Mongrel is a Carytown staple. It's packed with unique gifts, quirky home decor, greeting cards,…read moretoys etc. Opry one in there is super helpful and you can just get lost and all the aisles of items

This local Richmond shop is one of our go-to spots for unique gifts. Love the aesthetic, and we…read morealways make it a point to stop in whenever we're on Cary Street. It's the kind of store where you can easily find something for just about anyone and any occasion. They have a great selection of greeting cards and some of the most unique wrapping paper. Also, we've picked up several Jellycats here for our niece. Prices can run a bit high, but that's part of the charm since many of the items feel thoughtfully curated and aren't the kind of things you'll find everywhere else. The staff is consistently friendly and always greets us when we walk in. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, this is the place.

Stopped in for some Virginia-specific gifts for out of town guests. The selection was a bit…read moresmall... and over-priced! I wonder who curates the book selection. Seems like they have a pretty good eye. Nice staff. Inside the Library of Virginia just to the left. Beautiful space.

The gift shop is inside the library. You go through to glass doors and then make a left and you're…read morein! The 2 girls working there are so nice and friendly! One of them showed me things I was looking for. They have a lot of cute things. Ended up buying what I wanted.

The staff is friendly and helpful. I went in looking for a last minute Birthday gift for a friend…read more They have a great selection to choose from so I had no trouble picking the perfect gift. I will definitely shop there again.

I have driven past Tweed more times than I'd like to admit and I never went it. In my mind Tweed…read morewas a store full of tweed fabrics which is not really my thing. My curiosity got the best of me and I finally decided to give it a try and let me tell you Tweed did not disappoint. Tweed is like a home goods boutique selling all of your favorite brands like Scout, Yeti & Lily Pulitzer just to name a few. They also do monogramming (for an additional cost) and custom complimentary gift wrapping. Tweed has easily become my new sanctuary and go-to place for a cute gift, new trinket or handbag. Don't wait as long as I did to treat yourself to Tweed!

I love visiting Odd Bird! This local shop is filled unique and creative artisan goods. Things can…read morebe a bit on the pricey side here, but it makes sense because it's either locally made, handmade, or high quality. I usually come here when I need last second coffee beans since they carry Recluse coffee. I also have fun visiting this shop with friends when they visit me in Jackson Ward. One of my favorite things to buy here is their birthday card that has a candle imbedded into it along with a match. I think it's so cute and whimsical and the birthday person always loves it. I've been wanting to buy some of their beautifully colored taper candles. Every time I walk in always admire the ladder covered in an array of rainbow candles. If you're looking for a unique gift or a new statement piece, Odd Bird is the place for you.

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I stop by now and then and the selection is great! I love that they carry Jellycats! The staff has…read morealways been friendly and accommodating.

The lady who was helping me was not at all friendly or helpful. I was truly a bother! She was…read moreactually nasty! In this day and age customer service is so important and she was the opposite I purchased a dress and after bringing it home and trying it on it was too large. They had the same exact dress in the store in the smaller size and all I wanted to do was exchange for size. Unfortunately I was out of the 2 week window and she treated me terrible. Not a good experience!!! 5/14/26

Very unique store with lots of oddities, crystals/rocks (well priced) and taxidermy art. Bugs,…read morebeetles, butterfly's galore. Deff a fun little place to look around if you are around the area. Very unique and the lady working the front was helping multiple people while I was in there. They have some air plants as well.

Welp if you're weird and curious like me, then Rest in Pieces may be for you…read more The only purchases a gemstone clover, anatomy poster, and bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery! New Discovery was a medicine for consumption (tuberculosis) a disease which at the time was killing millions of people. Many companies offered cures and remedies for consumption. However, all were frauds, including this, which was actually a concoction made from a morphine and chloroform mixture, calculated to strike terror to the doctors or to any other class or profession, except, perhaps, the undertakers. It is a pretty diabolical concoction to give to anyone, and particularly to a consumptive. The chloroform temporarily allays the cough, thereby checking Nature's effort to throw off the dead matter from the lungs. The opium drugs the patient into a deceived cheerfulness. Add a touch of alcohol (to further dull the sufferer's pain, and hey, it helped (until it didn't) The combination is admirably designed to shorten the life of any consumptive who takes it steadily. It was pretty cool and the owner/manager was a blast to chat with as well. Quite a few oddities "not for sale" and most likely not a store for everyone. Check it out if you dare. No charge for admission.

This is an amazing little store next to moore street cafe. They have a large variety of eclectic…read moreitems from guitar pick earrings to jewelry to self help books to art work and diy craft kits. The place is filled to the brim. There is a little something for everyone. The owner was extremely nice and allowed us to look around without much interruption. She was super knowledgeable about the sources of all the items which was really nice to hear about . The prices all felt very fair with a majority being in the 20-25 range with a couple on the cheaper and more expensive side. I loved the name and had to really stop myself from "stuff"-ing my basket with everything. I was able to get a couple of cards for gifts for others and would definitely reccomend this spot if you need a gift for those friends "who have everything".

Cute little shop on Moore Street that includes art and gifts from many local vendor artisans. Great…read moreplace to find unique gifts or treasures from jewelry to paintings to clothing.

I love coming to the Quirk Gallery. Pink is my favorite color, so that already gives me a great…read moredopamine fix. Beyond that, they have extremely unique and charming gifts here. It isn't cheap, but a lot of it is artisan-made. The Gallery is located inside the hotel, it's a mix of a gift shop and a gallery. The Gallery itself is down some stairs in the gift shop section and also near some windows on the same level as the gift shop. They always have rotating artists. In the past, the downstairs part only had art up, but it now looks like they're putting up some things to sell as well. It's free to visit, so if you don't want to buy anything that's ok. The people who work here are always super welcoming and kind. I highly recommend stopping by.

This Gallery has unique rotating exhibits, but I really love it for the gallery shop. Co-owner…read moreKatie Ukrop maintains a great collection of jewelry, textiles, sculpture, home decor, paper goods and "tchotchkes" from the Richmond area and across the United States. This was one of the first stores in the area to carry reproduction Miriam Haskell jewelry. The owners also produce a few of their own items including pop-art-ish plates with silhouettes on them and tote bags featuring prints of old Richmond postcards. I've also seen funky cameras, felt handbags, earrings made from recycled tin and a selection of note cards and stationery that always makes it hard to leave without something. Most recently I'm in love with the little reusable cloth sandwich and snack bags featuring bold patterns; the glass water bottles and wine glasses that are made to resemble their plastic counterparts; and the wooden "Not Plastic Cutlery" that comes in packaged in a cloth napkin. The fun selection makes this a great place for buying gifts or just treating yourself. If you're there to shop, make sure you check out the front of the store and the room in back behind the main gallery display. There's lots of good stuff waiting for you.

I love supporting small business and I love the products I got from Shelley's Gift Shop. The Unlax…read morecandles smell ammmmazing, the Shore Sauce is fantastic and Garth's cookies are delicious. It was all packaged really nicely and delivered timely. Next time I need to send a gift (for myself or a friend) I plan to check here first!

Everything in here is so cute and random, I love the citchieness and vibe! Even as much as it's in…read morehere, it feels cozy without being cluttered. Love it, great gift ideas

Wow! This is now my GO TO!!! Great collection of goodies for the "snarky" giftgiver! Love the…read moreselection. Great items for planning wedding and baby showers too. It's like a Spencer's for the mature adult only NOT tasteless and offensive. Check it out today!