My sister booked at workshop as a late Mother's Day present for my mom. This place didn't…read moredisappoint. The owner, Danni was hands on and provided an experience. There are different packages to choose, candles, room sprays, roll balls etc..it was a small parking lot share with different businesses. Definitely will return.

Came here for a girls get together for valentines we got our…read morelipgloss and body lotion package through Groupon They were running a little behind on our schedule, so we had to wait in their small space, which was a little crowded as it was 6 of us and another group of 3 Once we sat down we were about to relax more, they taught us what to do and it was very easy basically they give you a lotion base and you can add your oil, scent and color and mix them all together Same with the lipgloss they'll give you a base your add your scent and color I think our experience from start to finish took about 30 mins as a group of 6, faster if you have less as we had to smell each person's scent of choice Overall I'd recommend this place! The staff were really nice and knowledgeable

Such a lovely store i purchased so many crystals, Thank you so much!! Definitely recommendread more

If you're wondering where to get a cauldron for your next batch of spells, this is the place…read more All jokes aside, The Playful Soul is wonderful, and I can't believe I just discovered it recently. Yes, they do actually have little cauldrons available for purchase, but they also have lots of crystals and gems, books on yoga and wellness, incense and holders, oils, jewelry, clothing, smudge sticks, tote bags, a few foods and beverages and lots more. The retail store is small but they carry a lot of goods made by local craftspeople and purveyors. You can tell that every single item on display has been carefully considered and lovingly chosen. The place smells heavenly, the lighting is lovely, and the air is peaceful in here. It's a nice place. I want to come back and attend one of the yoga classes that they offer each week. They also offer meditation classes, sound baths, reiki and other services.

Fun selection of items and gifts. Great for special events. Gifts and just around the houseread more

If you like finding unique gift ideas for yourself or friends, I suggest stopping by this little…read moreshop that sits on the Sullivan Hardware property. After walking through the hardware store, this shop is on the south end of the property. After climbing a few stairs to enter, the house turned shop has lots of nooks and rooms for a wide variety of items. Gift cards, holiday items, women's clothing, themed socks, kitchen items, etc. can be found inside. If you need help finding anything, the staff seemed helpful and answered questions. I found a few items and the checkout process was smooth and quick. I'll bring my wife next visit so that she can check out the merchandise. Review #3439

We recently discovered this cute little gift shop and it's such a charming spot! They carry a…read morevariety of unique items that make for great gift ideas--it was honestly tempting not to walk out with the entire store. Everything is very well-organized and thoughtfully laid out, which makes shopping easy and enjoyable. On the flip side, the staff could be a bit more attentive. When we walked in, we weren't greeted, and the employees continued their conversation instead of checking if we needed assistance. Even as we browsed, no one offered help. That said, my son loved the selection and ended up picking out a wooden vehicle as a keepsake, which made the visit special. The prices are fair for a privately-owned shop, though you may find some of the same items online for less. Still for the experience and the unique finds it's definitely worth a visit.

I love coming in here. I always find something I "need" or a gift. They have a great selection…read moreof items. Staff has always been friendly when I go in.

While I've long been familiar with McNamara Florist, I was wheeling around the Glendale area today…read moreand decided to give this location a visit given I knew they'd be all decked out for the holidays. McNamara Florist was started in Indy in 1954 and has eight retail locations in Central Indiana along with a greenhouse/nursery in the Fort Wayne area. Not so long ago, McNamara relocated their main headquarters back to Indy from Fishers. It's now located on the near-eastside of Indy in an area that is definitely getting a sense of renewal. While McNamara is local, it definitely has a national reputation. They offer a variety of flowers, plants, home decor, and delivery options. They were definitely decked out for the holidays with a festive array of decorations, plants, etc. This location is actually on East 62nd Street and it's toward the back of Glendale town Center in the same area as the Huntington Learning Center and Jet's Pizza. Parking is available with accessible options and appropriate curb cuts. I happened to be parked at Target and visited several businesses in this strip center with no difficulty as a wheelchair user. When I arrived, I was the only customer. That changed pretty quickly. Employees were responsive and friendly - a bit hovering but not overwhelming. If I have one beef here, and it's pretty common during the holidays, it's that accessibility definitely was a bit lacking in-store. While I'd imagine they don't get a ton of wheelchair users, I'd think anyone with mobility issues might struggle in here. They have some high-end glass Christmas trees that I was terrified I was going to tip over (I didn't). There were ultimately places I wanted to get to that I simply couldn't. However, I'd say I could get to about 75% of the story without too much difficulty. The store was definitely warm and inviting with a festive spirit and light holiday music in the background. Pricing was clearly marked on nearly every item and while this is what I'd consider to be a more premium florist, it's definitely got stuff in a variety of price ranges. I like that they offer plant and flower subscriptions and McNamara is for sure an Indiana success story when it comes to plants and flowers. I sometimes forget it's here, however, this visit was a solid reminder to consider McNamara the next time I need flowers.

