after another lady and we started to browse around for not…read moreeven 5 minutes after walking in. Lights were on in the store, shopping racks were outside, sales floor unattended etc. A lady comes rushing in from outside saying "Oh we're closed, didn't you see the sign?!" Very rude, unprofessional staff. If you were closed- why have your doors unlocked and also have your merchandise sitting outside for anyone to just take. This was my first time coming in and itll certainly be my last

This store has everything you need or that you may not need, but want…read more The bigger brand names are there, Fish Hippie, Southern Tide, Vineyard Vines, Yeti, etc., and they also have smaller brand names that offer more unique choices. It has one of the best selection of shoes I've seen at a locally owned stores, including Frye, Birkenstock and UGG. They have large men's, women's, children and just fun things section. I think the prices are equal to other similar places, but if you hit them at the right time of year, they have half-off sales on big brand names and you can get a great deal.

I had two 40 year old museum watercolor Originals that…read moreMichelle matted and reframed . They look amazing and highly recommend Seaside Framing for any custom framing.

Had a special painting that we bought in Sicily that needed some special framing. She was great to…read morework with and the end product turned out beautifully. Pricing was not cheap, it it's a special piece filled with great memories.

This furniture and decor store has two side by side stores. It's full of crystal glass home goods…read moreand furniture. Items arrive daily so make this your quick stop in place to see all the new treasures. They have delivery service available.

The best furniture and accessory store in Southport. We are so sorry they closed. We miss it. No…read moreone else has come close to their selections and quality.

Starting with the charming crisp coastal pale yellow & blue trim outside to stepping inside…read more.. Cattail Cottage draws you to a relaxing series of showcase rooms, well displayed collectibles, art, serve ware, clothing, jewelry, garden decor and more. Carefully placed pieces create vignettes that trigger your own creative imagination and allow for making right buying choices. It would be easy to get lost in time and you don't want to leave!

This is a lovely store! It's a lot bigger than it appears and has a wide selection of items that…read moreare priced fairly. Plus, the owners sweet little dog joins her at work and he is adorable and so friendly! The day we were there, she had wine and an amazing charcuterie board for guests. Everyone who worked there was pleasant and friendly. They also have a great greeting card collection.

Rita has many fabrics to choose from. She represents her small business and Southport so well…read more We were looking for material for a rocker and she took time, made suggestions and helped us pick the perfect reversible pattern upholstery and recommended an upholstery company to complete the job. She also carries embroidery kits, small gifts, pillow forms, sham pillows for the bedroom, small items for tiered tray, and cute fabrics.

I love this store! High quality fabric and the interior accessories are wonderful. The owner is…read moresuch a pleasure to work with and truly knows her stuff. I live in Charlotte and stumbled across this place while on a trip to Southport several years ago -- and now I won't buy fabric anywhere else. Highly recommended!