I love this store and the kindness and interest Courtney takes with every single potential…read morecustomer. This is typically the store I visit first. So much "shorely" you'll find some unique items for kids and adults of all ages. Thank you!!

Bottom Line: One of the best stores in Saint Michael's filled with gifts, decor, toys, books and…read moresuch. I have no idea what a preppy redneck is but I know I like this store. There are lots of gifty stores on the main drag, N. Talbot Street, in Saint Michael's but I think this is one of the best! I particularly enjoyed looking at the kids section including the various stuffed animals, toys and games. I couldn't help myself from flipping through some of the Priscilla Cummings books as I remember when she visited my school as a kid. I've been a fan of Chadwick the Crab ever since! I also liked looking at the various products from the J.O. Spice Company. I come from a family of commercial crabbers and this might come as a shock to some but JO, not Old Bay, is our preferred crab seasoning. But J.O. isn't just for crabs and they offer spice blends and other stuff like chicken rubs, crab cake mixes and steamed shrimp seasoning. Aside from the above, I also enjoyed looking at cards, soaps, Scout bags, novelty salt and pepper shakers and such. The employee, perhaps the owner, was friendly and welcoming as most people are in this quaint town nestled along side the Miles River. This was definitely a fun stop!

There's a whole bunch of randomness in here. I think the person who likes to stock the store has a…read morelot of fun purchasing all of this stuff. A little bit of fancy napkins and tea cups, yep. Baby section, yep. This was the most organized room. There's also a tea room where you can have a little girls' tea party. The rest of the place is all kinds of jewelry, housewares, toys, decorative stuff and little things all thrown together. You'll be able to find a little girl a present here for sure.

Warning: Narrow pathways! I entered during a busy time on the Saturday before Christmas and had a…read morereally hard time moving through the store. It has a lot of stuff for a small store, including baby gifts, home gifts, candles, food, etc. As a result, however, the store seems a bit cluttered. The store contains things for a variety of tastes, but this seems to be a place where you would get your mom or grandma something as opposed to your 20-something friend. This store is worth browsing through if you have extra time, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit it. Oh, and the back room is a tea room. Random?

Check out the Storypeople Quotes by Brian Andreas. I love all of them…read more "You're the strangest person I ever met, she said & I said you too & we decided we'd know each other a long time." "Anyone can slay a dragon ...but try waking up every morning and loving the world all over again. That's what takes a real hero." Or there's the jewelry, the glass art pieces, the art/frame work. This is my favorite gallery in downtown Annapolis and it's in plain view from Main Street but don't miss it.

This is one of the top craft/glass galleries in the United States. Extremely nice staff and it's…read morefamily owned. The products are beautiful. There are many reasons why this place has been around since late 70s-early 80s... many places like this don't last or never have business... but this one does because they really know what they are doing and how to help.

The worker welcomed me but like five minutes after I entered the store. And she just sat on her…read morephone the whole time. They used to have things i enjoy like pretty preppy bow bedding and cute mugs but the had nothing of the sort this time.and then I looked at the mood rings for my cousin but almost all of them were bent and dirty! So overall my visit yesterday couldn't have have been much worse.

My love and I called this "The Hippie Place" Not only…read morebecause it has some sweet smells inside that reminds us of earthy head shops back in the 70s But more so I think because of the unique, handmade, earthly things found therein. The first sign that you're going to enter a different kind of store is the giant rainbow peace flag outside. It sets the tone for happy times to come. Inside you will find glassware, wallets and purses ,make up bags, some home decor,gift items,scents and incense, really cool Tee's and hoodies, fun signage etc. The inventory is too much to mention but it's definitely worth stopping to look at some of the fun items. Today my purchase consisted of a beautiful blank note card, A blue Agate stone and moon that once home in my living room looks really beautiful on my coffee table. And a VW bus Small bag With a leather strap that is just the perfect size to carry my wallet and phone. All items are high-quality and playful in nature. I'm glad my honey pointed this place out to me because I know I will be back A few times a year for gift giving

There is nothing better than buying books from local bookstores. While we didn't need any for…read moreourselves, we did snag a few great reads for our son. Will absolutely stop in again soon!

I love a bookstore and this one was so cute! I loved especially the upstairs section that was…read moreromantic and fantasy and it was so cozy!! It's small but very cozy and intimate. I bout a cookbook and some stickers. Will definitely stop by next time I'm in st Michael's!

Legitimate antiquities and local finds! Attractive displays and friendly service. Will be bringing…read moremy friends here!

This was a great pit stop on the way to Rehoboth. The owner was friendly and even gave us a…read morebreakfast recommendation for a place near our hotel. The selection was all truly antique or vintage, mostly housewares and decorations, with some clothing and jewelry. We bought a great lawn ornament for $23. You will not find plastic junk from the 80s/90s here.

After a friend suggested it, I liked Paris Grey Cottage's facebook page. I've been seeing the great…read morepictures they post and finally got a chance to check out the shop for myself. It is so cute and cozy inside! They have a good combo of bigger pieces of furniture as well as smaller home decor items. I bought a burlap pillow and an antique salt cellar... And I have my eye on a shabby chic rocker that I hope to buy in the near future. I will definitely be back to this shop - it is clear that they are always changing their inventory so you never know just what treasure you might find!

I was out on a Sunday afternoon with nothing else to do, came across this shop and thought I'd stop…read morein. They have some cute things, but the store is very small and cramped, with barely enough room to walk through. There are more items outside on a porch, but again it's kind of hard to move around to get out there and see everything. The young lady working in the shop was too busy talking on her cell phone to acknowledge me until I came to the register with a picture I wanted to buy. At this point, she says "You do know we only take cash or checks, right?" Really? This is 2012, what legitimate business doesn't accept credit cards? I mean seriously.....you can get a Square-Up card reader for FREE and run them right from your phone! I can't tell you the last time I wrote a check, don't even think I have any, and I never carry cash (as many people don't), so this store just lost not only this sale but any future sales they may have made with me.

I visited THE BENCH with family members while I was visiting St Michaels…read more I LOVE the store and MARY, who helped me with my purchase of a shirt. My only regret is that I didn't have more time to spend there. I wish there was a website for me to continue shopping. I will definitely visit THE BENCH again - probably every time I visit ST MICHAEL! Tom/Denver CO

The crew at The Bench is awesome! They were so helpful and kind and made the experience super fun…read more I customized a cutie hat and a pouch for my mom. Can't say enough great things. Special shoutout to our king, Cam!