Such a cool shop. So many amazing local finds and also so many great brands they have curated. I…read morejust stopped in because the window display looked so great and was not disappointed. Such a great little place.

First, let me start by saying, when I lived in Columbia just about my whole paycheck went to…read moregorgeous jewelry from Poppy. I still have all of it and wear it all of the time (and get a ton of compliments). I was just back in Columbia and bought some new earings, two necklaces (one for myself and one for a birthday gift for a friend) and a print by a local artist for my boyfriend. It is a great place to get gifts for just about anyone. They have a wide selection of art, jewelry, furniture, ceramics. They also have a baby and childrens section (if only I knew more babies...). The service is immpecable and their gift wrap is adorable. Now that I live out of town, I do my fair share of online shopping/online drooling. They have a great website for it!

Bright City Lights staff was super helpful in choosing items for our new home. The owner was very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. The showroom has wonderful pieces I couldn't find anywhere else. It's definitely NOT your box store furniture business. They have beautiful lighting options and a crazy big selection of accent pieces! I would send anyone that I know there to meet their decorating needs!

We've dealt with Bright City Lights 3 or 4 times with varying needs. The last time was this…read moreafternoon. After looking in all the big box stores for an obscure little lamp attachment, he stopped in at BCL and asked the guy if he liked a scavenger hunt. He showed him the little doodad we needed and the guy took off and actually found one! My husband took out his wallet to pay and this nice man said, "no charge - I love scavenger hunts!" It couldn't have cost more than a dollar or two, but the service and attitude was priceless. We'll be back!

Tallulahs is one of the crown jewels, in the retail community in Columbia. Tallulahs is a kitchen…read morespecialty shop, that caters to those of us who have a passion for cooking and entertaining. I cannot visit Columbia, without stopping by and buying several items to take home. This delightful little shop is located in the heart of downtown, on Broadway. It offers practical and unique gadgets. Aprons that make a baker look like a fashionista. They also offer, professional chef quality knives. Also, with the upcoming holidays, you can find table settings, serving pieces, that will make your table an elegant showpiece. The ladies who staff the store, are a delight. They are always excited to assist you and really love it when you share stories of your purchases. My most recent purchase, a large tea towel called, Bartenders Guide, is going to be framed. When I told the owner what I going to do, she asked me to send her a pic when it was completed. She was almost as excited as I was to find this towel and to do something creative with it. If you like to entertain, you gotta shop at Tallulahs. I guarantee you will not be able to walk out empty handed.

If you want high quality unique gifts that you can not get any where else...then this is your go to…read morespot from now on! I have traveled 7 countries, 3 continents, and the lower 48 states, and this is the best collection of artist and crafts that I have ever come across. Start your tradition of quality gifts and unique home decor now.

An absolute treasure in downtown Columbia…read more If my budget had allowed, I 'd have bought one of everything!!! Between my friend and I, we did drop several dollars and are looking forward to returning. Because I have an affinity for Asian art, I purchased some origami crane earrings and an origami greeting card. I also found an adorable hand-carved mouse that fit perfectly with an inside joke in my circle. The staff was super helpful and they provided "artist's cards" with each purchase. The card gave info on the artist and really help connect your purchase to the inspiration behind it. I loved that idea!! Every time I visit Columbia, BLUESTEM will be on my list of MUST DO's. I left too many things behind that I MUST have!

I went to this store two weeks ago. The store has extremely nice inventory which could be used in…read moredecorating your home. The owners and their staff are very knowledgeable and having moved to Columbia from Chicago I was happy to find this business. I plan on using this business to decorate my home. Jerry Fleming

From the owner: Residential Interior Design, Custom Framing, Furniture, Home Accessoriesread more

Brand new store for Columbia so I'll be a little light on the review. They are busy which is a good…read morething but these types of stores are generally always busy. Shelves are a little bare boned and staff members are a little uninterested in helping. There are better deals on smaller items than larger items. Overall, I'm not over impressed with this location but they are very new so time will tell.

Whereas the employees are great, the store could use some work in the type of merchandise they are…read moregetting. I watch the decor influencers in bigger cities and they show such great items coming from Homegoods. I asked about why I never saw the same type of things at the Columbia MO Homegoods. I was told corporate shops for the area the store is in. Since Columbia is only mid-sized does this mean we don't also like the good stuff that the bigger cities see? I think that is a very generalized if not biased opinion. We have good taste also even though we are on a smaller area. We are a collage and medical town. Even if we weren't, all people deserve to have the great items available to them without having to go out of town to get them. And lastly, the temperature at which you keep your stores is off-putting. The idea is to keep your stores at a pleasing temperature, so people will want to shop longer, not to sweat them out. Please consider adjusting your temperatures. It has to be especially hard on your employees who can't leave to cool down. Food for thought.

This store is SO cute!! There is something for everyone, a great place to find unique gifts. One of…read morethe best Boutiques in Columbia!

From the owner: We are a unique monogram and gift shop with tons of Southern style!read more

Super nice shop in Stover, MO. Owners are very helpful and…read moreit carries a lot of independent artist's works. Great place to shop!

What an absolutely, lovely store, truly in the middle of nowhere. Stover, Missouri to be exact. The…read moretown is so small, if you blink, you might miss this gorgeous oasis on the main drag. The very nice lady inside the store came out when she saw me walking around the patio outside. She told me the owners have another store in Cabo San Lucas, on the Mexican gold coast. The store is beautiful inside and out. The flowers and plants blooming outside were gorgeous. The store inside is spotless, impeccably designed and the art pieces were amazing. the seem to be mostly clay creations, all with a Latino feel. There were also metal art pieces as well as candles and furniture. The prices might seem a bit much for the Missouri area, but if they were in SoCal, the prices might be considered downright cheap! I didn't bring my phone in with me but I will definitely be back and hope to purchase more pieces in the future. Don't hesitate to stop if you're passing through Stover.