Elizabeth calls itself a home and garden store, but it's a store you stop by when you have your…read moregarden essentials from other places and want to add extras in the way of decorative items. Most things seem too nice for outdoors, so perhaps they're more for an indoor garden room. Either that or I totally misunderstand the garden part of home and garden. It is a good store to find a nice gift, with the small statues of every kind, clocks, mirrors, pictures, wrought-iron wall ornaments, and even some personal items, like jewelry, scarves and handbags. In the back room is the most beautiful log cabin dollhouse that I've seen in some time. Elizabeth's is a relaxed store, where they've kept the feel of the house. There are two small rooms on the first floor and a larger room with the larger items, upstairs. Despite the limited space, there's still a light feel. In my visits to Elizabeth's there's been something new to see. Certain things are moved to another area, displayed in a different way, giving it a fresh look. The owners seem to have a great deal of retail experience that shows in how they treat their customers and in their down-to-earth attitude -- especially noticeable during the holiday rush shortly after they opened.

From the owner: Home and Garden Decor…read more -Soaps -Soy Candels -Jewelry -Lamps -Wall Art -Teacups -Table Fountains -Silk Flowers -Pots -Wind Chimes -Decorative Bird Cages and so much more!

Lucky Tree is one of the best places in Raleigh to grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a pastry, and truly…read morerelax. With bar-top seating, couches, tables, and chairs, it offers a welcoming environment to work, study, or find a bit of end-of-day calm. This place also holds personal nostalgia for me. I recently released my book Purple Rose: The Stars Carry Her Name -- Letters from Me to Her, a collection written for a woman I love living in Raleigh, and I was able to write some of those love letters and poems right here in this lovely café. Lucky Tree regularly hosts open mic nights for musicians and poetry-focused events, and the owners are deeply involved in the local arts scene. Through these events, I've met artists, authors, and incredible people--and I've even shared my own work from my above mentioned book here. Overall, this is a truly unique and beautiful shop. The food is always fresh, the staff is vibrant, polite, and genuinely helpful, and the atmosphere shifts naturally from lively to quiet and relaxing depending on the events taking place. Top-tier shop and easily one of my favorite coffee spots in Raleigh. And yes--the coffee is really good.

I decided to try this out for a quick coffee stop while in town for a conference. The service was…read morefriendly and quick! I tried the breakfast bagel bites, which were soft and warm. I loved the cheese on top! I was not a huge fan of the flavor the almond flour gave them but it was not overpowering. I would probably get them again! They had a lot of options as far as specialty lattes but I am glad I went with the Vanilla Maple. I was worried that the maple flavor would be too much but it complimented the vanilla well. The inside was VERY well decorated, and I would've loved to stay and do a little computer work! I could see myself coming by and sitting down for a quick brunch, meeting up with friends, or staying for a work session.

This is the cutest store! Everything is beautifully curated and just aesthetically gorgeous. I…read morepopped in to pick up some polymer clay earrings from Lauren of Lauren Makes. The ladies in the shop are super sweet and very friendly! I'm hoping to take some classes here soon. I noticed some conflicting reviews regarding location. At the time of this review, the shop is at 417 Kildaire Farm Rd in downtown Cary near the new park. Parking is a bit tricky when it's busy but the big parking garage is just across the street.

I love the products that Gather Goods has in their space. Very curated and thoughtful in what they…read moresell. All high quality products with unique beginnings. The perfect place for a gift or item for your home.

Great custom embroidery! Always quick and done well! The staff is super nice! Great shop for all of…read moreyour monogramming and gifting!

I have used this business on 4 occasions, so shame on me. I have had 8 pillowcases monogrammed…read morehere and was satisfied with the work. When I was married 37 years ago, my mother-in-law gave me a set of appliquéd sheets which were beautiful so I purchased 4 new white pillow cases ($50.00) and brought them to EBM to have them also appliquéd. I brought my original cases for EBM to see what I wanted. I expected the thread and the fabric used to be very close to the same color. When I picked them up, the thread was the light blue I picked out and the fabric used was a light gray. I was disappointed but took them home. I have only used the cases twice because I don't think they are pretty. They are also fraying after 2 washes. This past week, I purchased another 4 pillowcases ($50.00) and returned to EBM to have them monogrammed since they have done a good job on my other monogrammed pieces. While placing my monogram order I asked the owner about my past appliquéd cases because they were such an investment and I was unhappy with how they had turned out. She did not remember the order, so I told her that when I picked up this new monogram order, I would bring one of the appliquéd cases for her to see. I returned today and showed the owner my appliquéd case. The owner looked at my case and told me that she had not done the work. I showed her how the fabric was fraying after 2 washings and how the fabric and the thread did not match. She in effect told me that she was sorry but not sorry because her store did not do the work. I explained to her that I have not shopped at any other monogram store and I remember that I did indeed have the work done at her store. She denied this. I would not have taken the time in writing this complaint except for the fact that I read a similar complaint about this owner on Yelp about 2 weeks ago. This complaint I read showed that the owner does not believe in customer service and does not take responsibility when her shop does a poor job. This other customer stated that she finally got the owner to split the difference in cost with her. Why have a business when you don't take responsibility for your mistakes, say you are sorry and ask how you can make up for the mistake? I think it odd that when dropping off your order, this business has you pay up front, after all, they have your merchandise. For instance, these last 4 pillow cases cost me $50.00. Why would a customer pay $50.00 for cases and then not pick them up when they have been monogrammed? I payed $50.00 for the cases and then EBM charged me $60.00 to monogram. I see now, this is done because if you are not satisfied, they already have your money. If you are not happy, too bad because they are not customer friendly. Buyer Beware, as I learned with my appliqué order. Whatever work they turn out, they will be payed and it does not matter whether or not you the customer are satisfied. The owner just denied that she had done the work. Had I known she would treat me as a customer this way, I would not have made a 46 mile trip from Chapel Hill. There are other monogram shops in the area and I bet that there are others who treat there customers as they should. If your order goes as it should with this business I am sure you will be satisfied but if a mistake is made, too bad for you the customer and oh well, EBM has your money.

