This store is one of best gift stores in the area....the staff is welcoming and knowledgeable...the selection of items and gifts are excellent. You can find greeting cards, house plants, homemade ceramics, homemade jewelry, clothing, board games, books, etc...you name it....something for everybody. The layout of the store is very roomy and neatly organized. There's plenty of parking in a private lot and also on the street. Please check it out next time you are in the area...just a treasure !!! read more

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I've seen the Purple Cow advertised time and time again in local theatre programs, but never had the chance to visit until a few days ago. Boy, am I glad I took the time to check them out! This is a fantastic little local business that redefines the concept of "shopping small" by offering a wide array of locally made products - everything from handmade clothing to soaps and creams. The next time you have a present to buy for someone, the Purple Cow should be the first stop you make. Speaking of presents, they even have a section of birthday and special occasion cards, which makes it an easy one stop shop for all your gifting needs. While a lot of the inventory tends to lean toward the yogi-earthy-crunchy set, they have a great section of toys and stuffed animals for the young and young at heart, plus a whole lot of classy jewelry that's also made by local artisans. The Purple Cow is a must visit if you find yourself in Wakefield, RI, and need to purchase a memorable gift for a loved one, or simply just want to browse around a truly wonderful small local business! read more

The most adorable shop with gifts for anyone of any age. A must stop on our list when we visit R.I.

I was in there last week during the heat wave. The store was 90°. The staff tried to keep an upbeat smile, but it was just unbearable to shop let alone work. Just needed a quick gift. Don't know that I'll return. Employees need at minimum fans when no AC. Where is the Leadership? read more

When I first saw the Purple Cow sign I thought it was another ice cream place. Shows you where my priorities are. But no, it's not ice cream but a very cool and original gift shop. You won't find the usual "I love Rhode Island" stuff here but instead a whole bunch of extremely colorful and expressive pieces of art. Lots of glass items, bright and cheerful things hanging all over as you walk through the store. A fun place to take your time and look carefully at the different styles and designs. You have to take some care as you walk around because one wrong move or misstep and you could bring down a whole display. I nearly did several times. Although the bright glass is what catches the eye, the Purple Cow also has jewelry, clothing, books, signs and other, more typical gift shop merchandise. Nothing really junky or tourist though, all the stuff here is far more interesting and attractive. Lots of things to make you laugh. We have cats, lots of cats and lots of friends that also have lots of cats, dogs and other critters so we're always looking for unique animal items. Purple Cow has quite a few humorous and original animal based ideas on shirts, signs and cards. We ended up buying some kitty gifts for friends and a metal wind sculpture of a cat chasing a mouse that moves when the wind hits it. Totally useless and frivolous but looks pretty cool with all the other useless and frivolous kitty stuff we have. Purple Cow is indeed a place to find something unique and different if not necessarily useful. read more

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Wonderful collection of many lovely handmade items (pottery/stained glass) and fashionable clothes. Unfortunately, many things also made in China. The cashier was friendly and helpful. But we definitely felt the "cold shoulder" from the owner. Perhaps I didn't look as "upscale" a customer as she expected shopping in her store? It spoiled the experience. A little kindness goes a long way to leaving a positive impression. read more

This is a great space to shop for gifts near Wakefield Rhode Island lots of vintage and cute items like kitchen items, clothing, lamps, wood crafts, candles, lotions, sunglasses, jewelry and even more speciality items like kites, birdhouses, and wind chimes. Check it out. read more

The Purple Cow - Large retail space.. Many good gifts - Jewelry Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

What a cute place. I'm definitely going back before I leave. It's really big and hard to take in everything in one trip. They do wonderful gift wrapping and really care if you are satisfied with what you found etc. read more

Innovative, high quality gifts. Casual and cool women's clothes. One of my favorite stores. You always find something you "need'

This is a wonderful store. However, the last time I was there which was over a year ago, I found the staff pretty iffy. But the worst was when I approached the cashier with an armful of items and asked to use the bathroom, she rudely told me no and suggested a gas station. So, I dropped my stuff to buy and left the store and have not yet returned. I am in my 70s with a less than perfect ability to go too long without a bathroom. So, unless that policy has changed, I wouldn't even consider going back, despite the wonderful collections of things. read more

