Nice local store just around the corner from The Pepsi Store…read more Lots of artistic items available for purchase. Many unique items including watercolor art of New Bern landmarks, kitchen items, wall art and more. Most items are priced moderate to high price range. I found a watercolor image that I thought would make a good gift for a family member. The employees asked if it was a gift, then carefully wrapped it in tissue paper before doing an excellent job with the gift wrap. Was very impressed with the staff. They seemed to genuinely appreciate that I came to their store while in New Bern, and thanked me for supporting them with my purchase.

It has lots of local artists represented here - from pottery, cards, plaques, Christmas and Hanukah…read moreitems. The prices range from medium to high. Take a peak and see what they have. You just might find something!

Lovely, charming gift shop in Bath! Stop in and meet the owner. She and her daughter make handmade…read moregifts, perfect for holidays! Lovely town, walkable and historic. Would recommend!!

We like to go to find special shops and when we found this one we had to stop. What a wonderful…read moresurprise to find a shop where we could see Christmas in July! This little homey shop has a Christmas room with beautiful hand made ornaments, blown glass items, teddy bears, angels, dolls, and almost anything special you want to find! Owned by Alethia, she will greet you with a friendly smile and is very proud of her fine store and the hard work and loving care she puts into her hand made items! We understand that the Travel UNC channel featured her beautiful shop. Somewhere you need to stop and see, this shop is truely a hidden gem in Bath, NC!

My mother and I visited Elly's today while shopping, and she found two dresses she really liked…read more Both had purple dots on the price tags, so we asked a sales associate what the dots meant. She wasn't sure, went to ask someone, and came back saying the "boss" told her the items were not on sale. My mother decided she didn't want the dresses, but I knew she really liked them. I took them to the register and asked the cashier to scan them. Both items rang up at 50% off. Thinking it might be a mistake, I asked her to scan them again, and once again they rang up at half price. When I told my mother they were 50% off, another associate, Dee, abruptly interrupted and said, "No, they are not. Nothing is on sale." Even the cashier seemed surprised and commented that purple dots usually indicated sale items. Dee then said she would get the manager. When Susan, the manager, arrived, we politely asked to speak with her to the side. In a very cold, monotone manner, she told us nothing in the store was on sale and that the purple dot simply identified an internet item. I asked why the register was applying a 50% discount and why the cashier believed the purple dots indicated a sale. Her response was that the sale rack outside also had purple-dot tags. If that's the case, it's incredibly confusing and misleading for customers. I then asked if they would honor the price that was scanning at the register. Susan showed no concern whatsoever and simply said that someone would buy the items at full price and that they "might go on sale in August." The irony is...it is August. Before leaving, I asked Dee for her name and confirmed the manager's name, Susan, because I knew I wanted to share this experience. The store itself is beautiful, and the prices are what I would expect for a beach boutique. Unfortunately, customer service can make or break a shopping experience, and ours was disappointing. One of the other sales associates even apologized to me for how we had been treated. When I told her she had been wonderful and that my concern was with the manager's attitude, she quietly replied that Susan is "like that with everyone." That was disappointing to hear. I'm sure someone will eventually purchase those dresses, but after the rudeness and lack of customer care we experienced from the management at Elly's, I won't be back.

Following up on my previous review... Out of curiosity, I…read morechecked Elly's website and Facebook page the following day. I found no way to purchase clothing online or have items shipped. Based on that, the manager's response that I should have ordered the dresses online simply doesn't make sense. That response only reinforced my concern that I was not given an honest explanation in the store. A disappointing customer service experience became even more frustrating because the follow-up response failed to address what actually happened.

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 coming to the Island for 17 years and passed this place so many times, I can't count…read more On this trip Labor Day 2021, my Sister Mary E joined so we decided to stop in. I had seen the signs made from pieces of old auto license tags on facebook and thought they looked interesting. They have quite a variety of unique gifts of all types, many are customer made and by locals. It's in an easy access location on British Cemetary Road.

I could buy everything in this store. Next time, I'll bring more money. If you love unique,…read morehandmade but not kitschy jewelry, you'll love it. If you want handmade anything from local Southern craftspeople, they've got it. Looking for unique dry goods like cocktail mixers for stocking stuffers? Stop by. 5 out of 5 - Would shop here again.

Shark teeth, jewelry and fudge. What more do you need? I didn't think I'd buy anything here, but I…read moredid. The shop is filled with some locally crafted jewelry, ornaments, fudge and more. Then there is the usual touristy stuff - tee shirts, post cards, books and souvenirs. The clerks and manager were super friendly. They let me exchange an item I bought, when I found a different one. They are helpful. Prices are decent for a beach town. There's plenty of parking in their private lot. I'll be back and recommend.

Adorable little shop! Second year here in Surf City/North Topsail beach and we always make it a…read morepriority to stop here.

What a gem! My…read moresister-in-law (aka Best Friend for the Rest of My Life!) were doing a little "last day" running around yesterday, Friday 5-19-2017, when we stumbled into this shop. We had been looking for thrift stores and flea market kind of venues, and had been scratching around the Island and surrounding areas all day. What a treat it was for us to meander thru this beautiful shop, totally unexpectedly because we discovered it while stopping in the strip mall for something else. The pictures that are posted are beautiful, and are very representative of the interior .... but three years later, this shop is packed with unique things! The owner (I assume) and her assistant were so warm and welcoming! I felt like I was shopping in my own hometown! I purchased a couple of things ... (a hooked pillow that I LOVE ... BTW: I have spent the better part of this year "needlepointing" a Christmas pillow that will probably never seen the Holidays LOL ... so I didn't hesitate to purchase a pillow that I absolutely loved!) The prices were reasonable (what you would expect to pay for a nice item) throughout the store. Thank you, ladies! I can't wait to visit again when my husband and I (and BIL and BFSIL) return to your beautiful Island!

What a find! What a beautiful and friendly shop. So many unique gift items. Not your average gift…read moreshop on Topsail. So happy that I found them..

Amazing - I drooled over everything in this place. I am actually hesitant to share it with you all…read morebecause I want it all to myself! You will find many many items to lust over - serving dishes, wine stoppers, picture frames, etc, all in the coolest beach motifs... you will fall in love.

Super cute place! Lots of souvenir, decorations, and gift options. The ladies working there were…read morevery kind. Some things are definitely a little pricey, as any gift shop is, but definitely worth looking at for some gifts and souvenirs that are cuter and better quality.

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.

I've been trying to get to this shop for a few years on my trips down to Buxton and it didn't…read moredisappoint. It's a cute old house turned into a shop with something for everyone. I picked up a soap and a gift for my Mom and my family got several items too. The prices are very reasonable. The lady in the shop was so sweet and helpful with suggestions on what we might like. I was so glad she was open on this trip and look forward to stopping by again in the future.

By far my favorite shop on the island! The owner was super…read morefriendly and helpful. The selection is amazing with quite the variety of things that you didn't know that you needed. The prices aren't too bad on the wallet either! I highly recommend doing yourself a favor and stop by this wonderful shop. You won't be disappointed.