This is an amazing place for unique coastal gifts. The ladies were so helpful and thoughtful; not…read moreto mention the beautiful presentation for a house warming gift.

Definitely Bougie . Upscale and wonderful. My favorite is the men's section. Men are always hard to…read morebuy for. They have a great selection and nicely displayed. I wanted to take the whole store home . Christmas gifts are going to be easy to buy for this year. This store is awesome Owners are so nice and they offer information. They are helpful . There is a lot to look at . It was great when I said something about soap they were showing me all kinds of wonderful options . Oh and they have bridal registry. Perfect for bride and groom to register.

I have been to EJB so many times, I can't not believe I didn't review on yelp…read more The location is no longer in Chesapeake. It has moved to Norfolk. I haven't been to the new location, but the photos on other social media looks amazing. I'm hoping to get there soon but every time I've walked in the owner is so nice and so polite and so helpful . She's a fantastic person all around. She likes to take what can be a sour moment in life and find a positive in it or continue to laugh through the hard times. It shows through the products that she sells a sense of humor is something we all need. Everything is priced fair you can even find sale items. Her clothes are so cute that I've gotten a couple things for my daughter. There's a wide variety of pricing so I'm sure there's a gift for everybody. You shouldn't walk out empty-handed. If you're looking for some quirky gifts or something to add to your collection, this is definitely a store you need to hit up.

Ever Jane Boutique (EJB) is one of my favorite stores in Coastal Virginia! Tucked away in the…read moreEdinburgh area in Chesapeake, it's located right next to the Barrel Room in the complex of businesses across the street from Target. EJB is an all around feel good shop. When I need a mood booster or when I am looking for a gift, I go there. It's kinda like that shop in the malls that was called Spencer's except this is his witty, sophisticated older sister who has the same family sense of humor, but classy. The owner and her staff are just the sweetest people and they genuinely love to see you come in whether you are coming in to take a look around or on a mission to get some retail therapy! This shop is PACKED with so many goodies that it's hard to see it all in one visit. They change the layout of the store quite often. Every time you go, I notice something new and I love that things are sold in limited quantities except for a few items and brands. Keeps things fresh. The owner likes to do her own retail therapy by shopping for the store and sometimes, she'll only buy a limited quantity and once that item is gone, it's gone! This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things you can find: - the round table in front will have some themed display depending on the time of year (Black History Month, Women's History Month, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Pride, Halloween, Christmas etc etc.) - women's clothing and fun(ny) t-shirts - jewelry (lot of it made by local artists) - mugs and wine glasses with funny quotes - kids section with adorable books about important historical figures - greeting cards (not your ordinary cards) - self affirmation journals and notebooks - coasters with the funniest sayings on them - oven mitts and kitchen towels - lots of fun gift bags and tissue paper and so much more! Take a look at the pics, because that will give you a better idea. Every time I am in need of a gift, EJB is my first stop! There is literally something for everyone, (unless they have no sense of humor). I did go in there once in search of a gift for my kid's teacher and then I held back. I didn't know her THAT well and my kid was STILL in her class. Maybe end of year gift? LOL Anyway, you should definitely stop by but if you can't, take a look online because they also ship! They have several shop events throughout the year and they also collaborate with other local businesses to provide a collective discount or prize and makes supporting local fun! Also, don't forget to look in the bag for a little envelope. You won't want to throw that out! Pro-tip: They just recently started offering a rewards program, so be sure to sign up for those! Stay safe, Friends!

I found a dream come true here. The antiques, the china. The customer service was top tier!read more

A French country boutique located in the heart of the Ghent shopping district…read more They have many items including stationary, seasonal accessories such as gloves and Christmas ornaments, a small clothing section, beautiful China patterns, a chocolate counter, and a decent sized baby section. They beautifully gift wrap your purchase if needed.

My first time going there as an out of towner. It was well stocked and I felt very welcomed.read more

I just do not know what to say. It did not start out the best when we arrived. It just seemed to…read morecontinue from there. I arrived with my mother in law, and our two kiddos 13 & 8. But, there was a sign on the door stating kids under 26 were not allowed. We did not see the sign upon entering. So the employee told us. So I placed my kiddos in the car... AC was on, doors locked. With that being said I was a little offended they were not allowed inside. They are well behaved. When we asked why, the employee said she was just following what her boss/owner said. As I walked around the store they do have ALOT of things to offer in the world of cross stitching. So if that's your passion this is a good place. The employee was helpful throughout. She was nice. But, signs throughout asking not to touch the displays, were kinda off putting too. In the end it's a good store for supplies, and patterns. Just do not come with kiddos.

