Well, where do I even begin? Today I stopped by Kuhl after leaving Target, and what should have…read morebeen a simple, pleasant visit turned into an egregiously disconcerting experience. Upon entering, I noticed a short Caucasian man near the Alabama Street entrance. At first, he looked like a regular shopper, but I quickly recognized him as the owner from previous store publications. What unsettled me immediately was seeing him peering into my Target bag, as if trying to assess what I had purchased. Perhaps he didn't realize I was watching him while he was watching me. As I walked through the store, the sense of being surveilled intensified. Every time I turned around, the owner was directly behind me. I also observed him on the phone, and shortly after, a man in a yellow shirt and khaki pants began following me as well. When I moved, he moved. When I paused, he pretended to rearrange items on the shelf. The behavior was blatantly obvious and deeply uncomfortable. To ensure I wasn't imagining things, I intentionally changed directions yet both men continued mirroring my movements. When I finally confronted one of them and asked, "Sir, are you following me?" he nervously replied, "No, no, no," even though the truth was painfully clear. This message is directed to the owner: Racial profiling your customers is unacceptable, demeaning, and profoundly unprofessional. I have patronized this store many times, and to be treated this way is not only insulting it is disappointing beyond words. PS: People of color spend money too.

I'm too poor for this store. It's for people who buy belts with mallards embroidered on it (the…read morelady in front of me bought that). Some cute things here and there that are out of my budget. The store is a complete maze and they even have a map when you walk in. Wish the layout was better. I did find a funny book. Check out the pic!

We have purchased several large and small pieces of furniture and decor at this Ballard and have…read morealways enjoyed a great experience. The designers we have worked with have been extraordinarily helpful and kind. They have walked us through different possibilities with their neat design software. We ended up with pieces we cherish and the delivery fee was usually waived or low. We did have one hiccup with a smaller item not having all the required parts but one call to Ballard customer service and it was handled by a very genteel, sweet customer service rep. Really great store where we enjoy shopping! Ballard often has sales, so I recommend keeping an eye out and going in at strategic times of year. One of our visits was right before a seasonal change and our designer offered us a floor model at a discount! Also, the catalogs and website are great resources! Some items may be overpriced, but we have found the quality of our purchases to be fair for the prices we have paid so far. I suggest checking out their website first before coming in and letting the designers know your limits. We never felt looked down upon for being clear with the designers about our budget or tastes. Lastly, the staff at this location have consistently been welcoming and kind. I generally prefer to enjoying browsing on my own and approaching staff once I have a decision or a question. However, I appreciate that the staff/ designers always ask if they may help or simply greet me warmly. A small display of sincere effort means a lot to so many folks in the digital age. Keep it up!

After countless of mail catalogs, Ballard Designs now has a Houston home and storefront nestled in…read morethe River Oaks Shopping Center! Ballard Designs Houston is a showroom with eye catching displays filled with home & garden furnishings and accessories. From a friendly staff, welcoming showroom with goods and fabric samples to peruse thru ..... you may just find something for your castle!

This is our favorite furniture and accessory store in Houston. They have very glamorous and stylish…read morefurniture along with custom made florals. We've bought numerous pieces here including sofas, chairs, wall art lamps, and decor. Our latest purchase was a Feizy rug that looks perfect in our home. Service is always professional and friendly. Blanca and Janet are the best and have worked here for many years. The owners, Steven and Phillip, are also incredibly nice. Janet has been in the furniture biz her whole life and formerly owned Sussan Furniture. You also need to visit at Christmas. Steven custom decorates Christmas trees that you just have to see. S Home also has a large supply of Christmas decorations and the most beautiful ribbon collection you will find.

Absolutely STUNNING, GORGEOUS & ELEGANT!!!!!!!! I am not an interior decorator nor have shopped…read morehere before. But I LOVE HIGH-END LUXURIOUS floral arrangements. They gave me exellent service despite being a 1st time client & NOT an interior decorator that will give them tons of future businesses!!!!! Sometimes, when you go to certain decor stores, they usually cater to interior designer clients (bread and butter), therefore, they become snooty to wanderers. They would treat you as wasting their time. S-Home treated me so nicely, patiently and they helped me choose the PERFECT floral arrangement for my breakfast room. Never even a second where they made me feel like I was wasting their time. Before S-home I was only aware of Creative Branch and a few others and believe me, S-HOME blows any place away! I can never shop anywhere else! My husband rarely compliments any arrangements that I have bought before (trust me, I spend crazy $$$$$) but he would not stop talking about how much he loves, Steven's design. Steven is on another level! Top notch! My only regret, I wish, I have known them before! Never too late!

