While in Uxbridge last Saturday, we managed to find two stores that were open before 5 pm. One of…read morethem was this store. "Let's go check out Presents," my friend said. "Sure. What's the name of this store?" I asked. "It's Presents Presents Presents," she said, pointing up at the sign. I didn't even notice the sign it at all. I was happy that a store was open! The owner is female. She said hi and left us to browse. I love a good gift store. This one is excellent. You can find anything for that special someone, from rum recipes on a glass, to asking your burning question to a listening alien. It's a whimsical, quirky store. It has my approval stamped all over it. It was great seeing Lug bags. I love and Lug them. There is also a Canadiana section where you can get moose greeting cards, sorry paperweights, and much more. If you are a tea drinker, you can find an assortment of Tealish loose-leaf teas. You can also get accessories, such as tea spoons, tea bag holders, teapots, and more. This section made me happy. I ended up getting a couple of small items. A cute emperor penguin bookmark caught my attention. It's super sturdy and has a nice emperor penguin on it, with details about it. The other item was a handbag holder. It has a panda on it. You basically rest the base on a table and the hook dangles over the edge for your bag. I tried it later in the day and it worked well. The woman was nice. I paid with my debit card. I also skipped getting a bag because my items fit in my purse. I thanked her and we left the store. It's a cool store. I love it. I look forward to returning. (309)

Really like this place to find unique gifts. They have a great selection at very reasonable prices.read more

From the owner: Handcrafted items made by local artists and artisansread more

I do all of my gift shopping at Impressionable Gifts, whether the gift is for me or someone else…read more Lydia is amazing at helping me find the perfect gift. The prices are reasonable, there is a lot of selection and it is nice to go in and browse as I never know what I am going to find. It is worth the time to go in for a visit and a bit of a shop. You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic store! Awesome selection, even better prices...I drive from Toronto to shop here. The…read morestaff, especially the owner, Lydia, make it worth the drive...personalized service, very unique items. I've been shopping here since she opened.

I had my house broken into and the antique typewriter stolen. I found it in this store, and when I…read moreask the lady about it, she got defensive about it. I have photo evidence of it. Do not trust them!

Sparetime is a somewhat unique shop that primarily specializes in 3D puzzles and construction type…read morecrafts based on The Little Prince, Studio Ghibli, and Bandai brands. I was really happy to come across this store in Hillcrest Mall. In terms of Totoro merchandise, there were colour variations I don't normally see, especially green. Of course, there are many sizes and colours of plushies to choose from, but also tote bags, figurines, and some neat in-store art decor that were all different from what I normally find. The really neat section for me is The Little Prince merchandise, which you don't tend to find much of elsewhere. Here, it rivals the extent of the Ghibli selection, with books, clothing, mugs, plushies, and puzzles. I was really eyeing the $45 Fox plushie, which was really nicely made, but I turned to one of their wooden 3D laser cutting puzzles instead, along with a mug that actually is from France. There were several books to choose from that went from toddler to adult level, including an absolutely gorgeous pop-up that really was more like a work of art for the coffee table. It's not a large space, but the amount of stock is still pretty good. The staff were polite and efficient in ringing up my purchases. When I saw the payment terminal I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get a paper receipt, but thankfully, it was provided without a hitch. This store is good enough to make Hillcrest Mall a return destination for me. If you're into Studio Ghible, The Little Prince, or Bandai, I would highly recommend checking them out. If you're into wooden puzzles and unusually themed puzzles as well, same. You can also check out their their website first to see what kind of merchandise they carry. As for me, I will definitely be returning.

We love dropping by Loohoo to see what's in store! Loohoo sells so many cute goodies from candles,…read morestationary, home decor, smoking accessories, and even has an area for sexy stuff! Lindsay, the shop owner, has done a fantastic job creating a shop atmosphere that resembles a cozy apartment, and we always feel welcomed! In addition to selling things, Loohoo also hosts several events, from markets to craft nights. We always leave feeling super happy. :) Accessibility: no automatic door opener, but Lindsay is super helpful! Public and paid street parking available; located close to Queen streetcar stop. Gender-neutral bathroom on main floor, no changing table, but Parkdale library is across the street. I attended one market day, and some vendors were in the basement down uneven and narrow steps.

