Adorable little shop with great gift and decorating ideas. The owner is super friendly and is a…read moredecorating whiz! Check out her Tuesday Tips to see what I mean.

We did a FaceTime tour through the store to pick out gifts...so much fun!!! Beautiful selections!read more

I really liked the items in the store and nearly just bought two $45 candles. However, my nine…read moreyear-old niece went to sit on a leather sofa ( a cheap one that would be in a doctors office ) and got yelled at by a blue haired male staff member for sitting on the seat quietly. Based on the other reviews, I've seen clearly this is an issue in the store with staff attitude. I definitely will not be returning. And before I get a response that there was a rope across blocking the seat, there was but it was not visible as it was pushed all the way down and under the blankets. They moved it back up after. Either way there was no need for the attitude. She wasn't on the blankets or touching anything.

Oak + Moss is easy to spot on the corner for this street it's on. The store itself is inviting…read morewhere just the window display is enough to draw you in upon seeing the plants for sale and the unique ceramic pots + planters. I like the unique selection of goods from bath care to bento lunchboxes. Each plant is labeled and has insight on how to care for it which is helpful for folks that aren't sure about the level of commitment that plant would need. The owner is friendly, asked us where we were visiting from and got to talking about places of travel which was nice.

I went to Over the Rainbow to look for a wedding dress in May of 2009. I like to comb through…read moredressed myself rather than have someone who just met me pick my dream dress, so this was the right place for me. The owner was busy with another bride who was ordering invitations, so my mom and I went into the (small) back room where the dresses were and we pulled anything that may have caught our eye in a range of sizes. I found about 10 dresses to try on, a few of which were the exact same dresses that I had tried on (new) at other shops. 1or 2 of them fit okay, but none of them were "the one". I have a tough body to fit because I'm quite tall, so most of the problems had to do with length. The dresses are priced at half of what the original purchase price and the brands range from David's Bridal to Vera Wang. If you're lucky, you could end up with a beautiful designer gown at 50% off. Most of the dresses already have a bustle ready to go. The owner said that their stock is constantly changing and that many brides find their dress on the 2nd or 3rd visit. The owner was helpful while I was trying on dresses, but the dressing room was also the room where all the dresses were and it was cramped. Also, beware that they don't take credit/debit cards, so bring a checkbook in case you find "the dress". I may head back there to find a veil (they have a lot of head pieces) since I think it's ridiculous to spend hundreds on a veil.

I dropped off my wife's wedding gown at Over the Rainbow to see if I could sell it. When I called…read moreto check on the status of the gown, I was told that it hadn't sold yet. I called after six months to get the gown back, but she told me that she didn't know whether she still had my gown or not. She said she would check and call me back, but I did not get a call back for several months. So my wife called again and left a message. This time, she did call back and told us that she still had the dress and that we could pick it up. She was nice enough to give the dress back to us, even though she technically had the right to ownership (according to the sales agreement). Overall, I would note that it's difficult to get a hold of the owner, and it's hard to visit the store because it's only open three days a week (or by appointment). Frankly, I don't know how successful a store can be in selling secondhand wedding dresses with such limited hours. If you're trying to sell your dress here, I recommend that you write a reminder on the calendar, because Over the Rainbow won't remind you when the 6-month period is up.

SUCH a great find in downtown Andover! The store is filled with a variety of unique gifts, and the…read moredesign showroom has the most beautiful furniture. Whatever you need for your friends (wedding/housewarming/holiday gifts) or your home (rugs, lights, art, couches, tables) - You will find it here!

A Coastal design twist in the heart of New England. Fabulous home decor and housewarming gift ideas!read more

A huge shoutout to Pam, the owner of Tin Bucket, for her absolutely wonderful customer service. I…read moream writing this review because Pam went above and beyond when helping me with an important framed print for my daughter Sarah's rehearsal dinner. The framed print was purchased by Sarah's future mother-in-law to display at the event. She initially asked me to do the lettering--the wedding couple's names and title--on the matte, giving me less than two weeks to complete it. (I must admit, she initially thought I could do it by hand, but I didn't feel comfortable with the task.) While searching The Tin Bucket website, I saw the beautiful work Pam could do with lettering transfers. I reached out and asked if she could possibly take on this project. With a smile on her cheery face, Pam went right to work, providing possible different lettering choices within just three days! Once the lettering was agreed upon, Pam took apart the frame only to find the matte was glued to the frame itself. This is the remarkable part, especially with the rehearsal dinner just a few days away: Pam actually bought another frame and matte herself and finished the lettering! It was all done within the needed timeframe, even with the unexpected matte issue. I cannot thank Pam enough; she was professional, delightful, and truly committed to helping me. I believe this level of service is extraordinary these days, and it is so important to know we have Pam and The Tin Bucket in our town. I am so pleased I thought of Pam and chose to support a local Reading business owner. Many thanks again, Pam!

I worked with Tin Bucket to host a Halloween-themed craft party at my home. Pam did an amazing job…read moreand made it so easy! I am incredibly thankful to not only have the adorable store in downtown Reading but also a talented artist who will work with you to create an event you won't forget.

Love these four Art Deco-ish mod chairs I picked up there! Fun shop with unusual interesting stuff!read more

This store is so dreamy. The owner really has a magic eye! I wish I could go every day.read more

Dan and his team restored my dad's jewelry box and it looks like new. Having this back in our care…read morerepaired so my son can use it is a real gift.

Blackstone F. R. did a beautiful job refinishing my antique oak file cabinet from the early 1900's…read more The cabinet is now proudly displayed in my living room and I have to smile every time I walk by it. Dan and the guys were absolutely great! Paul J. Cambridge, MA

Hestia Creations Specializing in handcrafted gifts and home…read moredécor, Hestia offers unique, locally inspired items and a paint-your-own pottery studio.

For souvenirs of the area, skip the trinket shops and head to Hestia Creations. It's a small gift…read moreshop featuring the work of several artisans who create on-site; items can be taken along or be shipped. It's located in the heart of Marblehead; you can park right outside. Like an art collective, the handmade and decorated miniatures, stationery, ornaments, plates, bowls, etc. can be selected off the shelf or custom ordered. Many have nautical themes; my ornament features Salem and its haunted history. The crèche sets for the Nativity feature figurines with such detail they seem to be people you know. Another possibility: bring your group and decorate items yourself. Whether a birthday party, wedding shower, or family reunion, you can plan in advance with owner Joanne and the craftswomen for an experience to deepen your memory. Hestia Creations is for those who want their souvenir to match the experience they had in the region. Don't miss it.