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!

Great custom embroidery! Always quick and done well! The staff is super nice! Great shop for all of…read moreyour monogramming and gifting!

I have used this business on 4 occasions, so shame on me. I have had 8 pillowcases monogrammed…read morehere and was satisfied with the work. When I was married 37 years ago, my mother-in-law gave me a set of appliquéd sheets which were beautiful so I purchased 4 new white pillow cases ($50.00) and brought them to EBM to have them also appliquéd. I brought my original cases for EBM to see what I wanted. I expected the thread and the fabric used to be very close to the same color. When I picked them up, the thread was the light blue I picked out and the fabric used was a light gray. I was disappointed but took them home. I have only used the cases twice because I don't think they are pretty. They are also fraying after 2 washes. This past week, I purchased another 4 pillowcases ($50.00) and returned to EBM to have them monogrammed since they have done a good job on my other monogrammed pieces. While placing my monogram order I asked the owner about my past appliquéd cases because they were such an investment and I was unhappy with how they had turned out. She did not remember the order, so I told her that when I picked up this new monogram order, I would bring one of the appliquéd cases for her to see. I returned today and showed the owner my appliquéd case. The owner looked at my case and told me that she had not done the work. I showed her how the fabric was fraying after 2 washings and how the fabric and the thread did not match. She in effect told me that she was sorry but not sorry because her store did not do the work. I explained to her that I have not shopped at any other monogram store and I remember that I did indeed have the work done at her store. She denied this. I would not have taken the time in writing this complaint except for the fact that I read a similar complaint about this owner on Yelp about 2 weeks ago. This complaint I read showed that the owner does not believe in customer service and does not take responsibility when her shop does a poor job. This other customer stated that she finally got the owner to split the difference in cost with her. Why have a business when you don't take responsibility for your mistakes, say you are sorry and ask how you can make up for the mistake? I think it odd that when dropping off your order, this business has you pay up front, after all, they have your merchandise. For instance, these last 4 pillow cases cost me $50.00. Why would a customer pay $50.00 for cases and then not pick them up when they have been monogrammed? I payed $50.00 for the cases and then EBM charged me $60.00 to monogram. I see now, this is done because if you are not satisfied, they already have your money. If you are not happy, too bad because they are not customer friendly. Buyer Beware, as I learned with my appliqué order. Whatever work they turn out, they will be payed and it does not matter whether or not you the customer are satisfied. The owner just denied that she had done the work. Had I known she would treat me as a customer this way, I would not have made a 46 mile trip from Chapel Hill. There are other monogram shops in the area and I bet that there are others who treat there customers as they should. If your order goes as it should with this business I am sure you will be satisfied but if a mistake is made, too bad for you the customer and oh well, EBM has your money.

We are all entitled to our own opinions right? Well... here is mines:…read more Parking: 4 Location: 5 Customer Service: 2 Facility decor/cleanliness: 5 One of the cleanest toy stores I've ever been in... but then again it was small in size. There wasn't much to choose from but they did have some neat pieces. We were never greeted by an employee... we shopped around and none of the workers asked us if we needed help. They were all young kids and they were huddled up behind the counter (horse playing and flirting is what i saw). After about 5 minutes of walking around looking we left. Nice store, its in one of the areas HOTTEST malls! 2 Stars for Toy Mania!

I was shopping with two friends in the mall when the toy store caught our eyes. We went in not…read morereally searching for anything and found puzzles among many strange toys. The place is definitely more targeted towards kids rather than 3 friends in their early 20s. Even so, you might find something cool. While my friends checked out their puzzle selection, I had my eyes set on their watercolor painting supplies. After pondering about it for a bit, I got the the watercolor set ($14) that comes with paint, paintbrushes, and a watercolor pad to paint on. I loved the purchase and I think it's a great beginner kit! Also, there is complimentary gift wrap with any purchase by the cashier register.

This was truly an awesome experience. The lady had so much patience, even laughed at my pathetic…read morejokes. Did a wonderful job and offered the gift wrap and ribbons and bows. I'm a member there and that's just part of the reason.

