What an adorable little shop to stumble upon! Walking around German Village during our recent trip to Columbus, we came upon this gem. Many little rooms to explore, loaded with art, jewelry, woodworking, trinkets, pottery and more! A beautiful and inspiring shop to find the perfect gift. We'll be back next time we're in town! read more

I have nice memories of coming here as a child with my grandmother and aunt. I've only been as an adult once or twice but need to visit more often. It is a lovely shop with many rooms full of jewelry, gifts, greeting cards, seasonal decor, etc. You can spend some time looking at everything. I got some Christmas gifts and a few cards. My aunt reminded me they used to serve hot Constant Comment tea. I'm not sure this is still a thing. It's worth a visit if you haven't yet. read more

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As I left German Village, I came upon this little store and had to go in due to the beautiful art displayed in the windows. I ended up spending almost an hour in the store today, hiding from the rain and exploring every nook and cranny of this beautiful store. So many treasures behind every corner. The team was so friendly and helpful. I couldn't imagine a better experience if I tried. Ao many artist, I was very surprised by the prices and felt they were very fair. I can't wait to get this beautiful piece of art home and find a new window for it. read more

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A lovely little gift store in a charming old house in a corner of German Village. I loved all of the sunlight streaming in the store windows. The best part was being greeted at the door by Maddy, the house Labradoodle. She was doing a great job managing the store and giving out free dog snuggles. I only intended to wander in and take a look...but there was just so much to look at. I ended up with a few gifts for other people and one for myself. They have very unique greeting cards, candles, jewelry, home decor and lots of other things! read more

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Very cool place. I have been by here often, but never stopped in, even when I lived in German Village- on Kossuth, actually. Just never seemed like my kind of place. And you know, maybe it isn't. But it is a great place. Lots of handmade art, much of it local, all of it from the US (well, North America, since there are a few Canadian things.) Jewelry, pottery, candles, stained glass, notecards, clocks, switchplates, and on and on. It's in an old house, and every room is filled with interesting items. Not overstuffed, though- it's all carefully arranged and displayed, and a visit is a very relaxing time, with soft music and a mellow tone. I came looking for gifts for my wife, daughter, and mom, for Valentine's Day and more. Loads of potential choices here. There's a room of just kid's stuff, which I will have to keep secret from Baby K so she doesn't insist on getting a(nother) princess dress. Great service. I was offered tea or coffee when I came in, and had quiet offers of help, and just friendly greetings once in awhile from various staff. It's expensive. But, it's good stuff. I'll be back. read more

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It was fun (and cool - thank you!!) walking around this little shop selling homemade/handmade gifts. The shop dog was extremely well-behaved. The pottery was unique. Beautiful wood spoons and knives; earrings, candles, knickknacks, greeting cards... And two chairs to sit outside in the shade for 'the husbands,' lol. read more

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I randomly ventured over to this adorable gift boutique after having lunch one afternoon and I'm so glad I did! It's located in the beautiful Columbus neighborhood of German Village and is an old home built right along the red brick roads. It was like I opened the door and stepped into a movie. The sun was out and shining brightly in through the windows of the sunroom and the various hanging glass and jars, etc. twinkled in every color of the rainbow. I instantly got excited and was so pumped I had a few minutes to look around. After walking through all the various rooms of the house turned business, I found the cutest card ever! Locally made in Ohio, I had to have it! The moment I saw it I knew who I was going to send it to. Seriously, this place had the best cards in almost every nook and cranny in the place. I also discovered the most amazing handmade jewelry, artwork, unique gifts, and so much more. It was like finding hidden treasure every time you turned the corner. I even found the funniest animal clocks! An entire wall full of various cat and dog clocks, wagging tails and all. I couldn't help but smile. I may have to go back and get one or put it on my Christmas list for this year. They're just so fun! Oh yeah! I also want to point out how friendly the staff was. I was offered a beverage while I browsed and the ladies there for the afternoon were happy to answer any questions I had. That was surely the icing on the cake! Now that I know about this hidden gem, I will certainly make the time to visit again. I look forward to discovering something new each time I do and I know I'll be back whenever I'm in need of a cool gift. Everything here is really special, there's no doubt about it. read more

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Amazing little place to buy hand crafted stuff in the german town.Best part is you'll be immediately greeted and offered complimentary Tea/ Coffee and bites. They got some really cool stuff but felt they were little expensive but when its is handcrafted to perfection you can't really complain. STAFF IS VERY ATTENTIVE AND FRIENDLY. read more

