Visited Omoi Life Goods to check out what they offered (and get a passport stamp for my Traveler's…read moreNotebook). Enjoyed that they had a variety of not just paper, journals and pens but also locally sourced items like coffee, books and stickers. The shop was pretty crowded during my visit, probably a dozen people or so in the small space. This made me happy to see so many people shopping local. Eventually, after browsing most of the store, I decided to get a coffee bean pendant for my Traveler's Notebook. I've seen this same charm online for upwards of $20. Omoi's was $18. Definitely a value there! The service was excellent. While ringing me up one of the ladies running the register grabbed the Traveler's Notebook stamp (which you have to ask for) and let me do my thing. The stamp for the Traveler's Notebook is pretty cool, it features a soft pretzel and Water Ice.

I've really gotten into stationary goods lately and am always on the lookout for fun stationary…read morestores. Omoi was close to where we were coming to / heading to, so I bookmarked it and we managed to stop by before they closed. It was actually really poppin when we got there, despite the fact that it was about 30 minutes to closing time. I wasn't really on the market for anything, just wanted to browse. I ended up picking up some cute notepads for a friend and some washi tape for myself. I love that they sold matchbooks here! I am an avid matchbook collector, despite not smoking a day in my life. Staff were super nice and very friendly.

Interesting selection of Philadelphia themed crafty gift items, in a block or two laden with local…read morethemed gift shops. What caught my eye was the soft pretzel pillow in the window... although not compelling enough for me at $45. That being said, I'm not in the market now for a Philly gift or a pillow! If you are, likely one of the places to stop by Philadelphia Independents to check out their selection.

I can never pass up a gift shop, especially one that is interwoven with local makers and art. This…read moreshop had a wide variety of Philadelphia-themed jawn (if you will) to commemorate your time in the city. Ranging from baby clothes to candles and stationary, they had it all. I loved being able to purchase locally made goodies for my loved ones back home.

We love this store. The service is always kind, professional and thorough. From paint to hardware…read moreand everything in between, it's rare when we don't find what we need. Highly recommend this store!

I went to a kiosk to get keys made, but it was going to charge me over $10 for 1 key. So glad I…read morefound 3rd St Hardware Ace 2 keys just cost about $5. Nice pleasant staff.

Located kitty-corner to the Arden Theater, the Philly outpost of Impact Imports is a find. With…read moretheir main location out of Boise, ID they bring a special charm to this side of the county with reclaimed wood products mostly from Indonesia. You can find anything from simple wood boxes decorated with mirrors and an OM symbol on top for $25 to a petrified carved wood sink for several thousand. My friend purchased a metal lantern that reminded her of the ones she saw in Turkey. Just a block down from the Continental and Cuba Libre, this shop is definitely worth a browse.

Impact Imports provides a portal to the exotic and/or dramatic if you are seeking an unusual…read moreartifact to add to your abode. They have a phenomenal selection of carved wood and stone sculptures and functional furniture pieces. I do not know of anywhere else that features tiny skull beads made out of actual bone! My favorite things in here are the hand-carved cow skulls, but I have actually purchased a wonderful "lombok" mask in the past. Be sure to visit the second room, it is full of Balinese fabric lights and large Buddha heads! The owner & staff are tremendous.

A venerable shop in Old City. The proprietor greets you on the way in. Lots of vintage, especially…read morebar ware of all kinds. Miles Davis plays in the background providing an authentic vibe amidst 40's, 50's and 60's martini glasses and drink shakers. Even if you are not a buyer, you'll enjoy the visit.

I was visiting Philly for the the first time and happened to be exploring the area. I appreciate…read morethese sorts of antique stores with a variety of unique, artistic items- everything from jewelry to furniture and odd items from days past and present. The older couple who own this store are quiet and friendly but give you the time to browse around without hovering. They were open to answering any questions I might have had also. I contemplated if I had a space for some things in my house if any. Lots caught my eye, and I could appreciate the character throughout the store. I zoned in on this dainty, cool glass wall planter and decided to pick it up comparing it to another- both similar the same shape but different painted designs. I imagined the wall space for it and decided it would be perfect for a rooting Pothos plant! It was small enough to carry on the plane also. If I fancied anything else, I would have found a way to get it back to California. I l later discovered it's a blown glass piece by Jason Probstein. I'm delighted to discover there are galleries with his artwork here in California also! If you're wandering around the Old City area of Philadelphia, this is a gem of a store to browse. You might find something you like! There's so much character in here!

