I love the fabrics and variety of items they have in this store. (Upholstery fabrics, wallpaper…read more Picture frames., & artist supplies)

They had an excellent selection of M Graham paints which are professional grade and hard to find in…read moreother local stores. They also had many other unique supplies that are not stocked elsewhere in this area.

We enjoyed lunch at The Gathering Place at The Mole Hole today, and it was delicious! The cafe is…read morehoused within The Mole Hole boutique, which sells gifts, decor items, jewelry, purses, and ladies clothing. Today's review really is about The Gathering Place cafe, which is why we went to The Mole Hole. It's absolutely lovely. They have about 4 to 5 tables that could accommodate 4 people. Plus they had a cute table for two. The tables are elegantly decorated with linen floral napkins on pretty placemats. See photos. The food is light fare, but with ample portions. We started with iced teas (they also offer beers, wine, and champagne). For entrees, we ordered the spinach salad with salmon and pecans as well as the ham and spinach quiche with the southern pea salad. The pea salad contained peas, corn, pimento, and shredded cheddar cheese -- quite unique and very good. My husband can't stop raving about it. We really enjoyed our meals. All food is made in house. See photos. Service is prompt and friendly. You pay at the final checkout up front so you can pay for food and any shop purchases together. Bring cash for your tip, as their receipts don't include a line for a gratuity since they are primarily a shop. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday for lunch until 3 p.m.

Just rating as a store. They consign jewelry and purses (Dooney and etc). They definitely cater to…read morean older crowd. New items for sale are almost all 100% polyester or blends. There is also a cafe inside serving lunch 11am-3pm. I personally wasn't impressed with the selection (previously trendy prints) but again it seems they are catering to an older crowd-the staff also gave that vibe by how they spoke to our family. Worth a look if you have time but I think the consignment spots in Richmond are better.

We happened to walk by On the Hill Gallery while touring historic Yorktown. The gallery itself is…read morelovely, and features the work of some amazing local artists. We quickly found gifts for several family members, and some unique Pottery for our own collection. The staff was nice enough to hold our packages for us while we continued to tour. Great art, great customer service... a great experience all around! NOTE: If you are visiting with children, please note that almost everything in the store is breakable. The staff are very patient with children, but you will need to keep an eye on your children all times.

What a nice shop. Very nice colonial period artwork and reproductions. Lot's of other items that…read moreyou want to buy. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and the owner is usually on site most days with her two friendly black labs that greet visitors at the door when you come in. They also have done some excellent framing for me with great attention to detail. This is custom work, not one of those "slap together' frame shops. Their framing is done to protect the artwork and will last several lifetimes.

On our way to dinner in Williamsburg while visiting family nearby, we stopped at The Velvet…read moreShoestring to check on their latest antiques and consignment pieces. My sister has scored several niece paintings and decor accessories here over the years, and I was close to purchasing a beautiful dining room set a few years ago that was offered at an incredible price. But for the shipping issues, it would be in my Bucks County home today. We were free to wander around the crammed warehouse-like space without disturbance from staff. I found several Asian pieces (wood carved, metal cast, crystal and pastel ceramic) that were tempting and priced to sell. Didn't pull the trigger because I needed more time to consider which would be best at home. But, still had a good time searching, and may give them a call about safe packaging for the two I am most attracted by. No doubt, we will be visiting again this year (2024), and will stop in again, so even if those things are gone, there will be new and perhaps even better ones to capture my imagination.

This store is incredible. Being an avid shopper, The Velvet Shoestring is the best consignment…read morefurniture and decor store I have ever been in. They offer high end items at reasonable prices. The store is well stocked, clean and the people that work there are friendly and helpful. We go there every time we visit Williamsburg and always find something we can't live without! A tip: if you see something you really want, buy it then as things sell out quickly. Several times I made the mistake of not buying an item at the time I saw it and came back the next day and it was gone.

I have visited Arts on Main several times when visiting in Gloucester. This local art gallery does…read morean excellent job of featuring all different types of art avenues from many talented artists from all over the state. This year, I was fortunate to have a chance to catch the multi-media sculptural exhibit at Arts on Main. Many of the sculptures were both inspiring and innovative. I would definitely recommend making Arts on Main a must stop when visiting the Gloucester area.

This is a gallery filled with lots of pieces of local art. They also offer classes, live music and…read moreevents. Recommended!

What's not to love about this super cute, quaint, charming (mostly local) artisan gift shop???! I…read morediscovered it by accident even though I've been coming to Williamsburg regularly for yearsssssss. How did I manage to miss this place??? It's apparently been around since forever! If you're looking for a unique handmade one-of-a-kind gift, you absolutely must stop in! I was blown away the moment I stepped through the front door - it was the week before Christmas and I had finished all my shopping already but I couldn't resist leaving with an armful of more gifts to give. The whole shop was decorated so beautifully for the holidays. Check out alllllllll the pics and vids I took - I couldn't help myself!! :) Something for everyone in all price ranges but mostly very very affordable for beautiful handmade treasures! HIGHLY RECOMMEND A STOP-IN if you're visiting Williamsburg or W&M. Skip the overpriced gimmicky, tourist-trap souvenirs in CW - make your way over to this sweet little shop (and while you're at it, stop in at the historic Whitley's peanut shack and pick up some AHHHMAZING Virginia peanuts!). Right off Lafayette near Richmond and Bypass Roads.

The first person we met inside was friendly and knowledgeable. She told us that over 300 local…read moreartists display their work in here. By purchasing their art we are supporting local artists. There were so many items in here from which to choose. We saw earrings, dish towels, stained glass art, and more. The prices were not exorbitant. In the entry way were brochures. When we were leaving, the woman at the front recommended a couple of places to visit, & gave us brochures to entice us!