Debby's Hallmark Shops have multiple locations in the Raleigh-Triangle area. I have visited both…read morethe Stonehenge location and another store in Brier Creek, and the experiences have been very similar. These stores are very nice, pleasantly scented, well stocked, and staffed with friendly, helpful people. On this visit, I stopped at the Debby's Hallmark Shop in Stonehenge with a mission to pick up some last-minute Christmas gifts and cards. The staff could not have been more helpful. I selected a small Christmas tree with ornaments that was on display, and a staff member immediately came over to assist me--making sure I had enough containers to safely pack the ornaments. They have a great selection of greeting cards, gift bags, tissue paper, and other gift accessories. In addition, they offer gift ideas for just about everyone at reasonable prices, with some real value finds. I'm glad I discovered Debby's Hallmark Shops. I will definitely be back--many times, I'm sure.

My husband and I studied across Stylish Living while walking through the charming and picturesque…read moretown of Apex, NC. We were drawn in by the ornaments hanging from the tree just inside the door. There were so many beautiful decorations for the home, both seasonal and everyday, and the couple who owns the shop are extremely nice. We ended up purchasing a stunning hand-blown ornament of Santa Claus playing with a train. I highly recommend that you stop in the next time you visit Apex.

We were walking around Apex and decided to pop in here to view their wares. They have a selection…read moreof home items, baby items, cards and more. The two staff members were very pleasant and unobtrusive and we looked around. We didn't buy anything on this visit but on the whole we support independent stores like this one.

Homebody's is located in Downtown Wake Forest. It has moved next to Sweet Magnolias so it is more…read morevisible from White Street. The entrance is on the street level but stairs are required to visit the eclectic shop. They do have a webpage you can order from if stairs are an issue for you. I first found Homebody's during a Ladies Night on White as I wouldn't have stumbled onto it on my own as the entrance was in the back. But the unique items in the store were enough to bring me back. Besides the shop, in which you will find candles; stationery; clothing; baby items; items for the home; self care; and much more, they also offer workshops so you can learn some new skills. If you are in Downtown Wake Forest and looking for the perfect gift for someone make sure to stop in Homebody's.

A friend gifted me a workshop at Homebody's. I chose the to paint mountains with Smitten in a…read moreMitten. Everything was set up when we arrived. Four people to a class so everyone got plenty of attention/help as needed. Directions were simple to follow and the laid back vibe to the class really made it not intimidating! Each participant was encouraged to choose colors they wanted not to just follow the example. We plan on coming back for another workshop soon...maybe macramé!!

The moment I walked in, I found myself giggling and smiling from ear to ear! I laughed so hard that…read morea customer stopped me to ask what treasure I had found- they had to see what I was laughing over. ;D The Doodling Bug is the cutest little boutique filled with locally-made items. They had everything from t-shirts to pillows, hair pins to home decor. I walked away with the best smelling glycerine soap and body cream made with Honey and Sweet Tea! Definitely plan on being back the next time I visit North Carolina!

Doodling is what I do when I'm in a boring meeting. Others doodle to pay attention. In both…read morecases, some of those doodles are more creative than other doodles. I guess that's where the name "The Doodling Bug" makes sense. The Doodling Bug is a tiny shop of creative, tangible doodles by NC locals. The home decor things like hand painted signs are equal parts funny and serious; the t-shirts celebrate NC; the hand-knit hats, scarves, slippers and baby sweaters, are cute and soft. There's a limited selection of jewelry, a nice change of pace from other like stores; and the body lotions and scrubs are in not-so-common scents. The chalkboard, which I didn't see right away buried as it was amongst all the other wall art, is a nice gift for celebrating doodling -- classic style. The Doodling Bug is a good stop if finding a gift from local creative people is a gift preference for you.

This place is amazing! The offering are plentiful and the pricing is fair. This is my new must see…read morespot whenever travel down south. Can't wait to visit again.

short review for a short visit…read more Went a bit after Christmas 2025, and it was cold out, and all of the indoor venues were closed for renovations, and the outside vendors that they had were very sparce, and the same. They all had clothing or shoes for sale, of which, the quality was not as good as thrift shop. I will come back again in the spring, if the renovations are complete.