High Country Candles is a lovely little store along the Main Street of Blowing Rock, and if it…read morehadn't been for my concern about how I'd pack an armload of candles into my carry-on luggage to fly back home? I would have spent WAY too much money here. The candles smell wonderful, come in a wide variety of scents, and are available in a breadth of sizes - as a matter of fact, their website states "We have 80 different wonderful fragrances we use to scent our handcrafted jar candles, pillars and votives." You can tell that the people here take pride in the craftmanship behind their candles, and they also offer various pottery selections - specifically, a wide variety of mugs, bowls, vases as well as candles trays - in the store. The staff is very welcoming as well - happy to answer any questions you have about what's available in the store. I just wish they shipped their wonderful candles!

As an avid candle lover, this place was heaven on earth! They offer an unbelievable amount of…read morescents and sizes. There's a scent for every season and taste. I was overwhelmed with the options. I ended up purchasing a large jar candle which was $30 and burns for 145 hours. The size just below this one was $28 and burns for 95 hours. The scent I decided on was a mango sangria of sorts. I forgot the exact title. It's also new so it's not on their website. But the website does have a complied list of all their scents! And they offer shipping! I also bought several of their little small candles that burn for 10 hours. Because I bought 6 of them, I got a free glass container! Ive burned my mango sangria candle and LOVE it! You've really gotta keep the wick trimmed because it burns super bright and big! But it burns evenly and after a few hours it doesn't even look like it's been burned. I can already tell I'll get my monies worth.

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.

MARIE, was awesome! she gave a warm welcome to us as we entered her establishment. It was stocked…read moreto the brim with great items and sales! Thank you Marie, you made my day!

We spent a lot of time in here due to all the selections to look through. The owners very super…read morekind and helpful. Service was top notch and we will be back for some high quality items. End of season sale selection was huge for some great values

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!

What a Wonderful Quaint Store with special unique gifts. Customer Service is excellent. They went…read moreout of their way above and beyond to help get what I needed. The ducks they have in stock made by a local artist are absolutely precious! Please go stop in when your in Blowing Rock. You will be glad you did.

What a fun shop! Went into this shop not having any idea what to expect. Was greeted immediately…read moreupon entering this quaint little store by friendly and very courteous staff. Upon being told about the unique items and art sold in the store deceived to do some Christmas shopping for the hard to shop for person. The salt for food in the small sample packs are a great item for stocking stuffers for the person that like to try new things. The oil and vinegar boxes are a fun gift for people that want a unique gift. Visit this shop for an unique shopping experience in arts and tasting.

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.

A little bit of everything in this shop just off of Main Street in downtown Blowing Rock. A lot of…read moretoys for the kids or in the front of the store but if you work your way to the bag then there are housewares and adult gifts such as candles and diffusers.

This is a wonderful toy store. The toys here are unique and hard to find in other places. Lots of…read moreeducational, creative toys. With 3 grandchildren this is our favorite stop in Blowing Rock.

What a special little gem of a garden center that has amazing perennials and annuals and lovely…read morehome decor. They helped my daughter start her garden going above and beyond customer service. I purchased a fox glove and drove it all the home to Columbus, Ohio. I would be a Mustard Seed fan and visit often if I lived in Boone, Blowing Rock area. Follow them own instagram for pointers too!

The Mustard Seed grossly overprices Espoma product. Example: Espoma Biotone Starter small bag -…read moreMSRP for this product is $11.99 before tax and The Mustard Seed charged me $16.00 before tax. I questioned this with checkout person and they said they were not familiar with pricing and profits of this business. Their Daddy Pete dirt pricing is above MSRP as well. Lessons learned 9/6/2025.