My whole family through the years has he McNamara Fors from Indianapolis and we call from wherever…read morewe're living at at the time to have them deliver something for us. Their arrangements are exceptional. Their flowers are fresh and absolutely beautiful. Their plants are healthy and full people love them as well as myself. Go to the Glendale shop, it's just wonderful to walk through there.

Global Gifts is unexpectedly interesting and filled with exquisite artisan gifts and goods that are…read moreguaranteed fair trade. The shop is a hidden gem in a tiny strip mall in Nora. We stopped by after visiting a neighboring restaurant. The clerk was part of a volunteer staff and was friendly and welcoming. She told us about the sourcing of the merchandise. She also reminded me of their second location on Mass Ave. Several things caught my eye, especially the hand crafted "quilled" greeting cards. The handmade dresses and shirts are colorful and lovely. Handmade baskets, carvings and stuffed animals were among the merchandise. Prices are reasonable. I snagged a dark chocolate candy bar before leaving and have my eye on a pair of earrings. There's plenty of parking in the strip mall lot. Worth a visit.

In a weird way, I've grown up with Global Gifts. Global Gifts is an Indy-based fair trade and…read moreethically made gift shop. It's a non-profit organization that has grown since it's first location opened in 1988 on north Michigan Road. At the time, I was a fumbling and bumbling adult and the manager, Julie, was a kind-hearted soul who welcomed my presence even though my income at the time meant I hardly ever spent anything. Global Gifts now has multiple locations and the Michigan Road spot is long gone. I now live in Lawrence and this spot is likely my closest option. I believe the other two locations still open are Mass Avenue here in Indy and a spot in Bloomington, IN. Global Gifts began in the 1980's as a project of First Mennonite Church with a commitment to Fair Trade products. 30 years later, Global Gifts continues its strong commitment to fair trade - this means the products you buy at Global Gifts support fair wages, gender equity, and dignified working conditions. They work with some familiar names, such as Equal Exchange, while also including lots of other individual and organizational vendors from around the world in offering products that are reasonably priced and free of a lot of the ethical concerns so often associated with coffee, jewelry, and other products from around the world. As a non-profit, a good number of the folks you encounter in the stores in each location are volunteers with a few paid staff that work across the organization and manage the retail centers. As I noted, this particular shop relocated recently from a spot in in the same strip center as Whole Foods. Due to some decisions by Kite Realty, several of the longtime vendors have departed and Global Gifts found this spot in a small strip center just south of East 86th Street on Westfield Boulevard. They are directly next to the new Illumine Coffee. Global Gifts is at the north end of the Strip Center. There's a ramp right at the end of the building and it's better to use than the south end (though the south end is more visible, I noticed multiple obstacles to access on the strip center's sidewalk. It's an older strip center and the sidewalk is somewhat narrow). Global Gifts noted during my visit that they'd already noticed a problem with accessibility when their door is open due to the narrow sidewalk. It's nice visiting businesses who are aware. This location is a bit longer than its predecessor. However, it's a tad more narrow. That said, I found this location MUCH more wheelchair friendly. No comparison. It may be how products are placed, but I was amazed how much it felt like I could wheel around without being concerned about hitting anything. The store itself is usually packed with a wide variety of goods made from around the world. While you can certainly spend a decent chunk of cash here, the prices are easily below many retail outlets in most cases and, again, you're supporting indie artisans and a non-profit organization. There's a strong "craft" vibe here with items ranging from jewelry to paper goods to home interiors to coffees, teas, and candies to children's toys to books and much more. I'm not quite ready to say that Global Gifts is 100% Fair Trade, given that they do support and carry some items from local people (especially in books) but I can easily say the vast majority would qualify as Fair Trade and I know the shop itself is certified as Fair Trade. There's a progressive spirit here - for example, their book options nearly always celebrate banned books and indie publishers. There's only a few books here, however, they're always great ones. While I'm a lot less bumbling than I used to be, I still love the staff and volunteers here. I learned today that the assistant manager actually drives from Lafayette to work here. That's commitment. A word of caution to the "quick" shopper. As most of those staffing the store and the cash registers (there are two) are volunteers, you may not necessarily get the hyper-speed of your usual retail outlet. Sometimes, volunteers have questions or have something happen they don't quite understand. It's helpful to have just a little bit of patience here. I've never reached the point of frustration myself here, but those more geared toward quick in-and-out visits may want to lower expectations a notch. They also have a rewards program that is worth signing up for. You can also order an awful lot online. Overall, Global Gifts remains one of my favorite places to shop for just about any occasion and for myself. The shop is small, but the mission is large and with a 30+ year history they've clearly succeeded in building something special here. If you're in the area, give them a try and now that they're next to an awesome coffeeshop this is just a great corner to visit.

