Excellent selection and personalized service in this Buckhead boutique! Worth the drive from…read moreBirmingham, AL

When I worked in Buckhead, I often would escape my suffocating cubicle by checking out the…read moreboutiques off Piedmont Road, and one of them was the Bilthouse--an enchanting little cottage tucked away on East Paces Ferry. I got sucked into one of the boutique's sales: "Buy one item at full price, get two more items free." Or something like that. I ended up purchasing an expensive Free People sweater (lavender rabbit fur with two white buttons to undo the neckline, along with lace over the shoulders, complemented by multi-colored stitching). For free, I chose a pair of hippie-flower gauchos (which are so out of style now and already were out the door at the time) and a very mod, block-color skirt. I still wear the sweater and skirt, so I'd say I fell for a pretty sweet deal. I must agree with Lauren S. that the clothing, overall, reminds me of sorority girls and their stay-at-home mothers. But, sprinkled among the Phi Mu mess are cool styles, reminiscent of Free People funk. I am most fond of the Bilthouse's pieces of decor--or at least when I shopped there last. I couldn't help myself and bought a folk art butterfly, with a chair leg body and rusted iron wings. This place is rather pricey but is worth a look if you're in the Buckhead area on a much-needed shopping binge.

While I have not had the chance to shop in person, the etst store is amazing with a variety of…read morefabrics. The shipping was super fast!

Tess World Designs is a new shop in Decatur dedicated to African fabric and accessories. Due to…read moretheir success on Etsy, they recently made the leap to brick and mortar. They're located in the downtown shopping district, about a five minute walk from the Decatur MARTA Station. The bold patterns and pops of color in the window caught my eye as I was driving down E. Ponce de Leon. I circled back, parked on the street and went inside to explore. They have a variety of merchandise: African print fabrics Masks and wood pieces Woven bowls Jewelry Purses, backpacks and sandals Wraps and scarves Kente and Greek graduation stoles A few racks are filled with ready-made men's and women's clothing but fabric is really their forte. Hundreds of beautiful swatches line the walls. Most prints are $7 a yard but the silks go for $12.50 a yard. Since I haven't ticked "learn to sew" off my bucket list yet, I felt in over my head looking at all that cloth. Fortunately, they have contact info for seamstresses so once I have a pattern I can choose the fabric and get something made. It might make sense for them to sell patterns but since they don't I'll need to find one elsewhere. Anyway, I left with a cowrie shell necklace for the boy and two pieces of jewelry for myself. I loved several of their fabrics and hope to be back for one soon. Tess World Designs is a great addition to the Decatur shopping district.

We got washable silk sets as our Christmas gifts for each other this year. We lounge & sleep a lot…read moremore than you would think and decided to treat ourselves right during those common moments. Things you should know: I. LOCATION In Westside Provisions District II. SERVICE Great, they let us try on the different styles and colors. It's nice that they had the men's brand in store as well so we didn't have to go elsewhere for him. III. QUALITY Excellent, as expected.

While walking around the Westside Provisions District, I noticed this new shop... It had a bed in…read moreit? Cozy socks? A snarky tagline on the windows? Hmmm. Once I finished my Jeni's ice cream, I circled back to check it out. Turns out this place is Lunya, the company I've seen almost a hundred Instagram ads for. Well, what a treat to get to see what all the fuss is about in person! All right, you need to know that I didn't buy anything during my visit, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to be buying something within a month or two. Lunya's high-end pajamas will be an investment piece for me, but I'm also *pretty* sure they're going to be *worth* the investment. Lunya has a men's and women's line and then multiple collections for each of their textiles. Different collections feature washable silk, pima cotton, silver, aloe, modal, wool, etc. The (lovely) salesperson there told me that each materila was selected with the intention of helping you regulate your body temperature so that you'll be more comfortable at night. I tried on some pieces from the women's washable silk collection and the women's pima cotton collection. I loved each of the washable silk pieces, and they're what I'm saving my money for. I tried the scoop neck tank and shorts set and the button-up shirt and pants set. (The tank + shorts set are cheaper, so I'll probably get that first.) Each piece of washable silk laid so nicely against my body and felt luxurious to the touch. They were flattering, but cozy, and they were the perfect combo of comfy + sexy. When I buy them, I'll be getting the sultry navy color. The pima cotton didn't do anything for me but gave of very casual vibes in the light gray color I tried on. Each piece had elegant or interesting details that made the brand itself feel very thoughtful and the pieces feel unique. Huge shoutout to the salesperson who was there. I wish I knew her name, but she was welcoming, no-pressure, helpful, and friendly. All in all, it was a great experience. When I'm ready to buy, I definitely want to do it in-store to save on shipping eco impacts and to help support the brick and mortar store. (I know that online they have an option to pay in installments, and I'm curious if they have that option for in-store purchases. I'll try to remember to update when I can.) Oh also, there are so many delicious cardigans and robes and cozy socks! If I had all the money in the world, I would buy way more of Lunya's stuff!