Love this store, and always will. I've been a frequenter of Purple Cow for years and continue to shop local at this spot for the most unique jewelry, some by local artists. The scarfs, candles, and pottery are some of the best products around. They even have a children's section in the back of the store that houses some excellent quality products, including great unique gifts. A little play kitchen area is my kids' go-to favorite spot in the store to play while mommy shops. The cards are well stocked and extra special for all occasions. This really is a great place to put together a nice gift. The employees are very helpful and go that extra mile to help make your experience fun and effortless. I came in recently to find an anchor necklace and they mixed and matched pieces to find a good fit. They seem to genuinely enjoy their work and products. All of these reasons lead me to continue to be drawn to this store, prominently on Main Street in Wakefield. Just look for the purple building, and enjoy! read more

Great selection of gift-type merchandise, even for yourself! Love the pottery, jewelry, cards, baby items & unique arty home items ~ all at fair prices. For no charge, they will gift wrap (nice box & bow) too. You can possibly find a one-of-a-kind special something here. There is some cool (earthy) clothing & accessories too, but it's too expensive for my budget. Like a previous yelper, I've encountered inconsiderate cashiers, who have not only made disparaging comments to me, but also mumble unkind things about other customers. It takes some of the joy out of shopping there to feel like customers are being scrutinized by the employees. (sigh) Very strange. But I still go in there from time to time. read more

I have been stopping in this store for many years. Very unique selection of merchandise and great quality Jewelry, children's section, home decor, wind chimes, women's clothing all worth checking out. You won't be disappointed. read more

I feel confident in saying the Purple Cow is mainly responsible for my passionate love affair with large, handmade jewelry pieces. Well, that and the fact that every woman in my family wears about ten gold bangles at all times (we're Syrian). As an teenager, I spent summers in Narragansett working to pay for my car insurance and living expenses, and the Purple Cow was always the first place that I would go if I had some extra money that I wanted to spend on something special and beautiful. Iwould to go into the Purple Cow about once a week and peruse the entire store, top to bottom - handmade jewelry, sculpture, art, tchotchkes galore. Now, as an adult, every time I am in South County I still go in to check out their offerings. I find their selection of art, gifts and housewares to be incredibly high-quality, quirky, and fun! Their buyer does a great job assembling a collection that spans a variety of price points as well as appeals to a variety of aesthetic tastes. I spend most of my time browsing through the handmade jewelry, and the work they curate from a variety of national artists is truly spectacular. Another great aspect of their shop: they will work with you to help find the exact piece of art that you are looking for from one of their artists. Finally, their gift wrapping is always beautiful! Great stop for holiday gift-giving! read more

What immediately drew me to this place was the top to bottom purple lighted and painted exterior. With a name like "Purple Cow," I just had to check it out. There is an assortment of accessories available around the store. On the left most of the entrance they have scarves, yoga-like clothing (which I adore) and both commercial (Pandora beads, Alex & Ani bangles, etc.) and local handcrafted jewelries at the center-most counter. They have colorful light fixtures/glass, cute plush toys, funky indoor and outdoor yard decor. Even humorous and artful cards, stationary, books and calendars. It's a great place to shop for a friend or girlfriend of yours. Even if you don't know what to get, they have a wide selection to choose from. But beware, you might just end up grabbing something for yourself while you are in there! read more

RUDE! I am a local Wakefield beekeeper and I went into the store to buy these tiny glass bees. I like to buy local, and so do my customers, so I thought that I would buy from a local shop like The Purple Cow. I explained I would be buying 25 or more, and asked the woman at the counter if she would be willing to sell them for $1 or $1.50 each instead of $1.95. She said, "We are not that kind of store." Not sure what that meant, except, I now know that The Purple Cow is not the kind of store I would like to do business with, even if it is local. A "sorry, we can't" would have sufficed. I would have bought them for the full $1.95 each if she hadn't been so rude. read more

