The most beautiful unique antique decor! Discovered this Vintage shop a few weekends ago and have…read morebeen back about 5x since! Jim & his wife own the store and add new items every week. They have everything - art, records, antique mirrors, glassware, cards, candles, soaps, vintage magazines, purses, etc. Also, the prices are super reasonable! I got a set of 4 antique Coca-Cola glasses (picture attached) for $20.

The cutest little store! I stopped in here the other day with a friend just to browse and ended up…read moremaking a small purchase. The shelves and walls are covered with cools finds and they have everything from old comic books to birdcages here. They also have some newer items like greeting cards, magnets, and soaps. The man behind the counter (owner, I'm assuming) was very friendly and easy to talk with. I do hope this place will be able to stay afloat since I know there's not much foot traffic down this way!

A venerable shop in Old City. The proprietor greets you on the way in. Lots of vintage, especially…read morebar ware of all kinds. Miles Davis plays in the background providing an authentic vibe amidst 40's, 50's and 60's martini glasses and drink shakers. Even if you are not a buyer, you'll enjoy the visit.

I was visiting Philly for the the first time and happened to be exploring the area. I appreciate…read morethese sorts of antique stores with a variety of unique, artistic items- everything from jewelry to furniture and odd items from days past and present. The older couple who own this store are quiet and friendly but give you the time to browse around without hovering. They were open to answering any questions I might have had also. I contemplated if I had a space for some things in my house if any. Lots caught my eye, and I could appreciate the character throughout the store. I zoned in on this dainty, cool glass wall planter and decided to pick it up comparing it to another- both similar the same shape but different painted designs. I imagined the wall space for it and decided it would be perfect for a rooting Pothos plant! It was small enough to carry on the plane also. If I fancied anything else, I would have found a way to get it back to California. I l later discovered it's a blown glass piece by Jason Probstein. I'm delighted to discover there are galleries with his artwork here in California also! If you're wandering around the Old City area of Philadelphia, this is a gem of a store to browse. You might find something you like! There's so much character in here!

The atmosphere is perfect for a spooky, goth, witchy shop. There was a lot of selection of jewelry…read moreand oddities. The prices on the jewelry was very reasonable. Keep in mind, when parking, the pay to park signs are hidden. We ended up with a parking ticket theat ruined our trip. Not the shops fault, just keep that in mind when going here.

What a fantastic shop. I wanted to buy almost everything I saw, except the coffin that greets you…read moreat the door. I am sure there are people who would love it, but it would just take up too much space in my studio apartment ;) I had spotted the store whilst visiting Woodrow's sandwich restaurant across the street, last month, but didn't have the money to venture inside. It was at the top of my list of places to check out this trip. I promised that I would buy just one thing, because if I didn't stick to my guns, I would have spent hundreds of dollars. It was so difficult to choose. I made three laps around the store before I discovered "Dancing Shiva." " This cosmic dance of Shiva is called 'Anandatandava,' meaning the Dance of Bliss, and symbolizes the cosmic cycles of creation and destruction, as well as the daily rhythm of birth and death. The dance is a pictorial allegory of the five principle manifestations of eternal energy--creation, destruction, preservation, salvation, and illusion. According to Coomaraswamy, the dance of Shiva also represents his five activities: 'Shrishti' (creation, evolution); 'Sthiti' (preservation, support); 'Samhara' (destruction, evolution); 'Tirobhava' (illusion); and 'Anugraha' (release, emancipation, grace)." https://www.learnreligions.com/nataraj-the-dancing-shiva-1770458 Pretty cool, huh? I love learning about different religions and collecting icons. And this store is full of them. As well as lovely items of witchcraft, catholism, antique medicine, carnival glass, goth culture, skulls, tarot, and pretty much anything spooky. The vibe is great and the stock is so unique that I'm sure it'll be full of all kinds of new items to discover the next time I visit. Would recommend!

Excellent little book shop that caters to the romantic/fiction/paranormal readers out there. Not…read moreonly do they have books they also have cute charms and mugs. For such a small store they even have a small sale section roughly 20-30% off title price. Friendly staff always there to help. Authors come by all the time to do book signing! Amazing dynamic we have here. Got me a cell phone charm, cat lover's delight, will come back again!

[Out-of-Towner Review]…read more I'm pretty sure TT told me about Cupid's Booksthop I had a moment to stop by, so I happily did! Little did I know this area was soo cute and heavily trafficked! Parking was a nightmare, but it was worth it. But the Manayunk neighborhood is adorable! So, they claim they are the "city's first brick-and-mortar romance bookstore." But I did find another that also claims this too! Regardless, I'm ALWAYS going to go to a #romancebookstore! I also happens to walk in during an #authorevent, where Lily Larkspur was signing "Merry Meet Again. Lily said if Hallmark movies were my jam, the.n I'd like her book, so obviously I got it. Signed, and all I honestly don't need any more books (WEIRD to say), so i browsed for a good, long while. But finally, I settled on a book with the edges sprayed in a soccer ball pattern -- the girly tomboy in me loves a book about my fave sport The bookstore, all 600 square feet, is extremely packed full of all romance genres that are very visibly labeled. They also have adorable merch, clothing, and tons of romance trinkets. But BY FAR are the Cockmark (bookmarks) that are so unassuming Also, just down the street is the brand new Thrillerdeplia, a horror and thriller bookstore! I didn't have a chance to swing by, but I'm adding it to my "to do" list! Philly has a limited selection findependent bookstores but Cupid is worth a visit!

