Deco Raleigh is located in Downtown Raleigh on Salisbury Street. The iconic neon sign caught my…read moreattention and drew me in after a walking tour of Raleigh. The store opened back in 2012 and moved to its current larger spot in 2018. At the time, it was the only place downtown to buy a card and a gift. The building was once the NC State Bar's headquarters. Parking is on the street or at a nearby garage, so it can be somewhat challenging. Did you know that Pam Blondin, the owner, campaigned and built Raleigh's first parklet, and she commissioned the city's first sidewalk mural? She is a true pioneer of downtown's public culture. Deco Raleigh is an upscale gift shop with curated gifts. I thought the store was a good size and bigger than it appeared from the street. But the aisles were a little narrow in places. The store carries work from over 100 North Carolinian artisans. Inside, there is pottery, artwork, jewelry, textiles, apparel, home decor, puzzles, books, cards, and other unique finds. The store carries the "Raleigh" and "North Carolina" themed items. You'll also find some gourmet food items. The custom wrapping station makes things so convenient. It is the ideal place to browse and find a thoughtful gift for someone, or just buy something for yourself. The store design is warm, welcoming, and a total visual treat to explore. I'll definitely be back!

Love this store! So much to see and so many unique brands and artists…read more We spent about 1/2 hour in Deco Raleigh, but could have stayed longer and spent a lot of money. Bought a clever dish towel from BlueQ, some magnets, bookmarks and some very unique gifts. Highly recommend!

We were trying to find a gift shop to help commemorate our trip to Raleigh. It turned out to be a…read moredifficult feat. I found this one last second with about a half an hour before closing 11 minutes away from us. So we sped off get there in time. When we got there and walked through the little pink door, it was the cutest little shop. So my friend is visiting from Scotland and we wanted to get some kind of necklace or piece of jewelry that matched. They have a great selection. We opted for some lava rock bracelets that help with communication, truth, and strength. I grabbed a little shot glass that said North Carolina on it because I have to have a trinket from every trip I make. When we were checking out, she said that somebody wanted to donate a basket to somebody that they had bought and wasn't gonna pick up so we ended up getting a free basket from Krystal! That was the sweetest thing. We were like two little school girls opening it up and dividing all of the little snacks inside. So thank you for making the end of our trip wonderful!!

Amazing service and products!…read more Our company always gets gift baskets for our customers for Christmas. We've used a popular online company for years, but this year, they messed up our order and we had to scramble to find a plan B! After doing some research we found Gingham & Posh. We loved how we could design the gift boxes with the colors of our company logo. The staff was great to work with and finished our boxes in a great time frame, even with the Christmas rush! We ended up going with the NC boxes. We've received many compliments from our customers of how much they loved their gifts. We loved how we were supporting a local business with Gingham & Posh, as well as supporting the businesses represented within the boxes. We're so glad our Plan A didn't work out this year. From now on, Gingham & Posh will be our go to for gift baskets!

Stuf N' Such is a good-sized store located in Lafayette Village in Raleigh. So parking is really…read moreeasy. A group of us discovered this lovely store today while walking around the courtyard after brunch. We were immediately greeted when we walked in. I was amazed by the variety inside and just the options for that perfect gift or something for yourself, too. They had clothing, mementos, cards, games, books, home decor, jewelry, gourmet foods, journals, and so much more. They have a lot of items with quotes that I love, including one with Jim Valvano's message. They even have a gift-wrapping section to wrap your purchase. Whether you're shopping for a birthday or just want to treat yourself, this local gem is a must-visit in the Village. I will definitely be back!

Do you not really cook and yet want guests to compliment your 'cooking' when entertaining?…read more Be like me, and come here to pick up only the best curated cheeseball and cracker mixes, popcorn and nut mixes, and cocktail mixers...because no one needs to know how easy it was on you. Also they sometimes sample out a mean rum punch, y'all, and I want the recipe. Meanwhile, you end up browsing the plethora of goods, from floor to high ceiling, and your teen thanks you for her new buttery soft socks and you come home looking fabulous in a faux fur poncho you never knew you needed. They even carry oil paintings from local artists, one of which is now a delightful addition to our holiday decor. I also noticed a nice university gear section - we just have to figure out what side we're on. Whether you're for Pack, Heels, or Devils, there is a particularly posh selection of college gifts here. I like their people too. They'll hold all your stuff for you when you came for one thing but keep browsing and picking up more. The owner is like that classy auntie who's more fun than you and knows where to get all the good stuff, so you don't have to. And they gift wrap! Bottom line: This store makes me happy. Go visit and sample the spicy crackers.

We had some time to kill and were looking for a non-chain coffee spot. This one was close by and…read morehad great reviews. So we decided to give them a try. We had a little difficulty finding it. GPS brought us to the parking lot behind the building. There isn't clear signage to direct you where to go. We managed to find our way up the stairs and into the building. There are a number of businesses located inside. Lucky Tree is super cute. It's set up to encourage working, with plenty of charging spots all around. There is a variety of seating, from long wooden tables to smaller individual areas. We ordered a chai latte and golden milk latte, both with oat milk. Both drinks were good. Fyi there is a separate entrance from the side that takes you directly to another smaller parking lot.

This is a place I wish was closer to my home. Thankfully it's not to far away. Very cool relaxing…read moreenvironment. Friendly staff. Good menu selection. A variety of seating options. And a variety of things for sale in the front. I got the iced vanilla maple, it was phenomenal. It had the right amount of sweetness with a great flavor. Also the almond butter cookie was soft and flavorful. I will be back. Thank you for a great experience.