Located on Main Street in Wakefield, the Purple Cow is a great spot for buying gifts. I typically shop for jewelry (which is a varied and diverse selection), but the selection includes home decor, kitchen accessories, clothing, scarves, a section for infants, and assorted novelty lighting. Your purchases can be gift-wrapped (a HUGE pro for me since I really dislike wrapping things...) A great spot to shop local this holiday season. read more

This place is one of a kind! Worth the trip to see the purple building but inside this place is full of artisan gifts and decor. They gladly gift wrap any purchase. Great selection of unique finds. If you love coastal decor, this place is for you! read more

I sincerely enjoyed my visit to The Purpose Cow yesterday. I did not experience any attitude from the cashiers. In fact they were very friendly and courteous. They helped me with an inquiring and handed me my purchase with a smile and have a good evening. I think if you are looking for one of a kind or hand crafted items as gifts or yourself you must check out this store. The jewlery selection is fabulous and unique. It is not something you would see 20 other people wearing. It is worth stopping by - You won't regret it. read more

Wonderful eclectic merchandise. Beautiful greeting card selection, unique art items, terrific handmade soaps and one of the best Pandora bead selections I have seen any place. Why the two stars then? Snide comments from the cashiers on two occassions when I shopped there. Once when I paid for a purchase of around $20 in one dollar bills. You would have thought I was paying with poison from the rude comment I got. Here's a hint: take my money, count it, and move on without the commentary, or is my money not as good as anyone else's just because it happens to be small bills? Maybe she thought I was a stripper or something because of the small bills, I don't know? For the record I'm not a stripper, I just happened to have a lot of ones the day I went in there! Second occassion occurred when I was waiting in line to pay. Someone was in line in front of me, moved out of the line over to the racks of clothing to check them out, so I did what any normal person would do who was next in line: I moved up to the counter, placed my items down, and waited for the salesperson to ring them up. Well, she did so, but then proceeded to tell me as she was ringing me up that the other woman had been in line in front of me. I simply told her, well I didn't realize that, especially since the other customer had gotten out of the line to browse the racks of clothing nearby, hadn't left any items on the counter, and she (the salesclerk) hadn't bothered to tell me that (which I would have been fine with) until after she started ringing up my purchase. Thanks for making me feel like I did something wrong when I didn't! So, two very uncomfortable shopping experiences resulting from unecessary comments from the sales staff, and I don't like being made to feel uncomfortable while I am spending good money in an establishment. I will definitely go back because of the beautiful, unique, and fun items they have (and a line of homemade soaps I can't find elsewhere), and will re-evaluate my review after my next visit. read more

I was in the store browsing while the cashiers stood behind the table and were recounting stories of how rude and awful the customers are. I felt awkward having to listen& would be mortified if I were the one of the customers they were deriding. The merchandise was great, the clerks were catty & snide. Its unfortunate that they have a good selection of pandora beads, because after that I will keep my money thank you very much. read more

Great little place! Cool funky finds ranging from scented oils to handmade bags and clothes. You can certainly find a unique gift at this place. They also have boutique baby items which I'm a fan of, it's great to pick up a gift in a pinch. The reason I stopped by was my son was having a test close by and I had about an hour to burn. I had my two-year-old with my and was a little hesitant to visit a store like this with her. A lot of the time boutiques can frown upon little hands on fragile things, which is understandable in some places. Purple Cow has done a pretty good job of keeping super fragile items high and out of reach of little hands. Of course there are some items that are breakable within reach, but for the most part it was unreachable for my daughter. If you carry children's items then expect that type of clientele in your store, it's pretty simple. Purple cow never made me feel uncomfortable for having my toddler with me while shopping. We spent quite a while in there and both had a great time checking out the cool items. My daughter picked out some cool little finger puppets for her and her brothers and I got some scented oil. Overall it's a great little place with funky and unique items. A great place to buy handmade. Everything seems to be priced average for a local boutique. No complaints here aside from the tiny parking lot. Worth a visit for sure! read more

