This is such a cute book shop! I went here as part of Greater Charlotte's book crawl and I'm so…read moreglad I did. There are a wide variety of books, puzzles, games, candles, apparel, bookmarks, pins. There's a cute children's room in the back although not much seating back there. I also enjoyed seeing books with LGBTQIA+ representation and BIPOC representation not only in the store as a whole but displayed in the children's section. My favorite part are all the sticky notes around the bookshelves with recommendations or information about what books might have the author signature inside. There's offerings of free hot beverage and a sofa with a few places to sit on the main part of the bookstore which is a nice touch, too. As a sidebar, I love the little town of Mooresville, too! I've never been over there but cute shops, restaurants and park all walkable. The book shop is in a great location and definitely think you should go by and visit if you have the chance!

Fantastic little gem of a bookstore! The kids can go crazy here and apparently do! There was a…read moremassive kids party (possibly birthday) upstairs- the thundering herd and laughter just made me smile as I shopped the store. It was a very busy Saturday- parking was scarce on the street & this shop was very busy! They had plenty to shop! Fair prices too!

This is a good place to shop during the holidays. The key is to shop early!…read moreYesterday, I went there for some socks that they advertised on their website, the app, an email and the flyer that they send via USPS! It was pouring raining outside so I knew I could take my time while I was there! Because, I'm here from Atlanta I'm not that familiar with this location! When I walked in I asked an associate where were the socks. She sent me in the wrong direction, so I asked another and she told me where they were. I found the socks and was looking for the ones that was in their ads. They wasn't their nor was there a sign showing that they might have been there! I must have spent pretty close to 20 minutes looking for these socks. They were not there! At this point i'm thinking "bait n switch!" This was not the 1st time I've shopped this location based on something that was listed in their ads and ran into the same results! I made my way to what is left of their toy section! That's when I notice this tall black guy following me! I knew he was following me because, I made my wat to the book section and he was there too three isles over just standing there! I purposely took my time looking for books for a 2 yrs old. And sure enough he was still there watching me. Finally, the rain eased up and I took my items to the checkout and he was there too! He made a purchase and I remember thinking, maybe he was a customer, until instead of going out the door, he walked to the back of the store. I get it, shoplifting is a issues especially in today economy, but everybody is not a shoplifting! And being followed around a store that practice "bait n switch" really made me feel some kind of way! I'm angry, but I get it! I'm not just a customer, I 'm a member and I have the app! #ollies #baitnswtich

Ollies bargain outlet is often overlooked because slogan "good stuff cheap," but they really do…read morehave good stuff at a great price! They have some great holiday finds but you have to stock up while they have them because it's no telling if they'll get that same item back again. One thing I absolutely love about Ollies is that they have a nice selection of K-cup coffee, cappuccino, and hot chocolate for your Keurig and k-cup machines at fantastic prices; and they hold their own side-by-side with the retail brands, and the good news is "they do keep in stock.

A very nice small business selling new and used books. Loved the vibe. As soon as I walked in I…read morefelt a sense of calm. Light music playing in a quiet store was very nice. If it wasn't late in the day I would have stayed a lot longer. I really liked the separate rooms and nooks for different age groups. There is plenty of places to sit and read, regardless of your age or genre of books. I will be back when I have more time. If you are a lover of books you should stop in and check them out.

The bookstore was nice, but I found it a bit overwhelming. The books were packed very closely…read moretogether and felt clumped by section, which made it difficult to casually browse and discover new books. There also didn't seem to be a wide variety of genres available. If you're someone who already knows exactly what book you're looking for, this store may work well for you. However, I wouldn't recommend it for people who enjoy browsing and exploring different genres before making a purchase.

This store is very friendly and great at helping you find the the items you need.. other locations…read moreseemed bothered when asked whereabouts! My sister and I felt that the staff created a great shopping vibe! I drove 15 miles from Charlotte to shop here again today.

What's not nice to say about Hobby Lobby. They have everything you need at decent prices. If the…read moreproduct isn't on sale it soon will be or you can go on line and see if you can find a coupon. What's better than that? They sell everything from seasonal to fabric by the yard to frames, small furniture and scrapbooking supplies. It's endless. Customer service is always great. I never have to wait on long lines because they have enough people at the registers. I also think it's great they are closed on Sundays. Good for them!

I thoroughly enjoy coming here and shopping. The staff is always kind and acknowledges you when you…read morewalk in and leave. I like the huge selection of items they offer there, especially the seasonal decor for the house! They have affordable furniture and toys, as well as regular, everyday items you may need like groceries, cleaning supplies, pet food, etc. It's a one stop shop! The prices are overall pretty good I would say, and the place is very clean and well-organized. I love coming here!

Big lots is not like it used to be (sorry Big Lots). Before it was not a place to go shopping as…read moreeverything was picked over and off brand or no brand. Well today is a new day because Big Lots is a really nice store that I love to shop at! It's clean, neat and the prices are right. While they may not have everything you need once you learn what they gave you will find going there is worth the trip Way to go Big Lots!

I love this spot located in Plaza Midwood. Great location and they have very unique items related…read moreto the culture of reggae! They have an abundance of scented oils, shea butter, soaps, music, clothes, incense and gift ideas. The owner is very friendly and takes great pride in her business. Always available to answer questions. I have been here quite a few times on my strolls through Plaza Midwood and I never leave empty handed. Be sure to check out this unique spot!

Owner seemed a bit stand-offish at first but then opened up and we all shared about family,…read moreeducation, and life goals. That personal connection was a nice touch. Seeing that this is a business, you know she is definitely doing her thing and trying to represent at the same time. I honestly didn't look at many prices.. love Bob Marley, but I'm not going to buy a bath towel or blanket with his face on it. There are some cool products like raw shea butter which I use.. did buy some, wanted to get more but it was really expensive.. that's because I'm from Philly and it's mad cheap there, but you know I recognize this is Charlotte and haven't seen that many holistic, local health or African shops. There is an unaffiliated Jamaican shop next door, really wanted some sour sop juice but they didn't have any. Anyways, I like to support local, small businesses. I would return to check out their essential oils, black soap and get more raw shea when I run out. Also would check out getting some flags and tickets to reggae events.

Service sucks here. Their behaviors are nonsensical to me…read more Showing ID for pickups is wild when we confirmed Cotsworld and Mooresville doesn't do such. Check your pickup order for accuracy BECAUSE they will definitely leave something out and unaccounted for yet you'll get the full charge.

The extremely friendly staff. Love the selections from around the world. So much to choose from…read morefrom food, snacks, home goods, holiday specials, they gave free advent calendar! Love the atmosphere and the clean store!

This is one of the recommended gift shops that came up on a list of must-dos in NoDa if you're…read morevisiting. Located near some other unique gift shops and a spiritual wellness shop, this location specializes in local art and craft goods from the NC area that make for a unique assortment of gifts. The owner welcomed us and was friendly, offering to answer any questions we may have. For the most part I perused the shop and read some of the small placards sharing more information on the artist/creator and their work. I like that these were present near the artist/creator's work as it was fun to read more about them and their inspirations. Prices were a broad range to suit all budgets. While nothing caught my eye, I would consider coming back here if I was shopping for a unique gift.

I love Ruby's Gift. I always find myself browsing through this shop about once a week looking…read morearound. They have really great local art and its very affordable. I love that they carry a wide range of artists with very different styles. Ruby's has jewelry, candles, plants, paintings, shirts, etc. You can find something for anyone here. It is a great spot for some "Charlotte- specific" items as well like paintings of the city or shirts related to the city. Highly recommend stopping by to look around! I guarantee you'll be in there for more than a couple minutes.