Helpful, friendly staff. A wide variety of rotating country decor, artificial flowers, table linens…read more& curtains. Mom and I stop in whenever we are in town. Fun picking and looking through all that is available. Can be a pricey if you are familiar with the market. Stop through if you are in the area!

My first visit to Gray Apple Market was for their Holiday Maker's Market the first weekend of…read moreNovember, and let me tell you -- it was Pinterest-level festive. The event promised 75+ local small businesses, food vendors, kids' activities, and "lots of holiday cheer," and that was spot-on. I went on Sunday morning, bright and early at 8:30 a.m. Parking along the road behind their home store? Gone. I ended up parking at the nearby elementary school and keeping my eyes peeled for the shuttle they mentioned. Either it was hiding or I completely missed it, because I never saw it. So, I walked. About 13 minutes along a busy road with no sidewalk -- fine for me as a solo adult, but not ideal for families with little ones. Once I arrived, though? Beautiful. The morning was crisp, the sun was out, holiday music was playing through speakers, and the whole place just felt like the start of Christmas shopping season. Vendors were spread out enough that it didn't feel cramped, and most were selling genuinely high-quality, handcrafted pieces -- a nice break from the sea of 3D-printed knickknacks I've seen at summer festivals. That said... I didn't buy a thing. Prices were higher than I was willing to pay, both from vendors and from Gray Apple's own shop. For example, I saw a 12" LED lighted orb priced at $100 -- and the tag literally said "MADE IN CHINA." A quick barcode scan later showed it online for half that. Convenience is one thing, but that's a hard markup to justify. For me, this market was more about the experience -- browsing, sipping something warm, chatting with artisans, and soaking up the vibe. Totally worth it for that. But when it comes to spending, I'm a "would I rather use this money for food or an adventure?" kind of shopper, and on this day, nothing passed the test. The only thing missing to round out the cozy holiday magic? A bonfire! They had propane heaters near the food trucks, but a big communal fire pit would've been the perfect finishing touch. Maybe next year. So yes -- a once-and-done visit for me. A gorgeous market full of talent and holiday spirit, but not my go-to for actual purchases. Still, I left in a great mood -- and with my wallet fully intact, which is its own kind of Christmas miracle.

I have only been here one time before, it was okay, small inside but went outside to have coffee…read morewith a friend. I went today and brought my husband so we could have a coffee and pastry but there was a sign on the door saying they would not be open until 11:30!! A customer coming out said she just went in to pick something up and said they were closed just to unpack all of the boxes that had been delivered on Wed. Today was Thursday and they don't even open until 10 am. I guess they don't want any customers, they have few hours and are not prepared. We went to The Hive, had great coffee and service!

I visited 2 different furniture stores before stopping at AtHome…read more No more to say, I got my living room -happy- price and quality are decent. Love their mix and match; you need your imagination and creativity to create the perfect (in my case) living room, that's something I liked about this store.

The items are all getting junky and the prices are skyrocketing. I used to go here every few weeks…read moreand spend lots of money. Now I leave the store empty handed. They started getting popular and then turned into ALL ABOUT MAKING MORE MONEY. Taking my business elsewhere.

A very nice place to visit and find great unique gifts- I went there with no expectations and…read morewalked out very impressed after spending over $200 on many great gifts . You will find so many great gifts/ the shop is curated beautifully and the location is amazing

Fun location in s lovely old building. Lots of mini "shops" with various types of gift and…read morecrafts. Lovely staff at the desk. Would recommend increasing the lighting so items are easier to see.

I have a love/hate relationship with Hobby Lobby. I absolutely love this store, but hate the…read moreamount of money I spend. I have to admit they do have a lot of sales always going on, so if you want a particular item and wait for the sale, it always worthwhile! The employees at Hobby Lobby are extremely helpful and always courteous. Always willing to answer questions. I find the seasonal/holiday paper items to be a good value when they go on sale and have purchased them multiple times! I'll always return to do more shopping!!!!

This place is like my disneyworld. I always spend much more time here then planned due to the…read moreoverwhelming amount of items they sell that inspire me to create. Love the decorations they sell too. This place rocks.

Found my new favorite store in Annapolis. I was absolutely thrilled with the items purchased…read moretoday, including 3 original pieces of art, and a Tibetan bell set. Matt and his team were wonderful to work with. The value was absolutely tremendous. I will certainly be back for more.

This place is an absolute hidden gem! I would NEVER have guessed it was back there! I Googled for…read morethrift stores and it came up, so my friend and I went. It's definitely NOT a thrift store, it's a small, cozy, curated vintage store. Things are not thrift store priced, and they shouldn't be. The items there are all very good quality and there are so many unique pieces! Though I wasn't in the market for the types of things they carry today, I will definitely be going back there in the future. What a VERY cool place!! And the lady working there (I'm guessing the owner?) was very nice. All in all, a great experience.

What a cool store! This place has a bit of everything. From tools, households, gifts, lighting,…read morefishing supplies, clothing, kitchen items, dishes, home decor, candles, nightlights, dishes, signs, toys and so much more. You could easily spend an hour in here just browsing and looking around. A great place to stop for a housewarming gift. The employees are super friendly!! Helpful if you need anything. Definitely worth stopping here.

Worst place to shop. On a shopping trip for my birthday with my grown sons and the sales person…read moredogged us the entire time, like we were gonna steal something, even tried to see in my coat as we were leaving! Less that one star.

Richard Blacksten and his wife had me crazy with desire to buy something, anything, from them…read more They are so charming, so friendly, so knowledgeable that I wanted some little part of the Relics - even though I had absolutely no need for anything in there. Relics is not so much architectural salvage as it is wood. Wood, old wood, raw wood, live edge wood, exotic wood, wood from homes built in the 1700's, bricks from buildings that are a part of the history of the State of Maryland, doors of every size and shape - even a casket handmade by Mr. Blacksten himself. Handmade tables - if it's wood, it is here! If you need wood for anything - whether it's decorative or utilitarian - this is definitely the place to go. The location we went to (417 McKinstrys Mill Road) is only a small portion of his inventory; he says that he has lots more wood back at his farm. And Mr. Blacksten will know a lot about anything you see there. He remembers where it came from, how he salvaged it, what is unique about the wood, and on and on. His stories and recollections were interesting and often funny. He is a real character in the best sense of the word. I truly enjoyed the time I spent at Relics and I am so disappointed that I could not find anything to buy. At the end of the conversation, Mr. Blacksten insisted that we take an old hand made nail; he just gave it to us! Where can you find someone so nice and pleasant anymore? Right at Relics in Union Bridge. I will be back to Relics at some point because I know I will have a need for wood and I will NOT go to anyone else for beautiful wood. If you can't find what you want at Relics, you simply cannot find it anywhere - along with a good conversation and a laugh or two.

From the owner: Relics is your Authentic Architectural Salvage Source! Our products and services include:…read more ​Hewn and sawed logs and beams and mantels Flooring Vintage mantels, stairs, window glass Vintage doors, windows and hardware Brick and stone Custom cutting and milling of our reclaimed wood Custom bandsaw mill work available Repurposing materials for tabletops, mantels, etc. Project consulting