Just a lovely store with the friendliest staff. Always have the most wonderful gifts for every…read moreoccasion. Favorite store in old town.

I went here on the night of Arts Alive when the store was open late. It was my birthday, and I…read moreplanned to buy myself something, but one of the workers kept following us around, which made me really uncomfortable. She kept side-eyeing us and pretending to be busy whenever I made eye contact with her. It honestly ruined the experience.

This shop is an absolute treasure. The variety of vendors with speciality items makes shopping for…read moreunique gifts a really fun experience. We come here often for the jewlery jars and vintage style inspiration. As a regular customer, I appreciate the locker policy for keeping my belongings safe and allowing me to shop hands-free. These vendors and employees work hard to upkeep this amazing store and prevent vendor losses. Shop 4th Street Merchantile first for all those special people on your list, or to find something fabulous for yourself. A walk through this place is one of my favorite forms of self-care.

I recently visited 4th Street Mercantile over the weekend and was immediately met with a policy…read morerequiring all customers to lock their personal belongings, including purses, in a locker before entering the store. While I understand that businesses have a right to set security measures, the way this was enforced made me and my friend feel as though we were suspected of theft before even browsing the items. Spending money at a store should be a welcoming experience. Instead, the requirement felt degrading and created an atmosphere of distrust from the very first moment. It is disheartening to be treated with suspicion simply for wanting to shop. Because of this negative interaction and the feeling of being treated as a potential thief, I will not be returning to this establishment. I will also be sharing my experience with friends and family to ensure others are aware of this policy before they plan their visit. If you are planning to go, be prepared to surrender your personal items before you can even look at the merchandise. It is a significant barrier that changes the entire vibe of the shopping experience.

Violet is the wonderful person who runs/owns the store, she has so many things to look at besides…read morecarpets and rugs, I've gotten spent many hours looking around and hanging out with her locals who also stop by!

This is a cute antique shop with lots of fun novelty items along with their extensive rug…read morecollection. I enjoyed the Asian art collections and the cat tscotsches. They were busy when I was there, but the owners were very engaging and talkative.

Open Fridays & Saturdays 10 to 4 This place has been open 1…read moreyear and is a hidden treasure! Tucked away behind holly yashi, "The Back Porch" is a reclaimed wood lover's heaven. If you like the terms rustic, reclaimed, upcycled, antique, quaint, and you are looking for an awesome custom piece of furniture to make your home complete, go here. Blue, green, brown, and clear antique glass bottles. armoirs, desks, coffee tables, shelves, patio furniture, benches, stools, lamps, lighting fixtures, and best of all... FRESH LOCAL HONEY from the hives of the owner, Martin. Find time next weekend to stop by and check it out!

Great selection of unique salvaged items and repurposed furniture! There's also lots of great…read moregarden stuff and plants. Martin couldn't be nicer and it's really close by to other stores and a nice plaza. Highly recommend stopping by and shopping on your trip to or through Arcata!

Absolutely love Carl Johnson's . Gifts for everyone. Amazing holiday shop yearly. Friendly staff…read moreand great parking

My mother-in-law and I went to their charcuterie board class and it was absolutely fantastic! I had…read moreso much fun learning about what to pair, how to plate, how to store (making ahead of time); there's just so much they pack into this little class! The setting was really intimate too so you didn't ever feel like you had to guess what was going on or feel timid asking questions! They also offer wine, mimosas, and water, so there's something for every taste and occasion! They also do private parties, baby showers, etc! If you're on the fence, just sign up!! I'm so glad we went! Thank you all for making it such a wonderful experience!! We will be back!! ** Also, be prepared to wander about for at least a good hour, as there is sooo much to see for literally anything you could ever need! **

Such a great little shop! Impressive selection packed into this tiny place. Really nice people too.read more

My experience at Love Lights has always been delightful. Barrie is so easy to work with and very…read moreknowledgeable when it comes to interior lighting needs. My pendant lights look fabulous in my kitchen. I'll be visiting the store again soon as I'm going to be needing some additional interior lighting. Barrie is just the expert that I can go to. Support this wonderful local business for all you specialty lighting needs. You won't regret it.

Love this shop! Beautiful items and reasonable prices!…read more I purchased two beautiful wine glasses with wide wrapping today and had them beautifully gift wrapped. Love it, will definitely be back and recommend others coming in for gifts, or a little gift for yourself!

Perfect store for both locals and tourists. Great to stop in and pick up some high quality gifts in…read moreall Price ranges, or products for yourself. The store and staff are very welcoming. Assortment of kitchen, home decor, bath products, gifts, blankets, etc. would highly recommend stopping in, it's worth the visit! I'll be back again especially with the holidays around the corner.

I was so happy to find the store in the phone book. I really miss seeing it in old town. We bought…read morean old lamp that was missing 2 crystals and needed a new cord. Ken had it ready to go home in under an hour!

This was my second by-phone purchase from Ken and Old Town Antique Lighting after falling in love…read morewith a fixture on the website. He is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. The fixture arrived quickly and is nothing short of a restored masterpiece. Thankful to have found this shop!

I don't even craft with yarn, but this is one of my favorite stores!…read more In addition to an incredible selection of yarn, they have a very well-curated collection of cute, unique gifts and cards. Every time I visit, without fail, I find just the perfect gifts for friends.

Nicely stocked store, but! We were traveling thru and I needed a couple specific things. I was…read morethere on a Thursday and the employee was very disinterested in her job or for helping me. I would think shes not the owner? FYI.