This is one of the recommended gift shops that came up on a list of must-dos in NoDa if you're…read morevisiting. Located near some other unique gift shops and a spiritual wellness shop, this location specializes in local art and craft goods from the NC area that make for a unique assortment of gifts. The owner welcomed us and was friendly, offering to answer any questions we may have. For the most part I perused the shop and read some of the small placards sharing more information on the artist/creator and their work. I like that these were present near the artist/creator's work as it was fun to read more about them and their inspirations. Prices were a broad range to suit all budgets. While nothing caught my eye, I would consider coming back here if I was shopping for a unique gift.

I love Ruby's Gift. I always find myself browsing through this shop about once a week looking…read morearound. They have really great local art and its very affordable. I love that they carry a wide range of artists with very different styles. Ruby's has jewelry, candles, plants, paintings, shirts, etc. You can find something for anyone here. It is a great spot for some "Charlotte- specific" items as well like paintings of the city or shirts related to the city. Highly recommend stopping by to look around! I guarantee you'll be in there for more than a couple minutes.

The staff there is so wonderful. Everyone is so knowledgeable and always very helpful.read more

Went here for first time for their psychic readings - was so impressed they had different types of…read moretarot and runes and reiki. I did a rune reading for the first time - was very insightful - definitely going back for other readings.

the people who work there are so beyond helpful and so sweet! 100% recommend coming here to find…read morehigh quality authentic jewelry, they have so much stuff and a very high selection ranging in prices as well!

Beautiful jewelry and the folks there are super nice. My wife brought her a ring and set of…read moreearrings that where ever she goes people stop and ask her where she buy them. They are beautiful.

I honestly don't feel like words do this place justice. The customer service, the patience, the…read moreknowledge, and overall friendliness of the lady there was amazing. The owner was able to pop in too, so it was cool to meet her. The vibes? Y'all, they have the vibes. The inside is GORGEOUS. It smells amazing and is filled with genuinely friendly people. The retired teacher, sorry I forgot her name, was so sweet and told great stories. As for the experience itself, at first I was nervous about blending oils and trying to create something amazing. But once I got the hang of it, I swear I created the perfect scent for me. I won't ruin the details for anyone else, but the scent I ended up loving was one I never expected to like. I truly shocked myself with that realization. I did not do the instructor led class, but whenever we had questions, they were there to help. All in all, the high of that day is something I'll always remember. Despite the nerves, I created a beautiful scent, and even creating the name was special. This was such an incredible birthday gift, surprise, and experience.

I went to the Concord location and had a great time. There is garage parking a block away. It's…read morelocated in a nice space. I was able to do a class with them and actually learned a lot from both the candle making and perfume making instructors. I left feeling and smelling good. This particular day was the anniversary of my mother's transition so this experience really brightened my day. I appreciate this business as they highlight local business women and their amazing gifts.

I love this spot located in Plaza Midwood. Great location and they have very unique items related…read moreto the culture of reggae! They have an abundance of scented oils, shea butter, soaps, music, clothes, incense and gift ideas. The owner is very friendly and takes great pride in her business. Always available to answer questions. I have been here quite a few times on my strolls through Plaza Midwood and I never leave empty handed. Be sure to check out this unique spot!

Owner seemed a bit stand-offish at first but then opened up and we all shared about family,…read moreeducation, and life goals. That personal connection was a nice touch. Seeing that this is a business, you know she is definitely doing her thing and trying to represent at the same time. I honestly didn't look at many prices.. love Bob Marley, but I'm not going to buy a bath towel or blanket with his face on it. There are some cool products like raw shea butter which I use.. did buy some, wanted to get more but it was really expensive.. that's because I'm from Philly and it's mad cheap there, but you know I recognize this is Charlotte and haven't seen that many holistic, local health or African shops. There is an unaffiliated Jamaican shop next door, really wanted some sour sop juice but they didn't have any. Anyways, I like to support local, small businesses. I would return to check out their essential oils, black soap and get more raw shea when I run out. Also would check out getting some flags and tickets to reggae events.

I meant to take more pictures but I was too busy looking! I came on discount Tuesday which give you…read more20% off everything except records and yellow tagged consignment. In an old Tudor style home, this shop has a lot of clothes and jewelry. Only thing upstairs is a room for vinyl and vintage cameras. One rach of tshirts. Fans were on cause it can get warm up there. I think it was 6 rooms to shop in. Make sure you check every space because the halls had art for sale. I did see sitting space outside. Maybe that's for the spouses who want to wait instead of shopping! Staff were friendly but definitely not pushy. I purchased purse decor that was cute. I will definitely come back.

This is by far my new favorite thrift shop in the city!! I stopped by last week to check it out…read morefinally. I'd been wanting to come here since it opened and I WAS NOT disappointed at all. It's inside a house so there a so many different rooms to shop and browse. There is so much to see you need to make sure you have enough time to really walk through and shop. I loved all the variety, the brands, the unique finds. I spent about an hour in here and got so many cute finds!! Some shirts, dresses, earrings and so much more!!! I didn't want to leave and honestly I will probably be back next week lol. The pricing wasn't bad either. Not super super cheap, but not too expensive at all. The variety and cleanliness was so good. I recommend this spot to thrift lovers and if you've never thrifted you should absolutely check them out and expand your horizon. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!! The service was awesome as well. I chatted with the woman there for a bit and she was so kind and funny!!

I loved visiting The Bag Lady! This local metaphysical/spiritual store has so many quality items to…read morechoose from, such as jewelry, crystals and stones, incense and candles, tarot decks, and books. I ended up buying a necklace and bracelet, which are both beautiful. The women at the checkout desk were friendly, funny and answered my questions as I am still learning about spirituality and growing my interest in the practice. Plus, many of their pieces were affordable, with items available on the cheaper end all the way to larger, more expensive crystals and sound bowl sets.

It's a fun store! They have a great selection of crystals. I definitely recommend checking it out.read more

I went as I am exploring my community. There is street and lot parking. It is a small, quaint…read morespace. The staff was friendly and helpful. I was looking for spiritual books which they have a small section. I was not able to find what I was looking for at the time but will be back to check out other items. The prices seem good for what is being sold. I will be back to explore more.

This is such a cute shop! I love the upstairs treehouse story area for children, the blind date…read morebook options, the puzzle section, the audiobook section... I could go on! I stop in every time I'm downtown and look forward to attending my first book club there this month.