I personally contacted Rockport Candle via email a few weeks ago to inquire for a private DIY…read morecandle making with my group of 8 women as a "pre wedding weekend" bachelorette event, and it was a wonderful hit! They were incredibly accommodating on my dates, and were very responsive over email! Day of the event, we had arrived 10 minutes late due to traffic but they were gracious and happily waiting for us! They gave us a great rundown on how to choose our scents, and we had a wonderful time creating and naming our own candles! They laughed along with our chaos that 8 ladies bring, and I 10/10 recommend heading over to Rockport Candle Co when you're in town, and DEF recommend booking a private event with them!!!

What a fun little shop filled with so many delicious smelling handcrafted soy wax candles,…read moreroom/linen sprays, soaps, bath salt crystals, wax melts and many other items too! After a bit of time smelling candles one by one, I selected "Cocktails By The Sea" it smells like a delicious mojito cocktail, with notes of freshly muddled mint, pineapple, sugar, and rum!!! I also had to purchase one of the room/linen sprays in "Sea Lavender" Soooo amazing!

I've been visiting this store for 45 years, as an auntie, a mother, a teacher, and finally, as a…read moregrandmother! So fun to see it again, but through the eyes of a one year old grandson. I got 5 fun toys that I haven't seen elsewhere, and all for under $20.00. I'm so glad I stopped in, and look forward to returning.

This little shop is stocked to the brim with fun children's toys, books, and more. Connected to the…read moreneighboring House of Glass, the Happy Whale is a great place for kids to play while parents are browsing the more breakable goods a few steps downstairs. You may have to go through a few times to see everything! I worked here for a Summer and still found little things I hadn't seen before after months of being there.

Unpacked Living is a really cute zero-waste store located on Cabot Street in Beverly. You won't…read morefind any plastic items here. What will you find are things like glass containers with bamboo lids, toothpaste tablets, and bar soap/shampoo. There's also a variety of bulk essential household items like laundry detergent, dish soap, and floor cleaner that are meant to be filled into reusable containers. Due to COVID you can't refill your own containers right now - just ask for help instead. My only suggestion to the owner is to play music or ambient noise in the store. Overall, I think this local business is a great addition to the Beverly community! I'll definitely be coming back. YELP'S 2021 REVIEW CHALLENGE: #1

My wife discovered this place a few weeks ago. They offer a wide variety of locally produced…read morecleaning products and specialize in reducing waste through reusing packaging and refilling your containers. The lady at the check out was knowledgeable and helpful. If you're looking for environmentally friendly products and packaging, check out Unpacked Living.

Be prepared to spend some quality time perusing these rooms of rooms chockerblock full of - you…read moreguessed it - Arts + Antiques. Some of it seems a stretch-but, most are the real deal. David Cox - Owner (One of 7) very knowledgeable. If you have a specific piece - ASK. it could save you hours of wandering the creeky floorboards sifting through old post cards, maps, jewelry and wide variety of furniture from a variety of eras. But hey...if it's raining this is the perfect place to explore for a few hours.

The various dealers are very knowledgeable about their items. They are very accommodating,…read more friendly to tourists and locals, and reasonably priced. And if you ask nicely, you will also get the scoop on the best places to have dinner locally.

Love this store. I could spend hours in there. And the owner Becca is so wonderful and helpful, she…read moretruly loves her customers and will do anything to make them happy. Check this store out, you won't be sorry!

Rebecca is welcoming, knowledgeable, and gave me a remarkably accurate reading... they also have…read morelovely products. The shop is a great addition to downtown gloucester, highly recommend!!

Love this shoppe! The owner was so kind and took alot of time to help me find exactly what I was…read morelooking for. She also took the time to tell us about the area and gave us must go to places in the area.

This is such a great jewelry store in Rockport! The owner is so helpful and kind. Her selection of…read moreproducts is original and quite beautiful.

I visited this store last week. The shop is ok. Not a great selection. When I entered the…read moremanager/owner/clerk said hello and so did I. She then said are you looking for anything special and because I had a mask on, I shook my head no and walked around the corner. She mumbled under her breath at me "Well, ok then!" and then she had an attitude the entire time. I then picked up seaglass from a display jar that was clearly marked $.50 and she said they weren't for sale they were her displays. You won't sell me glass you found at the beach 1/2 mile away that was free to you???!!!!@@@@ If you look at these reviews they were awesome BEFORE she bought the shop from the Beadles owner. Beadles Beads, Chelmsford, MA, Im going there instead.

Beadles in Rockport is like a candy store for jewelry, including an inspiring selection of gems,…read moreprecious stones, & Swarovski beads! You can pick & choose which beads or pieces you like, then create jewelry to your hearts desire or buy their jewelry. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, ...the possibilities are endless!! The staff is quite lovely, accommodating, knowledgeable, & very helpful. There are magazines to look through or, if you have a specific project in mind or technique you'd like to learn, the staff is glad to help you along. They also offer FREE Jewelry Workshops for all skill levels & genders. There's a large room that's a great place for birthday parties, & they invite adults to get together with their girlfriends and have a girls night out, mother-daughter night, or custom make your own jewelry for your wedding (your bridesmaids will love it!) Fun, fun. Highly recommended! They say, "Please call 978-546-2223 for our up-to-date seasonal schedule." 23 Dock Square, Rockport, MA http://www.shopbeadles.com

Great store. They know books. Great place to pick up a beach read or something new by an author you…read moredon't know. Like the Tardis, much bigger on the inside with all the gems available, you'll be sure to find something you wanted or didn't know you needed. Super friendly. Something for all ages. Stop in if you are nearby.

New bookstore on Bearskin Neck! Mostly a children's bookstore, seems like with intent to represent…read morea diverse range of experiences, more diverse than I ever remember having access growing up around here. Also a small selection of adult literature as well. This place definitely wins the award for coziest and cutest bookshop in MA, it's this tiny colorful little salty cottage on bearskin neck. Really nice owners too!