A really fantastic little shop with a variety of gifts and goods. Proprietor is very helpful and…read morefriendly. Ornaments to unique non-alcoholic specialty drinks, scarves, books and more. Worth the walk to stop by.

I'm going to call it: I think this might be the best place to shop for gifts in the city. They just…read morehave so many nice and interesting objects. And the clothing -- such a well curated selection of both new and vintage clothing. And also the things for babies... if you need to buy a gift for a newly formed person, this is the place to do it. Moon + Arrow has so many things that I don't see in other "similar" stores, which tend to stock the same half dozen candle brands, books that should be shelved under "various light reading," and riffs on tea towels.

This shop is located in the Independence Visitor's Center. It is a perfect fit! The shop sells lots…read moreof unique souvenirs/gifts. I love the Philly themed stickers and pieces by local artists. Prices are comparable to other souvenirs but better quality. The shop is small with the merch displayed nicely. The staff person was friendly and knowledgeable about the products. She had the stamps for the art vending machine scavenger hunt/passport book. I believe change for the art vending machine outside the store is also available. The shop is tucked in the back of the visitors center.

Hoping I have right location. My son has lived in Philly for over two years now. While I visit…read morehim almost every month we have yet to do the tourist things associated with Philly. This time we decided with the 250th anniversary coming up we wanted to do some more touristy things related to the founding of our country. This little pop up was located in the visitor's center of Independence Hall. Went in looking for a christmas ornament to remind us of our visit. It did not disappoint and had so many cute items. Left with a nice ornament for our tree. while it was a bit on the pricey side. Liked the fact it was handmade.

They have a lot of fun stuff to buy especially Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Flyers wear. Great…read morefor gifts. Highly recommend to check out. Kind of expensive. Great customer service.

Cute store with a decent selection of options! I'd come here again. Straightforward boutiqueread more

I Purchased six dining room chairs made by Ligne Roset - and they are of the finest quality, super…read moresturdy, extremely comfortable, and they have hundreds of color choices and dozens and dozens of fabrics to choose from to customize your furniture. They are a lifetime chair purchase, so I will not have to be looking for more chairs in the future.

Maj Jong Sofa - the bourgeoisie and breast-feeding…read more I'm reviewing the Roche Bobois Maj Jong sofa I purchased here. I've had my Maj Jong sofa for a little over a year. Eight cushions plus a few straight back and back corner pieces. This sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer in 1970 - a sofa that allows you to 'live at ground level'. Wikipedia notes it's Roche Bobois's best-selling sofa design since 1990. I purchased this sofa because (1) I couldn't get any other sofa up to my attic, (2) so comfortable, (3) modular, and (4) you pick the fabrics (I'm partial to the Missoni fabrics; Jean Paul Gaultier fabrics are also great but he always screws it up by putting his name all over the frickin material). This sofa looks and feels great, things that look and feel great are expensive, this sofa is expensive. I love this sofa. Very recently, a new baby. I moved a few of the Maj Jong cushions from the attic to the nursery to sleep on at night. Except for being distracted by a screaming baby, very comfortable and good back support. Wife is now using sofa during breastfeeding (sofa protected by placing sheets over the cushions, of course). Very good for reclining breast-feeding position. We later moved down a cushion with a back corner piece to try the football and cross-over holds. Also good. Breast-feeding is demanding and difficult. If you are able, then might as well do it in style and comfort. (Something to ponder: can you really do long-term breastfeeding if you don't have the means to breastfeed in style and comfort?) The penultimate extravagance is breastfeeding without protecting the Maj Jong cushions and replacing cushions as needed. The ultimate extravagance is Maj Jong Sofa + wet nurse.

The industrial decor and contemporary furnishings pair well with one another and a 10-year lease…read moremeans Old City will have a major retailer for some time to come.