Have you ever been to the BLACKLION? It is heaven on earth! It's aisle after aisle, row after row of booths and shops all gathered under one roof. Think of the most fantastic, beautifully decorated, most unique gift shop in your town. Now think of that and hundreds of others just as amazing and just as unique all lined up together for your shopping pleasure. And guess who's tassels are now available at the BLACKLION?
Here's the shop where my tassels are sold. It's called Total Bliss and yes, it is. I took this photo while Nancy, the owner was still setting up and bringing stuff in for the grand opening of a new location.
Breathtaking.
Captivating.
So, now it's all up and running and open to the public but here's a shot down one of the many aisles a few days before the grand opening. Every place the wall juts out is a separate shop.
This aisle really has their act together, they were ready really early. I don't know where they find so many great shop owners. The all must come from planet "I have fantastic taste and you will wish that you do too and therefore want to purchase everything in my shop."
Furniture, lamps, pillows, gifts, art....
Back to Total Bliss again. I have a secret to tell you. It's the best shop in the BLACKLION. No lie. Nancy is from planet "I have the best taste out of everyone who exists and I'm so down to earth that you will instantly love me and after you see my luscious shop you will want to smuggle a sleeping bag and microwave into it and live in it forevermore."
Oh my, look at that delectable tassel hanging on the back of that chair! I miss my pine cone tassel but she is so happy to be there.
And this is Nancy. I want to be her when I grow up. Think of the classiest lady, southernest lady, and ladyest lady that you know and mix them all together and you get Nancy. And she's fun too! She's a member of this club.
Goodbye my love.
Farewell scrumptious Ragamuffin Garland.
Visit the BLACKLION north of Charlotte, NC in Huntersville exit 25 off of I-77. Total Bliss is in the right front corner.
Call of the Lion
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Perfection! Wait, do I get to be first? Hoooray!
i heart mrs. mckee. love her so much!
i need to go to blacklion ASAP.
Wow, what a fun place--I would love to find a shop full of shops like that one!
~ Sarah
Wow, what an amazing place to shop! I'm so jealous! And congrats on having your tassels in such a gorgeous shop!
How do you have time for all this stuff? You're like the miracle decorator lady. Or something like that, that sounds more southern and classy and ladylike (which I'm not).
So not fair! You have Hobby Lobby and Black Lion! That's it, I'm moving South!
congratulations! you are in that club too girl! the everything you do looks good club and i'm so jealous that i can't decorate like you.
A wonderful place! Congrats on having your tassels placed in Nancy's shop. They are really beautiful.
Oh. My. Heavens. Why do you have to live so far away?! That shop looks great!
I have been to the Black Lion while in Charlotte a few years ago. I only got to spend one day - like that's enough time! Congrats on getting your tassels in such a fabulous store!
Congrats on having your creations in a shop! How exciting!
Believe me...if I am ever in NC I will be browsing that place....it looks absolutely delightful!!!
I have been to a Blacklion...there is one in Nashville. Or there used to be...I haven't been back in a while. Your tassels look so perfect in there!! Nancy does look awfully sweet!
Oh how I miss Lake Norman and the Black Lion! And I guess I've been gone longer than I thought because Black Lion used to be at Exit 28.
Your stuff looks fabulous in her shop and I wish you much success!!
I wish we had a Blacklion around here! I've never heard of it before. I hope you rack up lots of sales there! -Julia :-)
Congratulations! I LOVE that pinecone tassel!
Ok, I may have to take a trip to NC just to see that store! I wonder if Mr. Jones would approve. ;-)
~Heather
Oh what a wonderful store! I want to go shopping!!! Congratulations on having a booth in such a wonderful place! How fun it will be to see your things sell and to know how people are enjoying them in their homes! We have an outdoorsy themed office and that pine cone tassel caught my eye. Will you be making any more? You are SO talented! I too wish I could come to the south and visit!
Fantastic!!! Your pretties look right at home.
My sister used to have a spot in a place like that. I can't remember if it was when she lived in Charlotte or when she moved to High Point.
Either way, love those types of shops. It's so great to see so many different ideas and styles.
It looks beautiful! I can't wait for you to invite me over so we can go there. And while we're out we can go to that Habitat for Humanity store you mentioned since I haven't a clue where it's located. We could even sit on your lovely front porch and sip tea or something. No pressure or anything! Love ya!
OMG!! That is what I call shopping heaven. It's so hard to find great decorating pieces. I would also have to get 3 jobs to support my addiction. You are so fortunate to have a place like this opening so close to you. I wish you the best in selling a bazillion tassels too!