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Service used to be outstanding here but not anymore. New owners do not seem to care about getting to know or servicing regular customers. Very sad. read more

Fun unique finds all handmade from Ohio and other states. Upstairs is a children's room with a table to color and play with spinning tops. Upon entering this air conditioned place, you are offered complimentary coffee, tea, or water. read more

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My mom, daughter and I came in here the other day and we were immediately greeted by a nice woman asking if she could get us tea or coffee while we looked around; we declined but were surprised by the nice gesture since you normally don't hear that in shops. She noticed my daughter and told us to check around upstairs where there was a little kid's area. The items in this store are beautifully made and some are a little pricey, but this store is cute for one of a kind gifts! We went upstairs where we browsed dress up costumes, stuffed animals, and they had a little kid's table for kids to color on paper with crayons! My mom found a mother's day gift for her that she wants from my brother and I. It's called a "pic stick" and you can hang it up with pictures of your family on the magnetic stem. Very helpful staff and I can't wait to get this gift for my mom! read more

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What a lovely shop, with lots of beautiful things. I found a wedding gift there which they wrapped and sent for me.

Very expensive little gift shop. Everything is hand crafted from many different artisans. There were a lot of beautiful things, but I felt they didn't offer anything for my age group (32) - I could picture my mom or grandma with a lot of their goods. However, I did love their large card and Swirly Girl collections. I also wanted to mention that they had so many sales ladies while we were there. One followed my husband and I from room to room where I felt I was being glared at constantly. A tip would be ask if customers need help, and once they say no, leave them alone. I almost felt as if she was worried we were stealing or breaking things or something. It was a very uncomfortable experience. read more

Helen Winnemore's might have boring name, but it serves as a great place to buy gifts in German Village. The store's two floors are filled with the sort of handmade items that make you think, "how did they do this?!" The inventory isn't always as hip as one might like -- oh well. There is still a lot to dig at Helen's. Here are a few of their items: -Hand-blown glass ornaments -Unconventional toys and kids' items (maps!) -Carved wood utensils -Handmade greeting cards -Bags -Drawers and drawers of jewelry There is a lot more here -- five rooms on the lower level alone. Set aside some time and check it out. Be sure to enjoy some of their complimentary coffee and tea. It's a neat perk. read more

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Worth a visit for sure if you are in the area! This gift shop is in a super cute brick-lined neighborhood of Columbus , old Germany. There is a great selection of hand-made pottery, cards, jewelry and glass objects. I loved the toy selection in the second floor baby/kids area. The wooden blocks are beautiful and unique. Friendly and helpful staff, too! read more

Very rude and unfriendly. My boyfriend and I walked in this store and said hello, no answer. We continued to look at the merchandise, and the employee that was working came and stood next to us. My boyfriend said hello to him, no answer, and he left. Presumably he walked over to see if we were stealing. We left the store. read more

After eating at Schmidts we stopped in here to do more shopping. The ladies that were working that day offered us a glass of cold water. This was really nice as it was super-hot outside and this was customer service at its best. A neat gift shop with a variety of jewelry, handbags and some specialty clothing. There was a room upstairs with lots of kid's toys which my nephew was attracted to and enjoyed. read more

I love you, Helen Winnemore's. Truth. You are everything I want in a artsy craftsy gift store. Everything. You have the most unique trinkets, the most fabulous knick-knacks, and the most glorious gifts a man could ask for. It is literally dangerous for me to walk into this store. I used to live just down the street from it, and it's actually become more dangerous for me now that I live a little farther away. I just love walking in and being greeted so warmly. They always offer coffee, tea, or water. How cool is that? It's so fun to take your time and meander through the many rooms, look in all the drawers, and find what cool stuff they've discovered for you. Downstairs there's a jewelry room and a couple other random rooms, and upstairs is more of the kids/seasonal area. In all honesty, last time I stopped by here I didn't even make it out of the jewelry room. I probably spent 40 minutes just browsing through here. There's just something really cozy about this place. This is totally worth your time if you've never been, even just to look through things. Most, if not all, of the wares inside are hand-made by artists, so some items can be pricey, but they also have some lower cost items too. I'd be surprised if you didn't find something to suit you, it's a pretty remarkable little cottage. read more

My great experience started as soon as I walked in the door! I was greeted by a friendly woman who offered me tea or coffee. She asked if I'd been there before and explained there are 2 rooms upstairs and 3-4 rooms downstairs, all featuring American artist's works. All of their stuff is beautiful! When I checked out, the cashier was so friendly. She recommended I check out the store around Christmas time when the whole German village area is decorated. I gave her my name and email address and as I left she said "Thank you, Debbie." She remembered my name which is so little but left a huge impression on me. I will definitely be back to do all my Christmas shopping here. read more

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What a nice place. Great selection, very friendly and helpful staff and bonus points for excellent holiday decor. Highly recommend.