The owners are incredibly nice and helpful, the selection is amazing, and the prices are quite…read morereasonable. This shop is a real gem and we are so thankful to have found it - we will hopefully be visiting regularly for many years to come.

Great place for gifts! Unique clothing scarves and jewelry - purses not overly expensive!read more

House turned studio in downtown Apex. The Studio in Apex is the go-to place for creating, shopping,…read moresupporting local artists, and finding unique, vintage items. If you are in need of a gift for yourself or others this is the place to go. Since it was a house previously, the Studio has a special comforting atmosphere. Although numerous items line the shelves, it doesn't seem overwhelming. The items are organized well and it's easy to navigate the area. The only difficult part was trying to narrow down what to purchase. The items are well made and the scattered amigurumi are incredibly adorable. I didn't even realize I wanted a crochet pop tart until now. I ended up purchasing several items as gifts. If you are unsure where to start, the co-owners are helpful and welcoming. We met the lady who makes the soaps and the soap is incredible. Overall, excellent place for local gifts and flowers! Free parking is available along Chatham street and in nearby lots.

The Studio is an adorable store with all local artists. Such a great idea! I follow their Instagram…read morepage and realized they have special events with themes too. I got a children's book bundle for my daughter's Birthday. It was decorated with cute stickers, candy, a pen, crayons, and more. I loved they put an age for the book. I will definitely visit again!

Dog clothes. Baby shoes. Hand-made jewelry, salt rocks to hold candles, meditation stones,…read morehandbags, jewelry and embroidable gifts. Most everything is handcrafted. I found Lynn's TC a tad unsettling, though, but not necessarily in a bad way. It just depends on your preference. To start, Treasure Chest is an odd store. I wasn't really sure what it was trying to be: a gift store, a jewelry store or a metaphysical store. It mixes elements of all three. When I first walked in I noticed the incense and thought "oh, metaphysical" but then as I wandered around, I saw the kids shoes, bags, pet clothes and it threw off my entire frame of reference. There are some really cute things here, the polka-dot bags and the dog collars, for example. On the other hand, the owner was more than willing to show me more about the items that caught my eye, and even offered some suggestions when I asked about working with the salt candle holders. Adding to its uniqueness, Lynn's offers workshops for the community that also are all over the place: Aura readings, makeup application techniques, scrapbooking, pillow-making - seriously - I left the store mystified. Despite that, though, I'll probably go back , as it was just strange enough to be intriguing. I like having my preconceived opinions tweaked.

We were greeted with smiles and warmth. We stopped and tried first time ever after saying we were…read moregoing to stop for what seems like years! Wow! OMG! Glad we finally stopped! Chocolate! Yum! We will be back

Every year- Valentines day, my husband gets me a box of all dark chocolates from Chocolate…read moresmiles-( per my request!) I also give boxes as special gifts- always appreciated. Their chocolate is so smooth and creamy!

I just want to give a quick shoutout to this store! Me and my sisters went there about 2 weeks ago…read moreto get permanent bracelets which we absolutely LOVE. The service was amazing and the quality that you get is incredible. I also purchased a necklace that unfortunately broke within a few hours and I couldn't drive back because I was from out of town and flying back to Boston the next day. I called the store and April ( who was wonderful) helped me. She shipped me a brand new one to Boston and no extra charge. I'm wearing the necklace now and I'm absolutely in love. When I am ever back in that area, I will definitely go back !

My sister and I had made an appointment to get matching permanent jewelry as we recently celebrated…read morea birthday and wanted to commemorate the occasion with something special. We drove from Durham for the appointment and unfortunately, upon entry, were received with abysmal service and (lack of) interaction with the staff. No one greeted us in or even acknowledged our existence until one lady finally stated, "you my 3 o'clock?" As she proceeded to keep walking into the back before we could respond. She later returned and sat at the jewelry station staring down at her phone and continued to ignore us. Needless to say we left immediately. It's really disappointing, especially when you want to support a local business and do something special with your twin.