Legitimately my favorite store in Raleigh (and Wilmington - there's one there too) I can't speak…read more highly enough of it. I love the vibes. The employees are always super chill and helpful. The product curation is superb, and there's something for every price point. This store has everything I want and more. I recently went in to buy a couple birthday gifts for a friend and let me tell you, it was hard not to spend more and treat myself too lol. I've found a little bit of everything here. Some of my favorite clothing items are from Edge of Urge. I also almost always get gifts for friends here. It's just a great little store. Check it out if you haven't!

Quirky, fun and maybe a like vulgar but that's the fun!…read more Great little shop filled to the ceiling with local gifts. Great option for someone who is hard to shop for. Funny signs or female empowerment and I am ALL for that! Parking is out front but it is limited.

Was out antique shopping & stopped in. They did have some antique but kinda like mixed with a…read moreboutique style store. Had a lot to look at. I myself brought a few things home with me. Friendly service! Stuff in all price ranges.

What a great local gem!…read more We love supporting local businesses and this place has numerous local vendors - very similar to Cotton Company in downtown WF. A mix of antiques, signs, crafts, a lot of candles and a small bit of clothing. We bought a vintage magazine - fascinating to read about life in 1940. The lady who was working there was extremely helpful and friendly. There are a few buildings to go in - you'll find chalk painted furniture as well as paints, more antiques, local bbq sauces/T-shirt's, and more. Definitely a spot to grab a unique gift for someone! Prices were very reasonable, too! Conveniently located off Durant, right near the railroad tracks - a little hard to see as it's way back off the Durant but look for the big banner posted out front.

It always pains me to leave a two-star review, but I was disappointed with Triangle Treasures. The…read moreshop is a wonderful idea -- a gift store filled with items hand crafted by local artisans. But it's slimly stocked, and I felt did a poor job of showcasing local talent. I frequent our area's craft fairs, and expected to see the kind of variety and quality I see from the vendors there. TT offers some jewelry, one table of soaps and lotions, lots of baby and children's clothes, baskets. I really-really hoped this would be more like Parts & Labour in Austin -- we could really use a hip boutique to showcase lots of local designers in one place.

After stopping by for a browse, I thought to myself... for a craft store, why so much jewelry?…read more There were some metalwork figures, some expensive carved up baseball bats (of your favorite team), but other woodwork (aside from simple toys) was very sparse. There was way too much jewelry for a crafty guy to be looking at. My daughter thought it was cool, but I left feeling like I had wasted my time checking out a craft store that seemed to be about 80% jewelry 10% tin and 10% other varieties. I wish I had the time to make and consign items for this store, but alas, I rarely have the time to enjoy my woodworking hobby as it is, much less to stress over whether or not I could keep up with any demand for production. Maybe there are too many guys like me out there in the same boat.

Nice local art store. I especially appreciated the self-published books from local writers…read more I really love the vibe of this section of downtown Raleigh and this store just adds to it! I will visit again.

Where can you go to shop and support a local business, local artists and pet a cute puppy? The…read moreanswer is Munjo Munjo! Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh (next to The Raleigh Times) this corner, spot that has turned over quite often over the years, seems to finally have a shop that is sticking. The owners are locals and always have Munjo, their Pomeranian [**I think**] dog in the shop. He's a scavenger for food! But if he doesn't catch your interest, I know some of the diverse local art will! From jewelry, stickers, pins, clothing [t-shirts/sweatshirts], mugs...the list goes on. I've purchased items for myself and others at Munjo Munjo over the years. A great option for gifts or a little local Raleigh!

I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but I was pleased with my visit to the Cameron Village shopping…read morecenter this evening. It's not quite a shopping center and it's definitely not a mall. It's more like a carefully zoned outdoor entertainment center. Almost a "riverwalk" or "town center" that I've seen in other places. Surface streets cross through Cameron Village but there's lots of parking and you can easily miss parts of it because it's just a large retail and dining center. Jewelry, coffee, nails, clothing, sporting goods, medical professionals, all sorts of stuff here. I enjoyed my time and will be back. [Review 11604 overall, 1384 of 2019.]

Cameron Village is a very interesting place in Raleigh. It's located right near NC state so this…read morearea swarms a lot of traffic. Not my cup of tea. Best described as a cross between the East Village of NYC and south shore of Long Island. A bunch of restaurants and non- commercial shopping all jumbled into an outdoor shopping / dining Mecca. Cameron is best to visit on a gorgeous day. There are miles of stores and quaint restaurants. I visited here during lunch and had a hard time finding the Flying Biscuit. It's located across from Wells Fargo ( the bandits of the banking world). They have quite a lot of furniture, home decor and posh boutiques for women. Today I made the biggest mistake of dining at Which Wich. Terrible sandwich place. There were so many other great restaurants that lined this area. Check it out tourists.

Painted Tree Boutiques is worth a visit if you are in Crossroads Plaza in Cary. It is a large store…read more(formerly a Stein Mart) that provides booths for local entrepreneurs to rent to sell their products. I thought that there was a good mix of products that were sold here, they sell teas, food items, clothes, jewelry and more. It is perfect if you are looking for a gift or to support a small business.

I don't particularly enjoy shopping, however, this boutique conglomerate is way cooler than I…read morethought it would be. I needed a last minute gift and this was the closest boutique open on a Sunday. Painted tree provides a space for numerous boutiques to display and sell their items. The boutiques are neatly organized and their names displayed. Prices vary, often being very reasonable. Some boutiques share their website information as a place to find additional products. It was easy to find a gift here. If we were not pressed for time, I would have stayed longer to visit all the boutiques. Check-out was a little slow. The employees working the check out counter were friendly and helpful. They even wrapped the gift in tissue paper for me. Overall, great place to shop for a gift or for yourself!