Searching for Hanukkah gifts, I stumbled upon Helen Winnemore's for unique and high quality items. Driving to the store, I was surprised to find that it is actually a house in German Village. The sales person gave me a warm welcome and was happy to help me find exactly what I was looking for. They have some gorgeous jewelry, unfortunately it is a bit out of my price range. I found a beautiful bag, made of sturdy upholstery material for my mother. And I purchased some smaller items for my aunt and grandmother. The one thing that frustrates me about Winnemore's is that they have an early closing time. Unfortunately I work an hour outside the city, so making it to the store before they closed was difficult. I definitely suggest checking out Helen Winnemore's for gifts for the women in your life and maybe some unique pieces for the home. read more

This little store was so charming. In the heart of German Village, it's situated in a house-like shop full of friendly staff. When walking in, my fiancé and I were greeted by a staff member who welcomed us and offered us coffee, tea, or water. It was a really nice change of pace to be greeted like that. All around the store, there were very nice handmade items with a variety of different price ranges. I would say that this store is a little pricey, but if you're willing to get a nice gift, this is the place to go. read more

From the outside looking in Winnemore's white framed windows cut into red brick one may think it was a set out of Harry Potter, the glass works they display there dresses it in an illusion, as if shelves of glass beakers, flasks, and spirel tubbing await a wizard's alchemical experiement. A smart presentation that must hook plenty of tourist roaming down Kossuth in route to Schmidts. I know it hooks me more often than not. The old home turned into a cozy craft-wear shop is uber-friendly; they usually have someone to greet customer on entrance. Always happy and garrulous, they are ready to offer you coffee or water, explain the shop to newcomers, or to chat about the merchadise. You will feel comfortable walking in. The place has handmade gift ideas from local and national artist. They previous mentioned glass decor are hand blown, in fractual shapes, and glimmer. Wine glass hand painted are classy, and expensive, would make for a good party set. They also have wood dinnerware, women's clothing: scarves, purses, and jewelry--not really in the hip young trends-- but classic, never out of style, fashion. Greeting cards, Victorian area styled toys ( think classic Santa Claus), and funky wooden cat clocks that somehow don't seem as kitschy as you would suspect are other noticeable. Go upstairs for more products. The stuff here changes regularly. read more

A charming and cozy house set up with lots of rooms of gifts and jewelry. Things here are a little pricier but there was quite a range of products to investigate. I really liked that I was offered a cup of coffee while browsing--I can't turn down a cup of coffee, especially if there are mobiles to distract me! Sadly, the mobiles (which were fantastic and looked like leaves) were on the very pricey side. Helen Winnemore's also touted 40 drawers of jewelry which just asked to be explored. The clever workers have nonstandard items used in the drawers to help display the products, i.e. bracelets standing in a drawer of rice and earrings made of sea glass nestled in a small bed of sea shells. I give them a gold star for creativity. I also liked the cork wall covering in the hall and stairway going upstairs. I was also really excited about the sign that promised a toy room upstairs. Sadly, I wasn't totally blown away by the toy offerings--I don't know what I was expecting?--but they definitely had some great gift ideas for the youngster in your life. It was more like books, puzzles, and puppets as opposed to robots. For some reason I just thought toys and assumed quirky robots and lots of bright colors. I would check out Helen WInnemore's for house warming gifts or presents for special occasions. If anyone has a couple extra Benjamin's and wants to buy me a mobile, send me a message and I'll forward you my address. read more

My first experience at this shop was during the village lights. Honestly I only went in because they were serving hot chocolate outside. They had little cups of it in muffin tins which I thought was genius and practical. This is also how I would describe the store. From the outside it appears as though they specialize in knick knacks since the windows are full of little glass pieces but below them the shelves are full of crazy little toys. My friend and I spent 30 minutes playing with the glasses that reflect shapes off of the lights (glasses are strategically placed near the lamp selections). We were having a hell of a time and the staff even encouraged us. Moving through the rest of the house is like traveling through a mini department strore, designed by your cool grandma or aunt. Two walls of jewelry and three back rooms of housewares, all kinds of dishes, centerpieces and pottery-all original designs. Upstairs the attic is full of toys, the kind of stuff that you would buy for your favorite niece but even for yourself. Interesting stuffed animals, models, and cool kits for nature exploration. This store was so much fun...a must stop for playing after a beer at the nearby olde mohawk or schmidts. Or a place to purchase a really special gift. read more