Wonderful shop. How I wish we had a shop like that. Good luck selling tons of tassels.
Colorado needs a BlackLion
Owwww!! I was so ready to pick up and run to Blacklion - only to realize that you're not talking about the one in Nashville!!! I want Total Bliss and I NEED Total Bliss!! Are you still going to sell your tassel on line?
I love your website!
Totally Blissful. I think I want to be her when I grow up, too.
I've never heard of or seen a Black Lion and now my life doesn't feel complete until I visit one - what a cool place!
Yea!! Good for you! I WISH there was a Blacklion here in MD, but no such luck.
Okay, I've decided I want to move to N.C. You have the best stuff over there. I would have to get like 2 jobs though, cause my hubby would seriously have some issues with all the spending I would be doing there. Ahhhh... a girl can dream though.
I love place like this. You just have to make sure you go with someone who loves them as much as you do. I love to look at every nook and cranny...when your with someone who isnt as crazy about it they tend to die down after 5 hours in the first aisle..lol
LOVE YOUR TASSLES!!!
It's funny that you post about BLACKLION for a couple of reasons. First, I love Nancy and enjoyed being a part of the SYTYCD club with her before I got married. Second, there's a BLACKLION down the street from my apartment in Charlotte and I took my husband into it the other day while we were running errands. I loved it and can't wait to go back with my mom. My husband on the other hand wanted to run. He was way too overwhelmed! Can't wait to go see your pretty things!
Oh, oh, oh, I'm going to have to tell my Charlotte friend all about this place. And maybe plan a quick trip down there. Lol.
I love stores like this!! We have a great one in our town but I want a Total Bliss booth!!!!!
We have a blacklion at Concord Mills. I have never been in it because I always have the kids with me and they never want to browse the isles. I need to get a friend and go one day. Maybe I'll come to Huntersville. It is not that much further for me.
My BIL is thinking of moving to that area. I sure hope his job works out so I can come visit the shop, I mean him.
How cool!! Wish we had Blacklion near us!!
That place is gorgeous!!!! Oh my goodness. We have nothing like this in the North. I'm thinking of becoming a Southerner, but wait, I hate the heat . . .
I wish you much success w/ your pretties at Total Bliss. I have a feeling you are going to be busier than ever.
Smiles
-Nancy
Congratulations! I want to shop there!! We are going the coast in NC in October...maybe I can convince my husband to take me to Charlotte!
A beautiful shop for your beautiful creations!! Love the colors in that garland.
Are you still going to sell your tassels on etsy?
oh my... that looks like heaven to me. You are right, I do want to smuggle myself into that place and live there.
Oh, that looks like a fabulous outing...to discover each and every treasure in there! Congrats!
And I love your ideas and blog!
We have several similar stores like that here where I live and much of my home decor has come from there. I LOVE IT! :) Beautiful tassles, by the way!
Congrats! Talk about kid in a candy store! Wowie! We have a craft mall here, but nothing that fantastic!
Are you just trying to make us jealous??
I love Blacklion! I go to the one in Nashville. Everytime we go to Opry Mills, I make a bee-line for Blacklion and the boys head to Bass-Pro. I was there a few weeks ago. I love just walking the aisles and taking it all in. You should be successful selling your tassels there.
Why don't I live in North Carolina??? Gorgeous shop and congratulations on being featured in such a place! I am sure your creations will do very well there. :)
-Carrie
Yay! My husband and I are spending a weekend in October in Charlotte for the race, so now I have a pit stop to make just for myself.
Hi Nester, I've been reading for a few weeks now but just wanted to say hello and tell you that I love your blog! :) I wish I lived closer and I would shop at Black Lion, but Texas is just a little too far away even for one of your tassels. Thanks for the great reading material and decorating ideas you provide!!!
Random question about your amazing tassels.
Some of the tassels look like they might be made of cast iron (ie birds and roosters). Just curious to see how heavy a few of them might be before I purchase. Thank you! Laura82582@aol.com
it's actually
www.blacklioncharleston.com
fyi.
well, made another garland!! THANKS TO YOU!!! SO MUCH FUN! That looks like the neatest place to shop!!!!!
thanks for sharing
Kyley
oooooooooo you are soooo lucky to have something like that all under one roof. I think I would need an oxygen tank to shop there b/c I would be too excited and hypervenalate or go into some kind of decorating spasmatic convulsion (you get the picture) *sigh*
How very fun for you! Wish I lived near Charlotte so I could stop in, pray your sales are swift.
I want to live in BlackLion.
That is all.
