I love this gift shop. Great selection of decorations, clothing, jewelry, candles, cards and more…read more Friendly staff. And all for a great cause. They employ developmentally disabled people. You need to check it out.

Please update store hours. We came on Sunday around 12:45 in the afternoon because the website said…read moreit was open from 10 to 3. The sign on the door says closed Sundays.

I ordered several items for Christmas presents on November…read more18. I called Customer service on December 2 and was told the order would be re-submitted and sent out. I still have not received anything... and I need to mail it on to another state! What has happened?

This is a wonderful gift shop! I enjoyed visiting with the owner last fall when I stopped in. She…read morewas so thoughtful and kind! She took the time to gift wrap a pewter oil lamp for me which I really appreciated! I highly recommend her shoppe! She has owned it for many years and offers a great variety of beautiful gifts! DB, Bethel, CT.

This is such a neat spot on Pratt Street. For me, it's a perfect spot for buying a gift for the…read morecool person in your life. I popped in yesterday and bought some hilarious Birthday and Mother's Day cards as well as a trivia/card game. They have socks, kitchy kitchen stuff, lots of CT and Hartford themed t-shirts and much more. The layout is easy to navigate and the guy who was working on 4/8 was jamming out some sweet Prince tunes and he joked that he appreciated that me and my coworkers were singing along to it. Definitely check it out.

Hartford Prints is the cutest little shop! I went for their Heated Rivalry Day this weekend and it…read morewas so much fun. From author signings to charm bracelets at a GREAT price, color-your-own bookmark crafts, themed *complementary* drinks, $1 mini prints, flash tattoos, and even a loon calling competition. Such a creative and well-done event, love spots like this that bring the community together.

Right next to The Hartford Baking Company, I came across the CUTEST store. Vivid Hue Home is likely…read morethe most appropriately named little boutique. What caught my eye first was the beautiful assortment of colorful summer dresses. These dresses as well as the layout and the design of the store are very reminiscent of Lilly Pulitzer. In addition to the dresses, they have some home decor items, accessories, and some beautiful wine glasses. Everything is super colorful. There's also a section of men's items and items for baby. I'm so glad I discovered this super cute and super colorful boutique. I will be back.

Your attitude, your prices, your inventory could all need improvement. This is a high priced…read morebusiness that does not merit customers, unless you are into that type of thing.

Adorable little kids store! Great service! My kids are older now but I just wanted to visit and see…read morewhat they offer. We ended up getting some temporary tattoos and the value was very good for the quality. Highly recommended for families with young kids. High quality selection of kids toys and books!

If you ever want to find super unique toys, games, and gifts for anyone (including yourself),…read moreBirdie's is it. I'm a big game dude who's been to toy & game conventions and I truly appreciate both the selection of cool things here and also the warm cozy vibes you get as soon as you walk in. The thing I like most about Birdie's is that the toys here are things you're not gonna find at Target, Walmart, or Amazon. You're getting to see really cool gems that have been sourced and curated and hand-chosen from a variety of less-known, special out-of-the-box places. The store is cozy, it's personal, and every corner has something that feels like you're finding a little secret thing you would never have known about otherwise!!

Love this store! Everyone is masked up, knowledgeable and friendly. Beautifully curated and quality…read moreproducts. A must stop every time I'm in town!

