Anytime I'm in the area and time permits. I come to Frog & Toad - East! They have the most…read moreinteresting and campy little accessories, decor, clothing, and housewares. From the fun baseball caps bearing phrases that are dripping with sarcasm to the posters, bumper stickers and lapel pins that add a little levity to life. I definitely stop by here when I'm looking for fun gifts to give out of towners because there are so many references to local staples that are uniquely Rhode Island. Did I mention the staff is super nice every time I come in here? They know I'm mostly browsing and eventually will find something. They're helpful when you need them and they let you be to just explore and have a good time... sharing insights when they are needed and just overall helping make this a chill shopping atmosphere.

After lunch we passed through a fun neighborhood and our attention caught by a shop with lots of…read moremetal animal sculptures lining the sidewalk. We popped into Frog and Toad to see what else they had to offer. We found it was a fun spot full of eclectic trinkets and items, gifts and clothing. Some specific to the area, some not so much, but fun nonetheless. They offer items in many price ranges , and items good for young and old alike. We enjoyed looking through all the items, getting some good laughs and even picking up a few small items to take home. This shop is a fun and unique spot, definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

What a beautiful shop! The owner was super sweet and loved the variety of items they carry. I got a…read morefew art prints to frame, love supporting local artists. This is a great spot to grab a gift or a bit of home decor.They have a great selection of puzzles and other gifty items like that. I will definitely be heading back in!

Super cute little shop that helps put Hope Street in that category where one can spend a few hours…read moreexploring and enjoying! Rhode Craft is a shop similar to Frog & Toad with local artisans represented but not as comical. Straightforward items from jewelry to home goods to stickers. A few items a little high priced and some reasonable. They had a clearance table, which I love! Again, a great addition to Hope! (I bought a little ring holder dish, black heart shape $3 on clearance)

I love this little gift store so much. I was gift shopping for a non-Rhode Islander, with the goal…read moreof getting them a few *very* Rhode Island things, & it felt like the most rewarding treasure hunt of all time. I bought: - Providence post card - Providence fridge magnet - Seagull sticker - RHODE HARD sticker - Keep immigrants, deport fascists sticker - Rhode Island patch - Scorpion earrings You know you've done good with gift shopping when you want to keep all of the things you bought for yourself. So fun! Super nice employee too, who helped me get a hat off the top shelf & then let me keep my items behind the counter so I could go on a 5 mile walk. My feet hurt but I'm siked with my VERY worth-it purchases.

This place is so cute! They have a shelf with Studio Ghibli books which immediately caught my eye…read morealong with multiple cups,socks, stickers, and way more! The cashier was so sweet as well. I would definitely visit again. I would recommend bringing around 30-40 dollars

So many beautiful jewelry and crafts to admire. This place was truly amazing and happens to be on…read morea street with more places such as a book store and more shops.

This is one of my favorite places in the Downcity to browse, get a gift, get something for me…read more They have lots of stuff that have a Rhode Island inspired theme or just fun, high quality stuff that you could find in any nice upscale gift shop anywhere in the world. Craftland is a mix of card shop, gift store and souvenir store. The staff is pleasant and very helpful if you need their help. The stuff is all colorful and well laid out, so when I walk in the store, it feels bright and cheerful. This last time I got some t-shirts for my nieces...they have lots of colors, patterns, logos, designs and sizes. You can fell the quality of the fabric when you grab them, not the thin cheap ones that you get like in the streets of New York...LOL..

If you're looking for a unique gift that was made with love this is the place for you! The store…read morechanges with the seasons and there's something for everyone. Most of the stuff in the shop is made right in Cumberland and reasonably priced! The owner and staff are super friendly. And a plus, they have local honey! I always look forward to stopping in because you'll never know what you might find.

Lovely store, excellent selection and very reasonable pricing. They have everything you can think…read moreof including classes. The woman who was there was absolutely warm and wonderful. Would return!

Cozy store with a ton of history. This business was recommended to me and I figured I would check…read moreout the hype! Stopped in today for small business Saturday and left with a few goodies. They did have a sign on the door asking customers to not take photos while inside- whether it is for security purposes or to ward off the use of google image. I guess you will have to visit yourself! Extremely small parking lot, it looks as though they share the parking lot with a few other businesses, but have a few spots exclusively for their store.

My 3 sisters and my mother and I walked into simple pleasures after a beautiful brunch at waterman…read moregrille. My mom started walking into the store because it is her birthday and wanted to see the jewelry. Immediately upon entering we noticed how beautiful and organized the shop is. Rather small in space with only a few costumers in shop. The merchandise was from all over the world and my family (being well traveled) noticed many heritage pieces. My oldest sister had asked the store owner if she had made the jewelry herself. The woman firmly and with very rude intention responded "what?, what are you talking about NO." Afterwards we attempted to keep light conversation about the countries the items were from. The owner and her daughter are extremely rude and disconnected. They never once looked up at us or bothered to stop texting to answer our questions. On top of it they're very uneducated on their products and extremely over priced for items you can get for bulk on Amazon. I would of purchased some jewelry from this store if the woman would actually care about selling their products. Unfortunately I will never come back here.

