I'm in love with this store! Amazing selection and prices! Owner is awesome! Vendors keep it…read morewell stocked!

My friend and I visited this shop recently, and upon walking in, we were greeted by the woman at…read morethe front desk. However, she then very sternly instructed us to put our purses in the locker behind us. I was honestly at a loss for words. My friend and I exchanged confused looks, and when she repeated the request, we hesitantly complied -- placing our purses in the locker, locking it, and taking the key. We both quietly shared our discomfort and confusion about being asked to part with our personal belongings. As we browsed, I couldn't shake the uneasy feeling of having my purse out of sight, so I decided to bring it back to my truck. I only carried my wallet, keys, and inhaler back inside to continue shopping. My friend spoke with the lady, who explained that the reason for the "purse in locker" policy was because another customer once knocked over a glass case of crystals. When asked if it was also due to theft, she replied, "Oh, yeah... I guess that too." First of all, accidents can happen regardless of whether someone has a purse on their shoulder or not. And second, theft can happen anywhere -- but you don't see Walmart or Marshalls requiring customers to lock up their purses before shopping. To the owner: please understand that this "purse in locker" policy is not going to attract or retain customers. Asking people to part with their personal belongings before shopping feels unwelcoming and distrustful. What's next -- cutting pockets out of our pants?

Love this store! Great decor and even local crafts. Fun place to look for a gift too.read more

Very cool vintage and antique furniture/knickknack shop (HUGE selection) with a section devoted to…read morerepainting old furniture, plus a baby boutique, and local jams/crackers/candles. Definitely more upscale than a lot of the places nearby and the prices reflect that, but overall reasonable. Accessibility/Service Major downside: not wheelchair accessible AT ALL. Front entrance has 4 large steps and various sections throughout the store have 1-3 steps, plus a large (semi steep) set of stairs to the basement area. No one asked me if I needed assistance in the 30 minutes I was in the store ( not that I needed help, but no one asked)

The owner and everyone else who works there is friendly and helpful. I usually find something of…read moreinterest because they try to keep dealers bringing new inventory. Thanks!!!

We have been to this antique store regularly over the years, and the selection does ebb and flow…read more The prices have steadily increased, and it feels like many of the booths are yard sale or thrift store type items rather than antiques. Today, for example, it felt like millennials clearing out their childhood collectibles. We also happened to go while a lot of dealers were stocking their booths, so a few aisles were blocked off or difficult to navigate. We will definitely continue to visit this shop, but hope to see more variety in the offerings and more of that antique store feel.

I am addicted to this store and their incredible employees and volunteers. Always greeted and…read morewelcomed when walking into the store. It's literally a treasure chest of goodies. It's like walking into your grammies attic and discovering treasure.. Great pricing, Fantastic staff and fabulous merchandise! I could say more but everyone should stop by and check it out for themself. Happy Hunting!!

I just had the most bizarre interaction over 90 seconds of dropping off items to be donated where…read morethe young man receiving the goods got approval from the senior older man and the next thing I know the younger man is staring me down as if he wanted to fight me because I suggested to him that one of the drawers he was taking, went to another dresser that he might want to put it with that dresser to which he turned to me and wanted to literally almost fistfight me in front of my wife as we were trying to make a donation. I am shocked at this behavior.

I went here on this past Mother's Day with my husband because he bought me my very first pandora…read morebracelet. The older woman who helped us was beyond helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. You can tell she's been doing this for quite some time now. She helped me find the right size bracelet, and showed me the Mother's Day collection and told me which one she liked. I loved it too!! So that's the one I went with. I wish I had gotten her name but she made it extremely easy as a first timer to pick out exactly what I wanted. Adding charms to it is now my favorite thing!

Dawn is just a very rude lady. PERIOD…read more She refused to look for something while we were on the phone and actually hung up on us. We give this place a ton of business and now that has changed. Thanks Dawn for taking a good customer and shifting their business to The Paper Store. Your rudeness is worthy of a termination if I owned the place.

I am giving Blue Moon a one star because of something that seemed very shady. I found some items…read morethat I wanted to purchase, they added them up and then said " Oh we have to contact the seller to make sure it is okay to sell them." I should have questioned why at the time but I tend to believe in the honesty of people. They were going to "call back" when they heard from the seller. It has been awhile now. I do not recommend this store.