Definitely the real deal. Will be going back when in Atlanta. Real old school do it right kind of…read moreplace. So tired of places today not knowing what their doing yet charging like they do. They lived up to their reputation and I'm so glad I stopped by.

Excellent quality and prices.An old Atlanta business run by a very fine old and we'll respected…read moreGeorgia family.There selection is endless.Great place,true artistians.I have shopped there for 40 years.Love that place!!

Excellence beautiful clothing style and color trends. Latest style large women's trust me always…read more shop in. Person or oneline.great customer service associates. Nice clean.smell good

I love shopping at the Lotus Boutique. They always have what I call great signature pieces. Great…read moredress and jewelry selection. Their prices range between $10-50 dollars. Most of the dresses are around $30 and cheaper if you buy them off the sales rack. Overall super cute boutique and whenever I have the money, I enjoy picking up a piece or two.

Such an adorable boutique in Buckhead filled with the cutest children's clothes and accessories,…read moreand now even women's clothing! Fun, exclusive brands are in this charming boutique!! The owners have great style...... and amazing customer service!

This shop is a hidden gem. This place sits on the side of a shopping center and can be hard to spot…read morefrom the street, but they are the best. Texas Sari Sapne is a huge selection of Indian party wear clothing and utensil store. Here you will find all kinds of Sarees, Salwar Khameez, Lehangas, Kurtis, Mens Kurta Pajamas, Mens Sherwanis and more. They also carry a huge selection of 220v electronics, travel luggage, perfumes, adopters, cell phones and other kitchen appliances. The shop owner and the lady employee were great to work with as they are very helpful in getting what you are looking for. If you have any minor alterations, they will do at the store itself. They even offer tailoring services if needed. The prices are very reasonable and affordable. Free parking is available in and around the store. I would recommend this store to anyone and definitely will visit this shop again soon.

Travelin' man and I were scheduled to attend an all-day, Indian wedding on Sunday, and the day…read morebefore I asked him what I was supposed to wear. He pulls out the schedule of activities and reads off "Semi-formal or Indian." Hmmmm...we called up a couple of our Indian friends to make sure we wouldn't be offending anyone if we showed up decked out in traditional garb and, once we got the thumbs up, ventured out to see what we could come up with! My mother actually recommended this shop - she loves the colors and sparkles of Indian clothing - that is found next to Chat Patti near the N. Druid Hills and Briarcliff Target. I had initially planned to get a sari, but the saleswoman steered me toward a salwaar kameez (dress with matching pants) after warning me that attempting to wrap the sari on my own could prove to be more challenging than understanding the Lost finale. Clothing sizes vary from US clothes, so be sure to grab a wide range to try on and get the feel for the sizing before you get your heart set on any specific outfit. With some assistance, I started out with a few that made me look like a dowdy mother of the bride, followed by a few that were cut so skimpily in the front that they were practically obscene. Eventually I found the perfect fit in a gorgeous purple/fuschia number with elaborate beading on the bust. Inspired by my clear affinity for wearing Indian clothing (or perhaps the realization that wider range of options = greater potential for sales), my saleslady relented on the sari issue, picked out a gorgeous burgundy and gold number, and showed me twice (I assisted the second time) how to wrap it. I almost remembered how to do it myself (many thanks to Youtube for thre refresher course!) later! The people in the store assured me that if I was really in a bind, anyone at the wedding would be happy to assist me, although I imagine it would have caused an interesting stir if I had marched into the reception with my sari half-wrapped... I ended up getting both outfits - salwar kameez for the morning ceremony and lunch and the sari for the evening reception, and travelin' man got a traditional outfit for the morning as well. We even got a discount, although I am sure our price was still twice as much as what would have been offered to Desi customers. Although I felt somewhat self-conscious when I first arrived and started poking around, being the only non-Indian in the store, by the time I left I felt like part of the family. So don't be afraid to ask for help! And give yourself time to really dig around - there are so many colors, patterns, beading, etc. that every outfit in the store is truly unique. You'll want to be able to take your time as you sort through all of the different options.