Lots of cool Albany swag. Even if you live here, you'll want a sweatshirt! Or a shot glass with…read moreNipper on it. Lots of unique things too, from body butter to bar tender essentials to books about Albany. Stop by and browse! It's a small boutique located in downtown on Broadway.

While I do understand that the ownership has changed and inevitably will give the store a different…read morevibe, my main issue has been that in the times I have been into this store since the change in ownership and management, the staff has been unpleasant and on one occasion in particular, made my friend and I feel very uncomfortable as she had a loud and extremely personal phone call during the entire time we were in the store without even acknowledging that we were there at all. I do think the selection has always been great, and I appreciate the emphasis on supporting local work, although that also seems to have changed a bit since the change. It is a pricey location for most things, but I do always enjoy seeing what is in the store, the card selection is consistently excellent, and it is a great place to find a gift!

An amazing place to browse and shop! Always having fun weekend events and Christmas time is…read moremagical. It's a huge place with lots of options to buy.

I am going to say that I love this place, however the last two times that I been in the woman have…read morebeen rude and kind of dismissive. I understand that I bring two small children and it is usually at like 4:30-4:45 but I would appreciate it people actually showed they cared about the customers.

De Anna's seems to foster a love/hate reaction. Most of the reviews that have been previously…read morewritten are based upon the bridal services provided by the business. So far, only one other review has addressed the rest of the business which includes women's clothing, jewelry, candy, soaps and other personal care products, greeting cards, knickknacks, and holiday gifts. There is a sign on the back of the building where the main entrance is located, directing bridal service customers in one direction and all others to a different entrance. We were in search of holiday gift ideas and purchases so we avoided the bridal entrance - you probably need an appointment to shop there in any event. As already noted, there are a lot of things for sale in the main store, and that may be a problem. While the clothing, almost exclusively for women ( I saw a sign saying they have men's hats and scarves) appears to be well organized by color, there is so much of it packed into racks and on shelves that it actually is a chore to browse. If you are looking for products made in the U.S.A. or Canada, there are options available. Staff were friendly and helpful in our search for personal care products. They offered to gift bag our purchase and removed all price stickers. However, when we requested who made their chocolate candy, the only response was that it came from a variety of places. As one other reviewer pointed out, an important feature that is lacking in the store is a restroom for customers. You may have to drive a mile or so to find one (Hannaford? Shop Rite?). Also note that they do not take the American Express card.

Terrible, inflexible return policy. I live in Boston, got a cardigan sweater gift for Xmas, wasn't…read moresure about it, kept it and figured I could exchange when I came back to Albany end of Jan. Exchange, not return, not money back, just exchange. Went to return and was told 1/20/23 was cutoff for returns/exchanges. I was there a week later. I pleaded with the owner, Dianne, to make an exception, but she stated she already did reorders based on 1/20/23 inventory, so she won't help me. My sister has shopped there often over decades. She won't anymore. I guess not allowing 1 exchange is worth losing a lot of future business

Great variety of gifts at reasonable prices. Items range from Amish made furniture pieces to local…read moreart. Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

The store is unique, and different for a country setting . We really enjoyed visiting need I say we…read morespent lots of money there, I couldn't resist some of thier outrageous one of a kind items. Very peaceful atmosphere, The owner is very sincere, and offered us tea and cookies, it ws a very hot day and sitting in the gazebo was like air conditioning all natural. we had a wonderful time talking. I can't wait to visit again in a couple of weeks, I have seen numerous items I can't wait to purchased. Thank you for showing us around and all your beautful wall hangings. We will see you soon!

I am overjoyed by their wonderful service and level of caring. The product arrived on time, despite…read moreit being Xmas. The owners of the company went out of their way to make sure that I was satisfied with my order. The product was wonderful and of the best quality. I would highly recommend this company. They are honest, caring and profoundly professional. They were also kind enough to send me samples of their wonderful products. Great service and great products. I wish them nothing but prosperity and success.

Purchased two Norway Spruce Trees and had them delivered and planted. Andrew, Ryan and Adam were…read moreWonderful. Polite Knowledgable and hardworking young men who did a beautiful job.

There's nothing in this world that my daughter likes more than berries, and since I'm going broke…read morebuying them for her, I thought maybe we could grow our own. My mom is my source of all things gardening, and she told me to go to Story's. I looked up the website (which is great) to see what they had in stock. Under "fruiting plants" in nursery stock, I found what was basically a comprehensive list of all the fruit I could think of...so we just decided to head over and take our chances. When we arrived and walked around a bit, I realized that they actually HAVE pretty much everything on that comprehensive list, because this place is massive and awesome. I don't think I can possibly list all the things they've got, but I feel pretty confident saying that their selection is better than anything you might find in the surrounding area: Trees, shrubs, evergreens, bushes, perennials, herbs, succulents, conifers, flowers, vegetables, vines...you want plants, they've got the plants. They've also got all the garden supplies you need...plant food, fertilizer, seeds, pesticides, tools, a gorgeous selection of pots, and hooks, and garden gnomes, and more. I didn't know I needed netting to keep the birds from eating my blueberries, but they did, and they've got the netting you need. I should note that my mom frowns on netting your berries, as she believes we need to share with the birds...but she's just a much better person than I am.

An absolutely lovely shop expertly curated with a fine selection of gifts, home wares, jewelry,…read moresocks and unique decor items. The selection of goods are high quality, have an artistic flare, with a hefty dose of whimsy. I loved the selection of men's and women's socks, a beautiful selection of aprons, and hand crafted jewelry. I stopped in the day before Easter Sunday and they had a beautiful selection of hand painted Belgian chocolate eggs that were so beautiful I could not resist buying them for my daughters as gifts. The shop keeper is friendly, helpful and so welcoming. I saw her make a genuine effort to connect with each customer in a way that made them feel welcome. If you're in the area, it is definitely worth stopping in!

If you're looking for something special for your home or a gift for a special occasion, Flourish is…read morea beautifully & thoughtfully curated shop that offers a shopping experience you don't find many places. You can tell the owner takes her time buying beautiful pieces that you're not going to find in every other store. It has become my go to when I need a gift.