I came to Taste of Kentucky to buy postcards. There are very few places locally that sell them so…read morethis has been my go to location. I'll be factual that each postcard , the standard 4" x 6" size, cost $1. There is no discount for larger purchases and to be frank I never questioned it in the past . I would just pick out a dozen cards and pay the price. I roamed the store for cute KY items I could enclose in some greeting cards and decided everything was a little over priced or didn't suit my fancy. I left thinking I would recommend this store to out of town guests that wanted Kentucky memorabilia. After leaving Taste of Kentucky I went next door to the Hallmark Store to pick up some greeting cards. Upon check out to buy my chosen cards I asked if they had any postcards. They accommodated me immediately by bringing a stack to the front counter. There were many of the same postcards but a few different choices. Since I was standing at the cash register I asked how much their postcards were. Most were 30 cents and the highest price one was 79 cents. I stocked up with an additional 18 cards. Sorry Taste of Kentucky you have lost me and my recommendation to others as the place to buy postcards. Even when I'm at a tourist location on the Atlantic coast beaches or in San Francisco, CA postcards standardly are far less expensive than Taste of Kentucky prices. You need to rethink your price or lose customers.

I loved this place. This place had me feeling extra grateful to be a local. Especially surrounding…read moreThe Kentucky Derby. They had things from ornaments, kitchen items, memorabilia, T-shirts, jewelry, candles, & all the Kentucky Proud you can think of. The place was clean & the customer service was great. They walked around answering any questions & handing out baskets. Just incase ;) 10/10 recommend. Oh & a personal plus for me was I purchased a GOLD PEGASUS PIN! WhoO HoO LoL

My husband and I had a nice visit during Black Friday. The shop is geared toward women, from…read morejewelry to clothing and home decor. The shop offers several items that you don't need but will want - and is great for picking up a gift. Price points will vary so I believe you have a good chance of keeping within budget. Prickly Pear is locally owned. The team is welcoming and upbeat, and I appreciated my gift was beautifully bagged for Christmas.

The sandwiches was subpar and could use more love. Hopefully it was a one off!…read more I will go back again.

Love this store. The owner and all the staff a amazing…read more Fun story. We were at a D56 signing event and purchased a ton of houses, one of which we were told to come back and get later, for it was a retired display. I forgot...this was 4 - FOUR - years ago. Popped in this past December to pick up a Snowman house that my daughter wanted, and sure enough, they remembered me, mask and all. They brought out my house, faded receipt, just waiting on us. That's honest business. For that alone I will always shop with this group. Again, staff is friendly and knows their product. I have referred countless folks to them and will continue to do so.

Such a cute store! A huge selection of Xmas and Halloween decor and other items. Very wel priced…read moretoo, so many other gifts as well. Definitely have to go back, did not have enough time to take it all in!

My SIL gave me a gift card for The Urban Market and while running errands I enjoyed a leisurely…read morestroll through the store. I think I looked at everything twice! I'd describe this store as a boutique catering to women with clothing, jewelry and home decor; however, they do offer children's items and a small area with men's personal items. I was excited to see various Duke Cannon soaps. My husband loves this brand and I grabbed one to save for Father's Day. Another area made for anyone is the kitchen area with decor and food items, including hot jellies and seasonings. For me I picked up a small jar of honey to go with cheese and crackers. I also snagged a glass marked "The Good Shit" which I'm keeping for my best friend. He'll appreciate the humor and having his special glass during happy hour. I experienced friendly service and watched others get the same. I shared my email and phone number for specials and promotions. I loved that they offer gift wrapping, regardless of the items size or price. I'd picked out 3 small gifts and that look nicely put together. This is a great perk!

