Stewart's Village Gallery — Attraction in Waxhaw

I LOVE this gallery and the owners. This is my first place to go for beautiful and unique gifts. It is my second home. Sometimes I just go there to walk through and feel the high vibration of beautiful art created by skilled artists. Usually however, I have something in mind when I go. Tucked away behind the water tower on McDonald Street, the charming house has 4 or 5 rooms of incredible art objects, my favorite being the front room that I call the “Room of Light” because there are so many stained glass and crystal pieces illuminated by the light streaming through the windows Gorgeous candles, pottery, glass, rust art, yard art, jewelry, handbags, wall hangings, paintings, lamps, stained glass, whimsical sculptures. . . and so much more. A wonderful place to take people who are visiting from out of town. Impeccable quality and service provided by friendly and knowledgeable owners who take pride in their gallery and their community of Waxhaw. Free gift boxing service included. An inspirational and magical...

BUYER BEWARE! Worst retail experience ever. I attempted to return a defective piece of pottery, a honey pot, that was given to me for Christmas from my sister. I did not have the receipt nor did my sister as she left yesterday for San Diego. The reason for exchange was simple, the pottery piece’s top didn’t fit snuggly in the pot and there was a gap. It had the stores sticker on it and was identical to many other pieces of pottery made by Sylvia Coppola that the store sells. The woman working the store was unable to help me and so called the owner, who was incredibly rude, and insinuated that I was trying to return something from somewhere else. She refused to take the piece back and asked me to leave their store! I was so surprised at her nerve and lack of making things right. My family and I have spent well over $1000 here and we will never spend...

Any recommendations? We've shopped and purchased here 10+ times, and every time we walk in, the male owner says the same thing. "You look familiar. Have you been here before?" And they both (male and female owners) recognize us, just their style, and it's off-putting.

I want to spend my money where at the second visit I'm greeted - nice to see you again!!

Frankly, I'm tired of patronizing an insulting shopping experience. Any recommendations for friendly hospitable Charlotte gift or gallery shops,...