The vibes in here are immaculate. The smells are even better! This tea shop was a must visit on our…read moreday in Salem. We have a few of the candles from here and needed to stop in for more. I didn't even know that this building used to the First Bank of Salem until I saw the sign this time. I love the candles here and again the whole shop feels very homey and regal at the same time. The staff was so cool and kind while we were browsing letting us know about specific products. This is an very cool place to stop and look around. They even have antique items for sale around the shop and it's so fun to see everything here. Definitely need to make a stop here soon!

This is an adorable tea shop housed in the formal First Bank of Salem. In addition to teas, they…read morehave a variety of novelty household items like candles, soaps, and candy. The shopkeepers are super friendly and even showed me the inside of the former bank vault which was decorated like the Pirates of the Carribbean ride with treasures and a pirate skeleton. I asked to smell the Peach Melba tea and they actually bagged a bit for me to try at home. So nice. (And yes it was good) Definitely a great place to find some gifts for the tea lover in your life!

When in Salem you have to shop and play!…read more The spirits are afoot and we need protection to shield us. The love is strong here. Are you looking for something that will make you smile and feel better let's shop in here for a while. The selection is great . The shelves are full and adorned with many different and beautiful unique flavors of Salem. Remember to be yourself and have fun ! Thank you for the kind invitation to your store. The light is strong here. Let's yours get brighter with friends you make here.

What an amazing store with different oddities and amazing smelling soaps. I enjoyed the variety of…read moreitems, and picked up a beautiful lotus ring and soap. I love stores like this, but sometimes feel the items don't speak to me. This was not the case at hive & forge! Great prices and lovely staff. I always make it a point to stop by here when I'm visiting the area.

This is a small little place right downtown. You can certainly go here for a Swampscott and…read moreMarblehead themed item. The employees are always friendly and helpful. Everything has a French feel -whcih I love. Elegant and fun at the same time. Lots of candles, French soaps and hand creams and lots of other items to go with that. Since I love everything French, this is a great place! Baby gifts as well - hand printed tea towels etc. Definitely lots of little items to look at and browse through! Family owned business too!

Overprice crap you can find at goodwill. The store is very small and owner is disrespectful. I…read morecannot believe how rude the owner treated my wife, since she is not from Boston.

Beautiful collection, wonderful service and decent prices. There are items starting under $10 and…read moregoing into the $1000s. You can find something memorable in any budget.

My daughter ordered a singing bowl for me for Mother's day. The one I wanted was silver and it was…read morecalled Love and Compassion as it was pictured on their website. When we got it it was the Wisdom golden one. When I called the store I was told that it was the same one and that they no longer had the silver one. I am really sad because they should have changed it on their website and also told us that it was not available. If you order online make sure they have what you want before ordering.

This is such a great store. The owner definitely has a keen eye and knows how to arrange decor. She…read moreknows how to decorate and to place items in their special place. Everything you look at you look at in awe. I can see why people keep coming back here. She even had a section of a wall decorate with paint brushes! Who would've thought? You have a real feeling of zen when you go here. You definitely can get many items for your home here. It is a very welcoming feeling when you walk in here.

If you are in town, I highly recommend going to the brass monkey. Super eclectic and filled with…read moretreasures to share with family and friends. Chochkies galore with a huge dash of charm.. This gem is located in the heart of town right down main street. Highly recommended to stop in while taking a stroll in town and also to look around at all of their great items.

I really neat souvenir store in downtown Gloucester on Main St. they have really cool things to…read moretake as a keepsake. The price seem to be reasonable from trinkets, to artwork and plenty of clothes to purchase as well.

Be prepared to spend some quality time perusing these rooms of rooms chockerblock full of - you…read moreguessed it - Arts + Antiques. Some of it seems a stretch-but, most are the real deal. David Cox - Owner (One of 7) very knowledgeable. If you have a specific piece - ASK. it could save you hours of wandering the creeky floorboards sifting through old post cards, maps, jewelry and wide variety of furniture from a variety of eras. But hey...if it's raining this is the perfect place to explore for a few hours.

The various dealers are very knowledgeable about their items. They are very accommodating,…read more friendly to tourists and locals, and reasonably priced. And if you ask nicely, you will also get the scoop on the best places to have dinner locally.

You can find an assortment of items here: antiques, fabrics, household, etc. Fun place to shop!read more

Used to love this place but a recent volunteer - S.C., has changed the vibe of the shop. She is…read morerude and condescending. The other volunteers are sweet and the shop is enjoyable to go into if said individual is not present,