This store is a locally made crafts store. They have about 30 local craft makers who sell their…read moreproducts in this store and they have all been displayed in the store along with the information of the local craft makers. The store is located in Brown county Nashville, Indiana and it is a store for kid friendly and adult friendly. The customer service is amazing. They explain what the products are. They tell you where the local craft makers are and the product is slightly on the higher price range. I highly recommend this place.

You won't believe the adorable treasures you'll discover here! It's definitely a place we love to…read morevisit whenever we're in the neighborhood. The wonderful artists run this spot, and their collection is always delightfully unique. We really enjoy supporting them because you can truly see the love and effort that goes into each piece. They have a great mix of functional items and beautiful decor, and I was especially excited to see a new artist showcasing some beautiful needle felting!

The Toy Chest will make you feel like a kid again no matter what your age! I swung by Nashville…read moreafter a day spent at Brown County State Park and luckily got to drop into the Toy Chest before their 6pm closing. I had so much fun shopping for books for my niece, and even picked up some Smiskis for myself. They are the only authorized Smiski seller in the state of Indiana, so I'm happy I got to drop in. The prices are great and the staff are super friendly. It's definitely worth checking out!

Warning: Don't take your grandchildren, or you will come out broke! This is a cute little…read moreindependent toy store located in an old house in Nashville. The rooms are packed with higher quality toys for toddlers up to teenagers. There was an interesting assortment of books including early readers. They carry many Melissa and Doug toys. Expect premium pricing. The Toy Chest is an excellent place to pick up quality gifts while supporting a locally owned business. There is limited (free) street parking, so get there early or plan on walking.

A super cute store with lots of fun items! They have a wide variety of clothes and gift items as…read morewell as kid items. Worth a visit!

Cute but pricey stuff…read more We stopped in when we were walking around this cute area of Bloomington. Very welcoming and inviting. We were greeted immediately by the employee at the counter. We browsed and chatted with her. I touched all the luxe looking items and wished my bank account was fatter. We left without buying anything but having feasted our eyes and certainly *wanting* things! I am sure to stop in again when I am back for my semi-annual trek to the town!

One of my favorite parts about visiting Nashville is stumbling across little locally owned shops…read moreyou weren't planning to visit...and Lakehouse Candle Company was exactly that kind of find. We were staying in a nearby cabin for the weekend when I realized I'd forgotten to pack a candle from home (yes...I'm one of those people ). We stopped in hoping to grab one, and I'm so glad we did. The shop itself is absolutely adorable--bright, organized, and full of incredible scents. Mandy hand-pours every candle herself, and narrowing down my choices was honestly the hardest part of the visit. Whether you like fresh, fruity, bakery, floral, seasonal, or woodsy scents, there's something here for everyone. The real test came once we got back to the cabin. I lit one that evening, and it burned beautifully. No tunneling, no overwhelming perfume smell--just a clean, even burn with a fragrance that filled the room without overpowering it. Exactly what I was hoping for. I also picked up a few of the handmade fire starters (sadly Mother Nature had other plans, and the hot, muggy weather meant no campfire this trip), so I'm already looking forward to trying those next time. One of the coolest things in the shop is Mandy's collaboration with a local potter. You can purchase one of the handmade pottery vessels and have your candle poured directly into it, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that's both functional and beautiful. But honestly, what made this stop memorable wasn't just the candles. Take a few minutes to chat with Mandy and Andrew. They're incredibly welcoming, genuinely kind, and the kind of people who make you feel like you've known them longer than the ten minutes you've been standing in their shop. Those conversations are what make small businesses so special. Needless to say, I left with more candles than I originally planned... ...and absolutely zero regrets. The next time we're back in Nashville, Lakehouse Candle Company will be one of our first stops.

