Best place to shop in Blowing Rock NC Beautiful Selection of…read moreReal silk flowers , single stems, arrangements wreaths .. Season tailored. Unique finds that you do not see in other stores. It's worth your time to go there and I bet you will not leave empty handed!!Service are wonderful Cathy Norris

From home decor, to jewelry, to ladies clothing, this boutique has it all. They even have lawn…read morefurniture overlooking Main street for the husband's... The service is great, and there are plenty of staff members available to help package up your finds. The prices are middle of the road, but the jewelry is very reasonable.

My family and I stopped into Take Heart last month during our first visit to Blowing Rock. My…read more6-year-old daughter had been looking for a heart-shaped locket after losing one from her grandparents. She finally found what she was looking for at Take Heart! She immediately went to the counter so we could purchase it. The women there were so kind with her, asking about her purchase and her name. They were so touched by her story that they decided to gift it to her for Christmas! We were shocked! We were in the store for a brief amount of time, but that visit will leave a long-lasting impression on her and us. Thank you to "the purple shop" for creating such a wonderful Christmas memory for our family!

This is THE STORE I look forward to visiting each time I visit Blowing Rock NC. It is my favorite…read morestore in fact. From the moment I walk in I feel welcomed. The scents, the positive and uplifting music playing over the speakers, the friendly welcome from the staff, and all the beautiful items in the store, feel like home to me. The owner Sherri is the icing on the cake, her smile is pure comfort. She is always happy to help me pick out something special. Her Joy is contagious, and sincere. There are so many beautiful items in the store. Each time I go I find a little gift for a friend, a family member, and usually one for myself, and I leave with a smile on my face. Take Heart is a lovely little gem of a store. I cannot wait to return.

I all about the pottery and was thrilled to see some local artists represented. They had a little…read moreof everything between all the shops. Candles, jewelry, clothing and more. Any kind of gift or treasure you could want! Prices were fair, I snagged a couple of Christmas gifts!

I went in Artwalk today with a couple of friends. One of my friends wanted to see if a sweater on…read moredisplay was available in her size. She asked a clerk and was told that the sweater on display was the only one available. As the clerk did not offer further assistance, I reached up to undrape the sweater from a t-shirt so that my friend could try it on. When I did so, the clerk came running across the store screeching, "Don't mess up my display!" I'm sorry, but I thought the purpose of a store that sells clothing was to entice customers to come in, try on the merchandise, and then buy it. If that's the case, someone should educate the clerk with the abrasive customer service skills. I will NEVER return to this store!

The guy working the downstairs candy/hot sauce shop was very friendly and knowledgeable about the…read morehot sauces. They've got a pretty big selection. I didn't end up getting anything so I felt a little bad but my friend ended up buying some apple butter BBQ sauce so I didn't feel too terrible. If you feel like eating insects, you can buy them here. Yes, insects! The guys working upstairs were nice too. It's more traditional souvenirs and the tees and hats named in the store's moniker. I picked up a cute Blowing Rock sticker with a bear on it which was a tiny bit expensive, but yay.

My family and I were waiting for our food to be ready while on vacation and decided to pop into…read morethis store just to look around. First of all, the website says the store closes at 8:00, so we were surprised when it seemed like they were closing earlier. The employee working repeatedly told us that they had brought everything in for the night and to be careful, which I completely understand. However, the way it was communicated made us feel like we were in the way rather than welcome in the store. My family didn't notice, but I personally heard the employee say, "They need to leave," in a very rude and disrespectful tone while we were still inside. They changed the sign from 'Open' to 'Closed' while I was still inside the store, which made me feel like I was being rushed out and was not welcome there. Overall, it was not a great experience. I understand wanting to close up for the night, but there are much more respectful and professional ways to communicate that to customers. It definitely left a bad impression, especially while we were visiting on vacation.

MARIE, was awesome! she gave a warm welcome to us as we entered her establishment. It was stocked…read moreto the brim with great items and sales! Thank you Marie, you made my day!

We spent a lot of time in here due to all the selections to look through. The owners very super…read morekind and helpful. Service was top notch and we will be back for some high quality items. End of season sale selection was huge for some great values

Beautiful pieces of jewelry! This is a fair trade store and you will get quality handmade with love…read morejewelry. The lady who runs the place was very nice. These a not super cheap piece of jewelry, however, $38 for a handmade necklace is an amazing price. I recommend this store. =))

Great staff! So personable and friendly. I wanted to buy something just because of how great the…read morestaff was. They had a cool photo area with lights and downstairs they turn off the lights to show all the garden lights they have. Great selection of garden and birds stuff. The prices were great and the experience was fun. You must check it out. They also had treats for our dog!!!!!

My wife and I went in the store but we are very picky, so unfortunately we didn't purchase…read moreanything. But the real star here was the staff! The minute we walked in, they greeted us and our fur baby who was with us. They were super kind, offered the fur baby a treat And we just had really good conversation our entire time! Downstairs had really cool solar lights and motion items, they cut off the overhead lights and it was so cool to see all of their product light up! Awesome staff, highly recommend!

I can't believe I get to be the first to review. We have such a special story about GBG. My…read morehusband (boyfriend at the time) took a winter trip up to Blowing Rock years ago. We happened across this quaint wonderful little store as we were exiting the candle shop. He said, let's go in and look around. Inside we were greeted by the most wonderful father and daughter team. We were lucky enough that one of their gems dealers was in town for that weekend only. I was able to find a beautiful, vintage sapphire stone in an heirloom piece of jewelry. Long story short, I fell so much in love with it that my husband bought and it and it became the center of my engagement ring. I get more compliments than you can imagine on the work and setting they created for me. Truly one of a kind. Keep in mind this is everything that a jeweler should be. Many of them are handmade pieces, crafted with the most loving of care. This is not a chain; this is a family owned business. You will not find a better jeweler anywhere. They are the epitome of the jewelry craft in my opinion. We will be visiting Blowing Rock this fall sometime to see the changing of the colors and I will be sure to stop in again. Please take time to visit this wonderful shop, especially if you are saving up for a truly beautiful piece.

From the owner: Gems By Gemini is a small, independent Blowing Rock, North Carolina, jewelry and gift shop…read morespecializing in colored gemstone jewelry featuring genuine stones from leading gem mines throughout the world. You may choose from the large inventory of our finished jewelry or have your new jewelry custom designed to meet your personal style & taste. We work in most metals including 10 kt., 14kt., 18kt. gold, as well as palladium, platinum, and sterling and you can trade in your 'old gold' for credit on in-store purchases or custom creations! We are very fortunate to have several extremely experienced goldsmiths that can do everything from repairs to wax carvings. Our other custom manufacturers have been carefully selected for their capabilities, quality, and the fact they produce your jewelry here in the US! Gemini can also help you with your diamond needs, whether it is a personal jewelry purchase or for a special occasion. We have access to a vast array of quality diamonds suppliers.