I was looking for neat southwestern themed favors for my wedding and after eating some delicious…read morecactus candy from a shop in Old Town, I checked out the package to find that the company was local! I scouted their website and gave Desert Gatherings a phone call. They were super friendly and offered me a small discount when ordering 100 of the jelly jars. After placing an order over the phone, I was able to pick up the jelly jars the following day. Awesome service and great pricing compared to other competitors in Scottsdale.

Tried some of their prickly pear popcorn...tasted like kettle corn with no real discernible prickly…read morepear flavor.

I was shocked to hear this business closed last month! It was a fun place to go to. There were so…read moremany vendors and different selections of things that you just don't find anywhere else. It was fun like a scavenger hunt going through each booth trying to find that item. I feel so bad for the vendors and it's a shame that they closed.

Love the concept of this marketplace where individuals rent booth spaces to sell their items. It's…read morenice as the business owners don't have to be there as The Painted Tree handles checkouts for them. There are so many booths here! I think I ended up staying over 2 hours. It's a great place to find gifts as they have a lot of unique and custom items. The prices were very reasonable too. The owner of Sweet Eclair & Desserts was at his booth and handed us butter cookie samples and they were so good that we ended up buying a limoncello and carrot cake slices. Will definitely be come back!

All I can say is that Gillian and her team are AMAZING!!! They went above and beyond to mail out…read morenew merchandise that we bought before leaving to come home to Texas after it was stolen from the airport. We will for sure visit again when comeback in December to get all our souvenirs. Stephanie and Chad :)

Retail Therapy AZ is located in the Roosevelt row area of Phoenix. I have visited their Tempe…read morebranch store as well. This is a great opportunity to see handmade goods by approximately 50 different vendors. You'll find crochet animals, stickers, clothing, jewelry, edibles, and much more. Staff were friendly and nice. After perusing the goods, I decided on a pair of earrings that I had seen. Naturally, they were on the bottom near the ground. Probably not the best place to display them, but I found them anyway. A fun find. Free street in meter parking in the area.

*Independent bookstore * Great balanced selection of new…read moreand used books with decent prices * Good selection of genre options coupled with fun bookish merch ( writing supplies, cards, Tshirts etc) * Well organized * Connected to a small cafe which allows you to bring your drinks while also perusing your next read. * Noticed a little separate kids corner which I'm sure is appreciated by parents *A few seating options which I appreciate when you are debating which book to get even though you want to get them all ( I digress... maybe a me issue) * Extra bonus: a Photo Booth in the store * Located in a strip mall with ample parking

I have heard so much about Changing Hands. My sister and I were having a thrift/used…read morebookstore/dinner date. Imagine my delight to realize that the Changing Hands Tempe location was mere minutes away from our previous stop! Of course, we had to visit. I was immediately engrossed by the assortment of non-cheesy and extremely cool gift items that were at the front of the store, but also sprinkled throughout the location. I also really enjoyed that they had both new and used books. I try to limit myself to purchasing used books for environmental concerns, but it's tricky to find new titles pre-owned, so I justified a splurge and purchased two new books. The prices for both new and used books were extremely fair. In addition to the copious amounts of books, gift items, indie bookstore merch, and everything else wonderful, they also have a photo booth! My sister and I have an agreement to indulge in every photo booth we stumble upon, so we were super excited to happen upon one here. I can't say enough good things about this spot. I'm already excited to return.

Insanely overpriced boutique with secondhand looking items for sale. I'm pretty sure the purses…read morethey were selling had been used. Nothing screamed "cute" it all was pretty tacky, and yes, "spicy" didn't know it would be inappropriate items until we walked in and everything was raunchy.

This little boutique is adorable! There are tons of great gift ideas, junk journal supplies and…read morekitschy decor. I definitely need to come back to make a charm bracelet or necklace. Obsessed with the Diet Coke hair clip and veuve bucket hat I purchased. There's also a Photo Booth inside! The girl helping me was so sweet. I can't wait to come back.

Hello - I have been a regular customer at Mercado Mexico for 20+ years... they have a great…read moreselection of Talavera, glassware, pottery, ironworks, and so much more! It's one of my happy places to unwind from the work day and traffic... worth stopping by to browse their big selection, and be sure to stop by the market next door for some authentic Mexican eats!

Yes I do recommend this place. They have authentic Mexican artesanias and the prices are fair. Good…read morequality and service. I hope they re-open soon. I really want to go back and get more pots for my plants. Great place.

I love their products! The story behind the family who create the art is also really lovely! The…read moreowners were responsive and a delight to work with. Will definitely keep an eye on this shop to purchase more art soon.

From the owner: No two of a kind, handmade embroidery and wall canvas art for your home!read more

Perfect customer service and a good variety of gifts and trinkets…read more The customer service was wonderful. When I first walked in, there was an immediate greeting and conversation. The owner asked what I was there for, then gave me ideas based on how I described the person I was getting a gift for. I didn't even need to fully describe the person, the owner just knew what sounded good fully based off of my comments about what was funny. The owner was funny himself, was very bubbly and open, and respectful. The store itself had a good variety of options to choose, from funny and humorous gifts to cute jewelry and postcards. Everything was chaotic in a good way, fun and organized, and colorful. It's not for everyone, but I definitely think that a huge group of people would enjoy this place for what it is. The pricing was honest, no prices were hidden from view, and was fairly priced for how expensive a lot of souvenir shops are today. In total, I got five antique postcards that aren't made by the company anymore (and were collectible), a cute pink rock bracelet, a funny pin, and three suckers (one was free as a gift). All together, for the nine paid for objects, it was $46.46 before tax and $50.69 after the tax. If you're not wanting the usual boring gifts people get, you should absolutely visit this location. The store is lovely, and so is the owner. And if I may, I truly think stores like this should be more widely known and cherished, so please do try to check out this place when you can. BYEEEEEEEEEE

Cute store in Phoenix with unique gift ideas. I was window shopping since I had time to kill, but I…read morewould definitely go back the next time I need a gift for someone.