We were walking through downtown Black Mountain during our stay in town and decided to walk through…read morethese doors. The store is a clean and organized gift shop that's arranged very well. If you see something that crosses your eye that could be useful and not something you may see automatically back home, you may be inclined to make a purchase like I did. I bought a couple of pairs of painter-inspired socks that were economically priced. The store manager was courteous as we made our purchases. Did I need the socks? Probably not because I have so many at home, but you can always ditch old socks, and their selection was nice and colorful, so I went for it.

I used to live over seas so I was thrilled to see this store when I was in Black Mountain for the…read moreweekend. They have a large selection of gifts from several European countries. I absolutely loved the wide variety of Christmas ornaments. They were all so unique! They had German beer steins, Portuguese pottery, Austrian ornaments for the tree, and Venetian glass. It was very fun to look at their wide selection of items from all over Europe. They even had Scottish tartan! I enjoyed looking at all of the Christmas ornaments and even took a few home to save for my Christmas tree this December.

Hidden gem!!! The owner is completely delightful and has a wonderful selection of items that are…read moregreat brands at great prices.

When in Black Mountain, NC, don't miss a visit to Excellent Seconds! Our group of four ladies…read morestumbled upon this shop and enjoyed spending an hour shopping and chatting with the owner, Heather. Her shop is so well organized and not overstuffed with merchandise. She has a lot of very nice women's designer clothing and accessories at unbeatable prices. We purchased many items and left happy as could be. We highly recommend this shop.

I have bought so many well-loved birthday gifts and self-indulgences here over the years. Wonderful…read morequality and incredibly kind service.

C.W. Moose is a quirky shop in a small city of Black Mountain. It is awesome. I was looking for a…read moresouvenir T-shirt that was not polyester but cotton and had a standing out pattern. I found it at C.W. Moose. I loved the shop, the owner, the service, even the price! I really loved it so much that ordered some more on line. And I have to tell you a few calls to the shop were just as great as being there. You feel when someone goes out of the way to make your day better and just to make you happy. Thanks, C.W. Moose, love you and wish your shop and all of Black Mountain quick recovery. Hope to come back in 2025

Love this shop!! They always have the best items and you can tell that the owner takes the time…read morecurate quality finds! Anything from jewelry to furniture. I love browsing what is new!

I bought a pair of boots from the 60's here. The owner has great taste; a lot of amazing retro…read moreclothes and some are very pretty and feminine while others have a Wes Anderson feel. Also midcentury modern plates, clocks and other decor pieces. A really cool dog,belonging to the owner, guards the entrance. Finally, the owner, Chelsea Morning, puts a CD from any decade you choose into a pretty bag and it was a great touch and really good musical choices. Perfect for our road trip.

I had previously been here when owned by Donna, and stopped in as part of the yarn tour. First,…read morevery low quantities and the selection is obviously dwindled. No more Magpie, Lola's Yarn or Malabrigo. Doubtful they even have sweater quantity on what else they have. Second, their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. Any other LYS I have been to I am always welcomed, asked if I needed help, etc. Not here--I got a "hello, how ya doing" and that was it. I won't be stopping here again. Very disappointing how much BMYS has gone downhill.

Love this store! Lots of space to come knit. Love that they stock Magpie and Spincycle. I will…read moredefinitely be back!

Awesome shop. Such a unique selection and Amanda was so helpful and great to deal with.read more

Fun and funky vintage clothing and accessories. There is always something fun to look at and…read morereminisce about when we wander through. In the River Arts District, it's one of many shops to stop at and enjoy!

This past weekend, we were in Montreat, NC, just outside of Asheville attending a church retreat at…read moreAssembly Inn in Montreat. I stopped again at the Ten Thousand Villages shop across the street below Lake Susan. The shop works with artisans and craftspersons from around the world and provides markets for them to sell their handy work to the world. The shop features jewelry, pottery, linen work, wood-working items, and much more. They have wind catchers, leather bound journaling books, glasswork, and much more, including coffee. The coffee is either ground, or still in bean form to suit your tastates. They have scarves, bags, placemats, coffee cups, and much more. I picked up a beautiful leather bound journaling book and a couple of other items. If you are in the Asheville area, make sure to stop in Montreat, NC and provide a living wage to an artisan from around the world.

We were out exploring and came across Ten Thousand Villages in Montreat…read more What a wonderful little store! So many great Fair trade items you can't help but leave with a purchase! Ellen, the store manager, met us at the door and let us know they were only letting 5 customers in at one time. While we waited she gave us a piece of fair trade chocolate to munch on which I thought was really nice. Once in the store it felt really safe with one way aisles, sanitizer and fresh air obviously piped in. I highly recommend a visit and am very impressed not only how conscientious they were about safety but also how friendly and accommodating Ellen was with her customers!

As I looked around this fascinating space my heart began beating faster with excitement and…read moreinspiration! Can I scoop everything up and transport it to my home or should I just plant myself here in this little bit of unique creativeness? All of this is melodically joined together by the joy filled owner Stephanie who added such delightful information and conversation to my visit. A terrific assortment of gems to add to your collections!

Great shopkeeper & loved her eclectic stock & mix of items. Right across the street from the…read morerestored caboose & train station downtown! Well presented mix of many, many interesting items from antiques, clothing, jewelry & art work, she's got it all & more! Definitely a must see if ever in this lovely town!