HOW ABSOLUTELY EXCITING! WOW! Good for you, love all the pictures!
Blessings, Debbie
i am in love with the blacklion! too bad it's so far away...love the stuff!
*kicks feet like two year old*
Not fair, there is nothing near Texas called Black Lion.
Good luck on your tassels there, tho I am sure it's not needed.
A while back, I bothered you about moss covered eggs. Well....I did some, you can look here...
Moss Egg Project
Love all your stuff...thanks for blogging it!
Apparently all the good stores are in Charlotte! I'm so jealous! :o) Good luck with your newest tassel selling venture!
I'm so glad to hear that this is actually within driving distance for me. Yay! I have a friend moving to Huntersville - I may just have to pay her & Blacklion a visit real soon.
Are you close by - SC perhaps??
Oh I wish I could go to Charlotte! That is such an awesome store!
Beautiful booth. Simply gorgeous!
Wow! What an expansiveness of chic decor! I am pretty sure I could spend hours there wandering around the booths, getting ideas, finding a few treasures to take home with me. I don't know that I've ever seen so many shops with such great style all in one place! You're a lucky, lucky girl. :)
Wow, what a fabulous place~!!! I wish it were closer so I could shop there!!! Your tassles will sell out in no time I'm sure :o)
~Des
I'm coveting so, so many things, but especially that little white end table in the very last photo that pulls out?
It's probably good that I live 3000 miles away as I'm pretty sure I would spend waaaay too much money in such a place!
How is it that central Texas has nothing this cute?? Am I mistaken- let me know know! How great that you get to make some moolah and the world gets more of the Nester's gorgeous wares!
Cast Iron Tassels?
Nope, otherwise shipping would be $25 each!
I've never wanted to live in North Carolina so badly in my entire life! Oh, how I wish I could go to this store. Beautiful
Hey, Nester,
Good luck with your sales at Blacklion. I saw that you have lived in Columbia, SC, my hometown. We had a Blacklion there but it went belly up. Bust!
Happy weekend...
Nester, You have never heard from me before. I feel like you should have a fan-club President to deal with all your correspondence. : )
Just stopping by to give you a big thank you for so many things:
*for being real
*for so freely sharing your ideas
*for arranging a place where kindred spirits can gather and enjoy a shared passion.
Bless you, M.L. (thehouseofwhimsy)
Oh my goodness! It does look like a little bit of heaven on earth. Isn't Charlotte wonderful! I miss it there!
Oh I want to come live with you so I can go to that store!
Wish we had one around here, it looks yummy !!!
Kathy :)
Wish we had one around here, it looks yummy !!!
Kathy :)
Can you teach us how to make tassels ?
Ok, since so many of you all want to live in NC, I will officially start working on my real estate license and better yet...contractor's license...yes, and i will set up a community where we can all be neighbors. Trust me, from a former Northerner, you'll love NC. :)
Wow, I'm going to have to venture out of redneck land over to the big city of Charlotte! What a great looking shop and your beauties are definitely the belles of the ball in there!
Wish I was still at Winthrop Univ. so I could be close enough to come visit your goodies in this awesome section of the shoppe! What a fun place! Congrats to you and have fun with this new adventure! Hugs, Leslie
Congrats on a new venue to sell your goods! Looks like a fun (and dangerous) place to browse.
I love the Blacklion, I only wish we had one in our state. What a fun place! Can you find out what color your friend painted her walls in the shop~it's just so warm and cozy!
Kelly
What a yummy shop! How fun to have your tassels available there.
Please tell Blacklion to open one in Texas!---I want to go shopping there! Patti
Please tell Blacklion to open one in Texas!---I want to go shopping there! Patti
Is there a new one at exit 25?
how wonderful for you!! So exciting.
and I had no idea that blacklion was like that. I always pass it by at our mall.
shows how smart i am!
xo~K
I just love hearing how you are getting out there and making "a name" for yourself---a bigger name :)! That IS a gorgeous shop, and such a great idea for a store in general. I'll remember to stop on by if I ever get out of the western U.S. :)!
Way to go Nester!
I wanna go!!!
thats really random--i clicked to your blog from somewhere else...don't recall where at this moment. and i live RIGHT DOWN THE STREET from this black lion. thats kind of creepy in an its.a.small.world kind of way. :)
I just don't think I could trust myself in that place! Too many treasures-I'd have to bring back a couple...or dozen...
wow - i want to go, i would be in heaven! blacklion - i will have to check that out if i am in ever the area. wow!
Looks like such a fun and cool store - and I've never ever heard of it!
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