This is one of the cutest shops in Houston. From blind boxes to candles to stickers, they sell the…read moremost unique items that I rarely see elsewhere. Also, it's woman-owned! They sell their baggu items at retail price, so I grabbed a laptop sleeve that I've been eyeing for a while. Turns out the design I bought was sold out on the official baggu website, so I'm very happy with my purchase. The store was a bit on the pricier side, but it's also just a fun experience to look around. The worker that I talked to was super nice, attentive, and helpful!

Love this shop! I found it by chance after grabbing a latte at Un Caffe. You can place your drink…read moreand food at the waiting table in the front area while you shop around. The blind box wall definitely got my attention! Picked up some Smoko blinds but they had a great variety including Sanrio and Pokemon. I love the variety of merch here and super unique too! It is now my new go to for gift shopping. The only downside is the difficulty parking but worth visiting! The staff is super kind and welcoming.

What a great little store in Montrose!…read more I was looking for some souvenirs to bring home for my kids while in town on business and I found this place on Yelp and I am glad I did. They have a wonderful assortment of unique and well curated gift items including jewelry, cards, tote bags, art, candles, clothing and chachkies. The very friendly salesperson was happy and eager to help me which just topped off the great little visit on the way to the airport. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for unique and thoughtful gifts.

Cute, quaint shop. Lots of unique items and trinkets. Nice place to pick up something special.read more

This store has some neat home furnishings and kitchen appliances. I walked around the store for…read moreabout 30 minutes and picked up napkins, hand, lotion, coffee and espresso maker, and coffee mugs as a gift. I came here at mid-afternoon and the store was fairly empty. The employees were helpful, one of them offered to make me an espresso which was quite tasty and powerful. The two employees on the floor kept disappearing and I had to keep calling them over to assist me to find Something or to wrap up a gift for a nominal charge). Parking is $5 unless you park in the free parking garage - just a short walk.

Yes, I placed an order. I love the store. I bought a serrated pillar, cooking apron, scooper and…read morepink salt.

I had the best interaction with Karla! She was so helpful, got me signed up for the card and was…read moreable to move me up to the font of a incredibly long line! I was surprised when she mentioned she was not a manager! She had great communication skills and people skills! Give her a raise a promotion!

The cashiers' attitudes are the worst. They again you the receipt and don't say anything. When you…read moresay "thank you" they don't say anything. When you get to the cashier they don't speak. They're unfriendly. I used to put up with long lines to shop here, now I just go to the one in the galleria area. They're much nicer.

We've checked out Min n Mod a few times because we love our friends couch and they've got a pretty…read moregood selection. I respect Mattress Mack as much as the next Houstonian, but I've found it extremely difficult to find more modern, reasonably priced furniture in the city (looking at you Crate & Barrel) and in my opinion, this is the best store out there. We bought a sectional last week for $2200 + ($109 for delivery) and the whole process was seamless. They gave us options on the timing, communicated well, and the guys who delivered it were absolutely top notch. They gave me a heads up when they were 15 minutes out, arrived within their window, brought it upstairs without complaint, assembled it extremely quickly, and cleaned up all their trash.

We had serious issues with the furniture we purchased. One of the sofas was advertised as genuine…read moreleather, but it started peeling in a short time, which raised concerns about its quality. The legs of another sofa broke very quickly. A repair team was sent, but the fix did not last and it broke again. When we requested service a second time, we were asked to pay. Overall, we are not satisfied with both the product quality and the after-sales service.

The owner is amazing the store is clean and very organized. I went looking for the famous…read moretravelers leather cover and I found it. It's sold out everywhere. Xoxo! Thank you !

I've seen Genara on TikTok a few times now so knew I needed to swing by. Located in the heights,…read morethis is a super well-curated gift shop with many high quality goods. Pricing is reflective of that, but they do have some options to fit your budget no matter what it may be. Very homegoods/ scent focused. If you're looking for incense & accessories, candles, or a new perfume this would be a great shop to come to! They also have a small selection of stationary, notebooks, etc. Would recommend checking it out if you're like me and just hadn't made the time for a trip over. Compared to some other local gift shops, I felt like the selection beyond candles or incense could've been a little broader, but regardless a beautiful store with kind, warm employees :)

This is a beautiful shop With so Many unusual items. Store owners Colleen and Peggy are…read moreknowledgeable and wonderful to work with. You can also consign items.

From the owner: Consignment for Antiques, Fine Furnishings, Works of Art and Objects of Charm…read more Visit out Shop on charming Ferndale street - 2912 Ferndale, 77098. For consignment, please email photos to ukconsignment@gmail.com