Sojourns

4.2 mi

Soho Retro is one fabulous shop!…read more Steve, the owner, greeted me with a mimosa and his adorable pup. He instantly became my favorite person I'd met in Birmingham. The furniture, art, and other decorative pieces were gorgeous and priced really well. There were some unique finds that you probably wouldn't look for but would be glad you stumbled upon and lots of classic pieces too. I became obsessed with a couple of items but wanted to measure before making a purchase. Steve happily provided his card in case things worked out. Unfortunately, I returned home to find that my hunch was correct and the pieces wouldn't be a good fit. No worries. I'll for sure keep Soho in mind during the rest of my redecorating!

Fabulous place for MCM!!! They mix old with new. Staff is very helpful. Love love loveread more

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Southeastern Salvage

Upon arrival, I was greeted with a warm hello, how you doing today? Friendly customer service is…read morestill alive y'all and it can be found at Southeastern Salvage. This was my first visit and I was definitely impressed with the large selection of home decor both inside and out. Really unique pieces of furniture, art, rugs and appliances. The prices were in line with some of the other large decor warehouses, but also cheaper than the more high end designer warehouses or stores. Same quality but maybe a little dusty. I will definitely be returning to this warehouse for my home decor needs. By the way, they have all your flooring needs, as well.

I had a good experience overall. The service was nice and professional, the staff were respectful…read moreand helpful, and everything was handled smoothly. I appreciate the effort and would recommend it to others.

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Urban Suburban

I enjoyed walking around in Urban Suburban a few Saturdays ago, because of the 'no pressure'…read moreservice. There is a wide selection and I think there was an interior designer there looking at vintage furniture the day I visited. And the prices seem to be reasonable even though I didn't purchase anything that day. This small shop is definitely worth a visit.

Cool place with lots of booths that sell antique/ vintage stuff. I really enjoyed looking around in…read morehere. The place is much bigger than I thought. I definitely would like to come back here when I have more time. A lot of the stuff was pricey but there were also booths that were offering sales. There's a good selection of furniture, pictures, home decor, kitchenware, etc. Pretty much everything I saw was in good condition. I'll be back!

Do you choose a book on the Sex Pistols or Cats book of days? WTH?

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Ballard Designs- Birmingham

3.2 mi

New designer furniture store in Birmingham!! Love this location, right by rotary trail and the new…read moreLebanese restaurant, Epice! The showroom itself is beautiful and updated constantly to reflect the new arrivals and seasons. Staff is very helpful, Miss Scottlyn toured us around the floor and asked what we were interested in! I love that the staff wants to make thier pieces work with your existing home, and they're not going to try to sell you on an entire room of furniture. The merchandise itself is great, some prints of birds caught my eye, and I'm usually not a fan of mass-produced art at all. If you're looking for bed linens, this is a great place to check out! Comparable to Pottery Barn, but something a little bit different. Very happy to have Ballard in Birmingham, it's a great place to gather inspiration if nothing else.

Awesome furniture, rugs, lighting, accessories all home decor. The outlets are great They have the…read moresame thing in the outlet store that they do and their regular stores at 40 to 60% off. I highly recommend this store.

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Leaf & Petal

My wife purchased a pusher amethyst plant for our sister n law. I went by to pick it up. I was…read moregreeted by a really nice man. Charles! He was helpful and then some! Great attitude and wished me a blessed day. If every business had a Charles, our world would be a better place. Charlie and Becky Murphy

I just wanted to let y'all know that my plant from here is thriving and doing well. Love this…read morenursery. Staff was friendly and not pushy. They greet you and direct you and go on to tending to the lavish supply of many outdoor and indoor plants. My friends helped me pick this out. I forgot the name but she is doing well and requires minimal attention just water once a week and a sunny place in my house. Prices are a bit more here but quality and longevity of plants last. I'll be back soon to get some more. Store itself is just heavenly and tranquil. I wish I had more of green thon to do some outdoor stuff. But indoor plants really zen out a home if you get the right ones.

Front entrance welcome sign

Leaf and Petal

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Leaf & Petal

I enjoy coming to this plant store to window shop muse on the possibilities and find just what I…read morewant. I like the ferns, Japanese maples and fruit trees. Ferns are great plants they take minimal care and maintenance and have so many variaties. So too with the Japanese maples. I guess I like low maintenance plants. I saw for the first time lemon, lime, and orange trees. Impulse almost got the better of me. But I have made a decision to return and pick up some blueberry bushes.

This location of Leaf and Petal is great because it is right next to the Birmingham Botanical…read moreGardens. My husband and I like to go to the gardens to walk and then stop by the store to look around. The other day, we bought a "hard to find" type of fern and it was reasonably priced. This place is a lot more than a plant shop and you could spend hours just looking at all the interesting things they have for sale. Let me say, however, bring your wallet because they can be pricey. Also be careful if you have kids with you because the shop can be crowded and things can easily be broken. The positives are that the shop layout is beautiful and the decorators took a lot of time to make it visibly appealing to the customers. And, the staff here are friendly and very knowledgeable about plants.

