Pure Roots is a "must shop" boutique that features unique gifts from local artists. I love…read moresupporting local stores, and my favorite thing to buy is the foaming hand wash soap from the Glenn Avenue Soap Company, handcrafted in Columbus, OH. My go-to scent is the Bandit's Oil, which sells out quickly, but the owner is always willing to assist and put in an order upon request. The store also accepts plastic bags and films that are not recyclable through Rumpke recycling. Once the city receives 500 pounds of plastics, the TREX company will make a bench for use around the city. So far, over two dozen benches have been made through the efforts of the city's recyclers. I highly recommend that you visit this store in Uptown Westerville.

I have been an Artist selling my work here since 2015. So, I can speak to both the consignor…read moreexperience as well as the shopping experience. Owner, Nicole, is warm and friendly. She is knowledgeable about the artists and products she carries and isn't a pushy salesperson. As a vendor, I appreciate her respect and her timely reports of what I've sold. Out of the local stores I sell in, I think I've spent the most money here! I've bought numerous original paintings (3 by the same artist). Also really dig the ceramics, plants, soaps, and body butters. When I go restock there I go in with the mindset that I don't NEED anymore Art AND that I am trying to DOWNSIZE. But, often end up seeing something I can't let get away because of it's uniqueness and reasonable. Pictured is one painting I've purchased here by Bicklearts.

Great store easy to shop!! You can always find the gift you…read moreare looking for. Super nice ladies work there.

I just love this store. If I ever need a special gift for someone (or myself) I come here. The…read morestaff is always so friendly and helpful. They carry all kinds of locally made and unique items. Always a fantastic shopping experience.

I came in on Small Business Saturday to support a local business and was pleasantly greeted by…read moreAngie, the owner. She had hot apple cider for customers, which was a nice touch of hospitality on a brisk day. I was looking for a hand sanitizer to keep in my house entryway, and she directed me to the Naked Bee hand sanitizer with aloe gel & soothing witch hazel, with an orange blossom honey scent. I will come here again when I want to buy gifts for others and for an occasion for self-care outing.

We love Green Haven Living! The store features such unique, eco-friendly and beautiful products. I…read morehave shopped for gifts there, and enjoyed treating myself too to jewelry and other products. I'm a big fan of the ceramic ginger graters and any of the plant holders and candles. Owner Angie is a friendly, knowledgeable owner who supports Uptown Westerville -- be sure to stop by her cool shop!

I was curious to know what a store called Sample n' Gift Shoppe would have. Turns out, it was kind…read moreof like a Hallmark store with many trinket gift items and cards. One of the gift brands was Jim Shore, Heartwood Creek line, which was chiseled looking wood carvings. Wizard of Oz figurines made by the Warner Brothers and Turner Company adorned shelves as well. If you know someone who is a fan of the Wizard of Oz and loves collectibles, this is a place you can actually find them a gift. Like Hallmark stores they also had tons of ornaments for sale, some of which were Jim Shore. And of course, one cannot seemingly go into a gift shop in Columbus without there being college football gear. Whether you're an Ohio State fan or a Michigan fan, there were gifts for you. Greeting cards were in ample supply. I was happy to see that many of the card companies they carried were made in the USA, including the Lang Company. Portal was another and they're out of Massachusetts. Laura Leiden was yet another and is out of Watkinsville, Georgia.

This is a great little gift/home store. A large portion of the gifts are made in America, and many…read moreof them are made by local artisans. The owner helped me pick out some beautiful jewelry pieces and told me a little about the company/artist who made each one. There are also some unique home decorations and art in there that would look good in almost any house.

