In the mix of food places at Optimist Hall, this is one of the retail spaces where you can purchase…read moregifts or items that aren't food. It is located near the ice cream stand and not far from the Indian cuisine. Parking options include the spaces against the Optimist Hall building or the lots located within walking distance. I recommend going during a non-peak time (Ex. Lunch, weekend during a meal time, etc.) to find a spot. The shop offers stationery goods, some unique papers, and a few children's items. This is a great place to shop for your friends and family if they love stationery. The space is very well laid out and offers a relaxed shopping experience. Staff are nice and they offer to help if you need it. Most of the time when I went, I browsed without assistance. Prices are a little higher here than other box-retail stores. It is a small business and they're a bit more artisanal than a regular store that has a small dedicated stationery area.

A great stationary store ! If you love paper, pens, pencils, journalling, greeting cards or…read moreanything of the like this is the store for you! It was so much fun walking and exploring all they had to offer in the stationary world! The worker was very knowledgeable and able to assist with my specific stationary needs. The prices are fair. Not cheap but definitely not as expensive as it could be. It was such a fun boutique to explore ! This would be a nice place to bring your daughters or friends and treat them to a stationary or drawing pads etc!

10/10 Experience - We did the candle making class for Valentines Day. For each candle making…read moresession you're guided throughout the entire process. After you check in at the register, they offer a complementary glass of Rosé or Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Juice. (You also have the option the bring your own bottle of wine) Afterwards, they show you the wall of vessels you'll make your candle in and a quick backstory about them and their multi-functional purpose. Then, they show you to the fragrance wall to smell and choose your scent. Then, they bring you back to the table to guide you through making your candle step by step. Once you start it goes by very quickly and next thing you know you're done! Takes about 3hrs for the candle to set and they let us know when your candle is finished. You can come back and they'll refill it for $10 with the same scent or a different scent. The class itself is $40 per person but a detailed guided experience, multiple vessel options, multiple fragrance options, and a pretty quick turnaround is well worth it!

Really enjoyed it. I would have liked to see oils separate like eucalyptus and lemongrass so I…read morecould pick what I like. Maybe a fresh linen or ocean sent. But enjoyed the whole experience. G rest idea would be a discount coupon to a local restaurant as you have to wait 3 hours to get your candle back. Loved that you can do a wood wick for sure. I would do it again

Cute cute cute cute cute spot! Went in to find a Charlotte trinket and wasn't disappointed. I…read moreespecially loved their selection of adult language necklaces and bracelets. I kind of wish I had bought one now . Go check this adorable spot out!

Pretty cool joint within the market place!! Unique souvenirs and local goods. Got a few keepsakes…read morefor great cost! Were able to pursue at our leisure and asked if we found everything okay.

This is a cute boutique!!!…read more The vibes are very artsy, personable and stylish. The music selection playing in the background is very chill. There's artwork throughout the store, women's clothing can be found on the middle racks, handbags and accessories are all around. The style is professional and sexy, for the grown woman! Cheers to fashion! Finding this place can be tricky but it's located in the brick building before T-Mobile. Parking is limited but rest assured, it's worth the visit. Found out that the nice couple that runs this place also does interior design.

From the owner: roam & dwell is a boutique catering to the modern & contemporary lifestyle, located just minutes…read morefrom Uptown. We believe you deserve to roam the world in style and dwell in a space you desire. We currently offer a unique curation of womenswear, decor and artwork of local artists. Looking for wardrobe styling and interior design services? Look no further. Whether you're looking for a wardrobe refresh or ready to take your interior space to the next level, we have something for you. We look forward to seeing you!

Great iced chai, I had to return after my first visit to get another. Can't wait to try the hot…read morechai in the autumn :) I loved the sitting area and the employees are phenomenal. They offer lots of local home made gifts, candles, bracelets, DIY kit for loom textile, pillows, and more. Definitely check out this hidden gem!

Had an excellent hot chai here for just $5! This chai was…read moredefinitely heavier on the ginger notes which I personally love. It's not overly sweet. In fact, when you get down to the last sip, you are still drinking delicious chai instead of a sugary syrup (I'm talking about you Starbucks!). It was served hot which is great because at other places it is only luke warm. If you get a punch card, your 10th chai is free! Parking was pretty easy although the lot is small so keep that in mind. Friendly service. This place is great!

Great place to go for gifts. (Either for others or just to treat yourself! ) I always end up…read morepicking out some earrings and/or a couple magnets. I just love the nifty gifties here so much. Everything is just too fun.

