Adorable boutique with a little bit of everything, so I was able to find something for the person…read morethat has everything. The team was helpful and even beautifully boxed my gift. I hope to be back soon!

So excited to see this spot expand into its new location. Previously in one of the cottages, they…read moreknew exactly what to do with a full store. It has all the comfort items and gifts that you would want for yourself and (your friends would love). Think luxurious lounging sets, bathing goods and jewelry. Great for new moms, new diagnoses, new jobs, new marriages, etc. You can work with them in person or online to package just the right gift box. I happened to stop by when they were hosting a regional hat artist crafting bespoke hats. I loved this fun event and left with a great hat, some pickle ball stationary for a friend and some gold skull cocktail picks (Tis' the season!). The atmosphere was welcoming to children and dogs alike! There is even a small children's house with height-appropriate shopping racks. And a nice section of men's items.

Fantastic shop with bright, fun items geared toward your patio and garden. The store is packed with…read morefurniture, planters, chimes, garden tools and hundreds of other items. It's overwhelming - I had to stand still and let my eyes scan the shelves. Digs was a nice experience but what it offers is very high end. Other than a random decor accessory , most pieces are far beyond my budget and what my home could hold.

I want to apologize for not buying anything here. They have a lot of nice things but we just can't…read morehave nice things. I like that this is locally owned and has so many different things. There are treats, there is furniture, and there are greeting cards and books. I am not yet to the point where I can get nicer things for my home but this place has it all and you'd have the chance to buy it from a local business. They're also located in that knot of shops in Saint Matthew by the Cheddar Box and Taco Lunchador so that's a huge plus. Get a taco and a couch.

Another fabulous shop on the street, in what I imagine is one the coolest hidden gems in a city…read morealready full of hip neighborhoods. Great art and gifts and trinkets made by local creatives, this shop is just filled to the brim with amazing things. I could spend all day looking and discovering and knowing the people behind the art, jewelry, etc. etc. Plus, there is a dedicated gallery in the back. Plus plus plus, they are starting up classes and workshops lead by the artists. It's just amazing. Go go go!

This shop promotes a variety of artists and displays them in a way that makes the space feel…read morecohesive. From jewelry and home decor to clothing and personal accessories, your eyes are going to be overwhelmed taking it in. Give yourself time to browse and enjoy. This trip I immediately gravitated to handmade brooms. This artist dropped off his brooms this summer. I picked up a small one to display near my door. My son found a necklace with the plague doctor. The owner is available and incredibly friendly. Speaking with him is part of the shopping experience. We will be back! My family really enjoyed this stop and left complimenting the store.

Pocket change is a black owned retail store located off Bardstown road in the very popular…read morehighlands neighborhood. Upon walking in you are greeted by smiling and friendly faces. They have a unique blend of items ranging from candles, jewelry, books, clothing and soaps made in the shape of male/female genitalia. Walked in here with my wife and youngest daughter who is 19 months old. My daughter kept herself entertained by climbing on there bran bag chairs and looking at a tall free standing mirror in the shop. My wife mainly browsed the candles and jewelry. She ultimately got a scented camera that was moderately priced and it smells really good. We've been using it the last few days and it is strong and does well. The shop had a lot of proud African American merch Ranging from clothes to books to local art. So that was really cool to see. Overall cool and unique shop and on the day we went a certain portion of our purchase went to a charity so that was really nice. They had me manually enter my credit car number so they can make sure the charity got the portion. Everyone here was really nice and we are satisfied with our candle. The genitalia soap threw us off and kinda glad we had our youngest with us as we normally have all our daughters with us and that may been awkward. Maybe sometime or warning sign or located in a place that isn't on a table in the center of the merchandise would suffice. If they had one I did not see it. But other then that it would be a place I'd happily take my kids to check out and shop for items.

I ventured into Pocket Change during a recent Neighborhood Night in the Highlands. And I was so…read moreimpressed with what I saw. Pocket Change is a program of the nonprofit Change Today Change Tomorrow. It provides local, Black-owned businesses a storefront residency to gain exposure and increase their customer base, as well as hosting small business workshops and other pop-up rental space. Talking to some of the staff while I was there, I was impressed to hear how they want Pocket Change to be a hub of community outreach and support. Regarding the retail items, it had some racks in the front and on the sidewalk that were well stocked with items. I bought some tea from Sis Got Tea and also saw coffee from West Lou Coffee and nut and seed butters from Wells Made Co. It also had T-shirts, stickers, jewelry, lotion and more. It was fun to browse. If you're in the area, you should definitely stop by and find some new businesses to support.