My first real spot during the family trip to Columbus, OH was a gift shop. We had time to kill…read morebefore the first thing we had planned so we came to the nearby Shops at Worthington and stumbled upon Pizzaz. Operated by the Worthington Craft Guild, the store is owned by local artisans who sell their wares. All of their items are handmade and I can tell you they are beautiful quality items that are perfect for gifts or decorating your own home. There were so many items I wanted to buy but i got the following: 1) A Christmas Spider. I got a beautiful ornamental spider to hang up next Christmas on one of my trees. I certainly learned something new as a Christmas Spider is based of a Eastern European folktale which explains one possible origin of tinsel on Christmas trees. According to wikipedia, "A poor but hardworking widow once lived in a small hut with her children. One summer day, a pine cone fell on the earthen floor of the hut and took root. The widow's children cared for the tree, excited at the prospect of having a Christmas tree by winter. The tree grew, but when Christmas Eve arrived, they could not afford to decorate it. The children sadly went to bed and fell asleep. Early the next morning, they woke up and saw the tree covered with cobwebs. When they opened the windows, the first rays of sunlight touched the webs and turned them into gold and silver. The widow and her children were overjoyed. From then on, they never lived in poverty again." I think it will be a nice touch to my Christmas decor. 2) A small hanging cat ornament and a small hanging dog ornament. Bought one for my mom (cat) and one for bestie (dog). Its just a cute handmade decoration. 3) Dragonfly necklace. My bestie is amazing and she was especially amazing to me and my family last couple of years especially when my mom had cancer. Mom bought her a beautiful handmade dragonfly necklace to give to her as a gift. She loved it! This is a wonderful little place in Worthington, OH and i recommend anyone in the area to support these wonderful local artists! If you are looking for unique gifts or decor come here! This place has total pizazz!

Update - I did go back and I still love Blue Turtle! They…read morehave relocated to the Main Street in old town Westerville, which is a great location. I think the shop is a little smaller than their old location, but more open. The wall of testers is by the door, and the tea is labeled by flavor and variety. You can sniff and peruse to your heart's content. The decor is very cute, the staff are friendly, and it's a charming place to browse and enjoy.

This is a great place to find all things tea. The owner explained how to find the teas and how to…read morebrew each type. Hint: don't microwave your water. It's a major no, no. The shop is off the beaten path, in other words, you have to walk a bit to get to it, but once you find it, it's a pleasure. There's also a little garden with tables to sit and "drink" in the peaceful atmosphere.

When I was a little kid I remember my mom taking me here to pick out a book if I was patient while…read moreshe shopped at Talbots. I could have spent all day in the little professor book store. I was always in awe of how beautiful the mall was. While the name has changed as well as many of the stores, it still has a lot of the same charm with the beautiful skylight and fountain. Still mostly empty but with unique offerings that are different from the bigger malls. Especially recommend Blissful Trends and Pizazz for unique gifts!

This used to be a great mall but it is now largely vacant. There are still some great dining…read moreoptions (Pies and Pints; FIrst Watch; PIazza; and a few others) but there are very few shopping options and the stores that remain seem to have very limited hours. After dining at Pies and Pints, we walked through the mall and hardly anything was open.

Expensive and nothing really special on the store. I see the same merchandise in uptown Westerville…read moreand Powell.

There was a nice mix of antiques and vintage items. The store really want that big, but there were…read moresome cool nautical items here. I liked the items that they had outside, and the price range was reasonable.

This is NOT my kind of store but my wife likes shopping here. Recently, I met her here after…read morerunning an errand. While waiting for her to finish, I walked thorugh the store looking at what they had to offer and was a bit surprised at the variety of craft merchandise and home decor/furnishings materials they carried. Also, had a very nice selection of kitchen gadgets. Still not my kind of store but it does offer a nice variety of merchandise.

Hobby Lobby is a crafter dream! Regardless of your craft of…read morechoice, this store has the pieces and parts that you will most likely need to work on your craft! Some stores are smaller than others so I would call to make sure that they have what you are looking for! At Christmas I was looking for stockings to embellish. To my great surprise, Hobby Lobby still had a good supply and they had still embellishments so that I could finish my project! My advice is to not wait too long to finish your Christmas projects!!