The urban market is a nice store that I visited while I was in the area. I was looking for a…read moreshopping gift for my wife and I came across a really nice shoes for her

I was in need of a $25 gift for a brunch on Saturday and had been procrastinating. I had some time…read moreon my lunch break to go to Chick A D's and it was the best decision I could have made! The minute I walked through the door I was greeted by a friendly employee. She asked how she could help and I told her what my pricepoint was and that I was open to anything. She told me all the Christmas merchandise was 25% off. They have some really cute Christmas stuff (home decor, pajamas, etc.) I told her I wasn't picky. She asked me if I liked Volcano candles? I said YES. They had the three holiday candles to choose from. The green sparkle candle is alpine pine, the gold sparkly candle in pumpkin, and the red sparkle is the original Volcano scent. I love the original and red is my favorite color, so I was sold! With tax it came to $27. I have paid $40 for a Volcano candle at other local shops. This was a steal, and they had it gift wrapped and waiting for me at the checkout while I browsed around! Seriously wonderful customer service. I should note, this was not my first visit. My first visit I was exchanging a charm my friend got for my when my dog passed away. The staff was so encouraging and sympathetic that day. I just can't say enough about how great the service is! Oh, and they have an awesome selection of baby items. I was checking out the Jellycat stuffed animals and the Mudpie onesies. Good prices on those and great selection. I will be back for gifts or for my new little one!

I was intrigued by a sale on Facebook of particular items. As soon as I put my name on it, the…read morestore rang it up and shared my receipt in a private message. I was told I only had 24 hours to come in and pay. It wasn't classified as a clearance but rang up as one. I was told that it couldn't be retuned due to this. The bag was handed to me closed. I would have liked to have been shown the item and even thanked for the purchase. Hopefully it fits because the price was good.

So love painting with Annie Sloan chalk paints and waxes. Really takes no special skills, Just a…read morevision. You can't mess it up. Seriously Watch some videos and you'll see

This spot opened early 2018 in the Middletown shops Livery Stable and is open Tues-Sat from 11a-4p…read more It's super cozy when you walk in and carries farmhouse decor throughout. It strikes a good balance of having plenty to look at, but not becoming overwhelming. The items for Thanksgiving and Christmas were nicely included in the shop's current offerings and matched the rest of the decor perfectly. It sounds simple but I think stores that can do this really understand who they are, and have an eye to make it happen. In the back of the store is a small workshop. They will soon be decorating trays, teaching how to apply transfers and stamping holiday bags. If you enjoy these opportunities for creativity, follow their social media pages for updates. The coolest item that caught our eye was a vinyl rug. You can select from a variety of designs and it's easy to mop clean. We're intrigued - it would be great for our foyer where muddy shoes come through.

This shop is amazing for garden and outdoor lovers - and that doesn't mean you have to have a green…read morethumb and enjoy growing things, just appreciate creating a relaxing, pretty spot to be. You'll find a large variety of each item you'd expect to see (as compared to the patio section of your typical retail store) such as planters, bird feeders, rain gauges, stone figures, water features, artwork, etc. They also carry several items for memorial pieces - stones, benches, chimes. A few live plants are available but this isn't a large focus of the shop. While I think most pieces look like quality items, I struggled with the pricing. The options weren't different enough to convince me to spend the extra dollars, especially when it'll be outside in the elements and may not last several years.

Secret Garden is such an adorable garden/home decor shop!!…read more When you live in a tiny apartment like me you're not really into home decor, but I still love to look through it and see what I can find! Secret Garden offers even more than that too - gifts, soaps, baby stuff...all kinds of cute items! The women who work here are super sweet! Two of them came up to me offering help, also mentioning the store was having a 'birthday party' the following day with cake and wine for customers. This is a great place to browse if you love home decor, especially for outdoors!

This charming gift shop is chock full of amazing items. While it is small, it packs a huge punch!…read moreTheir merchandise is beautifully and artfully arranged and includes a large variety of items: placemats, napkins, tableware, mugs, kitchen towels, and more. The shop features mostly kitchen, party, food, and dish ware. There is so much to seasonally brighten one's living space or for hosting parties. This is definitely the place to shop for unique housewarming, birthday, and wedding gifts. Dedicated parking is available in front of the building. The shop is located on Old Shelbyville Rd, in the historic Middletown area.

Very friendly owner welcomed me in, I'd seen this place each time I get my nails done nearby but…read morewas never sure what the store was. So glad I walked I. To check out all the beautiful dining pieces, cute decor items, children's gift items, and more! So many great little gift ideas! Of course I bought a few things! The owner said that the displays are updated frequently, from the pet items display to seasonal displays, and there is a birthday item section too! Saw the cutest decorative glass pumpkins and am working on convincing my hubby that I really do need a small "pumpkin patch" of these beautiful whimsical pumpkins for Fall! I will definitely be back in!