What an Americana, old day style general store vibe. Has a little bit of everything for daily life…read moreusage. Pens, pencils, foot balms, deodorant, candles, notebooks, work gloves, shoes, coffee makers. Just peeped the spot walking by on harvard street and decided to pop in. Instantly thought, "wow pretty cool shop." They have them fat grip 2mm lead pencils that the lady likes!

After lunch, we decided to go on a stroll and explore the stores around. We're always in the area…read morelooking for new restaurants to try but never really realized there were so many cool stores in the neighborhood! We stumbled upon Boston General Store & it's literally awesome! This store is a great place to go to get unique gifts for others, or for yourself, who don't really need anything but nice to have. I loved the stationary goods section and was ecstatic to find they had mechanical pencils with 2.0 mm lead! This was my favorite lead to write with growing up but I was never able to find them in the U.S. (I would bring these pencils back from Asia). So, it was very nostalgic for me when I saw them & wrote on the notepad with it! I didn't end up purchasing it because I found $12 to be quite steep for one singular pencil that I have no use for currently BUT I do see myself coming back for it haha. They also had a bunch of different home essentials like soaps, honey, & jams here, which I found to be pretty cool & unique. I would definitely come back again to grab some pens & to find gifts! Parking: meter street parking & parking lot behind Maruichi's.

This is a wonderful shop full of lovingly curated goods. If you're looking for quirky, handmade…read moregifts and art, look no further! Many are made by Jillian, the owner. I go here every December to pick out a knit winter hat. She has them in every color and I see everyone around Somerville wearing them. You can get a pet cactus with a fun personality here, as well as unicorn fart lip balms, embroidered Somerville signs, Cat Dad coffee cups, and much more. Highly recommend!

I've shopped here many times. Awesome place for gifts. Today I treated myself, and purchased…read morehedgehog measuring cups. So adorable! Actually using for an appetizer station. So many quality items, not overly expensive. Incredible sale area, merchandise from bright and colorful to muted and relaxing. Service is excellent thank you to the owner and coworker. I always enjoyed my time there.

this is the perfect shop to get cute things! I am so happy that I discovered this store on one of…read moremy walks - it is such good quality items with a good price point as well. this is my new go-to place for seasonal decor to make my home cute. I can't wait to give all my friends little gifts from here. The owner is so nice and helpful and makes the experience even better than it already is. probably my new favorite place to shop for home items :) I recommend following their instagram to stay in touch with the new items they get

Designer quality, so if you're looking for a good deal on some Jimmy Choo shoes this is your place…read more But if you're looking for a regular quality bargain this is probably not the place.

Exquisite selection of furniture along with furnishings and artwork. The owner along with her staff…read moreare knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions you might have. As for value, I was quite impressed with the quality and workmanship of the items displayed. Definitely worth a visit!

Fantastic! I have been to the store numerous times. I have purchased a number of items at the store…read moreranging from gifts for family to items for decorating my own home. I've had the pleasure of attending a few events that have been hosted at their location in Fort Point. The Barbara Lynch dinner a few months ago was incredible. If you have an opportunity go check out this store, the owners are fantastic, friendly and very helpful. If your decorating your home or need some good ideas for a gift this a great place to visit.

This place is so cool! They have some really nice art and a great selection of home decor. My…read morewife and I were looking specifically for an Ork Poster which is a neat neighborhood map of Boston. On the Ork website we saw that Twelve Chairs stocks the posters so we went down there to see what they look like in person. We talked to one of the co-owners and she was nice and very knowledgeable. We purchased the Ork Poster and we will definitely be back for more home stuff. The space they are in is awesome. It's like an old warehouse/loft that they converted into a really great show room for all of their furniture and homey knickknacks. You've got to check this place out.

Lovely neighborhood shop that adds such charm to the square. Elizabeth is warm and welcoming and…read morehas super positive, calm energy. She's curated excellent gifts at various price points. and she keeps up with the seasons and holidays. All around favorite shop nearby and wonderful for little gifts.

Such a great little store with wonderful staff. They have tons of gift options, but also plenty of…read more"I need this in my house stat" and "ooo I didn't know that was a thing, how handy/cool/lovely/pretty/tasty" options. You'll always find something you want/need here, and it's great for just browsing or going in with a specific gift or item in mind. Excellent place to shop local.

