If you haven't visited a Home Sense find one and stop in. They have the cutest things on display…read moreand many different items not seen elsewhere. As I say move over Halloween, Christmas is here. They have so many pretty, unusual decorations that I could have easily bought. Prices are decent and the quality looks solid.

Nakay is the best and most helpful!! I needed help decorating my walls in my bedroom and she took a…read moregood amount of time to walk up and down the aisles with me and actually give me some genuine good advice

If I could live in a store, I would choose this one and never leave that bed and have all of my…read morefriends over to eat at their tables. We happened to walk by Threve by chance of where we parked and when I walked in, it absolutely took my breath away with how much I connected with their style. It was absolutely GORGEOUS. The brick walls, the modern rustic feel. AHH. And the owners? THE NICEST PEOPLE. The most down to earth, genuinely kind hearted people. It was so refreshing to hear about the items in the store and see how much they loved curating their corner. Yes, some of the pieces are pricey, but that's what you pay for GOOD solid items. It was so worth it. You can buy so many gifts for people in here, stocking stuffers, birthday- anything! We walked away with a beautiful coffee table and dining room table from Hungarian barn wood. Like what!? We spent a lot but we know we'll keep these pieces forever. I can't recommend this enough.

Threve is one of the most beautiful stores in downtown Wilmy for decor and home inspiration…read more Full of farmhouse tableware and an assortment of other goodies, I love to go here and find unique knick-knacks for my home. Price-wise, it's on the spendier side so definitely come prepared to break the bank a bit when you fall in love with their wares.

My husband and I loved our stop at Olio Provisions during our Saturday in the cargo district! We…read morelove the cargo district & this is one of the reasons why. The bartender at Olio was extremely friendly & attentive- also willing to give recommendations. The menu is super expansive & there's something for everyone. There's also plenty of NA options as well as beer, wine, and full liquor options. The prices here are SO refreshing. A $2 PBR?! I'm used to some other places charging you $5 for a beer that's meant to be cheap. The prices here are so fair & it's such a chill vibe to just relax and hang out with friends. Plenty of bar seating & even nearby picnic tables that are covered. There's a few table games to play and enjoy with others. Really love Olio & it's definitely a great spot on your visit to the cargo district.

West coast vibes in an east coast staple city! Olio was the perfect outdoor bar to grab a quick…read morerefreshing drink and meander the best local shops in Wilmington's cargo district! Local brews and delicious frozen margs made this place a must-return staple for our future Wilmington visits! It's central to several great restaurants and shops, gave a shady respite from the summer sun, and was hosted by an awesome and personable bar tender who gave great recommendations. Don's miss the cargo district on your next NC trip!

This store was FABULOUS. We came the weekend of their anniversary and were surprised with the…read moremimosas, snacks and $100 gift card drawing every hour PLUS 10% off everything. The staff here were just as wonderful. So friendly and upbeat. The items here are SUPER SUPER CUTE. Loved everything! The etched wood maps were incredible. My friend bought a cute Pelican (which we unfortunately found elsewhere for $14 less.) but all-in-all, I didn't think the prices here were bad at all. HIGHLY recommend!

Beautiful coastal furnishings/decoratives and priced to sell. Great friendly staff who is always…read morewilling to help!

Decades of decor is an incredible shop, full of wonderful treasures. Dawn, the owner, specializes…read morein Mid Century Modern furniture and housewares, but you can find a little of everything. Her inventory is vast, so make sure to set aside some time to really browse. She is always willing to help you find the piece you are looking for and if she doesn't have it? She probably knows who in town will. She is also a wiz at dating vintage and antique furniture, so if you're not sure what year your piece is from, she is very helpful!

From the owner: Decades of Decor specializes in bringing the largest and most gently used mid century modern…read morefurniture and home decor collection to the south east coast. We have 5,000 square feet to shop American and Danish mcm furniture, barware, lamps, and art in a comfortable and casual atmosphere.

This is a great little shop inside the Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington. Lots of home decor…read moreitems, that as the shop's name implies are costal farmhouse themed. Think Joanna Gaines, Fixer Upper, style of items. We have a found several items here that we used to decorate our Wilmington home. The owner is very friendly and helpful. I always try to support the local businesses as much as I can.

