I love this local shop whether to aimlessly browse or to find something specific. Owner Cheryl…read morealways asks about my girls and can often order a certain book if it's not in the shop. She expertly gift wraps and includes a special bookmark too! Perfection.

This is a cute little store. It's not to be confused with the larger and more... typical bookstore,…read moreThe Novel Neighbor. How is it that Webster Groves has two bookstores in 2019? That's so cool. The Webster Groves Bookshop will probably only take you a few minutes to look through. There aren't lots of book-related-but-not-book items here. No expensive candles with cute names, no $40 totes with a book quote. This place is pretty bare except for the books and some greeting cards on the wall. Greeting cards on luxurious and thick paper that cost the same or less than a generic Hallmark card would cost you at Schnucks. I bought a birthday card. There are some local history books and some books on other topics. Wow, I'm really blanking here. Maybe I should go back and refresh your memory.

Just wanted to grab some incense but ended up getting a candle and some stones instead. There are…read morelots of little things to look at and smell. There is a niche for everything and everyone and inside, you can grab a coffee or other treat at their service counter! When you make a purchase, they'll also give you a mystery random stone!

Very clean so with a huge variety of options to cater to any spiritual path. Or maybe you just want…read moresome good smelling incense and a smoothie. They have you covered either way. My favorite parts: Were the large array of tarot and oracle card options. I also appreciated that each came with an open box for you to view all the cars first. The singing bowl and chime selection was vast and lots of variety. I liked that there were various styles and options for sound healing/bathing. There were 7 day candles in almost every color you need. And they were a great price! As the experience was good, the stone prices seemed a bit high!!

A quaint, elegant store filled with beautiful stationary…read more I've been talking with myself each night before I go to bed about how I'm going to someday be like my mother and write thank-you notes, and Christmas cards, and love letters to all the memorable people in my life. I haven't yet become this person... But I still love to imagine what I would be like if I used this gorgeous stationary to lull all my neighbors into a classy, demure, lithographic relationship. I'm lucky enough to own the collection of love letters from BOTH sets of my grandparents, written to each other during WWII and college years away from Missouri farmland. Ahhh-- the beauty of the written letter. I sit here and type away while secretly wishing I was writing on hand-crafted stationary.

I was expecting stellar service and felt good they are a nonprofit…read more Poor customer service - I made an appointment with Lisa and selected an invitation style. It took nearly two weeks to find out that the style I selected was out of stock. No worries! I had a second choice already picked out and promptly provided the details. It was frustrating that they kept insisting they didn't have everyone's contact information when all parties involved were CC on all emails I sent. It was also alarming to be told Lisa no longer wished to be on our email communications and I was now to work with a different associate. The final slight came when due to my original choice being out of stock and some back and forth on the written details - I was not given 3 days grace period to approve the proof before being made to place a 50% deposit or lose out on a promotional discount of 20%. I had come in and made a selection 3 weeks prior and well within the promotional deadline. Overall underwhelmed.

My momma raised me right. When ever you get a gift, you send a thank-you card. I recently…read morecelebrated the 32nd Anniversary of my 29th Birthday and received some very special and unique gifts. So in turn, I thought it was only appropriate that I send some very special and unique cards. Hallmark was not an option. I needed the best from a local source, so I headed over to, The Firecracker Press. The variety of note with STL themes were nice. However, I found two cards that were designed as a Thank-you card and they served my purpose very well. I did see other cards that caught my eye and I will return for another occasion. Then to my surprise, when I got home and reached into my bag. TFP had given me a little thank-you postcard. It entitled me to 10% off on my next web purchase. I'm more of a brick and mortar shopper, but to save 10%, I can shop the web. Will I return? - Yes, here and the web. When: November 17, 2017 Why: Thank-you Cards

I've been to Firecracker Press a handful of times now and I have to say they're retail is amazing…read more Not only do you feel like a hip-youth just from walking in, you're going to find stuff you want. They're sort of like the paper version of STL-Style. Get ready to spend some money because the have prints of all shapes, sizes, and kinds. It's the perfect place for gifts and to treat yo self. I have the Tower Grove Park Print and have my eye on their Grand Center one. The colors are gorgeous on it. Everytime I go in here I want something new. Check it out!

Such a cute makers market gift shop featuring items from local artisans. They offer unique…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts that are readily available or special order from the vendors. Each booth is decorated and well stocked. The shop is centrally located in Uptown Collinsville among other must see shops and restaurants. They also have a creative studio area where they host craft events (painting, crocheting, kids crafts, and other DIYs) or you can rent the space out for a private party. Don't forget to take a selfie in front of the beautiful butterfly wings.

I love the pure randomness of this place. It's not just a little Irish store, but a little cafe,…read moreas well. Random, right? Well, not in light of places like Cracker Barrel I suppose, but somehow it seems....different being at the Kerry Cottage. Before I moved to New England, I had great fear of the frigid winters ahead for me. Keeping that in mind, I went to Kerry Cottage and beefed up my sweater collection with some of their beautiful, thick, chunky, cable knit sweaters. That was 8 years ago and they are still in great shape. They also have quite the collection of crafts and beautiful jewelry as well. I have only eaten here once and if memory serves correctly, it was delicious. Generally, though, I tend to keep this place as a my one stop sweater shopping destination...and the occasional random gift for a very Irish friend...

This is probably one of the most authentic Irish stores I have been to. The service is always…read moregreat and the new people they have hired are particularly friendly. But really everyone is great to deal with. At certain times of the year they have great sales. But if you want authentic, historical and high quality Irish brands, this is the place to come to! They even carry the infamous "Knives Out" sweater! Just don't come expecting to buy cheap knockoff Irish trinkets made in China on the cheap. This place ain't that place.

I absolutely LOVE this place!!!! The art is phenomenal! The art rotates normally, so every time I…read morego in, I get so see some new, unique, inspiring artwork! The very best part? It's highly affordable! I redecorated my main room for under $1000 with wall art, sculptures, pottery, all kinds of great finds! I am planning on going back this week to get some final pieces to tie everything together. I'm really excited!!! Also, the artists themselves run the place and they're all really supportive of each other, and they're always willing to help you with selling any other artist's work. This is where I'm going first for new artwork! Definitely recommend for folks with any budget!

My partner is an artist who greatly appreciates how she has been treated by Artisans in the Loop. I…read moream a patron who appreciates their art and was the beneficiary of a wonderful random act of kindness by the artistic director there who helped rescue my car after I had parked there for an event?

I LOVE THIS LOCATION!!! Literally a little slice of heaven. Greeted with pleasantries upon my…read moreentrance and throughout the remainder of my browsing time. I came specifically for string of pearls to hang amongst my other plant children.... YASSSS, of course I found one with my name on it in addition to the beautiful cebu blue that's been on my list as well. There were planters, plants, books, gifts, unique pots; whatever your tranquil heart desires is here. The visit today made my heart smile. Needless to say I'll be right back :) ~Christy