I always find the cutest, unique items at this shop in clothing, Jewelry & even umbrellas! The…read moreitems are a great value & I really appreciate that!!! I get one of every color of the bralettes every season!!! You can't ask for better service either. I'm the pickiest of customers especially when it comes to trendy boutiques & this place never fails to deliver!! They do mail order as well!!

I enjoyed the variety of local artists and items available for Mother's Day. I bought some soaps…read morethat will make lovely gifts for family and myself. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. So many charming gifts available to purchase! in the back of the store, there are some discounted which I snagged two bars of soap for one dollar each.

Rewind. Back to 1999. I saw a LOFT sweater in a magazine and had to have it. It was ribbed, maybe…read moremock turtlenecked, and black. It was not stretchy ribbed, but somehow knitted to appear so. It was eighty dollars. Who cares about the rent? I pshawed my boyfriend's feeble protests, and off we went to Trenton. The sweater always smelled of lingering, dry perfume. It made me feel decadent. When I became a mom, I donated the sweater to a Goodwill. My new husband- the pshawee- probably grinned. A new chapter began. This past December (2019), I once again pshawed my husband. I had been eyeing the LOFT store for about a year. I decided to go in with my older daughter. She has watched me obsessively collect used LOFT tops for about two years- I have the leopard ones, the vintage floral one, the quirky floral one, the succulent one, the embroidered floral one, the "Little House on the Prairie" floral, the cactus one that my husband said looked funny. The bee one dovetails right in there. A few months ago, my daughter not only wore my LOFT fox and owl sweaters, but she independently sought after reasonable items from LOFT online. We let her get the items, because she has never done that before. I gifted her a star sweatshirt from LOFT, which she adores. So, we went in. The door is huge, heavy, and artsy. You sorta want to admire it, but the smell of new clothes propels you inside. It is like a museum. The clothes are perfectly folded and arranged on tables, or hung gracefully from wall racks. All tees are to a T. Dresses invite admiration. Colorful bottoms beg to be seen. It is oddly quiet in there. People speak in hushed tones so as not to disturb the sanctity in there. The clearance stuff is easy to find. They even have petite racks, which are clearly marked. There was a little nook off of the clearance area, which I think is clever. You have to pass the clearance items to get to it, and I could see a rainbow marled cable knit sweater that I am still loving as an image only. We admired a pine green coat that was too big for either of us, and I saw stuff there that was not online yet. My daughter fell in love with a brown sweater that was enhanced with metallic thread. It was not in her size, so we ordered it for her as a surprise. She has worn it almost everyday for a week and a half now. (I do sniff-check it.) I almost bought a pair of chartreuse pants, but chickened out. LOFT's prices are great. They have amazing sales. If you see something amazing, you can wait, cause it will eventually go on sale. Some stuff goes on sale really quick. Percents off vary. LOFT bloggers always champion the sales and what they scored at a LOFT sale. LOFT has something for everyone. Their florals are outstanding. Two tees I own were inspired by vintage patterns created by Celia Birtwell. (At least I think so.) Their paisleys range in all sizes. Graphics are simple and cute. Reindeer and penguins are included in the menagerie. They have preppy and disco-y sweaters. Pants and jeans have just enough pizazz if you like showing off from time to time. LOFT's clothes are extremely comfortable. My daughter never complains about itchy embroidery or scratchy knits. LOFT lets me be a size ___ in pants, which is a size down for me. I do not have to wear a belt. Cropped pants- not petite- in regular fit me perfect at 28". Sometimes I see a sale color that calls to me, so I just go with regular cropped. And, LOFT offers elbow tees, so you can hide chubby upper arms or tattoos. One thing that I am not sure if it is a thing or not- the navy tees might fade fast. However, the tee that I am referencing was washed badly at a relative's house. I asked the washer's owner how many garments I could put in her washer, and just got a general affirmative. Later that summer, I threw out two white LOFT tees that had been washed at her house. Some clothes were still dirty, even after being washed in Persil. Some items looked beat up. It is possible that HE washers can only handle small loads, or that they are not so great after all. I wash on gentle and air dry all of our female tees. Anyway, just check out how darker LOFT tees handle life before committing to the dark side. LOFT deserves those capital letters. My profile pic- that's a LOFT top. It has a zipper at the back with a ribbon pull. If you love special touches, you will love LOFT.

Wonderful service and personal attention and recommendations on clothing that suits my frame. I am…read morenever dissatisfied with the quality of the merchandise either. Nice store.

Absolutely adorable shop! They have the cutest clothes, shoes, jewelry and home items! Absolutely…read moreLOVE that they had christian music playing and offer christian items in their store! Such a nice and welcoming touch. We stopped in on the morning of 8-7-21 and the two ladies were super nice and very helpful!!!!! Great store!!!!!