I love this place. So pretty with so many beautiful items to choose from. The staff is exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. Plus it is nestled in the heart of the lovely German Village. Win win! read more

Are you a stay-at-home mom? Do you need a shopkeeper to offer you tea, coffee, or water while you stumble around after a boozy brunch at Lindeys ? Do you like expensive trinkets with inspirational messages engraved on them? Have you always wanted a large polar bear shaped puzzle that houses a smaller polar bear inside? Excellent. Come here. read more

I came here while in town for work when I wanted to check out German Village. It's a super cute boutique inside what was once a home. I bought a scarf for approx. $35 from a local artist. Love supporting these local boutiques- I'd definitely stop in if you're in the neighborhood! read more

My girlfriend and I have visited Helen Winnemore's several times, and it just occurred to me that I should finally write a review. In some respects, Helen Winnemore's is like some of the other gift shops you find in German Village, full of artisanal wares from crafters near and far. But what truly sets HW apart is the care that is given to the curation of those wares. Different sections of the store feel, if not thematic, at least complementary. In other words, there's something purposeful about the layout. This is true of the various sections of the shop, including the stairwell, back hall, and upstairs rooms. On our most recent visit, we were shopping for an upcoming wedding, and it wasn't hard to find numerous options that would work...and it certainly beat the mundane task of scrolling through a gift registry. But in general, Helen Winnemore's has become our go-to shop for whenever we want to find a unique and personal gift, and occasionally for when we want to treat ourselves with some high-quality crafts. read more

I was greeted with a smile and an offering of coffee or tea. A lovely place to browse around if you are in town. Cute stuff and the prices aren't that bad! read more

It is not very often that I am in the German Village area and find that Helen Winnemore's is open. I was in the area today for an early dinner and happened to catch this craft and gift shoppe open. So, we popped in to browse around. The entrance is located along Kossuth Street as opposed to the door on Fourth Street. It is an old Germanic brick home that was converted into a shop back in 1966. They have many finely crafted items ... jewelry, scarves, ceramic pottery, sock puppets, clocks, candles and much more. There are some finely crafted items that make great gifts or add a special touch for your home. The staff were very personable, offers you coffee or tea and willing shares stories behind the crafted goods. read more

Helen Winnemore's is the oldest craft gallery in the United States. Some 70 years ago it began when Helen Winnemore would invite her friends over and allow them to look through drawers full of crafts. Today, that is still evident. In the loft attic is the kids' section and there you can pull the drawers open and find items for sale in. Checking out the place today you'd never realize it was so old. All the artwork is fresh and modern, coming from artists all over the country, including Ohio. They try to have at least one Ohio artist in each medium be it their glassworks in the front room or the woodworks or cookware or knit socks or knit socks or pottery. I was intrigued by the glassworks in the front room window. They were all different shapes and uses, like ornaments, salt and pepper shakers, wine stoppers and little vases. The overall atmosphere of the place I would say is bright and cheery. read more

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One of Columbus' greatest local shops! The variety of unique, high quality gifts are unmatched in Columbus, and I feel good shopping here as I know I'm supporting small businesses and local artists. You can find the perfect unique gift for anyone here! Love it!! read more

My heart and soul were so happy browsing through this store. This is definitely one of the best stores of its kind where I have ever been. There is so much to look at and so many different types of crafts, there truly is something for everyone here. read more

Having lived in German Village for almost 10 years, I liked coming here for unique, hand made goods. Very pretty shop and worth a stop in!

My favorite Ohio store. This place has some of the most amazing finds. I could make myself at home and neve leave. This is a Columbus MUST.

Helen Winnemore's amazing staff make it a fantastic place to find a gift. They offer you coffee or tea when you arrive and are willing to help guide you through the store or let you just browse yourself. I have found a number of unique gifts for my wife and sister and the complimentary gift packaging make it easy. The copper Spiritiles and the jewelry drawers are two of the most unique features of the store. read more

Darling store and wonderful hospitality displayed by the entire staff! Will go back again and again!

Was heading to Schmidts restaurant in German Village and saw this fun store front with lots of color in the window. The perfect place to find a unique gift from american artists. Lots of interesting jewelry and colorful glass items, loved the pewter wall switch outlet covers. Looking forward to going back. read more