I've been into this shop several times, but am leaving a full review today…read more The first time I came into the shop, the shopkeeper greeting me very warmly and showed me the selection of wares as I was making my way through the store. First, the shop is so adorable. Decorated and dripping in serotonin, complete with a smooth playing running in the back, it was so healing for my inner child. It's laid out like the interior of a home so there's the living room you can sit and vibe in (while looking at a selection of bongs, tarot and oracle decks, and other cute things), there's a dining space with kitchen ware, an office library space complete with bookshelves and journals, and a bedroom space with sexy fun toys laid on the bed (from women owned businesses). As such the items are fairly and appropriately priced for what their value and purpose is. It's so hard to leave this store because Lindsay is always so so sweet and friendly, very knowledgable on each product and company they come from, and the neighbouring people who come in can proudly vouch for her as well! If you're looking for super cute products and want to support a local Canadian business, please check out this store. There's events that run frequently too so if you're not there to shop, you can come and join in on activities! I'm also a business owner and have tag-teamed with Lindsay for a tarot reading event that was very successful and have returned for a market event this weekend.

Recently, Sanrio and Pusheen did a collaboration and offered a number of products. There were two…read moreplushies that I wanted from this collection. I tend to buy all things Pusheen from queenie's cards. When these products were rolled out, they were sold out within five minutes of being available online. I'm not exactly a hardcore Pusheen fan where I need everything. I am fairly selective. I actually found out about these items being sold out an hour later. Because queenie's cards was closing its physical store, but remaining as an online-only store, it wasn't going to restock. Queenie suggested that I try The Littlest Gift Boutique. She is friends with the owner. Sure enough, I was able to order the two plushies that I wanted. Yay! There were options to either have them delivered or visit the store at Square One. Since I hadn't shopped at this mall in nearly two years and I knew that I would be in the area, I went with pickup. I dropped by last night. Information about where the store was clearly stated in my confirmation message from The Littlest Gift Boutique. I had no problem finding entrance 9 at the mall. I parked and walked over. The store doesn't have its formal business name displayed. Rather, it simply had Gifts & Collectibles as I walked by. I looked at the plushies behind the glass, looked across to see Laura Secord, and put everything together. This store was what I needed. Similar to walking into queenie's cards, it felt magical at The Littlest Gift Boutique. It specializes in Japanese gifts and plushies that you get from playing claw machines. I was so happy looking at everything in this store. There are a lot of Pusheen products. I have a few that were displayed, such as Pusheen as a donut. I looked at the two plushies that I was about to pick up. They looked so adorable. I got to speak with the owner, who was friendly and great. I asked what she needed from me for her to fetch my order. She said the order number would be fine. I let her look at the number on my phone and she knew exactly which order was mine. She came back with a clear bag containing my plushies. I was in love with them. I asked how long she has been at the mall. She had her launch in November 2020, and then had to shut down due to one of our pandemic lockdowns. She will be at the mall till December of this year. Her business is considered a popup store. I let her know that her store filled me with joy. I could tell that she was happy hearing it. I wished her a great evening and I happily walked out with my goodies. I love getting handwritten notes. She had written one on my bag. It was lovely! My two new plushie addictions are cool. Pusheen is wearing a pink Hello Kitty dress with real pockets and Hello Kitty is wearing a Pusheen outfit. Cute! I loved a lot of items in this store, from an extensive wand collection, to Funko Pop figures. There was so much to look at. I was probably in this store way longer than I had anticipated. This store is awesome. I'm looking forward to returning, hopefully before it is no longer at Square One. (367)

Nice owner unfortunately prices are somewhat expensiveread more