Check out the Storypeople Quotes by Brian Andreas. I love all of them…read more "You're the strangest person I ever met, she said & I said you too & we decided we'd know each other a long time." "Anyone can slay a dragon ...but try waking up every morning and loving the world all over again. That's what takes a real hero." Or there's the jewelry, the glass art pieces, the art/frame work. This is my favorite gallery in downtown Annapolis and it's in plain view from Main Street but don't miss it.

This is one of the top craft/glass galleries in the United States. Extremely nice staff and it's…read morefamily owned. The products are beautiful. There are many reasons why this place has been around since late 70s-early 80s... many places like this don't last or never have business... but this one does because they really know what they are doing and how to help.

I can't believe I forgot to review THE COTTAGE?! I was cruising through my reviews from our trip to…read moreAnnapolis mid summer. Annapolis has got a ton of little clothing shops and odds and ends but THE COTTAGE's selection was top notch. They had bracelets, bags, decor, clothes...you name it. I'm from the south and live in Ohio now, but this shop was reminiscent of the shops in the south. Classy and prices reasonable for the quality they carry, plus the staff were so hospitable. Hopefully I'll be stopping in on a regular basis if I get a Mid class 2031.

Bottom Line: A lovely collection of accessories, décor, clothing and gifts…read more The Cottage, a long time staple in Severna Park, has opened a new location in downtown Annapolis in the spot previously occupied by Kokopelli. To differentiate between the two locations they are calling the downtown Annapolis store The Cottage on Main and the Severna Park store The Cottage in The Park. The inventory between the two stores seems very similar. I can almost always find something to buy at this great local, small business. Here are some of my most recent finds: - Avanti greeting cards often featuring funny animals. They are the best! - Keva leather jewelry. It's light and so comfortable to wear. - Farmhouse Fresh lotions and soaps. Great quality and not overbearing scents. - Hobo purses and wallets. Awesome colors, practical designs and yummy leather. - A variety of thoughtful and sweet baby gifts. Lots of pretty prints. - Boho bandeaus. I really like these for working out in the yard. - Rifle Paper Co. stemless drinking glasses. Seems great for anything. - Although not personally a favorite of mine, popular brands like Vera Bradley, Kendra Scott and Swig. Since this location is in downtown Annapolis parking is a consideratoin. On an early weekday morning you might be able to grab a metered spot our front. The Noah Hillman Parking Garage is nearby too. Or you can always drive 15 minutes to the Severna Park location where parking is plentiful. Overall, The Cottage on Main is a great addition to downtown Annapolis.

We bought a beautiful piece of furniture from Reclaimed, had it delivered a few days later. The…read moredelivery folks were awesome and took care of it as if it were their own. We took advantage of their 50% off opportunity.

Sharing my recent experience with Reclaimed Annapolis so future customers have full transparency…read morebefore committing to a custom project. We paid in full for a custom vanity in late August after being assured that our project would be prioritized and completed quickly. Over the next several months, we repeatedly requested the progress updates and photos we were told we would receive. Instead, we were given multiple estimated completion dates that came and went without any product, updates, or supporting information. By mid-November--after more than two months of delays and asking for realistic timelines so we could coordinate with other contractors--we were informed that the business would not complete the project. The owner cancelled our order outright and issued a full refund. While we do appreciate that the refund was processed promptly, the cancellation caused a significant setback to our bathroom renovation, especially after we had already structured our broader project timeline around the commitments made earlier. We made a deliberate effort to support a local Annapolis business, but our experience was disappointing and disruptive. Customers considering custom work here should be aware of the repeated delays, lack of communication, and ultimate cancellation we encountered. This review reflects our direct experience and the impact it had on our project and schedule.

Bottom Line: An enchanting place to shop for, or just browse, the artwork of 50+ local artists who…read moreget their inspiration from Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. Local by Design opened in May 2016 and I am so sad that they were not listed on Yelp prior to Annapolis' busy summer tourist season (soon to be followed by the busy Navy-football-games-and-boat-show-weekends season). This store is delightful and if I was an impulse shopper I would have gone broke today and filled my car with serene water colors, fun jewelry, transitional upholstery furniture, upcycled art work, practical pottery and pop art posters. Local by Design features the artwork of other 50 local artists that use all sorts of mediums. The art here ranges from super subtle, traditional and classic to zany, wild and fun. I enjoyed all of it! Even if you aren't shopping for something on your walls, there is plenty of other great stuff here for the home, for yourself and for gifts. Also, this store offers a little snapshot into the cultural icons of Annapolis and the surrounding area - USNA, sailing, steamed crabs alongside National Bohemian beer, oysters, blue herons, anchors, etc.

