I went to a friend's weekend in Weston and was told I had to have a "drinking hat." So, off to The…read moreCeltic Ranch I went--and I found the perfect one! This little shop is adorable, with so much to see. The staff were super helpful, letting me try on a bunch of hats until I found the one that was just right. I ended up with a handmade hat from Ireland, and it was so comfy, I wore it the whole weekend--whether I was drinking or not! At $75 for that kind of craftsmanship, it was a total steal! I'll definitely be back next year for another one. If you're ever in Weston, make sure to check it out!

Short story: Wife and I saw The Banshees of Inisherin and fell in love with the clothing style. I'm…read moreIrish and my wife thought it would look good on me. So we looked online for some items. Amazon.com had a huge bunch of cheap Indonesian knock-offs for sale and they all looked low quality. Eventually, we perfected our search and up popped Celtic Ranch. Ordering the correct size is difficult, and the cheap apparel from southeast Asia, is made for people who are quite a bit smaller height-wise. So I ordered some items and quickly determined what size worked for me, so I sent some items back for the correct size. One item I ordered off Amazon and it was a bit convoluted to do a return, but dealing directly with Celtic Ranch was a dream. I was able to get an RMA and within days the correct sizes were shipped! All of the items, from the vests to the scarf, to the hat and grandfather shirts are high quality and are durable. Not only do I want to order more items for me and my lass, but if we're ever in the neighborhood we want to pop in to the store and say hello! Great job, Celtic Ranch. You do the Irish proud!

Located right on Mainstreet in Weston, this is one shop not to miss! The stairs are more than…read moreworth it! Located in a historic home, this shop is filled with one-of-a-kinds! They have the most beautiful collection of scarves I've seen. The jewelry is unique and they have pieces for all ages. Everything in the store is reasonably priced. My favorite is the home decor. There are items unique to seasons, holidays and for everyday decorating and design. The staff is lovely and very kind.

This store made me fall in love with polish pottery and I have started a collection. There are SO…read moremany things to choose from. The staff is quiet and reserved but if you start asking questions they are very excited to help. I have spent many hours in here just admiring the pieces. I love that they keep a registry of what you buy so you don't forget the patterns. It is very expensive but the quality matches the price.

I'm visiting my family in Leavenworth and we went to Harbor Lights for lunch. They serve their…read morecoffees, sandwiches and salads on the most charming dinnerware. I asked where they got them and they said at Renditions. The closest one is about 30 minutes away in Weston. I made the trip and I'm so glad I did! Not only is this store filled with gorgeous pottery, the ladies who work there are so kind and helpful. I went back a few days later to buy some pieces I could not get out of my head and they kept the store open late for me to get there. I plan to replace all of my dinnerware with unique pieces from this shop. I definitely will be back.

Stopped by this charming candle shop while exploring Weston and was warmly greeted the moment I…read morewalked in. The staff was super friendly and even gave me a quick lesson on the proper way to sniff a candle--because apparently, there's a technique to it! The store had a fantastic variety of scents, from cozy classics to downright unexpected ones. Case in point: Dill Pickle. Yep, I took a whiff. No regrets. Did I buy it? No. But do I feel like a more well-rounded person for having smelled it? Absolutely. The store also had cute votives and other charming little finds. It felt a little sparse in terms of merchandise, but honestly, that didn't take away from the cozy vibe. In the end, I walked out with a unique-scented candle that's going to make an awesome and inexpensive gift. If you love unique scents and friendly vibes, this place is worth a visit! Just be prepared for your nose to go on a little adventure.

Wonderful candles, even better people. My go-to for scented candles in Weston and KC.read more