This new cute little gift shop is next door to Nancy Joe's bakery and Michelangelo's Pizza. There…read moreare a variety of gifts here, including soaps, ornaments, children's books, birthday gifts and house decor. There are gifts for people who own pets, especially Corgis since the owners have a corgi themselves. The owners are very nice. We ended up getting a painted portrait of a pitbull made by one of the owners and zodiac sign magnets. They have their own free two lane parking spots that is located in front of the metered parking spaces. This is a good gift shop to check out if you're in the area!

A really lovely little shop in Carolina Beach for anyone who is looking to find some unique gifts…read moreor artwork. The thing that makes this place a notch ahead of a standard beach gift shop is the original artwork by one of the owners: Bob Mather. I was lucky enough to visit when Bob himself was working. What a kind, lovely human being. All of Bob's pieces are absolutely wonderful, and because he owns the store, you are able to choose between prints, cards, and other items featuring his work...AND even some of the original pieces. Many are of a beach aesthetic, but there are others that are geared more towards pet lovers. (Dogs, in particular.) You can't really get more "unique" than original artwork, so this place is a great choice if you're looking for something really special at a very reasonable price point. Although the space is relatively small and the parking looks like it could be a little tricky during a busy season, Bungalow by the Sea is absolutely worth visiting. It's a space filled with warmth; curated with care.

I've been to the store several times and always find something cute for my beach house decor. It's…read morealso a place to get a gift or to bring someone who wants to shop for a coastal/nautical item. There are a wide range of items and prices from small pieces to large items like wall art and furniture (don't forget to check out the building in the back). The people are friendly and helpful too.

Adorable little gift shop that is filed with so many creative items! Many local artists work are…read morerepresented too, which I really appreciated. The building inside is much bigger than it looks on the outside and takes many twists and turns from room to room. There's also a half price room and one dedicated just to pottery. The new owners are welcoming, super friendly, and excited to be a part of the community. They also have a building behind theirs that's filled with unique furnishings. Definitely worth visiting!

This store was FABULOUS. We came the weekend of their anniversary and were surprised with the…read moremimosas, snacks and $100 gift card drawing every hour PLUS 10% off everything. The staff here were just as wonderful. So friendly and upbeat. The items here are SUPER SUPER CUTE. Loved everything! The etched wood maps were incredible. My friend bought a cute Pelican (which we unfortunately found elsewhere for $14 less.) but all-in-all, I didn't think the prices here were bad at all. HIGHLY recommend!

Beautiful coastal furnishings/decoratives and priced to sell. Great friendly staff who is always…read morewilling to help!

If you haven't visited a Home Sense find one and stop in. They have the cutest things on display…read moreand many different items not seen elsewhere. As I say move over Halloween, Christmas is here. They have so many pretty, unusual decorations that I could have easily bought. Prices are decent and the quality looks solid.

Nakay is the best and most helpful!! I needed help decorating my walls in my bedroom and she took a…read moregood amount of time to walk up and down the aisles with me and actually give me some genuine good advice

If I could live in a store, I would choose this one and never leave that bed and have all of my…read morefriends over to eat at their tables. We happened to walk by Threve by chance of where we parked and when I walked in, it absolutely took my breath away with how much I connected with their style. It was absolutely GORGEOUS. The brick walls, the modern rustic feel. AHH. And the owners? THE NICEST PEOPLE. The most down to earth, genuinely kind hearted people. It was so refreshing to hear about the items in the store and see how much they loved curating their corner. Yes, some of the pieces are pricey, but that's what you pay for GOOD solid items. It was so worth it. You can buy so many gifts for people in here, stocking stuffers, birthday- anything! We walked away with a beautiful coffee table and dining room table from Hungarian barn wood. Like what!? We spent a lot but we know we'll keep these pieces forever. I can't recommend this enough.

Threve is one of the most beautiful stores in downtown Wilmy for decor and home inspiration…read more Full of farmhouse tableware and an assortment of other goodies, I love to go here and find unique knick-knacks for my home. Price-wise, it's on the spendier side so definitely come prepared to break the bank a bit when you fall in love with their wares.

"I won't be happy 'til I see You alone again…read more'Til I'm home again and feelin' right" (Carole King) Home Again has gorgeous stuff everywhere you look! Whatever room you want to furnish or decorate, I'll bet you a nickel, you'll find something here you'll love. Choose from accent furniture, wall art & mirrors, décor, lamps & lighting, seating, kitchen, dining, office, bedroom and outdoor furniture, jewelry, plants, and more. Most of the inventory is high end, but we found a few hard to beat bargains. We spent just $31 and walked out with a set of two pretty wooden serving plates, a coral art wall hanging, and three distressed white picture frames. We were thrilled with the quality and value of our purchases. An interesting feature of their pricing policy is that just about everything had three prices, so the longer something stays in stock, the lower the price drops. Customer service is phenomenal. We had a wonderful chat with owner Jeannie Bethel, who was a real joy as she talked about her store, where the inventory comes from, and about Wilmington in general. We also had a great experience with Sharon Feiler who rang us up, meticulously wrapped our glass purchases, and chit chatted about the store. If we lived nearby, we'd most definitely be regulars.

Amazing selection and fair pricing. Beautiful store with furnishings well placed throughout. Very…read morehelpful service.

The most Amazing ladies run this shop. They are very sweet, personable, and very knowledgeable…read more They will do everything to help you in anyway they can. Come visit you will not be disappointed

Do you have a beach house? Like a beachy theme in your home? I have the perfect place to find what…read moreyou're searching for. Even if you're just searching for items that exude a calming vibe, again, i have the perfect place. This delightful shop also showcases a design team which can transform your house into the home of your dreams. I hope you enjoy the experience. I'm personally enjoying a couple pieces of driftwood art.

I have taken several projects to Skip for framing and the quality and attention to detail is what…read moreyou would expect in a big city, not a beach town. I had to get some frames replaced and Skip made recommendations that helped save me some $. I then purchased a print of a local mural and Skip matted and framed my newest piece of art within a week. I will trust all my future framing/ matting projects with Skip. This is also more than just a framing store. If you are looking for local art and gifts, check out Tip Top Frame. Local artists have their work displayed in the shop- everything from modern to traditional beach art, small gifts and great Carolina Beach souvenirs.

I have had Skip frame numerous pieces over the years and have always found him to be very…read moreprofessional. If I don't have a clear vision for the piece, Skip makes helpful suggestions and I've never been disappointed with the results! I also find his framing prices to be very reasonable. Tip Top is definitely my go-to for all my framing needs. I have even found some delightful art from the vendors he carries!

I wanted to update my review to state they now have a store front. Address listed on the Yelp page…read morefor this business. They still sell their items online, events, farmers markets and other places as well. 341 Repurposed is absolutely worth the stop if you are in the area. They have some great items in the store for sale and will even do custom orders. I have purchased several items from them including bench seats, paintings and other items. Check out the adirondack chairs and surfboard tables. Awesome stuff.

Beautiful store with the coolest beach themed custom furniture. It's a family owned business where…read morethey make everything with such a cool vibe of quality furniture and decor you can't find anywhere. You can custom order items and they make them for you. How cool is that?!