Stopped in to R&D Designs after finding them on Instagram. They quickly made me a custom hat that I…read moreabsolutely love. They also had a ton of pre-made options that were adorable. Everyone in the shop was very friendly and Sarah gave amazing customer service. Can't wait to return again someday!

All kinds of inventory! Really two stores filled with full price (still reasonable) and sale items!…read moreThe staff is extremely helpful. Everything from babies up to adult. Great beach gear. All kinds of head bows! Bags, shirts, key chains, sorority items, and pet supplies too! I will update with then quality when I get my items.

Photography by 3Spade7Star @3Spade7Star_photography…read moreJanuary 25, 2026 - Sunday The Black Cat Shoppe was on my to go see list in Wilmington to see if I could get on a historical tour in a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, they don't have historical tours but they do have tours on foot and it was not feasible for me to do after having a surgery on my hip & leg - still healing. So I browsed the store for a long period and had the most fun with using the coin operated crystal vending machine. For two quarters you can get one to three crystals with a turn of the knob on the machine. I was lucky to get three crystals several times. You don't know how many or what kind of crystals you will get, yet it is fun, and the crystals make a great gift to give to people. I got a lot of green aventurine crystals and crystals I usually would not select like dalmation jasper & a dull moonstone. It was a steal since most crystals are $1-3 each for the sizes I received of these crystals. Alyssa was very engaging and stellar in providing me information and generating more sales effortlessly - just by answering all my questions and showing me different rings stocked inside the ring display. She was delightful, memorable, and helped me select the perfect rings to wear on my index and third finger. I got 3 rings for $24.99. Other items I purchased was: money attraction incense & oudh resin in a glass bottle for incense, unique oracle cards with funny yes & no answers, stickers, a pamphlet detailing all the places where television series and movies were filmed at in Wilmington, North Carolina, and post cards. The postcards were only $1. I should have bought a book there that I thought I already had. The book is The Ghosts of Old Wilmington by John Hirchak. The book is signed by the writer. I had two ghost books about Wilmington but it was not that one. Yet it is another reason I should go back to The Black Cat Shoppe. I plan to come back here and go on their tours later in the future. This is a place I plan to visit again the next time I come to Wilmington, North Carolina.

This store was supposed the "one tree hill record store" and used as something else in Dawsons…read morecreek I believe.. has a lot of toys, magnets, post cards and etc... If you are a fan of the show One Tree Hill come check it out!

This was the best shop that I found on the beach. An old store front packed with quality surf gear…read more Plus skate boards, boogie boards, surf boards and roller skates. They also offer accessories skate boards. My daughter appreciated the brand named bikini tops that are pricey. Pretty much all you need for the beach can be found here. No 5th star with no offer for assistance.

This is one of the best surf shops I have ever been in. No wonder why it has been here for so…read morelong. They have an amazing selection of clothes, shoes, boards, and so much more. The owner, manager and staff are great! I loved the whole store. I could have blown a whole paycheck in here. They are very knowledgeable and also had great sales going on.

Choice of mdse. is fantastic. Don't know where to look first…read more Just want to buy everything in the store. There's something for everyone. Found such unique gifts. And it's such fun when there's a Customer Appreciation Day with the selection of food and drinks, such a homey welcoming atmosphere. Can't wait 'til my next visit. Jeannette

The store has so many things and it's all so pretty! Service was interesting, no one greeted us and…read morejust stared at us, fortunately the YOUNG cashier greeted us so nicely, the older ladies assuming the owners did not bat an eye at us lol. First time in here, probably won't be back. Value for items are reasonable they have them broken up by little businesses I'm assuming.

My go to shop EVERY year. I have been visiting and purchasing items for ten years at the Unique…read moreBoutique. I LOVE THIS STORE! Cutest "unique" clothes and the sales women are EXTREMELY knowledgeable and helpful.

I finally stopped into this little boutique last week - I love it! Half United carries a range of…read morebeautiful products like handmade leather bags, earrings, necklaces, natural beauty products, soap, candles and SUPER soft flowy T-shirts. The best thing about this store is that no matter what the price of the item, 7 meals are donated to those in need for each item purchased. This is a very unique donation model that I haven't run across before! Half United also carries MISSIO hair products which is a local brand (woo!) that supports the fight against human trafficking. The staff was incredibly helpful when I realized the particular MISSIO dry shampoo I was looking for wasn't in stock, Carmen ran across the street to the MISSIO office to get it for me! I really enjoyed my experience and will likely be back again before Christmas to finish up gift shopping.

I love this little store! Their mission to end hunger is amazing and their staff is so kind! A must…read morefor all gifts!

If you are someone who enjoys items made from high-quality REAL material (wool/leather) this place…read moreis a gem. It's nestled between two different buildings right next to the Fork n Cork. The person running the store shared that the area where the shop is now used to actually be an alleyway, it's designed really beautifully into the space with a touch of decor reminiscent from when it was just an alley. The photos on the yelp page showing they're right next to the water must be old. When I visited yesterday I did not notice any signage out front that had the business name, but the leather bags hanging in the front windows caught my eye instantly. They were all very different and unique. I think this shop is a mix of found/consignment pieces and mixture of their own leather designs. What this store has: There was an array of different items (gloves, jackets, large bags, purses, accessories, cowboy hats, tweed flat caps, wool scarves, leather belts) all in various colors. This is not a one-trick-poney type of place. I'm a woman with a lot of curves and finding leather that fits me is hard, especially when most consignment leather I find has only been size XS, or S, but this shop had their own women's coats up to 2XL! I walked away, giddy, purchasing their - Quartermaster designed sheepskin trench coat - Cowhide red leather purse - 90% wool herringbone scarf ~ We thought the coat would have been a thousand dollars, it was only $350. I did not expect to leave this trip with a beautiful, buttery, new coat.. But here I am. :)

Well, now I wish I had taken some photos. I believe they must have moved from the location in the…read morephotos because I don't believe there was a river view. Lot's of really cool stuff. I bought a really dope over the shoulder bag and my wife made me buy a hat (I like it though!). The bag I purchased was made locally and seems really well crafted. I'll give it a couple of years and re-review if I have any issues. They had some really cool jackets too that my wife would not let me get. It wasn't until I was in the car on the way home that I realized I needed a belt as well. Opportunity missed. The bag and hat were very well priced compared to most of the similar bags I had been looking at online. Staff took a great deal of time showing me products and explaining the differences in quality to me. They also let my dogs walk around with me!

with the absolution of most local skate shop you would think that a shop would try. horrible…read morecustomer service. Didn't even acknowledge my presence. Walked around trying to get stuff I could easily buy online ( cheaper mind you) Three employees one complaining about work and sitting on counter not working. Other two oblivious to customers. Only spoke when I purchased something. No greeting, no welcome nothing. Do better or you will lose like the rest.

Came in with my teenage son and a gift card burning a hole in his pocket. He was looking for a…read morehoodie or long sleeve jacket. Staff were incredibly helpful, to the point of pulling all the small sized flannels, hoodies, and jackets and giving them to my son to try on. Great selection of clothing that is easy to find based on brand, men's, women's, kids, etc. While my son was trying on I checked out the new and used boards and found a few that I'd love to add to my quiver. The used boards were in very good shape and were market prices. Love that they also support local non-profits via the Mustache for Kids charity foundation.