Artifacts is a locally owned, small business that specializes in mostly handmade gifts, jewelry and…read morehome decor items. I spoke with the owner, who told me that most of the merchandise originates in the U.S. or Canada. The staff is friendly and checked with me several times to see if I needed help. During my visit yesterday, the shop featured Christmas decor with lots of handmade glass ornaments. I fell in love with several of the turquoise inlaid cutting boards and handmade pottery. The prices are high, but inline either what you'd expect for hard-crafted art. I purchased a few wooden snowman ornaments for the kids. The shop is located in a historic building in Broad Ripple. Good luck finding street metered parking. My advice is to shop midweek, during off hours to find parking.

Found this gem while taking a walk in broad ripple! Haven't heard of it before, so was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the selection of items. Feels like a more elevated version of silver in the city, and I would recommend for a spot to find gifts for the women in your life (girl friends, moms, grandmothers). Definitely a bit on the pricy side, but still reasonable. Employees were super friendly too! I'll keep this store in mind for future occasions where I need a pretty gift!

Is it a bit pricey? Yeah.... Is it worth it? Absolutely!!! I…read morelove the various workshop and events they offer, such as Plant Bingo & Terrarium Building. Also they not only offer the common plants, but some rare finds. But the most important part is the staff is very passionate about their plants and will give you advice on the care on just about every plant you may be considering. This way you will know before your purchase if this particular plant is a good fit for you. Personally any plant requiring a lot of attention and watering mor than once a week is not going to survive in my house.

I was gifted a gift card to Alice's Garden as a Christmas gift and redeemed part of it for the…read moreValentine's Day cake decorating class. I had been constantly checking their website for classes and finally found one that fit my schedule. I thought decorating a cake on Valentines morning would be a great way to spend a few hours with friends. The bungalow they use for classes is so adorable, and it is so fun that they offer such a range of topics and content. They also give you a discount on any purchases you make in the nursery after your class. I really like the selection of plants they offer, especially even in winter. Most nurseries are empty, but Alice's had air plants and indoor plants and they all looked so healthy and thriving.

Wonderful spot! Admittedly, I'd driven by for years without going in…read more I got a bar of soap, one of the net sponges, a fragrance, and a body butter - I am pleased with every. Single. Item. Give this place a try, especially its new location in April/May. Cheers!

I've been shopping with Amir for years now and have never gotten a bad product. His scents are top…read morenotch. You can get the scents in oils or he'll make cologne for you. I get my butters - Shea, Mango, Cocoa - from him as well as his invaluable body oils like vitamin E and Almond oil, to name just a few. I buy his handmade soaps with turmeric for my daughter who has eczema and they work great. I've recently purchased his African bee's wax and it is richer than any bee's wax I've bought in the US. I am excited to try his Moroccan sugar scrub for my body. Hmmmmm...can't wait!