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Prints Charming Soho

(1 review)

3.0 mi

So unfortunately... this 5 star review is for a place having their closing sale. They're going to…read morekeep doing an online shop and pop-up at some vintage markets around Atlanta! I saw about the sale on TikTok, and knew I had to stop by! The entire front room is mostly unmatted, unframed prints, all only $10! They're really interesting, gorgeous, antique things. They have music sheets, pressed flowers, all very European looking. I did buy one $10 print that was matted, starting a collection for a future gallery wall! In the back room, most framed prints are half off, and all unframed, matted prints are $75. I bought a matted print of some butterflies! They had a lot of botanical things already matted. This shop is beautiful. Avoid the mass-produced art, support local, and find something nobody else has here. It's worth stopping in for the inspiration alone. The man working here was incredibly kind, and definitely overwhelmed by the amount of people who had discovered his shop via TikTok! I would recommend following them on Instagram to stay posted on what their next steps are.

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Henhouse Antiques

4.5

3.1 mi

Where do I start? The merchandise is stunning, the owner and her coworkers are so friendly. It's…read morelike going to an English countryside to shop. They also have some beautiful jewelry. Go have breakfast or lunch across the street then stop by for some amazing shopping.

Beautiful pieces but prices are not for the faint of heart. Pieces are in the multiple thousands.read more

Vintage and Antique Furniture

Antique dishes

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HenHouse Antiques' team in antique store entrance

Stock & Trade Design

Beautifully staged furniture and accessories at their large showroom at Stock & Trade, Homewood,…read moreAL. Some styles I liked, others not so much, but that's personal preference. Also, some pricing seemed reasonable and some pricing I thought was on the high end. My only complaint was that their art seemed mass produced and not original. The ladies were kind and willing to help!

Was really interested in a few items but the staff could have cared less that I was there. Both of…read morethe girls looked right at me and didn't even acknowledge me. Prices were somewhat high but I would have still purchased a living room and a few bedrooms but cold atmosphere and rude employees made me purchase elsewhere.

Unique large mirror

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Ollie's Bargain Outlet

I love shopping at Ollie's for the great prices and unexpected finds, but what really impressed me…read morewas the customer service. During last week's severe storm, the power went out while I was checking out with two bottles of paint glazing medium, and everyone had to leave their purchases behind. When I came back to purchase them the next day , the items couldn't be found and there had been the only two bottles left. , Desiree went above and beyond searching the store for them, apologizing, and genuinely trying to help me find them. We knew they had probably been put back in the wrong place. A couple of days later, she personally called me to let me know they had found them and were holding them for me. In a world where good customer service can be very hard to find, the employees at Ollie's on Greensprings truly stands out. Thank you for caring enough to follow through. I'll definitely keep shopping at Ollie's!

Good deals but the employees are generally unpleasant . I have Kameron to ring me up today. He was…read morethe only register open and he was working hard and being pleasant. Another young man with his hair completely covering his face and glasses stood back doing nothing to help his coworker.

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Learning Express Toys

Service here is horrible, and they have advertisements for toys on their windows they don't sell…read more For example they have had an advertisement for the toy "Jellycat" for months now, however they do not sell it and are extremely dismissive when you ask if they have it.

Aubrey was the Best! So helpful! Knew exactly what i needed from the slime and nee doh section! buy…read moreone get one free what a steal

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Narashima Subhadra N.

4 years ago

I have been to this store twice before at the Five Points location. I really dig this newer location. More space which means more awesome goodies. Fair Trade is how Sojourns operates. Some items will be more expensive than other places which use child labour, sweatshops, or forced labour. I am happy to spend more and purchase a few quality items rather than a ton of cheap things made by grossly underpaid people overseas. The atmosphere is nice. The owner and employees are great. It is easy to get around the store as it is not cluttered. I also ordered a backpack when I got home. Wished I had bought it that day I was there. However, there is online ordering and I got this in a day as I am in Montgomery area. Look forward to returning. Hare Krishna!!! read more

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I have never left a review for anything in my life, however my experience at this store was so…read moreamazing I had to do it. As soon as I walked in the lady at the front came to assist me. I told her it was my wife and my anniversary and I needed something bronze and some form of pottery. They didn't have bronze but they had copper which is close enough she showed me around the whole store and gave her opinions and what she thought would be a good gift. The younger lady then showed me some of her art which was greeting cards and stuff so I bought one of hers too. Excellent service and great local art and souvenirs. Highly recommend.

I visited here for the first time on 05/17/25. Hence the name , this store is packed with Alabama…read morerelated items. I enjoyed browsing around this well organized store. I saw a lot of cute stuff. Prices varied. I am a sucker for a koozie and a coffee mug! Sooooo of course, I had to have the Birmingham koozie and coffee mug! Felt like a true tourist in my own city. It was GREAT!!! I highly recommend Alabama Goods if you are looking for all things Alabama for you or for someone else! Great service & great inventory to select from.

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4.5

How could this store have been here 34 years and I had missed it? This is a unique jewel for a…read moreMother/Daughter shopping: reminded me of Smiths that was next door to Western grocery so many years in MtnBrook Village. "Fun Stuff" is not what I expected. They do have a few toys, a little candy and some cute clothes for kids, but it's mostly special fun stuff for adults. This is the perfect place for a very cool wedding gift! A huge monogrammed cutting board with initials on one side and the couples portrait on the other was pretty reasonable! Monogrammed towels in a million color threads, monogrammed water pitchers, glasses, stationary, and lucite napkin holders, heirloom monogrammed scrap books or baby books, serving trays, snack bowls of various woods, college or sorority items, a few ladies coverups, seasonal decor and more to choose from! I ended up with a darling gold ice scoop & towels with our 3 initials! Friendly service tops it off! I'm returning for my favorite unique gift under $30: a tea towel with a copy of a fave family recipe, in Grandma's own handwriting! So here comes "Nana Kathy's Bourbon Sweet Potatoes" made famous!

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