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.

Excellent packaging and service but the soup itself was just OK. Broth is salty. Challah was…read moreexcellent.

A Comforting Gift That Keeps on Giving!…read more I received Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup with fresh bread as a gift, and it was absolutely delightful from the moment it arrived. The packaging was incredibly thoughtful and secure -- you could tell care was put into every detail. The soup itself was rich, flavorful, and heartwarming -- exactly what you'd expect from something made with love. The chicken was tender, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the broth tasted like something straight out of grandma's kitchen. The fresh bread that came with it was soft and the perfect companion to the soup. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up ordering the soup and bread bowl combo as a gift for a coworker just a few days later! This is now my go-to comfort food gift. Whether it's for someone who's under the weather, needs a little cheering up, or just deserves something delicious, Grandma's Chicken Soup hits the spot every time. Highly recommend!

Lovely Pastry shop in Winchester, with some more offerings…read more This place is one part pastry shop, one part charcuterie shop, one part wine shop and one part European market. It's open and airy. They have seating in the back. The pastries were so good. Looking forward to trying more stuff there. They also have coffee and specialty drinks they make. The cheese and meat area is a separate counter with all your charcuterie needs. The cheeses looked so good. There are meats as well. Beyond that is a little nook of wine and spirits. The front of the store in like a little European market. They have oils and candies and sauces. This place is great for pastry but I would come before hosting a party to get wine, charcuterie and pastry all in one place. Love everything about this place. Service was awesome. Staff so friendly.

Wanted to love this place. Came around 1:30 on a Sunday. Not busy at all. Nothing in the pastry…read morewindow but a large quiche and mediocre looking macarons. Got a matcha latte, was served in a to-go cup. Took about 15 minutes to get despite there being no other customers waiting for anything (slow service). Latte was mediocre. All in all, not worth the drive for me.

Was shocked to find out that their gift cards have expiration dates! Watch out folks, dont get…read moretheir their gift cards. Was signed by dog and they claimed they didnt know this sales person yet his card was at the counter Take your business elsewhere terrible and embarassing

This is the local gem that seems like it's been there forever. It's definitely little old-school,…read morebut they have everything you need for a gift for a special occasion. They have things for babies first Christmas, nativity sets, all sorts of China, snow babies, and many other collectible items. Very cute shop To check out when you have some time to spare.

I looooove thissss storeeeee iiii will be returninggggggg . So much to look at and they got koi…read morefish decor

BUYER BEWARE: We went inside this store and was not greeted by the 3-4 people crowding behind the…read moreregister, no other customer was inside the store. I believe they were training a new person and as we walked by we were still not greeted (it did not bother us, unfortunately we are quite used to this in these suburban towns). We took our time browsing the store as they had a selection of baby related items towards the very back of the store that we found cute yet (albeit very expensive). We spent about 10 mins. As we were leaving we see one of the (presumably new) employee with green hair walk towards the section we were in. He went past us and awkwardly followed us without uttering a word, made us feel like shoplifters. We were deeply offended and and felt disgusted as we exited the store. Apparently we are not the only ones who experienced this, I attached a screenshot of a 56 year old woman who was also followed. This store really needs to reduce their hubris, there is literally nothing of great value to steal from in this store. An apology to this review would be nice, however we do not plan on returning ever and the lack of accountability based on other replies does not provide us with much hope. TLDR; we went in this store and without any verbal interaction, was followed by an awkward employee. We felt offended and disgusted. It's 2024 and I would hate to imagine what the chain of events would be, if we were of a darker skin color.

The owner Sandy is so helpful. If you see an item at Etsy…read moreshe can create it for you. I always stop by just to see what items she has on the shelf.

This little shop has lovely, locally-made items and clever gift ideas. The owner will customize…read moremany of the items. I ordered a candle with a special message recently. It was done quickly and very well. The owner was very accommodating to when when I ordered by phone. COVID safety measures are in place for in-person shopping.

This is a lovely welcoming bookstore for everyone of all ages. There are two floors of books. The…read moresecond floor is dedicated to children's -young adult books. The top floor is where you can find adult books across a broad list of genres. There are several reading books where you can take your time and read your book. I've wanted to visit this store for quite some time now and finally got the chance to. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted and walked around for nearly an hour just looking. Bam! Out of no where I remembered a birthday; so I purchased a book and a card. Just like that an item On my to do list was checked off. Check out was easy fast and helpful! I highly recommend that you take the time to visit mollys bookstore. I plan to return. A+

This store is the perfect addition to Melrose! Staff is always friendly! Selection is fairly big…read morefor a local book store! The design is super cute and welcoming. Highly recommend checking out this local gem!

Cute store! They were having a great sale and was able to grab an adorable top to wear for my…read moreupcoming birthday. Definitely worth checking out, just know the store is down the alley depending on where you park! I was a little confused when looking for the storefront.

Such a lovely boutique! I work down the street and have stopped in a couple of times. They have…read morealways been super friendly and helpful. Each time was a different lady up front and each one has been so nice. I recommend and will pop in from time to time when I need some new clothes or accessories. Also I can't wait to wear some of the long sleeved shirts I got here last week when I stopped by.

The owner of this truly sweet gift shop is also a florist. Liz did my flowers for my recent…read moreintimate wedding. I didn't provide photos of what I wanted but she is a true visionary and not only gave me exactly what I asked for, she exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Sweetbay to anyone who wants to support local businesses! Thank you again, Liz!!!!

Sweetbay is my go to for flowers , gifts and exploring for sprinkled vintage throughout the store…read more Both Beth and Liz and wonderful to work with not to mention the entire staff. Everytime I go there everyone is kind, helpful and fun to deal with. Wakefield is so luckly to have Sweetbay in our town. Support the local small family owned business!!

Adorable book store. Many options and affordable. I was able to buy a notebook while I was here for…read morea birthday gift. Brand new and under $10. The kids book has a great selection. I found a book I couldn't find elsewhere other than Walmart who I would prefer not to support. Friendly staff! Parking is a bit tricky, you have to find street parking somewhere around.

The best bang for your buck for book buying needs! I get new books, used books, antique books, and…read moretrade in old books for credit. Plus, I pick up cute gifts and cards every time I go in. They can order just about anything you are looking for too. Been a customer for 20yrs, hoping for 20yrs more.