Room and Board is second to none! This showroom was so helpful for us to visit in making our…read moreselections for our living room. We ended up purchasing a Metro custom sectional. Their website was really helpful for us to use in figuring out what pieces to put together for the length/size we wanted. The showroom was especially helpful for us to see the fabric options (we'd highly recommend this... colors in person can look very different from the website)! We almost ended up purchasing two recliner chairs from here as well, but ended up going with West Elm for those mostly because of price (we felt R&B's was excessive).

I bought one of the upscale Sofas. My problem is the seat cushions. Very poor ribbing which makes…read morethe cushions look off. Check the picture. I was given a number to call and was sent a Video showing me how to unzip the cushion and try to straighten it out. It doesn't work. I caution folks from buying from this company. Very poor quality at high prices

This spot was adorable - both for books and food…read more We lucked out as we didn't have a reservation, but called and turns out they had an outdoor table available. We weren't sure how to enter, so we started in the bookstore and found their convenient elevator downstairs! The restaurant is tiny but cozy, which is the perfect atmosphere for a book store! We sat outside in the little courtyard and it's a mix of magical and relaxing! There were only a few tables, so it wasn't overcrowded and with nice weather, it was perfect. I had a salad with salmon on the side which was delicious - and the ginger lemonade - wonderful! From buttered noodles to seafood, everything was executed well. The staff didn't rush us even though they were busy - and they had to give really long wait times to a number of others, but we still weren't rushed. I would highly recommend reservations, but even without we were treated very well. Pricing was in line with city pricing - and the food was extremely high quality and produce was lovely - not a shriveled lettuce leaf in sight. We then went upstairs to the bookstore and perused - each floor has something fun to see (including a tiny kids door - or is it a mouse door for the mouse who stars in the book about the store?!). 100% worth a visit - definitely stop in!

Beacon Hill Books and Cafe is a three story independent bookstore set inside a townhouse on Beacon…read moreHill, and the physical space does as much work as the inventory in making it worth a visit. We walked into a building with the kind of architectural character that chain bookstores cannot manufacture, with small rooms opening into each other across multiple floors, wallpapered walls, and reading nooks distributed throughout that invite you to slow down rather than move through quickly. The book selection is well curated with staff recommendation cards on the shelves that actually reflect genuine enthusiasm rather than perfunctory notes. We saw limited edition hardcovers and local and regional titles appearing alongside the broader fiction and nonfiction selection. Browsing felt productive rather than overwhelming because the curation kept things focused. The kids section upstairs is one of the more delightful in Boston, with a train running along a track near the ceiling that tends to make a strong impression on younger visitors. There is also an art print vending machine on the second floor that draws its own audience of visitors looking for something small and specific to take home. The cafe occupies the lower level and operates as a separate experience from the bookshop above. We ordered the oat milk cappuccino with Vermont maple syrup, which was worth it. The morning glory scone and the popovers are two other items to consider. The cafe is tiny, around eight tables inside with a small patio, and reservations are recommended for breakfast and afternoon tea service. Pricing at the cafe is on the higher end, and certain fixed price service formats on specific dates push it considerably further, so checking current pricing before booking is worth doing. For a bookshop that doubles as a destination in its own right, Beacon Hill Books and Cafe delivers a cozy, curated experience that rewards lingering. It is the kind of place we would return to just to sit and read with a good coffee.

This is one of my favorite stores and I haven't been there for a while, but since it's the holiday…read moreseason something called out to me with their decoration. Very nice things with prices that are matching with the value and the quality of the vintage items. if you want well crafted high-end items, come here. It's very inspirational for somebody like me who likes beautiful things.

Nothing special. Everyday items that can be found almost anywhere. The selection could be better…read morefor what you would expect to find on Charles St.

A very minimalist curated collection of minimalist home goods and tabletop items - simple bowls,…read morecups, linens. Sheets, and a line of intriguing candle refills (microwave to melt wax and wicks in a bag to refill a used candle vessel) The store is LGBTQ and women owned and says they are committed to low-impact and ethically sourced products. It's a nice store with good products and fair prices -- Just a little more variety would help - cards and some gift items would help on a heavily tourist trodden location.

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