A Let Down. I was so excited to find this decor shop in…read moredowntown Kingston, as I prefer to shop locally instead of at big box stores. I found a great faux fiddle leaf tree and tried it out in the space I was looking to fill in my bedroom. After trying it here and several other locations I decided I wanted to return it. I called several times last week to try and make sure I would be able to return it, as this tree is about 6' tall and is very difficult to transport. I finally left a voicemail on their machine on Sunday. They got back to me on Monday saying I would need the receipt and in 15 days of purchasing. At the time I couldn't find the receipt, but went searching and found it. My boyfriend took the first part of the morning off work to help me transport it, as we both work until 6:00pm (when the store closes). When I brought it in the sale person said we also needed an additional receipt that had some 25 digit code on it. She showed us an example of one at the cash, which was stapled to the credit receipt. My receipt had no staple marks in it, and we inquired as to why mine may have not been stapled as well- also why I was not told about this particular receipt I needed. Mine says "Amanda's House of Elegance" on it and shows the price of the item. I don't think it was fair to turn us away. I must say, I was extremely disappointed in the service. This item was almost $300.00. I am clearly a potential customer that is willing to buy high end items. I would have expected better service and more willingness from the staff to satisfy the customer. Though I prefer to shop locally, I will not be returning to this store. I can't see how this business could ever compete with stores like Homesense (which has a 30 day return policy) or Pier 1 (which has a 45 day return policy) with no hassle and additionally has much more competitive pricing.

A very well organized and very clean store and in a great location DOWNTOWN Kingston! Amanda's…read moreHouse of Elegance is packed full of amazing décor........and ohhhh those pillows!! We were extremely impressed with the quality of the merchandise and how elegantly it's displayed. Simply put "A great store to purchase that special gift for that special room in your home" great for wedding gifts and Christmas shopping too!! #ShopDownTownKingston Beca & Gary Evans

Tribal Voices has been my go-to jewellery place for years. I love their selection of sterling…read moresilver rings and earrings, along with the eclectic mix of imports from around the world. If you're a student, show your student card for a discount.

I like this location a lot…read more Usually make a point to stop in while I am visiting family in town. Tons of stuff is always on sale upstairs and actually they have sizes left in things!? Service can be a bit nonchalant but that's not why I visit anyway. YAY!

Kingston is an underrated town when it comes to tourism. The 340+ year-old town is the epicenter…read morefor tours of the Thousand Islands, has the famed Fort Henry, is the hometown of Canada's first Prime Minister (John A. Macdonald), and has some of Canada's best fresh-water sailing. Luckily for the town, it has a gift shop like Waterfront to ensure one doesn't forget about this great place. First of all, we were sucked in by happenstance ... or very clever marketing ... as we had to go in the get our tickets for the Thousand Island Discovery Cruise inside the gift shop. That being said: Once you go in, there is an abundance of cool, high-quality stuff. I would hazard a guess that Waterfront has the city's best collection of Kingston-based apparel ... I draw this conclusion because since it has a deeper collection of gift-shop wares than the Kingston Visitor Info Centre (reviewed here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/kingston-visitor-information-centre-kingston). Hoodies, t-shirts, glasses, mugs, hats, boxer shorts, and the rest. You'll also find plenty of nautically themed stuff from shirts to lighthouses to books to model sailboats. To call it a "gift shop" would be an insult as they have so much fancy stuff: Scrubs, soaps, candles, watches, purses, wallets, jewelry, scarves, frou-frou gift baskets, high-end greeting cards (including some that are hand-drawn), and the rest. There are several high-quality brands including the sock puppets and stuffed animals of Cate & Levi; the hemp-heavy and fair-trade fashion of Ark Imports; the beauty and personal care products of Walton Wood Farm; and the vegan, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free skincare products of Kingston's own Shiva's Delight. And, oh, don't worry: PLENTY of maple. And #2: If you're into stuffed moose, I don't think you'll find a better selection in the Great White North :) So stop in ... even if you have to!

I've been here a few times. Once before I lived in Kingston and a couple of times after I moved…read morehere. If you like silly little trinkets and memorabilia, this is the store for you! It had a bunch of Canada and Kingston merchandise since it's mostly a store for tourists, but they also have really cute/silly underwear! (For example, I bought a pair of boxers that said 'bear cheeks' with pictures of bears on the back.) They also have little toys, fridge magnets, kitchen tools, stuffed animals, etc. You get the idea! The stuff is definitely a little more expensive than what you'd find at other stores, but again, this is a store for tourists (mostly), so it makes sense that it's a tad more expensive. Overall, it's just a fun place to shop if you have some time to kill!

Eclectic mix of accessories, clothing, decor items, and other items from all parts of the world…read more This shop has been here as long as I can remember and for good reason. Love coming in here to browse and always leave with a treasure or two. Most recently I purchased three pairs of super cute earrings - for only $6! Can't go wrong if you are looking for a unique gift or something special for yourself. Staff is always super friendly and polite. As others have mentioned, the space is small so keep this in mind if you are entering with tons of bags.

You want earrings? You want a sarong? You want something exotic and made of wood? Modren Primitive…read morehas all of those things! It's a very tight space; don't come in with tons of bags or backpacks because you'll just act like a bull in a china shop, unintentionally. What's cool is that all of their goods come from neat faraway places and typically everything is well labelled so you know the origin of the product. I always like looking through the jewellery, but if clothing is more your thing, the back room has all kinds of creative items.

Giant Tiger can be pretty inconsistent. Sometimes they can be ignorant and give you a hassle if you…read morereturn something defective. The staff for the most part do not have much personality and are robotic.

Great deals on food items. My daughter loves going here for clothes because they are fairly cheap…read moreand pretty cute. The staff is fairly friendly but sometimes can be a little pushy. They have a nice selection of toys that are great for Birthday party gifts. There is a little bit of everything in this store. Not a huge variety as it's a smaller location but definitely worth the trip in to town.

This little antique shop is a must stop if you're walking around the downtown area of Kingston…read more It's friendly owner is very outgoing and very knowledgeable and works hard to ensure your visit is enjoyable. I was very impressed with the amount of beautiful advertising and memorabilia from the early 1900's. The quality is outstanding and with the exchange rate the prices are very fair. I spent several hours here browsing and talking with the owner and a seller. It's very rare to find a store with such a large selection of quality merchandise. I wish this was a place I could frequently visit I hope to have an opportunity to return someday soon.

Stumbled upon this hidden gem on a side street in Kingston…read more You can find pretty much anything you can imagine in here from vintage clothing to decor to a vending machine robot. I tried on a killer vintage silver sequinned dress with thoughts of a New Year's Party in mind but for $225 I had to say no. The prices seemed a bit steep to me for vintage in a small town but hey, I am no expert on antiques. Regardless, this is a fun place to come and get lost in, there is lots to see!!

I really like Antique Emporium and the way everything was staged. Prices were surprisingly…read morereasonable. I was tempted to buy something, but didn't 'cause I know I don't have the room at home. Downstairs was their clearance section which only had stationary, frames, & smaller décor items, no furniture. It was lovely to browse, undisturbed, for as long as I wanted. Great place to get some inspiration if you're into unique things! Would love to go back once I make more room for these lovely things. :)

Lots of neat old stuff in here. Vintage signs, a fridge from the 50's, cool artwork, so many things…read moreto look at! Love that there is an old timey photo booth that actually works. Fun place to browse around and find that special something for your home :)