Great little place with tons of little nooks that never seems to end. You want local pottery? They…read morehave it. You want cute handmade ornaments? They have those too. Do yourself a favor and buy from here and support local.

Made it here at 6:50, not realizing they close at 7pm. I was denied service, as the two ladies…read moreworking there told me they wouldn't be able to wrap my gift in 7 minutes. Although that may be true, if a customer enters a store before closing time, they should be served or at least helped in a considerable way. Pay these ladies more so they don't hate their job and want to leave ten minutes before closing.

Paper Source is such a dangerous store if you're like me who'll buy anything pretty and sparkly and…read morefun whether you need it or not. I could spend hours and hundreds in here. They're all so beautifully laid out and things are grouped perfectly so you're mesmerised by everything. From games to books to pens to beautiful wrapping paper to cards and everything in between, I honestly could just walk around for a half day and be fascinated by it all. The girl at this location was helpful and friendly. Their stock is pretty well priced and parking wasn't too hard. I will definitely come back and recommend it to anyone who loves nice trinkets and bits and bobs.

Came here for a sticker souvenir , they have loads of souvenirs in general which is nice if you're…read moreinto souvenirs. A bit pricey ($6) for a small sticker but what can you do. They even have a pastry section where we got snickerdoodles cookies- SO good, soft and flavorful. The staff are super friendly and sweet. Overall a good experience !

Did a day trip to Annapolis and this place came recommended with the promise of the best cookies. I…read morehad to see for myself! The store itself is large with three total stories of things to buy. Lots of cool things to look at and buy. Touristy stuff. The bakery section looked absolutely amazing. Lots of huge cookies, fudge, and candy-dipped apples. I was there for the cookies and couldn't decide which flavor to get so naturally, I got pretty much one of every cookie. It's nearly $17/lb for cookie costs and I ended up buying $55 worth of cookies and two lemonades. The cookies are decent. They'd probably be phenomenal straight out of the oven and warm. But I wouldn't go out of my way again to get these cookies. The lemonade was pretty good. I'd try some of their other goodies as so many things looked delicious. My main complaint was the lady behind the counter working. She wore a shirt that said, "From the bottom of my heart, idgaf" and this could not be more true. She truly did not care. She had an attitude and made the whole interaction awkward and uncomfortable. She had a snotty comment for everything. When she handed me my bag of cookies, the handle broke on the bag. I asked for a second bag so I could double bag it and easily carry it. She proceeded to tell me that the bag broke because I bought too many cookies and the bag can't support all of them. You'd think they'd want the business and the money. I definitely did not appreciate this grouchy lady. Maybe she was having a bad day, I'm not sure. But her attitude kind of soured the experience. I would be willing to give this place another try. I would love to try one of their caramel apples! If I encounter another rude staff I probably would not return.

Cute small souvenir shop next to the Iron Rooster downtown. They have local knick knacks including…read morelocalish nautical items and ornaments. The man at the counter was on the phone the entire time so we didn't get to talking but it was a cute and clean place. The parking is tough, but if you happen to be downtown or waiting for a seat at the Iron Rooster, it's a cute place to peruse.

From the owner: Small gift shop attached to the iron rooster! stop in todayread more

There are so many boutiques in Annapolis. Well, here's another one. This one is a little…read moredifferent. You won't find your typical Annapolis tourist items in here. Looks like handcrafted gift items that may have originated from Peru.

A cute store with everything you didn't know you need or wanted, but also other things you use…read moreeveryday. Very Annapolis and "Maryland" oriented. A high-end boutique store with great service. The selection varies from jewelry, candles, scarves to even decorative shot glasses. Support your local businesses and check it out! #ThankYouThursday

I love this store!!! They have the cutest gifts! I went in to pick up one wine glass and spent 45…read moremin looking around! Ended up buying gifts. I left my phone number with them because I was interested in a Lily Pulitzer travel bag that didn't have a price tag. They called the vendor and there was no answer. I left the store and they called me back to say the bag was a promotion. It was free if I bought any Lily Pulitzer product. I can't believe how wonderful the entire staff is! You will love this store!!!

It's ridiculous that this opened right next to a Home Goods and a Marshalls since they're all owned…read moreby the same people, but this location is awesome! It has pretty much the same stuff Home Goods has, but it's a much nicer and bigger layout. We usually start at HomeSense now before going over to HomeSense because it's a nicer store and while I'm not sure it has more selection, it is in a bigger space so it feels like it. We have regularly walked from each one of these stores to the other and we see a lot of duplicate products, but if you only have time for one make it HomeSense!

Some great artwork that I might go back for, but this stuff was def not geared towards my…read moredemographics