While in town, I visited the I Love Cincinnati shoppe to pick up a few souvenirs. This is…read moredefinitely the place to go as they sell all types of souvenirs and apparel. You can find a lot of local sports team merch here too. I picked up a couple of magnets and a WKRP sticker. For those not in the know, WKRP used to be an old sitcom from the late 70's-80's about a radio station in Cincinnati. The shop is located on the 2nd floor of the historic art deco style Carew Tower. This tower is also home to the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland. The interior although grand was sparsely occupied by businesses. Ghost town vibes for sure however the grand architecture within the building is worth walking around in. The only difficulty we had was finding parking. This shop is in the downtown area and parking spaces are hard to come by. My husband ended up driving around and picked me up when I finished shopping.

My hubs dropped me and my son off at what looked like an abandoned mall. As we walked around I…read morejoked how it was like dawn of the dead, my son did not get the reference and wondered what we were doing. No signs, nothing, just abandoned space, you keep walking and then you're like well should we try going up these stairs? We finally found someone and asked how to find the gift shop. Up more stairs! So we went and it was really hot up there. I see another review from 2022 about it being hot so I guess they never did fix that AC :P anyway the guy was nice who worked there, friendly and I felt bad he has to sit in that hot store all day. We got our stuff and left. The little expedition made me think to just grab stuff in the airport on our way home from now on :P It's not only Cincinnati but lots of towns it can be hard to find a shop like this.

This is a quiet little spot tucked away from the main stream to shop for a special gift or a unique…read moreitem for your home. It's a bit stuffy and it's definitely a bit pricey. When I was there they only had one person in the store so there was a lot of waiting and milling around until The sales person was available to help you.

If you're looking for a unique gift while you're in the Hyde Park area, look no further than Nest…read moreon Michigan Ave right off Hyde Park Square - Heather the owner is so friendly, she personally curates finding the coolest items which you can't find anywhere else in town. I recently went on a long vacation and found a cool rain poncho which folded into a small pouch and also a small folding bag, which came in very handy for the trip & since I returned from the trip is a great little bag to carry in my purse and use while I need an extra bag while shopping. I've also purchased jewelry, note cards, coasters in the past at Nest, don't miss stopping by Nest while in Hyde Park, Cincinnati neighborhood.

Everytime that I walk into Pomegranate & Lime I am warmly greeted. They have such lovely unique…read moregifting items as well as great items for myself such as Susan Shaw and Julie Vos jewelry. The owner is adorable and has great taste. When purchasing a gift she wraps each gift beautifully. I give it six out of five stars!

I posted this review on Pomegranate and Lime website during the week of Hanukkah in 2022. For those…read moreindividuals who might be celebrating Hanukkah, and for those who do not tolerate antisemitism or discrimination of any kind, I thought my review was worth posting and I hope after reading it, you will give serious consideration to taking your business elsewhere. "Hi Everyone, I have never written a review such as this, but in the light of all the racism and antisemitism on the rise, I thought this story was important to share. And as always, my reviews come from a place of truth and transparency, based only on my experiences. In 2022 Hanukkah began December 18 and ended on December 26. I live in Mariemont and this gift shop is the only one in my area. My first purchase I had bought a beautiful hat and gloves back in 2021 shortly after my return to Mariemont. During the first week of Hanukkah, 2022, I decided to stop in for two reasons. The first because I wanted to see if I could buy another hat. And the second was because I was wondering if the shop carried any Hanukkah ornaments that I could pick up. As it turns out, the owner was there that day along with one of her employees. This is how the conversation went: I said hello and I asked the owner if she had any hats for sale. Her response was, "not this year". I then asked her if she had any Hanukkah ornaments that I could buy. She looked at me with this sarcastic grin on her face, and then looked back at her employee, and laughed and said "nope, not this year- no hats, no Hanukkah ornaments" and laughed. You really had to be there to understand how this went down, but that remark, the look on her face, and how she said it in itself really was so dismissive and disrespecting. I just looked at her and said OK and then I left. I've spent a great deal of time thinking about how absolutely dismissive and humiliated I felt by her. During the time that followed I never said a word to anyone because I really wanted to think about what had happened before I responded. Mariemont has a well-known history regarding the demographics that they've been passionate about keeping in their neighborhood. But I would've thought that being the only gift shop in the area that she would've taken into account that there might actually be Jewish people living in the neighborhood, that Hanukkah started way before Christmas and that there might be people who might be interested in getting some Hanukkah ornaments, Jewish or not. I feel the owner not only displayed her disdain for me as a Jew, but Chanukah in general. I decided to share what happened with close friends of mine, some of whom live in Mariemont much longer than myself or their whole lives, knew the Owner and some of her employees. Shocked and upset, they shared negative experiences. Out of respect for my friends and their privacy, and because it would be considered hearsay, I won't be giving the details of the experiences that were shared with me. But I will say that these individuals shared that either the owner or her employee(s) had disrespected them and/or their children if they did not recognize them to be a regular customer, or perceived them to be just someone that appears to be "different" or someone they preferred not to do business with. My friends, sharing their experiences with me and that this behavior towards me by the owner and her employee(s), was not just a one time thing, made me realize that responding to her directly in any way would be falling on deaf ears. If I owed a store such as this and someone came in asking for Hanukkah decorations and I didn't have any. I would offer to see what if I could get some and use this as a tool to remember in the future that I should have just a few in the store in case somebody does want anything. I do realize sometimes you have to buy in bulk, but even if products sit for several days, or even months or years, Isn't it worth it for good business to have it around just to be able to make that one Jewish person happy who might be interested in buying something. And you never know, someone who is not Jewish would enjoy them as well. This is a shop that if it were mine everyone would be welcome and no one would be ignored. any form of discrimination, or racism or antisemitism in my mind is never acceptable."