I never do this type of thing, but if you are ever in Great Barrington Massachusetts, do not go to…read moreOne Mercantile. I spent the weekend in a small town in Massachusetts, and on the way back to the city we decided to stop by a town called Great Barrington. I researched ahead of time and saw an article from Vogue magazine of places with what we should visit when we are there, and among vintage stores and crystals shops there was this cute home decor and gift shop on the list. I was the one who wanted to go there. And made my friends go there. When we get there, the shop had all these interesting knick knacks and plates, and it resembled a West Elm. They had a section of candles. Now if you know me I LOVE scents and candles. I browsed the candle section and there was a lot of the scent combinations that I never heard of, and to be honest, I do this everywhere with candles because you are buying the scent you have to make sure you like it. I picked up a small travel sized candle that was priced at 8.95 but I was on the fence about it and continued walking around the store and caught up with my friends. I showed them the candle and asked what they thought and they were neutral about it. I was really considering buying that candle, but me and my friends went to a huge Target the day before and spent an ungodly amount of time and an embarrassing amount of money there. Have a huge problem shopping and it is very easy for me to go overboard so I am trying to practice self control. I thought "Milly do you NEED this candle?" I didn't. "Will this candle spark joy?" It won't. No candle would. I set the candle down and continued walking around but I felt the two store employees (a man and a woman who I can only assume are the store owners) eyes on me. They didn't greet me and my friends but they would not stop staring at us. Even when I went up to the register to look at the products they said nothing. Me and my friends were headed towards the door and I saw the woman whisper something to him and he started to follow us, rearranging the shelves near us and circling us but still not saying anything. When he went back the register I talked to my friends "Hey is it me or are we being watched?" My friends confirmed that the vibes were indeed very bad and we decided to leave the store. As we were walking out the door the male store clerk aggressively walked towards me and said "Hey do you have that candle you picked up?" "No I put it down" I said. "Can you show me where you put it?" This dude made we walk through the whole store looking for the candle. It was so humiliating my heart was beating so fast and I was sweating. I went right to the area to where I left the candle and the candle was actually at the FUCKING COUNTER THEY WERE STANDING AT. Had they checked their surroundings for 1 minute they would have saw it, but instead they choose to embarrass me and my friends. If they were really concerned about me stealing they could have approached me. "Hey do you have questions about the products?" "Do you know what scent you are looking for?" Or even a more aggressive "Did you want me to ring that up for you?" All of those things would be problematic but at least it would still have the guise of good customer service. Which brings me to another point, I am the epitome of a dumbass millennial. I drink oat milk matcha lattes, I go to yoga at least twice a week, I live in WILLIAMSBURG, and I have spent lots of money on "crystals" (rocks) that will "manifest abundance." Needless to say I am fiscally irresponsible as fuck. Had they given me the slightest bit of attention and talked to me about the brand story of any of the candles or the sustainability of their 40 dollar salad bowls I would have bought so much shit because to be honest I eat that shit up for breakfast and ask if it's gluten free. Outside of the store I was so angry and embarrassed I couldn't stop crying. My friends were visibly upset and shaken too, I couldn't stop crying so much so that the woman store owner came outside. But instead of listening or asking if I was ok she immediately defended her actions towards me "I just want you to know we do that all the time to everyone, people steal from us all the time" Then it became crystal clear to me why the store owner was outside. It wasn't to check in on me or apologize for bad customer experience (for the record neither the man nor the woman apologized) it was to make HERSELF feel better about the situation. Spend your money somewhere that doesn't make people feel terrible.

Love everything about this little gem of a store. Pleasant and helpful staff, great selection of…read moreall things creative as well as the precision and care they put into wrapping gifts. Great variety of prices for all budgets. You can't pass this place up for gift shopping.

Being an adult in Artisan's Marketplace is like being a kid in a candy store. Surrounded by so many…read morebeautiful, handmade items makes it very difficult to choose what to buy, but whether it is a gift for yourself or for someone else, whatever you choose will not disappoint. Personally, I go here to purchase my jewelry. They have a large variety of styles and prices. My go to is usually sea glass but I've been branching outl My husband has even begun buying my gifts here. After the first time he told me how impressed he was with the shop which says a lot because he hates shopping in general. Customer service only adds to the experience. If you do not see what you are looking for, or are unable to make a choice, assistance is offered without pressure. Definitely worth the trip.

AvaGrace is beautiful, independently owned gift shop in Simsbury. I walked inside and the owner…read moregreeted me, and offered to help me find what I'm looking for. There are beautifully catered items for women, men, kids and some home items. The inventory is current, I saw a beautiful beaded evening bag here. It would be perfect for a chic holiday party. I also really loved the gift section for little kids and toddlers. There were books and and cuddly toy characters that match. Everything is made of quality materials. They even do complimentary gift wrapping at AvaGrace!

This was one of my favorite gift shops I've been in! Truly gorgeous and unique gifts including…read morejewelry, candles, clothing, toys, seasonal decor and many other beautiful items! I crossed off many people on my Christmas list with all the options! The staff were also very nice and knowledgeable! I will definitely be back!

Looking for unique gift items at reasonable prices, you need to stop at SubHERban Livin' in…read moreSimsbury. On the corner of a historic building, loaded with the worries of over 65 local artisans. Home decor, jewelry, sustainably made toiletries, baby items, pet items, cards, art, books by local authors and more! Staff is incredibly helpful, gift wrap available. A percentage of profit is given to local charities regularly at this "give-back" shop.

From the owner: Simsbury's Give Back Gift Shop features gifts, products and services from over 70 local…read moreentrepreneurs and 100% of the proceeds are reinvested in the community. You will find something for everyone, including your fur babies. We specialize in custom orders and offer free gift wrapping. We are your one-stop-shop!

This is one of those places I wish I had growing up in CT. I make it a point to try and stop in…read morewhenever I'm back. This place just has that cozy, local charm that you won't find at other bookstores. The selection is great, the prices are fair, and their selection of bookmarks is pretty amazing. Could'a left with ten, but I need to cut back.

I love a good independent book store- and this is one of my favorites. They have new releases,…read moresections for everyone, and their staff is knowledgeable and give great recommendations.