This new store is located in the Cotton Exchange. You go straight down into Cotton exchange from…read moreFront Street to the end, then make a left and go down the stairs. After you go through the door, then you'll see the Coastal Farmhouse Decor at the end. It's a small store but they had a lot of cute decor, ranging from signs, pillows, vases, mugs, wreaths. Currently there are some Christmas themed decor. The owner plans on ordering more items in January or February. Mostly everything seemed reasonably priced. If you're looking for farm-style home decor, this is a good place to check out.

Amazing selection of vintage and antique decor and furniture. Well priced. Knowledgeable staff…read more Recently they and other vintage stores have been victim of aggressive shoplifters so the store has implemented a cute locker system. Guests are asked to store purse/bags in a locked locker (guest carries key on bracelet while shopping) -or respectfully leave purses and bags in vehicle. Items stolen were too large to fit into a locked case-but sadly not too big for an oversized bag. Next time you're in Wilmington look up this beautiful shop.

Small and expensive. Very experienced antique shopper. There is a big difference between book…read moreprice and retail price. Having said that, it would be a good place to find a unique gift for a special occasion. Be aware that the owner can be extremely insulting and rude. She viciously attacks customers online. Check out the Google one star reviews. Totally inappropriate.

I have to give a SHOUT OUT to Pam from Crabby Chic for OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE! I purchased a…read morebeautiful original piece of coastal art in the store 3 years ago. I wanted a companion piece. Pam went out of her way to locate the artist and help me make my dream come true. This is not your "snooty" botique, this is an example of how all botiques should be run. I love my table lamp and vases and books that I have purchased there. It is my go to shop for wonderful gifts that are sure to please. Thank you Pam! Theresa

Nice shop but the customer service is awful. The ladies working there are so rude and have such a…read morebad attitude. Despite being a regular customer since the day they opened they gave me such a hard time when I tried to return something that was defective. I'll never go back. Lots of other gift stores around with better customer service.

There are very few architectural salvage places along are near the coast in eastern North Carolina…read more This is one of them. Very cool variety of things ranging from 1980s all the way back to the 19th century. Doors lighting, hardware artwork... It's most anything you can think of. Will always return from time to time as they rotate their inventory regularly.

This place is the bomb. I stop in every once in a while just to see what they have on hand. You…read morecan't really go there looking for something particular, but they do have a lot of stuff and it's a great place with awesome people working here.

Hot Mess Studios is one of a few great pottery studios in the Wilmington. They have group and…read moreindividual private lessons and parties for on wheel pottery, canvas painting, and piece painting. They have 3 speciality nights you can sign up for in advance. On Thursdays they do Ladies Night Sip & Spin where you get one hour 1 pot, throw as many as you like, keep what you like for just $10 more + wine. Fridays are "Filthy Fridays" where adults 16 and over can sign up for a 7 pm or 8:30 pm time slot and get 1 pot + 1 ball of clay with the option of more at $10 each. On Saturdays they do the same thing but it's family friendly sessions (ages 7+) from 1 - 6pm, and 16+ reservation only from 7-8 pm. They're closed Monday - Wednesday with an exception of private reservations in advance. If you have special time and group number requests I'm sure they can accommodate if you call ahead and plan. They're very responsive, professional and easy to schedule with. I did all my scheduling through email and received prompt responses. The gal running our lesson, Emma, was also so professional and sweet. She's great at what she does and I'd recommend any beginner taking lessons from her. When we arrived Emma greeted us at the door, walked us through the studio, showed us the process and helped us whenever we needed throughout the activity. I had a certificate for 2 hours, 2 people, and 4 pieces each. It was plenty of time and almost too much clay for two first timers, which is a good problem to have. I'm not sure if that special is still running but check their website to see active discounts - they run great deals, often, and are super affordable for what it is! I would highly recommend trying it out or giving as a gift!

Awesome studio, highly recommend that date night package. Fun place to take my wife on a date. Good…read moreatmosphere!