We encountered this business as we were participating in the Richmond Chocolate Trail. This…read morebusiness is one of the stops, with a free Ghyslain chocolate. They sell many different things inside this shop, including pottery, jewelry, cards, candles, lotions, loose tea, etc. Everything appears to be hand-made artisan items. There are a variety of items to choose from if you're interested in a gift.

My sister and I stopped into The Village Forager as part of the chocolate walk…read more What a great find! The store is stocked with both local and boutique brands. I liked the local items were labeled. The store has a great selection of jewelry, pottery, tea, beauty (lotions and scents), loose tea, Ghyslain chocolate, candles and etc. There's also a coffee shop that seemed quite popular but it's to-go only since there isn't seating. There were so many wonderful things here and we both spent a lot of time browsing the store. The prices are similar to similar places-no better, no worse. This would be a great place to find a unique gift or a little treat for yourself.

Great little shop! The owner is a very nice lady and her cat, Scarlett, will show you around the…read moreshop! I have found many, many great finds! Including a little metal wind up metal train that I once had when I was around 3 or 4. I never thought I'd see that again, but there it was! This shope is fairly priced as well! I highly recommend!!

there is a large variety for everyone...new items arrive daily... from handmade crafts to antiques…read moreand all is priced to sell. A great small business that you will find wonderful gifts for you and your loved one...don't miss Ms Scarlett, she is our feline Greeter that loves the company and the belly rubs...

I stopped in this little boutique when I was in Oxford, Ohio and had a lovely conversation with the…read morewoman who worked in the shop. She said she had been there 6 years if I remember correctly. She was very sweet and helpful. I found a few things I liked and will certainly stop here again. I will say I was in the F&M Bank around the corner and I asked them where this shop was located and they had no idea what I was talking about. Maybe the shop should advertise a little more in their town. They had local art for sale along the walls and in the room next to the room where the clothes and accessories were housed. Give this place a look and see all the unique items they have in the shop, you will be glad you did.

From the owner: Hidden Gem in Oxford's mile-square! Upscale ReSale, Fashions…read morefrom Europe--new and used, Vintage, Local Artwork

Midweek on a hot July day, this was the only place in town that was open, and boy were we lucky. We…read morewere driving out of town after a fun educational visit to the state museum grist mill, saw this place was open, and we had to stop. And boy was it worth it. Cold waters, cold sodas, and perfect one scoop waffle cones. I had pumpkin ice cream and the wife enjoyed cookies & cream. Friendly service. Incredibly inexpensive. And the cookie jars are as advertised, floor to ceiling, with an entire back room filled too. If you're touristing around in Metamora, this unique place needs to be one of your stops.

Grannies Cookie Jar & Ice Cream Parlor is a Metamora, Indiana icon, though it may be weird to call…read moreanything in this historic Franklin County town an actual "icon." There's quite a bit you know about me if you've followed my reviews for any length of time. This likely includes my long friendship with fellow Yelp Elites Rick G. and Holly G. - in fact, I performed their wedding ceremony! The three of us have actually collaborated on quite a few projects over the years, either due to Rick's music and comedy or because of my long history of activism and charity work. Frequently, our collaborations combine Rick and Holly's creativity with my activist spirit. For a couple years, Rick and Holly owned a shop in Metamora called Mosaic Learn & Play - I, in turn, owned a small charity bookstore within the walls of Mosaic. While I never spent nearly as much time in Metamora as did Rick and Holly, I spent my fair share of time there and grew to appreciate the picturesque, friendly town. Rick and Holly's wedding was even in Metamora! As is true of most historic towns, accessibility can definitely be an issue in Metamora. Truthfully, I'd say there's more that's not accessible than there actually is accessible in the town. Grannies is most certainly not perfect, a step greeting you at the front door and a crowded shop making even the most experienced wheelchair user more than a little paranoid. It's possible, I've been to Grannies more than once, but it's definitely a shop where I take my time wheeling and I am super careful everywhere I turn. Grannies, first of all, is an official world record holder. Granny owns over 2600 cookie jars - and I believe they're all actually here in this shop. She's held the record since 2012, as I recall. Grannies is, of course, an ice cream shop. Granny even makes all of her waffle cones by hand. Each one has a Hershey kiss at the bottom. She puts a whole lot of love in her waffle cones. The ice cream is pretty incredible, too. She has quite a few flavors and they're at reasonable prices for pretty darn amazing servings. Grannies is open 7 days a week throughout the year. While I can't say I'd drive all the way to Metamora for her ice cream, if I am in the Metamora there's no way I'm leaving without stopping at Grannies. Metamora is a beautiful little canal town. It has definitely been impacted by the pandemic, but the people are also hanging in there. I'm not quite going to say that time stands still here, but it's sure not a place you go to speed up. Metamora is a surprisingly easy drive from Indy and the entire Franklin County area could easily be a relaxing, fairly isolated day trip with Brookville also nearby as the seat of the county. There are even a couple places you can stay in Metamora, though they aren't particularly strong with access and you'd probably want to go to Brookville if that's needed. If you get a chance, head south to Metamora and be sure to stop in at Grannies for some ice cream and definitely check out those cookie jars!