It's pretty much packed store full of gift items as everyone else has said I will say that the gift…read moreitems range from hysterically tacky to slightly tacky to lots of socks with sayings on them and items that are locally or made in Asheville, etc. You can find a lot of the stuff on Fred website or Kirkland or world market so the uniqueness is not overly outstanding I think the thing that would make me come back are the kitchen towels and a really good selection of interesting books Overall of fun experience if you're in the mood

I very much enjoyed my experience shopping here yesterday. The two women working were friendly and…read morehelped me find what I was looking for. They have specialty items made in house and then other items made elsewhere. They do card readings and sell the usual metaphysical store items. Probing was right where it should be. Reasonable and nice.

Everything! Is a vibe, the energy is great and authentic. The owners are always generous with their…read moretime and knowledge always willing to explain or answer questions. A variety of goods and well priced.

I'm lowkey obsessed with Flows Grand aka Aubrey! This gorgeous shop inside of the Market at 7th…read moreStreet is like a slice of heaven. From the Owner Aubreys' super sweet and charming personality to the entire vibe of her shop, it's a must visit. I was in the Market for work meetings and stopped by to visit her shop. She has so many amazing smells and scents here that I knew I was going to buy something. You have to lol. I noticed a candle sitting under what I thought was just a lamp so I asked her what it was and she said it was a candle warmer. She explained to me that it melts the wax slower and the candle lasts longer. She also hand pours all her candles and makes the scents!! I was sold! I purchased a candle and a candle warmer and it's legit my new favorite thing ever lol. I always love supporting a small business, but this one is extra special to me now. Thank you Aubrey for such a great time with you and for this fun new addition to our home!!!

I got lucky and walked by at just the right time. They were holding a candle making session in the…read more7th street market. It was such a great atmosphere and I had such a nice time picking out my scents and decorating my candle! Aubrey was so nice and helpful! She gave me honest advice on my scents and helped me achieve what I was looking for. She was also just great to talk to, would check in every now and then but also let me get in my zone. The whole thing was 25$ which personally I think is a great price for a good quality candle that you get to customize yourself as well as decorate, And the container is reusable. Highly recommend 10/10 experience. Great little thing to do alone or with others!

Having visited IKEA locations in Ireland and Sweden, I've seen how they take the concept so…read moreseriously over there--it's an entire cultural experience. Here, we tend to treat it more like a giant showroom with free babysitting and a cafeteria, but the value is still hard to beat. I had a great run during my most recent trip. The deals were everywhere! I picked up a summer-weight duvet along with a new cover and shams to refresh the bedroom. I also found a stunning set of gold-toned serving flatware -- they have that sleek, high-end look without the boutique price tag. A few highlights and "hiccups" from this visit: The Food & Drink:I tried the fish balls with mashed potatoes for lunch, and they were actually pretty tasty. I also noticed an older gentleman sitting completely alone, casually drinking glasses of what appeared to be wine. Many IKEA locations with a restaurant license do serve beer and wine, and honestly, he had the right idea. Of course, I couldn't leave without hitting the food market for those specific cookies and foreign candies you just can't find anywhere else. The Atmosphere: At one point, navigating the floor felt a bit like an escape room. While the staff seems nice enough, they aren't exactly eager to help--you really have to run them down to get an answer. The Warehouse:I'm honestly not a fan of the self-service furniture selection policy. The whole warehouse environment is pretty intimidating when you're trying to track down boxes. The Strategy:Since I'm lucky enough to live only 25 minutes away I've realized I need to stop coming here like it's a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. If I visited more often, I probably wouldn't feel the need to drop $200 every time! Overall, it's a solid four-star experience for the unique finds and the reliable "Swedish-lite" atmosphere, even if you have to do some of the heavy lifting yourself.

Very nice IKEA. Super clean but organized like a standard IKEA. Two floors with very large…read moreelevators and an escalator in the front lobby. Like always, as soon as we get there we head to the restaurant. I always get the same thing, Swedish Meatballs. Can't beat how good they are. My grandkids love them too. My son had a Caesar salad which he said was very good and fresh, and my husband had a chicken thigh with black beans and rice and fried plantains. (We were very surprised to see a meal that you would normally see in a Florida IKEA up here in Charlotte North Carolina. I have to admit it tasted very good.) We hit the bathrooms afterwards, spotlessly clean considering how busy it was, and then we went shopping. I will say that there was quite a few open and empty spaces on the second floor in the furniture department. I'm not sure if they were re-organizing or had literally sold out after the holidays. Good thing though, we found what we were looking for things to the help of workers who know the place better than we do and advised us which shortcuts to use. All the workers we spoke to were super friendly and helpful. The value was good as always, IKEA might be slightly higher priced than other places but I have a few pieces in my house that are almost 30 years old and still in excellent condition. It was easier to get here than we thought and we really enjoyed our day here. We can't wait to go back.