Downtown Nashville is full of cute little unique shops around every corner. One of my favorite…read moreshops is Lakehouse Candle Company, a place that specializes in candles and scented items. This is a woman-owned business, and it offers hand-crafted candles created with quality ingredients, all made with care and attention. I visited for their Pour & Restore event, which had us creating our own candle, and then enjoying a gentle yoga session in the candle shop. During the Pour & Restore event, we first got to walk around and sniff all of the candles to figure out what we wanted our candle to smell like. I like natural scents, so I chose a herbaceous, clean scent. Then, we were led through a candle-making demonstration, where we got to mix our scent, pour our own candle, and come up with a name for our new scented candle. (I chose ILY, because that combination of letters is significant to me!) While we waited for the candles to set, we were led through a restorative yoga session right there in the store. It was a wonderful experience to lie on the mat and breathe in the warm and fragrant scents that were all around us. I was lucky to participate in the inaugural Pour & Restore event at Lakehouse, but if they offer this again and you have to opportunity, I highly recommend attending! Doing yoga in a candle store is way more relaxing than I could have imagined. And even if you don't do yoga here, you need to stop in and check out the candles. There are so many wonderful scents!

Just so you know: The Brown County Antique Mall is actually three different buildings…read more The main one, which sits just off the road, is your typical antique store. It has all kinds of tchotchkes, doodads, baubles, trinkets and other old and unique miscellany. The store is separated into booths, and there are different things in each booth. I saw all kinds of things that I wanted, but I had to physically stop myself from buying some of the vintage milk glass mugs. No one needs a milk glass mug with a buffalo on it, but the heart wants what the heart wants, sometimes. If you leave the main building and walk outside, and then turn to the right, you will see the second building: Route 46 Vintage. This vintage store deserves its own review, so you can read my separate review for that. But I'll just say that this is where you'll find funky vintage clothing and accessories. Then, there's a little shed-looking building that has more antiques and fun stuff, and also handmade goods from local artisans. Basically, the Brown County Antique Mall is a little campus full of eclectic treasures. You can definitely spend an hour or so here (or more!) looking through all of the stuff and buying all the things.

So fun looking through all the booths in this antique shop. We spent a few hours looking and as we…read morewere checking out we found out there were 2 more buildings! So we are definitely going back to this shop to check out what we missed and to see what new items were added by the vendors. The building we did see was a good size and the variety abounds. I love costume jewelry and was able to find several pieces that I liked and I brought home. There were big outdoor items on the front porch when we walked up. The place is right on the highway and easy to get to with adequate parking. The prices in the booths varied greatly with some being very reasonable and some I thought were high but I think that is the same as most antique/vintage stores of this type. We had a lot of fun shopping there and when we checked out the cashier was nice and helpful and told us about a couple store policies that we asked about. I will attach a lot of pics to show the variety here.

Mariposa is a nice shop on the second floor of the shops by the Artist's Colony. I actually…read morestumbled into the store thinking it was Kiss the Cook! (It could benefit from a bigger sign by the door!) Once inside, I noticed lots of display tables, hanging items, and shelf pieces that were home decor, antique items, and garden items. Though a bit cramped, there was surprisingly a lot of things to view. If you are looking for accents for your home, particularly items that would fit into a vintage style setting, check this shop out. Review #3152

So happy to have this store in Bloomington! Prices and selection are always great. The staff are…read moreincredibly helpful and friendly. They have something for everyone and for any budget. Mairzy Doats is not to be missed for locals and visitors alike.

Bloomington is so lucky to have this gem of a toy store. Whether shopping for the holidays, for a…read morebday party, or even just for ourselves, my family can always find just the right gift. My seven year old twins love the squishies, stuffies, and cool art supplies. My ten year old digs the spy kits and outdoor toys. My husband is a fan of the wide variety of games and I am a huge fan of their stationery supplies (cute pens, stickers, aromatherapy pencils). If you are looking to treat yo' self or surprise someone in your life, you should check this place out!

I stopped in here for the Indy Indie Book Crawl and what an adorable bookstore! This was my first…read moretime in and we also visited their second store just across the street. There are a variety of books for all ages, some book themed gift items, puzzles and even a visiting bookstore cat. I don't believe he was supposed to be in there, but he ran in the open front door and was greeting everyone who came that day. All the staff were super nice and friendly! The second store was just as cute as the first location and seemed to focus more on gift items but also had some books as well. A must stop if you are in Columbus!

The staff here are really amazing! They were helpful and friendly. When you think of a charming…read morebookstore this is the place that jumps to mind