I absolutely loved the service and selection at this store. As soon as I walked in I was greeted…read morewith warmth by an employee who then brought me around the store to help me find exactly what I needed. Then after I found a few options I was offered a dressing room. From there another employee checked up on me frequently making sure I was doing okay and she even brought me shoes and a few dress options to try on that she thought I'd like. Never before have I been treated with such care in a boutique like this. Along with their gorgeous apparel their customer service was top tier.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Bristol, TN location on June 23, 2025, and was warmly welcomed…read moreby Miranda, who went above and beyond to assist me. I was shopping for an upcoming vacation to Cabo San Lucas, and Miranda was incredibly helpful--not only did she assist me in selecting the perfect outfits, but she also helped accessorize them with beautiful jewelry and bags. She was kind, patient, and tirelessly brought me different sizes until everything felt just right. Hope, the other associate working that day, was also an absolute delight--friendly, professional, and attentive. Francesca's continues to be one of my favorite clothing stores in East Tennessee, and I look forward to shopping at both the Bristol and Asheville locations in the future.

In store shopping was a pleasure. Online... nightmare. 22 days after placing my order, still not…read morehere. Asked for a refund. They sent me $11.24 cents and said the refund comes back in increments. Better Business Bureau contacted.

Loved visiting the shop. I learned about it through instagram and had already made a few online…read morepurchases so it was fun to see the store in person and to be able to shop and try things on! Purchased 2 pairs of jeans and 2 tops, shop is a nice environment and owner is very welcoming.

From the owner: Whether you like to stay up on all the latest trends or favor a more classic style, Spruced…read moreBoutique has options that will give you a chic new look for any occasion. We feature a trendy collection of women's clothes, shoes, and accessories, all of which are available here in our shop or online. We love being the place women can go in Spruce Pine to find the hottest new fashion, and we can't wait to share that with you. Next time you find yourself downtown, we hope you'll stop by to spruce up your wardrobe.

We were in the area to go to another vintage store nearby and popped into House of Kismet on a…read morewhim. WOW. This is the BEST vintage store I have ever been in, and I do a LOT of vintage shopping, from NY to FL. I was completely knocked out by H of K because: 1) They have larger sized women's clothing! Several dresses that were probably size 10-12 which is super rare since most vintage is size 2-4. 2) They have men's clothes - a lot of them. Most vintage stores have a lot of women's items and hardly any men's, but H of K is about 40% menswear. 3) EVERYTHING is in immaculate condition. The prices reflect this, but nothing I thought was out of reach since you're buying one of a kind, well made clothing. To be clear, this is vintage, not thrift. Some of the items are up to 100 years old, so you can't expect it's going to be $5. 4) Woman working there was so nice! Not pretentious, not pushy, not overbearing, but welcoming--and very sweet when I asked if I could take pictures for my review. 5) There is NO junk or random crap - it's obvious that someone has a keen eye for beautiful things and thoughtfully puts them together in collections. When we visited, there were selections of kimonos, smoking jackets, leather capes (!), summer dresses, etc. What's amazing is that it would be 8-20 of each "genre" so you have a pick of colors and sizes... it's not just one random cape or top hat. There's also home items sprinkled throughout, but in a way that is intentional and curated (like the wool camp blankets in the men's section, vintage quilts near a small section of kids' clothes, selection of aluminum thermoses by the outerwear). 6) I collect vintage women's hats and the selection at H of K is exquisite. Very fine examples of 40's/50's hats in absolute mint condition, and fairly priced. I went a bit bonkers taking pictures of everything - this shop is an absolute dream, and I wish I lived closer so I could visit every weekend. House of Kismet is an incredibly rare combination of incredible items and friendliness.

Awesome shop. Such a unique selection and Amanda was so helpful and great to deal with.read more

We are from out of town...and this place is special. Great selection. Incredibly kind staff. They…read morewere so personable I didn't want to leave! Which is rare for me. The prices are on point, if not on the more affordable side. They had crystals for $0.50 - $1.00 (not all of them obviously) but the majority of the more "expensive" ones were like $3-6. We will definitely be back!

Instant Karma is a total vibe…read more They have a plethora of metaphysical treasures for you to select from--candles, garments, accessories, handbags, tapestries, posters, a whole wall of incense, pipes, jewelry, rocks, crystals, gems, local artwork and more. The merchandise selection is one of my favorites but the staff is the reason why I love coming here. They also have a highly rated tarot reader.

I come here every June for my birthday to find the most unique and original styles to bring back…read morehome. Bailey was so genuine and helped me select the most perfect pieces from everyday wear to renaissance fair and fairy romance garments. I also picked up a few accessories - love the silver & bone belt and the kardi clip! So much to see and fall in love with here at the whimsical, Seven Silver Seas

If you are in the Maggie Valley area and wear women's clothing, like jewelry, or are shopping for a…read moregift, this store is a must visit. Driving by it's hard to miss as the building is painted purple and there are dresses hanging from the gazebo, fluttering in the breeze. Don't miss the racks outside but once you enter the real fun begins. It's like walking into a rainbow as you are surrounded with colorful confections of clothing, leggings in any pattern you can dream of, silver (and more!) jewelry, handcrafted gift items and puzzles galore. The name of the store comes from the fact that they carry items from around the world. I love shopping here because you will find items you won't see anywhere else. I always get compliments when I wear something from this store. My sisters-in-law call it "the leggings store" because they carry so many (supersoft) leggings. Their specialty is tunics and dusters but you'll also find dresses, pants, jackets, and more. The sales team is a great resource to help you find just what you're looking for. Prices are mostly on the higher end but, in my opinion, reasonable for a curated collection of unusual items.