Now this store has a little bit of everything! ... first…read moretime venturing out this way, and I ended up meeting someone from my town and walked around together ... she made me feel like a newbie to antique and vintage shops! She has a laundry list of favorites, most of which I do not know of! I have lots to explore! So, this store has a mix of everything (furniture, clothing, household goods, home decoration items, etc etc etc!). I got a bagful of goodies ... some new neat vintage threads and home dec stuff! ... and best part is ... all at great prices! Very reasonable throughout the store...some of the vendors are pricier ... I held out on a figurine that I adored, but a little much for what it is. Store reminded me a lot of the Cambridge Antique store with the multiple booths and each booth can have a promotion going on (like 20%, 30% off everything etc). This store is very worthy of visiting again! And the store owner(s) there were so nice and welcoming. Jack had fun too :)

This place discriminates against people requiring mobility aids. My daughter had recently had foot…read moresurgery and was using a knee scooter. The female owner or employee who saw us enter told us my daughter couldn't have her knee scooter in there because she "might break something." Rather than a you break it, you buy it policy, this place discriminates against people with disabilities. What if a permanently disabled person in a wheelchair wanted to shop here, would they be told to get out? Isn't that illegal? A disgusting and likely illegal policy. I'll never shop here now.

I love this store, I did the kettle corn for their Kitty Angels Fundraiser last May and had a…read moregreat time. It is a beautiful store with a lot to offer, no one has every been rude to me at the store. Sherry, the owner helped me price and sell some vintage bar stools I came across last month. I do know that they have a lot of difference vendors so you have lots of stuff coming in from all over the East coast. I would highly recommend this store to everyone!!

For those of you who may not know there is a quaint, vibrant Arts community in downtown Haverhill,…read moreMA located on Wingate Street. Starting with Angels and Arts at 80 Wingate Street, this beautiful Gallery is owned and managed by Harmke; a lovely, talented woman. They offer custom framing and showcase local artist paintings as well, (both for show and sale). In addition to hand-crafted and custom frames, Angles & Art offers laminating services to help preserve your memories in a variety of styles. You can view more at www.anglesandart.com. Keep on traveling and you will see Mizan Salon and Mizan @ Home on 62 Wingate Street where the owner Jimmy and his stylists use the best products from Aveda and treat you with respect and care. Once you walk in to the brightly lit salon with stylistic art, you feel so relaxed and welcome. They are a great group and they take the time to get to know you and what is best for your hair type. You can view more at www.mizansalon.com. Across the street at 63 Wingate Street is Second Thoughts and Violet and her husband own the store. It is really cool place where old and new funky furniture is hand painted or restored and creative home decor adorns the store. If you are looking for that special creative piece, stop on in and talk to them, I'm sure you'll find a match. Next door at 61 Wingate is Positive Images Gallery which is owned by Patricia, a sweetheart who offers a personal touch of a unique gift shoppe. The store started out as a photo gifts store and expanded to include many different unique and personal creative and spiritual gifts. If you are looking for a special unique gift she most likely will have of it or know where to get it.. Plus she has beautiful photo cards. The Gallery to the right of Mizan on 53 Wingate is Margot's Gallery, owned and operated by Margot Landau. She is a wonderful person who has a passion for the Arts. Her Gallery offers some of the finest jewelry and hand painted treasures from around the world. She is very active in the Arts and organizes the Wingate Arts Council and works with local groups to enhance the aesthetics of the city. The Wingate Street Arts District is a group of businesses on Wingate Street dedicated to bring greater awareness of the arts. This is done by supporting fun events and venues on the street for all to enjoy. To learn more about the Gallery, please visit online at www.margotsgallery.com. After strolling for a bit, feel free to visit the Peddler's Daughter www.thepeddlersdaughter.com on 45 Wingate and enjoy a pint and the best fish sandwich. They are known for a great, warm atmosphere that serves up the best meals, drafts and Irish music available. They offer Live Music on Thurs, Fri and Sat nights too. There is public parking across the street in the Wingate lot and if it's full there's usually a space in the Granite or Essex St. lots. If it's cold out and you are looking for an excellent freshly brewed cup of coffee, or Americano, then definitely visit The Wicked Big Cafe www.wickedbigcafe.biz on 19 Essex Street and say hello to the owner Mark. This cafe offers the most scrumptious baked goods and handmade fresh sandwiches in the neighborhood. There are many tables to dine at and you can relax in a comfortable chair and read a book or surf your Laptop with free Wi-Fi. Either way it is worth the trip to savor these fine coffees and treats. These are just a few of the many places I have visited in downtown Haverhill. Not only is the Arts district a great place to be, but Washington street right round the corner has some of the best restaurants in the area. If you are looking for a place to unwind and enjoy the local arts, it definitely worth the trip to the Wingate Arts district, you may just like what you see.

What's so great about this area? probably close to nothing. It's a one-way side street next to…read moredowntown helltown. I mean, I've never actually went in any of the stores here because 1) parking sucks. 2) the stores seem to never be open. 3) There is always stores changing hands so you never know whats there. 4) I would likely get sucked in to peddlers rather than trying to figure out what to look at. I guess they could do better advertising or have better retail hours (like during the times most other folks are not working). Just a thought. I don't know how a string of 3 or 4 storefronts constitutes a "district" in little old Haverhill, but I wouldn't give anyone false high hopes that this place is "hip"