In honor of #ThankYouThursday where we pen a review for a local fav, The General Store in downtown…read moreOP was the first place my mind headed. This gem of a store has been so clutch over the years for picking up gifts. Some of the people in my life are, um, a little hard to shop for, but when I come in here, I always come away with something great. It's all so well-curated; some gifts are classy, some funny, and many are versatile. It beats the socks off of going into a big box store in a million ways. Being in a charming stretch of a walkable area adds to its appeal, and the staff is always friendly. They also have Pickwick candles which are some of the best in town. These soy candles will last multiple seasons and almost all of them smell amazing. Cheers to this shop, they're doing it right and have saved my bacon every December since they've opened.

This is SUCH a fun store!!! We were shopping along downtown Overland Park and stumbled into this…read morelocal gem. They have a gift for literally anyone that you can think of! I bought a hilarious (and slightly inappropriate) oven mit and cocktail napkins for my aunt as a hostess gift. They have loads of candles, home decor, games, toys, jewelry, men's stuff, bath and body products, etc. If you're looking to check some folks off of your holiday list, stop in to The General Store, you're sure to find what you need! something for everyone! And support local, am I right?

I've always gone here to pick up party supplies because every time I walk in here, they seems to…read morealways have new items. It's such a cute store with so many items that you just wanna buy. I've gotten candles from here as gifts or for myself. But one of these years, I'm gonna to get their popular Christmas cute mug that they've been selling every year during Christmas time. They go out of stock fast in those mugs for good reason. They have seasonal decorations too which are super cute and the look I like for simple but modern and are excellent quality. When I use up all my candles, it will be time for my next visit to this charming place! If you're at Park Place, I suggest stopping by here and taking a look inside!

I absolutely love this store! This is a women-owned business and they are such wonderful people…read more They get the cutest things year-round and a lot of their items sell out. I have gone in for birthday cards, agendas, Halloween decor, you name it. They are actually expanding and going into a larger storefront very soon. This is a great business to support local. I also love looking at their website and Instagram to see what they have in stock. I wish they got a bit more decorations for Hanukkah more than a menorah but I have a hard time finding Hanukkah decorations in general. I love this place and will definitely continue to support it.

Cute shop with a decent amount of offerings. The staff members are super kind and make you feel…read morewelcome. Most items are locked under glass so it's hard to see the merchandise and the prices are a bit higher than other locations close by.

We dropped into this store for a last minute Christmas gift a few weeks ago. It was an absolute…read moredelight! They had a great selection of unique products spanning from floor to ceiling. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I will be back soon as I could, literally, spend hours browsing this cute shop!

Super cute little gift and stationery shop. I stopped in while I was visiting family over the…read moresummer and was happy to see they have an online store now too. I tried to 'shop small' as much as possible this year and I found some really classy Christmas ornaments and other little gifts from their online shop.

From the owner: Discover beautiful things that make every day special. Enjoy…read morebrowsing our carefully selected gifts, decor, baby, and fine stationery items. Everything we offer we would love to give, receive or use in our home. Additionally, all our pantry items are sampled to ensure high quality and great taste!

Service is amazing. Everyone is so friendly. If they don't have what you need they will order and…read moreget it in fairly quickly. Don, Pat and Mindy are great people! Vicki Morse

Went to go exchange a gift, and they had asked when I received the gift (sorry for being honest!)…read moreit was over the 30 day window (not by much) but they said they could not exchange it out even though it hadn't been opened and still had the price tag on it. AND the exact same product they were still selling on their shelf. That's one way to lose a customer!

My husband found Seven Stories when visiting the area before we moved, and he told me all about the…read moreincredible owner, Halley, and her family. It was my first bookstore stop the week we moved. Since my first visit over a year ago, Seven Stories has quickly become a "third place" for me. I love how dedicated Seven Stories is to supporting local artists, BIPOC artists and writers, LGBTQIA+ stories, and the Shawnee community overall. Whether you are looking to browse or stay a while, it is always worth the visit. Check out their special events and book clubs, too! Seven Stories, and the community they have built, feels like home.

It's a bookshop & local gift stop rolled into one brick & mortar spot in Shawnee. Locally owned…read morewith a book inventory that rotates fairly frequently, and who doesn't love a good book? Plenty of children's titles, lots of current fiction, and a strong selection of biographies all round out the shop. You can also browse the games & puzzles selections, locally made postcards & prints, and other Kansas City-oriented items. I picked up a fun game of 'Haikubes', a series of cubes with differing words and themes with which to build Japanese poetry. What a find! Parking is easy and browsing is easy. Definitely a vibe of a 'book store' with the space & service. Check it out!

Missy created a truly beautiful flower arrangement with incredible attention to detail. She…read morepersonally delivered the flowers and took the time to visit with the recipient, sharing thoughtful details about the arrangement. She even explained that the sunflowers had been picked in Eudora, which made the gift feel even more special. The recipient thought that was such a neat personal touch. It's clear Missy puts her heart into her work, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a stunning, meaningful floral arrangement.

Bold colors catch your eye when you walk by...and you just have to check this place out. Owner is…read moresuper fun and helpful--check back frequently as new items are brought in weekly.

This was not an arrangement Just a bunch of flowers from the…read moregrocery store in a glass vase Very Disappointed Not as advertised

Laura did an absolutely AMAZING job from planning to the end result! Our wedding was absolutely…read morebeautiful. To this day, we still get comments from our guests about how beautiful our florals were. It was very apparent that she put so much thought into the design. I am not too familiar with floral arrangements and she was SO helpful in creating a detailed floral plan. I felt extremely confident in her during our planning stages and she was able to relieve all the stress I felt from decorating. Responses were quick and timely! For someone who is very indecisive like me, I felt cared for in knowing that I was able to contact her to give me some advice on decor, color schemes, designs and how it would look as a whole. I was able to collaborate with her on extra details that I would purchase to highlight the floral arrangements. She was so patient, helpful, and encouraging! As I was getting ready to walk down the aisle, holding my GORGEOUS bouquet, the arbor was in clear view and I was so overwhelmed at how beautiful, full, and unique it was. For all you wedding planners/brides, the arbor is the first thing that guests see when they come to your wedding and you definitely do not want to disappoint! Then, when we came out for our reception, I was blown away at how absolutely beautiful our sweetheart table was decorated! As my husband and I were having our dinner, I cannot count how many times we said to each other, "Omg...Laura did SOOOO GOOD!" We wish were able to keep EVERYTHING! But we did bring our entire arbor home just so we could adore it for just a little longer :) And we preserved some of the arrangements, such as my bouquet, his boutonnière, and some of the smaller arrangements. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Flower House KC for all of your floral needs! High quality work, high quality business! Thank you, Laura, for creating such a beautiful space for a beautiful memory! Our wedding definitely would not have been everything we wanted without you!

Nice service and a beautiful bouquet. The florist created a tasteful arrangement that looked…read moreelegant. The only small downside was that I expected a slightly larger bouquet for the price.

My husband bought some flowers for my bday today because he wanted to support local. They are…read morebeautiful but he felt like the staff was borderline upset he was there! We just bought a house around the block so it's a bummer that this won't be our local flower shop. Sometimes a first time customer could be a life long one and this was a miss.