I've been following Misc. Goods Co. for awhile -- since the owner's beautifully designed deck of…read morecards became a bit of a local sensation. And I love to see that this has since grown into a great business that focuses on making and celebrating good, beautiful things. So when I was in Shelby Park recently, I had to stop by. First, I love the fun door that greets visitors: "Here for awhile and then gone" is just above the peep hole. And inside is a great curation of locally handmade goods. T-shirts, home goods, art, games, accessories, bags ... it's a little bit of a lot. I ended up buying a locally designed print that says "I am a museum of everything I've loved." Can't wait to find a place for it! The woman who greeted me when I came in was also such a delight. She was warm and welcoming. And she showed me their fragrance collection, a focus of Misc. Goods Co. They have a half dozen fragrances available in several types of items: spray, roll-on, candles, soaps and more. I loved the way she described each and could see myself wearing several. If you have some time, definitely pop your head in here and take it all in. It's full of that creative Louisville energy that I love.

I'm in love with A Novel Romance and all of its adorable romance sub-genre vignettes from sports…read more(!) to fantasy (!!) to filth (!!!). It's clear that so much thought went into the crafting of each setup and the rooms truly make this bookstore feel like multiple. Not to mention several adorable staged areas for photos. Staff were super kind and will help you find what you're looking for or happily provide you with a recommendation. The store gets regular visits from writers too - there was a ton of signed copies and various fun author freebies. If you're a romance reader, this is well worth driving out of your way to shop!

If you are a fan or romance books, this store is for you! Located in the cute area of J-Town, this…read morebookstore is a large building converted so each room houses a sub-genre of romance books (like sports, YA, Queer, Contemporary, Dark etc.). They have a great selection, and also have a lot of other fun romance themed goodies in store. They host A LOT of author talks, brining in visitors from states away, and host a audiobook walking club on sundays. The staff is so kind and funny, clearly they love their jobs, and the prices are also appropriate. I find the books to be normal priced, but the goodies to be a little more on the expensive side, so more like gifts you would occasionally purchase (like a $8 book mark). Great spot though!

This review is for the paint your own pottery, located inside of Stoneware & Co. My friend and I…read morewanted to find something to do during the day on a Saturday. We decided painting pottery at Louisville Stoneware sounded fun. You get to pick a pottery piece off the rack, there was limited pottery availability due to the holiday holidays, but that didn't stop us! I chose a 9 inch plate and my friend picked a door hanger. The plate was $30 and door hanger $35. We were impressed by the selection of stamps and stencils. Everything we needed was avaliable to us. They had plenty of colors and paintbrushes. I can't wait to pick up our finished pieces. Tip, decide on a plan before arriving so you don't spend 45 mins like I did on Pinterest searching for ideas.

I'm a local potter here, and was delighted to find out that they offer tours! I actually ended up…read morehaving a private one, which was awesome. I got to see all aspects of the workshop, including the huge kilns and impressive stamping and hand-painting area. It was a very cool experience which I would recommend to anyone interested in the large-scale production of pottery. They even had a little section about the history of pottery in Louisville with some examples of historical pots, which I found super informative.

With spring right around the corner, I was eager to get into the spirit and welcome and celebrate…read moreit this past weekend. Tulips and Juleps art and gift market at Slugger Field provided the perfect opportunity to do some spring-themed shopping and begin to look forward to the exciting Derby season. Held annually, and often in the atrium of Slugger Field, Tulips and Juleps is a spring and Derby themed market and celebration of the coming season. Sponsored by the Junior League of Louisville, this year's festival brought together more than 66 vendors for 3 days of shopping, and one evening of festivities with "Juleps after Dark" on Saturday. There was a large variety of vendors from both local shops -- Clayton and Crume, Julep Candle Company, Hungry Artist - Natasha Reed, and Scarlet and Olivia come to mind -- as well as those that had traveled, such as The Shine Project, Ace & Everett, and Nectar of the Vine. I walked away with several bags of fun goodies and some new local places to check out soon. Saturday evening is a part of the festival not to be missed. Vendors are still present for encore shopping, and a $20 donation gets you admission, hors d'oeuvres, and 2 drink tickets to enjoy some local libations. This year featured Ballotin whiskey's chocolate Mint Julep (a new favorite!) and wine from Old 502 Winery. I meandered around with several girlfriends to sip, shop, and savor the upcoming Derby season. With this year's festival over and done with, I'm already excited for next year and the great kickoff to spring that is Tulips and Juleps!

I highly recommend checking out this event. Every year there are different vendors, so check out…read morethe FB event prior to the event. The night of the first day open, there are always fun events. This year there was a wine and bourbon pull, free appetizers, and a silent auction. The best part of the event is that the proceeds all help support the Junior League of louisville fund their community outreach. Events like blessings in a backpack, the lemonade stand, mentoring with Boys and Girls Haven as well as Maryhurst, little libraries, imagination library, and more! Check the event out next year. It costs 5 bucks to enter and it's a fun way to shop and spend your weekend.