I was doing a cross country trip and had a chance to stop by and explore this store, and let me…read moretell you it didn't disappoint. It has so many things to see/buy and the nicest lady who runs the store. A place you must go if you are near by!

Seventh Street Gifts is the most unique and overall the best shop in town! I highly recommend for…read moreanyone and everyone to give seventh street gifts a visit and buy some soap, various oils, spices, and many other spectacular items and gifts :) Thank you seventh street gifts and the face mask I got was definitely immaculate. Keep defying the odds :)

Mike & Carolyn the name's behind MiCa are truly amazing curating the best homemade handcrafted…read morelocal gifts from a variety of artists in their shop at the corner of 12th & Vine in the heart of Over The Rhine There's no finer store in Cincinnati for amazing gifts for all members of your family, friends, colleagues and business gifts. I've purchased gifts here countless times through the years and still amazed by their selection and service. Mike recently helped me with an important corporate gift providing a variety of gifts which was hard to make a selection. MiCa 12/v is your must stop for gifts year round in Cincinnati!

This shop was ok. For my part, I didn't find anything that I had to have (which was an excellent…read morething for my wallet). They've got lots of space and fill that will all kinds of goodies: Wooden kitchen implements; clocks; decorative ceramics; items for children; photo frames; bags; and so on. It isn't a shop I would HAVE to stop at if I was in Cincinnati, but if I was in the neighborhood I'd wander around here just in case something caught my eye. In particular, if I was searching for a gift for someone this would not be a bad place to shopping for one.

I received an invitation for a destination wedding that said my presence was gift…read moreenough, or I could contribute to the honeymoon fund which is a trip to Europe. I needed to find an unusual gift that made a statement. I had almost forgotten how well stocked the shop is and the variety of merchandise. The best part is the phenomenal staff. Jane patiently walked me through the store, listening to my need and helping me find the perfect gift that would not be found all over. Then I was told the owner herself takes the gift to be mailed. Lisa took my gift to three places to find the least expensive way to mail, all of them high. She then notified me of the exorbitant prices to see if I wanted to proceed. THAT'S CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!! I am trying to be brief - just wander the shop and see the clothes, things you didn't know you needed, gifts, jewelry, at all price points, or just go and be greeted by warm smiles and get A+ personal service. .

Great place for gift cards!!! Good place for a nice gift.......smoking hot employees are always…read moreready to help

These ladies are talented beyond belief and just as friendly! The shop is the cutest and I never…read moreleave without finding something I have to have. The perfect shop for finding unique gifts and home decor and a great place for out-of-towners and locals alike. High quality, beautiful artistry is what you'll find in the shop, but I believe they do commissioned pieces as well. Check them out!

So cute boutique! Made in the Covington, KY, USA. Also provide Custom wood or acrylic items…read moreexcellent quality! Endless options. Highly recommend! Online store www.grainwell.com

KENTUCKY COOL Most…read moreepic store With wares galore My mind Enthralled Ablaze The vintage stuff Can't get enough Earth 2 Kentucky Craze Empty my wallet Then Venmo more I'm in A buying haze Atop cloud nine The toys are mine Nostalgic My Childhood Days

Awesome shop with lots of retro goodies, action figures, plus fun patches and pins. There is so…read moremuch to look at, it's the best kind of sensory overload. If you're into pop culture memorabilia or just cool and unique things in general, I would highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!