I love Stock! Jan is wonderful and everyone who works there is great. For starters they give my dog…read morea treat every time he walks by, talk about service! They have an amazing selection of goods and you can always count on Jan to be open in storms or when we lose power. She is a neighborhood hero. This is a fun store for gadgets, beautiful houseware items, and great spices. I love to shop here during Christmas to get unique gifts and they offer gift wrap!!!

Stock Culinary Goods is the cooking store to end all other cooking stores!…read more Every time I go in, the staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, making every visit nothing short of delightful. Their selection is unmatched--Rancho Gordo beans (a cult favorite and nearly impossible to find in stores), beautifully designed Kinto mugs from Japan in every size and color, locally milled flours from Maine, and even Rhode Island classics like Wright's Dairy coffee milk. They have it ALL! Every corner of the shop is thoughtfully curated with the best culinary goods, and the variety is second to none. There's no place on Hope Street I enjoy being *whisked away into more! (*There's a whisk flag outside to beckon you into the store when they're open, so if you see it, let yourself be whisked in too!)

God, I love hole in the wall discount stores! On the outside it might look like a regular…read moreconvenience store! But on the inside there's so much to look at and find! It's way bigger on the inside than it looks. Plentiful amounts of merchandise, and the owners (I think) are very friendly and polite. The guy who cashed me out almost gave me the incorrect amount of change back and when I politely pointed it out, he seemed sort of embarrassed, but remained calm and thanked me. I bought a bandana, a Du-Rag, and a black hand towel for my bathroom which I had been looking for, for a little bit now. The prices are pretty decent, seeing as how I'd be more inclined to visit a place like this versus a Dollar Tree. There's just something special about these types of places that you don't get at the corporate stores. The Gold Stars Gift Store is a highly underrated gem in Pawtucket. Don't be intimidated by the outside, come on in and you'd be surprised to find something for your house or yourself. It's like a corner store, dollar store, jewelry store, and more mixed into one. Cool place! Would definitely recommend you check it out! :)

On the outside this shop looks rather small, but on the inside you will see that it's fairly…read morelengthy with an assortment of cheap goodies; everything from hair accessories, makeup, jewelry, hats, pajamas/slippers and lingerie, to bags, and beauty products, a small selection of toys and school supplies... really, a great random assortment of things here. The main attractions (esp. if you're a girl) are really when you walk in-- your eyes draw you straight to the load of hairclips and headbands. If you're like me and "uber kawaii hipster fob" styles entice you then I have to say this place is for you. Okay, back to talking about the hairclips, the ones they carry here are the exact same styles that I buy from a little shop on Thayer called Details for $10 each. (I know what you're thinking, who the hell buys hairclips for $10 a pop? Well I'm one of those crazies. Anything that shines and sparkles and makes me tune into my inner child I just can't resist. It's a sickness really, but I think we all have our weaknesses). ;) Anyways, back to the review. Since Halloween is later this month, my search for wigs was what really brought me to this place. I was looking for a nice long blonde wig for a potential Alice costume and sadly the only selection they carry are brunette wigs. Lovely nonetheless, but nothing really costume-y. A plus for the wigs ranging from $20-30. I did ask the merchant about their limited selection on wigs and his response was understandable. (because lighter colored wigs don't sell well). Oh and they have a nice selection of jewelry, nail polishes, yet smaller selection of makeup. As far as clothing goes I did see a few pajama styles I thought were cute, though I gave up when I tried looking for smalls. Besides hair accessories I did buy a makeup palette and a really cute knitted beanie. Again, similar to a style of hat I bought at another store on Thayer, kinda like UO (forget the name of it) that sells over-priced new vintage-looking clothing. That hat I bought for $30 (yes $30 for a disposable knit hat?! Yesh tell me about it) I ended up buying this similar looking one for $4. Cons about this place would probably be due to the fact that their stock is so random. Anything you find here they probably would have limited duplicates for. I guess for some that might be a pro, esp. if you like unique finds. I guess overall as far as shopping experience goes, organization could be better. It's not bad, but I think it has a lot more potential. And as far as stock goes would love to see them expand their selection of shoes, purses (preferably lower the prices), makeup, and wigs! All in all I'm satisfied with my purchases, for the prices at this shop you can't complain. For as long as I like uber fobby/kawaii goodies I'm going to keep checking back at this place for sure. :)

Had a great experience painting and drinking here. The instructor, Kyle, was a fantastic at walking…read morethe class through the steps of painting the northern nights. Took around 90 minutes todo and the results were satisfying. Whole class seemed pleased with their results and enjoyed the lesson. They have a variety of wines and canned beers to choose from. Plenty of extra brushes and paints if needed. Will definitely return!

Very cozy venue. They host many different paint nights so you can definitely find something of…read moreinterest. The instructors are very helpful.