Not welcoming. Never called regarding a price. The person said her brother was in France and when…read morehe returned she would ask him the price of the table and chairs.

I was a Seller. Be VERY CAREFUL if you're getting ready to MOVE some distance away or out of state…read moreand think this would be a good place to sell some furniture, etc. Also be VERY CAREFUL if you are older and are used to good personal customer service. You won't get it....You're on your own, here. 1) Read every single word of the contract before you make that decision. 2) Communication was extremely difficult....couldn't personally talk to the people who could actually answer a question.....even if you go directly to the store. The people you need to talk to are never there. The contract so heavily favors the store owners 3) It will cost you money to transport any bigger items to the store (unless you have friends with pick-up trucks). 4) In the end....we made hardly any money......not worth the energy. 5) And since we were already gone.....we couldn't go back and pick up a piece of furniture (they said did not sell) to see if we could sell it ourselves. Personally.......I would not recommend. I was very disappointed. It was a horrible experience during an already stressful time.

I've been to the majority of garden centers/ nurseries in the Charleston area. There's some that…read moreare larger and some that have lower prices, but the service and knowledge at Abide A While can't be matched. When I first moved to Mount Pleasant 5 years ago, Abide A While was the first nursery that I went to. As soon as I walked in the annual section, I was met with the warmest smile by an older lady that instantly made me feel at home. I forgot her name, but after talking for a while she had mentioned she was with the company for about 40 years! Being as happy as she was with the same company for that long is definitely is a statement in itself! Unfortunately she retired not too long ago, but now I've met so many other friendly and knowledgeable people at Abide A While. Bruce and J.D.(?) are my go-tos. As for the layout, I like it a lot. Pretty much all the annuals are to the right. Houseplants are on the left, inside with the household items. (All of the household items are beautifully displayed and consist of great quality). Outside, towards the rear of the building are the perennials, trees, and some tropical plants. One of the most important things about Abide A While is every plant is labeled and the majority have full descriptions! If the description is not on the pot, it'll be on a nearby post or printed out on a card. There's nothing more that I hate than to have to do full research on the spot for a plant that catches my eye. So kudos to them for providing that information. I'll end with saying Abide A While is just beautiful, inside and out. I especially love going there after a stressful day. It's so serene, and even majestic in a way. If you haven't been there before, it's worth going for that reason alone.

Service is excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff…read more Selection is vast and applicable to our environment here. I bought a beautiful meyer lemon tree. They told me how to take care of it and it's sprouting lemons!! Value: you get what you pay for. It's not cheap but the product is clearly top notch.

We dealt with Risa Walsh. She was exceptional helping us. Her knowledge, her excellent eye for…read moredesign, & her feedback to us were most appreciated. Risa deserves more than 5 stars. Millie

Buyer beware. Among other items, I purchased four upholstered chairs ($595 each) 2 years ago for a…read moredining table rarely used. The seats began to sag approximately 5". After flipping them over I saw the straps used underneath were elastic, stretched and sagging. I contacted GDC and they stated that the chairs were from Universal and out of warranty. I asked what the warranty was and the very annoyed employee (Kristen or Christine) said she would find out if that's what I wanted her to do (never heard from again) and that the store would give me their wholesale price on another purchase. She said that would be 30% off retail. After years working in retail I seriously doubt GDC only marks up 30%. And why oh why would I spend more money and not expect the same poor quality? They never offered to have them repaired by an upholsterer. Having no real options, I spent my Sunday with my trusty staple gun repairing all four chairs hoping to get another year or two out of them. Note to customer, when spending $595/chair at GDC realize it only has a one year warranty (found that out on the internet) and the quality is subpar at best. Oh, and before I addressed the sagging issue, one chair's caster spilled ball bearing onto my wood floor leaving scratches where they caught under the wheels. GDC DID send me 4 new casters. The point being the quality might just be rivaled by a big box store with little responsibility falling on GDC. Needless to say I will not be back and will share my experience with others.

This is a fun store if you want the boutique experience of several local and imported goods…read more Everything is set up nicely in small rooms so that the flow and layout isn't exactly cluttered, but at times I felt myself felling a little too claustrophobic and slightly overwhelmed at all of the options... (This may not be a bad thing for some so don't get me wrong.) If you're looking for special something that represents Charleston -- look no further than Modern Manor! There are some items that are right on point for what they should cost. However, I did find many things slightly over-priced. Again, this is a place where MANY local artisans can display their goods, so you've got an eclectic experience awaiting you as soon as you walk through the doors! There's a central checkout right at front and center-- I think I noticed two cashiers up front to check you out! Had I not have tried to take in the entire store I will say if you had a question at any point during your perusal, you might be out of luck to find someone. That being said-- I absolutely LOVE that they have included a local craft coffee shop in Harlow & Pearl to add to the charm of the converted barn market for a Country Chic feel. Love that you can grab a coffee and shop at your leisure without someone looking over your shoulder so you're able to experience everything at your own pace. It's a nice touch. The nature of the size of the place, lends it to being a nice space to spend a lazy afternoon, especially in the rain, to look for the perfect gift for that special someone to suit whatever specific occasion you might need to serve!

A ramp doesn't make a store accessible. I am a wheelchair user and was super excited to go. It is…read moreanything but wheelchair accessible. Their booths are crowded with items and there is absolutely no room to get around. You can only see less than HALF of the booths if you are in a wheelchair. I really wanted to like this place, and all things considered-if you're an abled body human, this is a wonderful store. Anything else and I wouldn't bother coming. It is anything but accessible. The photo below shows a pole blocking one of the doors, making in inaccessible.

Maddy was great! Patient, attentive and called me when the labor deal sales were on. I spent $5k…read more Glad she made some money, she worked hard for it.

Today was my second time with speaking with someone at the Mount Pleasant Ballard Designs and I…read morewould highly recommend. I also have gone into the store to see if they had a sample of fabric I was considering for my chair. Kate was extremely helpful and very professional and knowledgeable. I called yesterday to ask about a rug and Shaily was very helpful and I placed an order today. I have always found everyone very nice, friendly, helpful, professional and knowledgeable. I have been a Ballard Designs customer for over 15 years and absolutely LOVE their products. I have mirrors, lamp, chairs, fabric and rugs! The quality is superior and the sales are awesome, along with the reward points!

Pretentious, undependable, uncomfortable. 3 years ago I ordered a couch from Arhaus. It was…read morepromised in 3 weeks. It took 9 weeks to deliver. The cushions were not as tight as the floor sample and we never got satisfaction. I kept hoping that I'd get used to it or it would wear to be comfortable but it never did. We fall between the cushions. It is the most expensive and the least comfortable piece of furniture I've ever owned.

If you have money, they have about anything that you might want. Went in to buy bar stools and the…read morelady quickly approached us, helped out and even brought an "on sale" backless bar stood with a leather seat. Although it was $199 on sale (and I wanted two), it was super comfy and good looking. Did I buy them? Nope. They had one floor model and my two that I wanted would take 4-5 WEEKS to come in. Thanks, but I was in a buying mood. They do have a lot of very lovely (and very expensive) things whether furniture, original art, statutes (for inside or outside), chandeliers....Lots of very fine things.

Great selection of new and antique finds. Many different vendors. Paintings, pillows, furniture,…read morecandles, misc.

I love this place. High quality art and decor. I never leave without finding a treasure.read more