You will find anything you need or want. People are very helpful and the store is amazingread more

This is hands down the place to go for all things fabric. On this one street they have everything…read morethat you could possibly be looking for - fabric shops, tailors, bridal accessories, dress shops, upholsterers, and so much more. and because they have so many shops of that variety you can easily find the best deals too. Fabric has been sold on this street for over a century, so it definitely has a lot of history behind it too. If you check out the website you can get a lot of background on the shops, and even find out about a lot of deals and events.

WHAT A FIND. 2% to glory (named such for the 2% donated profit to the SD Lakota Nation) sells an…read moreimpressive spread of used clothing and accessories, but don't call it a thrift shop. HIGH volume of interesting pieces, all artfully arranged. It feels like you've walked into the closet of the coolest chick you know (or dude-- they've got men's clothing to and a limited selection of kids stuff). Owner has an amazing eye for the special and unusual. She is supa sharp, friendly and FLY, toting both a cool life story & of how the store came to be. Chatting with her and her staff through my visit made for a fun shopping experience. Aw they got some sweet lil' puppies in dere too. Lovin' that. All the clothing I inspected- I am a shopper who dallies- was in impeccably good condition. I am not normally the type to blow a lot of dough in one place but I developed romantic relationships with several items and, even after strategically leaving the store to spend the afternoon thinking over whether or not I REALLY wanted them, I returned because turns out I REALLY REALLY DID. At this vintage boutique, the quality and one-of-a-kind nature of the piece comprises the price, which, though not cheap, is worth it if you are the type that cares for your clothes properly. You know what? I am not even one of those people- I'd call my style that of the "funky-slob"- but 2% to glory makes me want to start handwashing and putting in the effort. They've got the goods, now I just need to instill the care habits. I also proposed consignment to the owner, who said "Why not?" though I have yet to drop things off. I'm just happy she's even into the idea, because I see no other way to continue shopping there 'til I have secured a big girl jerb. Though soon as I do, I'll be prowling this joint on the reg. I almost hesitate to publish this review...I picture duking it out with some faceless lady customer for ownership of the woolen rust-colored bathing suit that I hypothetically decide I must have. I'm looking forward to it :).

I walked into Two Percent To Glory and i think my little vintage loving heart melted to pieces…read more There is so much good stuff here I didn't even know where to start. I just wanted to jump in headfirst and buy everything even though i didn't have a single dime on me. They definitely don't sell filler stuff here! everything is quality awesome stuff. Yes, it's pricey for what it is. usually i'd say "hell naw" and the odds are pretty good that i won't be able to shop here as much as i want, but like i said, there is good stuff here. a lot of the clothes are set up in sections in the shelves to go together. everything about the store is very appealing. as soon as i walked in i exclaimed "i didn't know this place was here!" and one of the girls who worked there looked up from what she was doing and smiled and chatted with me about their hours, etc. very nice, well dressed people here that aren't pretentious or rude! everything else about it is pretty straight forward. i'm just excited to find a nice place close to home that i don't have to dig for hours to emerge with only one good thing!

Had a pleasure of stopping in last week on a day trip into the city and loved it! The staff is…read moreexcellent and the amazing collection of everything from Books, incense jewelry and crystals is phenomenal! I definitely want to go back as soon as possible. Thank you for all the time and patience. Can't wait to go back and to order online as well.

Garland of Letters is a quiet store filled with treasures! From tarot card decks, crystals and a…read morewide variety of witchy to wellness books, there's certainly something for everyone here. The staff is attentive and friendly, but not overbearing. Happy to help when you need it, but otherwise allows you to shop solo. Prices of books are standard ranging from 10-30 dollars, crystal prices are a few bucks per piece, but cheaper if you buy more. Overall a great store with great folks!

This shop opened around 1997 when I still lived in the neighborhood. I've bought countless gifts…read morehere over the years. These are usually locally sourced from artists. Jewelry, glass, vases, ornaments and more. Fairly priced and a knowledgeable owner.

This has got to be one of, if not the coolest and most unique gift stores around! This place is…read morealso known for their Christmas window and entire store display as the store owners (long time gay couple) go all out with hanging decorations literally everywhere! They literally have thousands of different ornaments in all different kind of shapes and sizes! Also, a big attraction at that time of year would be the famous Merman and what they look like this year lol