For all Handkind is just my type of store - this has been founded back in 2016, but the location at…read moreMacArthur Center opened back in July of this year! This place features 72 artists who are mostly from the state of Virginia! There are hot sauces, felt kits, jewelry, accessories, candles, sprays, limited edition prints, and much more, where most items are handmade! The most wonderful thing is that there are over 35 different charities featured, where a certain percentage of your purchase goes to one - how neat is that?! The felt bouquet of flowers caught my eye from their display, so I knew I had to stop in! Ms. Jodie was present (@whataphotoholic), who was working on some calligraphy masterpieces; she was just super welcoming and friendly! Such a relaxed atmosphere where you can literally peruse at your leisure and have a pleasurable shopping experience! Don't forget to wander towards the back - you can see some of the featured artists' studios, where you can scope out works that are in progress and finished works on display. I was fortunate to stop by when one of the resident artists, Anjenette Renae, had her opening, 'Everyday Objects'! Really LOVED the 'Juicy Fruit' and the 'A Box of O's' paintings! I bought two handmade soaps for my collection - the Black Sea and the Black Raspberry Vanilla ones - they both smell absolutely DIVINE!!! I absolutely enjoyed my visit and look forward to many more when the hubs and I are in town! Located right around from Smoothie Mania on the 2nd floor, by Dillard's. +super friendly and welcoming staff! +featured local/resident artists and crafts! +various charities supported! +studios and gallery in the rear +located right around from Smoothie Mania on the 2nd floor

When for all handkind first opened it was a nice store. It's probably the effect of the pandemic…read morebut the store feels empty now. The biggest problem is actually the owner. This store is not "busy" by any stretch so I get why she was scrolling on her phone. However, I feel like she glared at me, then ignored me because of my race, not because she was busy reading Yelp.

This is a cute spot I happened across in the Red Mill Commons shopping center yesterday while…read morelooking for something in Bath and Body Works. It's just next door and boasts items inside from 70 local artists. How could I pass that by!!? Inside there are cute coastal items from tons of local artists in tons of sizes and shapes and flavors. You can get shells, wall art, small Knick knacks and household wares inside. It looks like in the back they do craft workshops. The sales lady was assisting someone while I browsed and sounded very nice and welcoming.

This was my first time going to Cottage Lunasea, but it WON'T be my last. I met the owner…read more(Jennifer) and she was so nice and informative. We talked about the classes she does in her shop, which I am definitely planning on taking, and some of her products and the artist who creates them. Great gifts for weddings, birthdays, or to decorate your house. It's my new favorite shop! #virginiabeachgiftshop #workshop #virginiabeach #greatgiftshop

Such a lovely shop. I haven't been in here in a few years but since I now come to the Beauty Tree…read moreSpa in the same strip I decided to stop in and browse bc I had a little extra time a couple weeks ago. It was a quiet Thursday and I was the only person inside for about 20 minutes and I talked to the extremely friendly lady working inside and enjoyed browsing their higher end French designs. I found some lovely pieces and a few things for baby. This is a beautiful shop to add some statement to your wardrobe, fine a few knickknacks or get a gift. Will def. be back!

Melissa is amazing- so much fun and the shop! My sister got so many wonderful, (comfy) and…read moreclassy slacks, tops, and sweaters. Great prices on vintage Louis Will defiantly make the shop a stop on next trip

What's not to love about this store. From the moment you walk in it's something to look at…read more Although I love it, it's still kind of overwhelming. The aisles are kind of tight because there's so much stuff. They have bracelets, crystals, incense, figurines and statues, evil eye decor, and so much more. There are low and high price points in here. So I'm sure it's something for everyone! The lady at the counter was very nice. There's a man walking around trying to look busy, but it's obvious he's making sure no one is stealing. I think they're the owners. Normally I'd be a little offended, but it's a lot of people in there and a lot of stuff. So I'm sure there's a reason behind it. This is a nice store and if you're interested in this kind of stuff, I definitely recommend stopping by!!

There are a lot of cool items in this store. Prices vary,…read moreand they can get very expensive. There are swords, kimonos, kendo sticks, pocketknives, statues, incense, pendants with actual creepy-crawlies inside, etc. Lots of spirituality-related materials. Plenty of animal-themed stuff as well. I have found a few things here that I really like. Be careful on some of the very narrow aisles as there are a lot of breakable things, so don't swing your purse or heavy coats around. Or flail your arms wildly like I do for no apparent reason. You'll certainly be paying for something. Otherwise, It's a neat place for some cool finds. Scorpion necklace and wolf dreamcatcher to name a couple.