What a great find for us. We were on a mission for Christmas treats for ourselves this week, and…read morethis shop was such a great find. The clerk was so kind and gave some wonderful suggestions.

This was my first time to VP! It's an amazing gift shop with an amazing assortment of product. I…read morefound it because I was looking for Nora Fleming serving pieces and the charms. They have one of the best assortments there. But that is just the beginning, I will definitely be back. The staff that was there were very nice and helpful. If you need a gift and have no idea what to get, go there!

This is my first visit to this brand new gift shop and I'm really impressed. These ladies have had…read morea few gifts in their cafe for a while but now they have expanded to a location in the building behind their wonderful yummy cafe, Grace Place. Don't expect it to be large, it is only one in room, but they expect to have local artwork on the walls soon and might possibly consider expansion at some time in the future. For a little shop though it has some charming items and yes, it was hard for me to get out of the shop without buying something for myself. (I succumbed!) One of my favorite things about this shop is they are selling items made by local artisans. I love not only shopping local but supporting local people. Quilted items, maple syrup, jewelry etc. There is one issue, however, and that is parking. It is very limited but if you find the parking lot full then take advantage of on-street parking. Just don't park in spaces intended for nearby businesses. Not cool.

Such a great addition to Batesville. Very cute gift shop with great jewelry and cute sun dresses…read more The owner and staff is great to work with.

From the owner: At Jaynebugs Giftique, we have all your shopping and gifting needs covered. As a leading boutique…read morein Batesville, we're proud to carry brands like Very Bradley, Kameleon, and Annaleece that give locals access to trendy clothes and accessories. When you take some time to get lost in our shop, you'll be in retail therapy heaven as your try on a sundress, smell our amazing candles, and peruse our jewelry selection. As you look around, our friendly staff will be happy to help you find what you need, whether you're searching for a gift for your mom or best friend or even treating yourself to something new!

Lovely gift shop owned by a friendly husband & wife. We bought a gallon of apple cider (DELICIOUS),…read morea bottle of lavender goat milk lotion & a glass bottle of cherry Ale 8. We will make a return visit to buy a few pumpkins. Love that the owner's cat is curled up sleeping soundly near the cash register. This is a great store to shop for Christmas gifts.

I spoke with Amber and the compassion in her voice to help find the right flowers for my friend's…read morefather going was exceptional. I would recommend this business to anyone thank you Amber and your staff.

I wanted a sweet arrangement to be delivered to a BFF in Richmond & found Leaning Lily on Google. I…read morespoke with Amber, she worked with me to make certain that they could make something perfect for the occasion and boy oh boy they did! My friend and I have pocketbook collections so the container is shaped like a pocketbook, and the flowers are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you thank you thank you - she's gonna LOVE IT!

Stumbled upon this cozy little shop today and oh. Em. GEE!!! The owners are local and the wife…read moreowner's mama (that makes sense, right?) was working. She could not have been more kind and warm; I'm so sad I didn't get her and the owners' names (but her daughter also owns the jewelry store across the street!!). Olive & Slate is a must-shop. Instantly the scent of one of their candles hits your senses and you're drawn in. They sell these awesome robot pieces made of metal and tin and are painted and out together by locals. They also sell flour towels with amazing quips on them (see pics below - they're only $7!!), and Mud Pie products that you canNOT love without. You gotta go visit. BRING YOUR MONEY! Buyer's remorse is NOT a factor here!

In downtown Muncie, there is an independent shop filled with home decor and gift items. The Olive…read more& Slate is filled with items that are uniquely different from what you see in shopping malls, or what you might even think about looking for online. There are numerous items (like coffee mugs) styled with clever sayings. There are candles and pots, note pads, and ceramics. Near the entrance is a 3' long "Woodie" station wagon car filled with products. I've never seen anything like it! The mix is eclectic, but somehow the owner has a good sense of style and taste to make it look like it goes together. She was glad to assist if I had anything in particular that I was looking for too! Just another cool shop to stop by when downtown in Muncie! Review #2620