I totally heart this place! Very homey, welcoming attitude and really neat things at ridiculously…read morelow prices. I saw a beautiful raku(?) vase and figured it would be way out of my price range, but I couldn't resist carefully lifting it to have a look. It was under $50! I seriously was expecting the sticker to say something like $350, it was THAT gorgeous. They always have special pottery pieces here, and they have some fantastic jewelry. All right alongside a plastic sushi that will crawl across the table when you wind it up, tie-dyed infant onesies, and... chocolate-covered sesame seeds? Weird and great mix of stuff, and the people who work there will tell you the story behind each and every thing they have...who made it, where it came from, etc. Seems like they carry lots of things from emerging artists, which is something I love to support. I get how it got its name... it's impossible to leave there not feeling happy!

What an adorable store, with so many beautiful things to admire! We stumbled in here on a Saturday…read morenight when almost everything else on this street was closed (around 9:20 pm). We were so excited to find a store that was open and had such interesting items for sale. Tons of local art including pottery, paintings, jewelry, children's clothes, toys, art for your garden, etc. They have something for anyone in this store. I ended up finding and purchasing two small bags of seeds, in which a local woman had spent time gardening and developing unique versions of plants and then collected the seeds to sell. What?! So cool! Not only does the store have the most unique and beautiful items, the woman who owns the store could not be more friendly and sweet! If you're in the area, make sure to stop by this shop!

Amazing shop!! Full of interesting vintage and new items. There are paint nights and interesting,…read morecreative offerings. I purchased a couple of "mystery books" which are packaged so cutely- can't wait to gift them! Check it out, really great shop and owner of so friendly and helpful.

This place is really cute. They have some great bath bombs in here for a decent price. They also…read moresell an organic bug spray which worked way better then the name brands. Some of the items are a little pricy but very cute and one of a kind. There were 2 sweet gentleman who were there when I was and they were vendors for one of the rooms. They had some really wonderful and unique items in there from movie sets. Everyone working was so sweet. I will definitely be back.

Every day I have my morning coffee in a mug I got at Pinch some 15 or more years ago. I pop in…read morewhenever I am in Northampton, and always walk out with something unique. I've always found the staff to be friendly but not pushy, and they can provide a complete backstory on the artists. Over the years I've bought wine openers, wallets, jewelry, lighting, and of course, pottery.

Pinch is a wonderful shop! The cutest hand crafted wares and the friendliest staff! I especially…read morelove the bowls and mugs, but it's also worth going for their artisan jewelry. I try to buy an ornament from here every Christmas while shopping for gifts!

Playnow is an exploring store-full of games and though-provoking gifts for kids and adults. Why…read morehope to get that gift on time via Amazon, when you can find something fun and unique right here? If you go in when Mark is working, he will guide you to the perfect gift. You will know him by his beard of wisdom! I will say that every pick I have made here has been exclaimed with praise by the young boys in my family. Give this review a thumbs up if you try it out and find something good!

So many toys! Do all of your holiday shopping here and support local business. Great selection!!read more

Picture this: Nestled in the corner of a destination outdoor shopping plaza, you find The General…read moreStore. Inside you can find penny candy by the pound, a bit past the entrance with local papers and events. This might be where you expect a local General Store to offer you, if you mistook them for Provisions around the corner. At Provisions, you'd find more drinks, some foods, and other house staples. At The General Store, you can find, generally, everything else, including Art you didn't know you needed. I suppose the candy is a reliable reason for my visit, so let's suppose you don't have a sweet tooth. Behind, surrounding you, and on both sides, is a wide variety of foods, oils, snacks, tools, fashion, entertainment, toys, some of these for your pets, and then some. It's for this reason that The General Store is also home to local events, and makes space for art showings in the section opposite gifts, foods, and diversions, and the art is diverse and marvelous. This cozy spot in the corner of the shopping plaza places you near other necessities, such as activities, classes, ice cream (Herrel's), restaurants, and more. Largely, I can imagine The General Store being a monthly or even biweekly as a destination, since events come often and candy runs out. It befits the Massachusetts regional culture, letting you get access to local farmer's cropshares, ice cream even in winter, and clean bathrooms. I think I even saw an authentic barrel™ in here! Do they know a cooper?

I spent a couple hours in here over a few different days to check out all of their products and I…read moream really impressed! The General Store is also connected to the Local Art Gallery, where they have displays of many different artists and types of artwork. The Mill District General Store has nearly everything in it. They have gardening tools, clothes, bedding, picnic baskets, cleaning supplies, shaving supplies, handmade candles, cat + dog food and toys, kids toys and books, maple syrup products, mugs, candles, pots + pans, and an assortment of just about everything. They also have art supplies for sketching, drawing, painting, etc. The first day I visited, I was helped by Anthony. The second time Shannon was super helpful, along with Manny, the sweet pup! The third time, Lewis helped me. Every staff member was genuinely happy to be working here and it made it a very pleasant shopping experience. They have a lot of great inventory, just make sure you have some time to check it out! They also have a pretty good coffee station with mugs.

I had a few gifts to purchase and purposely visited Pilgrim Candle…read more There was no shortage of gift variety. From candles, jewelry, ornaments, household decor, custom dips, beauty products, cards, and so much more. The owner was in and just so kind. Warm mulled cider was available and it was delicious! Price per item was very reasonable. You can opt for a meaningful gift at a very effective price. Gift bags were lovely as well. Parking is at no cost and on the side of the building.

I had the most positive experience yesterday. Went in to pick up a couple things, the lady helping…read moreme was so nice And helpful. I really felt appreciated as a customer. I have not been in this store for a while. They have a lot of nice things. I was telling my co-workers how great it was to shop there. I didn't want to leave. I will be back and thanks again for making my shopping experience so nice. See ya soon for more Amish popcorn. Lenny

I love this store! Lots of Smiski + Sonny Angel figurines, as well as cute plushies and little…read moretrinkets :)

We shop here as often as possible and always find quality toys, books and games for our…read moregrandchildren. We are so lucky to have this local business in our town!

What a lovely bookstore! I came here with a friend and their daughter who were ready to get some…read morebooks. I'm not one to buy books often, so I perused their other offerings and got a few mood rings as well as some buttons and a sticker. Lots of cute gifts and a nice variety of books for all ages. I even picked up a free bookmark at checkout and enjoyed talking to Lexi, the owner, who is super welcoming and passionate about providing books, art and positivity in her community. She offers take-home art projects for kids which is pretty cool.

Wonderful book store! Me and my 7 year old had a blast getting a personal tour from Lexi and…read morepicking out some new chapter books and graphic novels. Amazing selection with someone that actually cares about inspiring others with the magic that comes from reading a good book!