If you find yourself in Elon, NC, as I did just last week, you will discover that the shopping…read moreoptions outside a well stocked Target are limited. It is a small college town, so this is to be expected. But after wandering the Elon campus and then discovering the one short city block with retail options (don't blink, because you might miss it), after turning the corner we stumbled upon Simply Oak Boutique. Now compared the other retail options out there in the world, you might say, what is so special about this place. But know in Elon, this is unique because this is charming and lovely and might be the best spot (and only) you can find unique gifts, jewelry, greeting cards, candles, women's clothing, etc. in Elon. It is worth a pop in simply to see what you might find. The store is organized well, staffed by a friendly person and cute. If you are visiting your daughter who goes to Elon, she would surely find something for herself in this store.

After touring Elon University, we explored downtown Elon and came across this adorable boutique…read more The epitome of southern style and friendliness. Learned the owner was a recent Elon graduate pursuing her dreams which I was impressed by. Super cute clothes and gifts in a quaint setting.

I come here when I come back to visit to get the goods I miss the most. (Authentic grits from the…read moremill, Cookies from Old Salem, apple butter jelly). They also sell awesome BBQ maps of all the great places in the state that you need to visit. Very friendly service and conversation. I have to mention that they have a lot more products as well so make sure you drop in when you are in the area.

This is a small gift shop, but it has a lot of unique North Carolina gifts. Definitely worth a…read morevisit if you are in town.

I LOVE this gift store. I've been more times than I can…read morecount! Christmas Wreaths, Trees, Ribbon, Floral Area Yard and house flags Clothes Brighton House Wares House Deco Jams, Jellies, Preserves Coffees Small Cafe with great food Prepare to spend the day, You'll love it!

Great products great quality great selections and they are so friendly and helpful. I love this…read morestore one of my top stores to visit every time I'm in Danville VA . 5 stars rating !! Service is great selection is wonderful !

THE BEST COFFEE. Proves you don't need fancy syrups or foam art to make great coffee. I always…read moreorder a plain cup, black and it's somehow consistently the best in town - smooth, bold, but never bitter. The atmosphere is adorable. You'd never know something like this sits out off Church St. It's a hidden gem for unique gifts, native to our area. The epitome of supporting local. Ample parking in the back, family owned, and the service is always friendly. Love this place! It's worth a drive.

This is the cutest spot to pop in, grab a coffee, tea, smoothie and/or baked good to enjoy while…read moreyou do some shopping for local artisan goods! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming with an almost overwhelming selection of goodies, trinkets, and self-care items to shop from! I didn't have much time to peruse the store but I will definitely be back to search all of the shelves for the perfect gift, gadget, or treasure! I think they also serve beer & wine that can be enjoyed on their outdoor patio! Literally stop in for a sip or a shop...and plan to stay a while!

This place is awesome! I can't believe I haven't been in there before. My daughter and I have been…read moreon the hunt for an Art-o-Mat vending machine and we found out this shop has one. Only problem was that it was literally 5 minutes before they closed. The woman working there (not the owner) was SUPER friendly and welcomed us even though we definitely kept her late. We bought two items from the Art-O-Mat and the employee urged us to look around before we left, again SO nice considering it was now past closing. The shop has something for everyone from local pottery to hand carved wood and other really gorgeous textiles. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: Focusing on whimsical, colorful, nature inspired art, Owl and Rabbit Gallery is an enchanting…read moredreamworld that is a true immersive experience to the customer. Featuring local and global artists, each piece is hand selected by the owner to bring joy and whimsy to the customer.

This is a beautiful store with something for everyone. The staff were so nice. I loved many things…read morehere and prices were reasonable. I loved the jewelry and blouses.

The sign on the door reads "Masks not required," not "No masks allowed." My family masks to protect…read morethose we live with and love, not to be targets of purposefully loud and obnoxious remarks that the store employees would rather move to Peru to escape the scourge of "communist masking," that "even Iran" doesn't force masking, and that people who mask don't understand basic psychology or biology. The behavior was unwelcoming and discourteous. So, we left without buying anything. Basic psychology. This shop does, however, sell some adorable llama earrings that will be very popular upon their anticipated relocation to Peru!

Cute blend of clothes jewelry and home goods. Very Farm style. The sales staff was nice and…read moreattentive. They also sell Chalk Paint. They have a class room for instructions. The place smelled so good. It would be a great place to shop for gifts.

Really nice store! It's larger than it looks. There's something of interest to everyone: rustic and…read moreFrench country home decor, teas, signs, stained glass artistic pieces, jewelry, clothing, lots of chalk paint, furniture, dishes, etc. Everything is beautifully displayed. Worth a trip!

It's no longer banners hallmark. It's now a company called Gretchen's and the free cards have a tax…read moreto be paid. It doesn't say it online but they will collect the tax or no card. Not a problem. Just wish I knew beforehand so I could bring spare change instead of charging 20 cents for a card bein I don't carry cash.

One of the most friendly staff members that I've come across in a very long time. Store looks…read moregreat!!!

Lovely Garden and Gift Store. Must Visit for a great selection of plants for the yard and home,…read morebird baths, wind art, pots, and fountains outside. Inside has everything from seeds, soaps, bird feeders, jams, specialty foods, and many unique gifts. We had such a great time shopping.

I found this quaint little gallery during the Third Friday Art Walk, and I was pleased to see so…read moremany different mediums (and artists) represented. I ended up purchasing a piece for my home for a great price. I'm really glad I found them.

Our family was in town for a soccer tournament, and my son wanted to find a pair of handmade…read moreearrings for his girlfriend. I found The Artisan Market at 305 while doing some search on Yelp. What a great shop! It's small, but they offer a wide variety of local-made items included pottery and jewelry. The prices are reasonable, and the staff is very friendly. The next time you're on the hunt for a special gift, or simply want to treat yourself to something special, I highly recommend you visit The Artisan Market at 305.