This is one of my favorite places to visit when I'm in the High Country…read more It make look simple from the outside. An adorable litte cottage on the side of the road, one might mistake it for an adorable country home. Step inside and you quickly realize you're not too far off. What I love about this store is how beautifully simple everything is. Every product available in the store has that amazing feeling of something that is both heart-warming and beautiful at the same time. Whether it be the hand-made notecards or a decorative wall hanging, everything just screams "home." Every time I stop by, I find something to add cheer to my tiny room (last time, it was a framed print with a pressed Queen Anne's Lace flower and a little quote). The jewelry makes perfect gifts for that special friend or family member. The prices really range. Considering a lot of the products are handmade and high quality, I find the items really reasonable. You can get great items for under $5 or you can end up spending over $50. The best part is that there is something amazing in every range. My mom and I have made it a point to stop here at least once a year. The staff is UNBELIEVABLY amazing and will make your time in the store truly an experience. Oh and if you're in downtown Blowing Rock, make sure to visit the sister store (same owners, with similar merchandise), across the street from the Blowing Rock Library! Note: The store is closed on Sundays for some much deserved rest and relaxation, so make sure to stop by Monday thru Saturday!

This review is long over due and I'll just have to update with photos later! 100% recommend Hannah…read moreand her team! They did a phenomenal job and helped me throughout the whole process. She is not only a designer but a friend. She reassured me everything would be beautiful and to truly enjoy the day. Honestly she went above and beyond her role as our florist. My husband had overheard a phone conversation and told me after that I had a really great team. He was really surprised at how comforting and thoughtful Hannah was! Her design and thought process is amazing! We had a conversation and she captured my vision beautifully. Florals were the most important to me and I knew without any doubt Hannah would do an amazing job. I cannot wait to update with photos but my god... The florals were drop dead gorgeous y'all. I am still on cloud nine with how everything turned out. She is a true artist! You will not regret working with Hannah and her team. They are professional, talented, and made my day so gorgeous. Thank you so much Hannah!!! You made this Covid wedding an absolute dream for me.

From the very first correspondence I had with Hannah, I knew she would do a spectacular job. She…read morecared about the vision I had for my wedding day, and with just a few inspiration pictures, she built the most perfect mood board with each individual flower for each arrangement I asked for. I wanted soft neutrals, with a romantic and Tuscan feel and she knocked it out of the park! She is such a warm and friendly person which is a great bonus, but her work is honestly just phenomenal. She's extremely knowledgeable, has an incredible eye for color and texture (a true artist!) and when I saw the arrangements for the first time I was honestly blown away. I never thought I'd feel so strongly about the flowers at my wedding since it was something I had a small budget for, but she worked absolute magic within that budget and it's one of my most favorite things from that entire day. Golden Thistle is hands-down the very best florist I came across and I am so glad I got to work with them! I'll cherish these pictures and my beautifully dried bouquet for my whole life!

My family and I stopped into Take Heart last month during our first visit to Blowing Rock. My…read more6-year-old daughter had been looking for a heart-shaped locket after losing one from her grandparents. She finally found what she was looking for at Take Heart! She immediately went to the counter so we could purchase it. The women there were so kind with her, asking about her purchase and her name. They were so touched by her story that they decided to gift it to her for Christmas! We were shocked! We were in the store for a brief amount of time, but that visit will leave a long-lasting impression on her and us. Thank you to "the purple shop" for creating such a wonderful Christmas memory for our family!

This is THE STORE I look forward to visiting each time I visit Blowing Rock NC. It is my favorite…read morestore in fact. From the moment I walk in I feel welcomed. The scents, the positive and uplifting music playing over the speakers, the friendly welcome from the staff, and all the beautiful items in the store, feel like home to me. The owner Sherri is the icing on the cake, her smile is pure comfort. She is always happy to help me pick out something special. Her Joy is contagious, and sincere. There are so many beautiful items in the store. Each time I go I find a little gift for a friend, a family member, and usually one for myself, and I leave with a smile on my face. Take Heart is a lovely little gem of a store. I cannot wait to return.

Holly is an amazing florist: artistic, friendly, and beyond accommodating. She went out of her way…read moreto help me fulfill my floral arrangement. It was beautiful and exactly as I envisioned it. Thank you, Holly!

We had a floral shop drop the ball on a funeral, and park place saved the day. Had 6 boutonnières…read moreand a casket spread ready in just over an hour! The arrangement was beautiful and we will now forever use them! 5 stars and a+ service.

From home decor, to jewelry, to ladies clothing, this boutique has it all. They even have lawn…read morefurniture overlooking Main street for the husband's... The service is great, and there are plenty of staff members available to help package up your finds. The prices are middle of the road, but the jewelry is very reasonable.

The was my second visit to this gorgeous boutique. I visited 3 years ago and bought the most…read morebeautiful silk flower arrangement. There are so many cute outfits, hand towels, jewelry, flower arrangements, etc. I couldn't wait to come back again. We ordered another arrangement. We worked with Kaitlyn and Kathy. They are so nice. The store will deliver, so we had it mailed home. The staff is very friendly and personable. It's a great place to walk around in, and it smells great.

What a Wonderful Quaint Store with special unique gifts. Customer Service is excellent. They went…read moreout of their way above and beyond to help get what I needed. The ducks they have in stock made by a local artist are absolutely precious! Please go stop in when your in Blowing Rock. You will be glad you did.

What a fun shop! Went into this shop not having any idea what to expect. Was greeted immediately…read moreupon entering this quaint little store by friendly and very courteous staff. Upon being told about the unique items and art sold in the store deceived to do some Christmas shopping for the hard to shop for person. The salt for food in the small sample packs are a great item for stocking stuffers for the person that like to try new things. The oil and vinegar boxes are a fun gift for people that want a unique gift. Visit this shop for an unique shopping experience in arts and tasting.

I all about the pottery and was thrilled to see some local artists represented. They had a little…read moreof everything between all the shops. Candles, jewelry, clothing and more. Any kind of gift or treasure you could want! Prices were fair, I snagged a couple of Christmas gifts!

I went in Artwalk today with a couple of friends. One of my friends wanted to see if a sweater on…read moredisplay was available in her size. She asked a clerk and was told that the sweater on display was the only one available. As the clerk did not offer further assistance, I reached up to undrape the sweater from a t-shirt so that my friend could try it on. When I did so, the clerk came running across the store screeching, "Don't mess up my display!" I'm sorry, but I thought the purpose of a store that sells clothing was to entice customers to come in, try on the merchandise, and then buy it. If that's the case, someone should educate the clerk with the abrasive customer service skills. I will NEVER return to this store!

MARIE, was awesome! she gave a warm welcome to us as we entered her establishment. It was stocked…read moreto the brim with great items and sales! Thank you Marie, you made my day!

We spent a lot of time in here due to all the selections to look through. The owners very super…read morekind and helpful. Service was top notch and we will be back for some high quality items. End of season sale selection was huge for some great values