Unique fashion with a twist. Totally not your average boutique. A wide arrange of local artisan jewelry to please every taste. Handbags that make you think! So much more than a one visit store. A feeling of every item in The Purple Cow is carefully handpicked. If you are at the beach over the summer and have rainy day blues a stop into The Purple Cow is a sure way to lift the spirits. read more

Great gift shop. They always get in new items, so you can return and find something you haven't seen before. It's also in walking distance of other shops on Main St. read more

This is the place to go for Alex and Ani, Story People, Pandora, and all sorts of awesome jewelry. The ladies that work there are super helpful and super nice. If you're looking for something unique for your girlfriend, wife, or really anyone this is the place to go in the South Kingstown/Wakefield area. They really do have it all. read more

Love the Purple Cow, especially for that last minute gift! They always carry the most lovely jewelry and pottery! Great Prices, Lotsa Kids Gifts! read more

I really must say... I have been shopping a the Purple Cow for over 14 years now and I have always come away with JUST the perfect gift and card whether it was for an anniversary, a wedding gift, or just a special something for my friend or my special little person. The array of gift ideas always amazes me. I can find something for my quirky sister or my daughter or my grandma. The people there are so knowledgeable and friendly, it makes it an easy pleasant experience finding just he right something. They seem to always keep up with the times as to whats cool for young and old and the prices range from very affordable to the one of a kind, artistic bracelet or earrings. If you want earrings and a class act gift - I highly recommend the Purple Cow - go just for the fun of it and see what they have! Robert J. read more

Another favorite spot of mine in Wakefield is this awesome store. What amazes me is that it seems like they have new stuff all the time. You never get bored at this place! The great smell of all the candles and potpourris hypnotizes you! Very trendy and current stuff at great prices. read more

My go-to place when looking for gifts for my Mom, girlfriend, or female friends. I've never experienced anything but helpful and pleasant employees here. They are helpful and don't pressure you to buy. Pretty good selection of jewelry. Can be a bit pricy, but that's to be expected from handcrafted jewelry. read more

Love the merchandise. Eclectic, funky, cool....pretty overpriced but nice none the less. Customer service was a little lacking in the etiquette department. Overheard comments made about other customers that were not kind. Made me wonder what would be said once I left? Should have been a red flag but I shrugged it off....I found a clock that I liked and had seen some place else for more money which surprised me because Purple Cow tends to be the higher priced store. I took the clock up to the register and the woman went to ring it up and I mentioned I'd seen the clock elsewhere for a higher price and was glad to find it at the price I did. The price seemed entirely reasonable. The woman said "Let me check the price" and said it was marked wrong and charged me the price I'd quoted her from the other store!?!?!. I said that it was wrong for her to charge me the higher price and that I should be charged the price listed even if they had made a mistake. She said--"Sorry (unconvincingly), it was marked wrong. That's the price." BAD BUSINESS. Mistake or not, you displayed it with a specific price. I would have gladly bought it at the other store if I had wanted to pay that much money!!!!!!!! (The other store was Zero Wampum, btw, lovely people). Hope it was worth the extra $5, a poor review, and the loss of a local who used to frequent the store. read more

The Purple cow is no longer the truly unique store it once was. I have been shopping there since it first opened. When asked a direct question, the owner can not simply state that due to the economy we are slimming down our selection (in overpriced wares & jewelry). Instead she makes excuses for the limited inventory. (which can be found on line). This is, of course, after asking for help by the unprofessional, rude girls behind the counter. Who respond with eye rolling and a lot of attitude if asked to look at something in the case. For me this is hard to say, I have loved the Purple Cow for so many years. It has turned into yet another Wakefield establishment that skates by, by their name alone. Not by their quality of customer service and fair pricing. read more

One of my very favorite places to shop when I visit southern RI for a special gift. Always stocked with lovely yet eclectic choices. A great assortment of jewelry, pottery, glass pieces, casual clothing, cards, and quality children's gifts. read more

The Purple Cow is awesome. If you want a place to get a great gift for your wife or girlfriend, the sales staff is always helpful and right on the money with their suggestions. They recently won best jewelry store in RI in the Providence Phoenix readers' poll, for good reason. Check 'em out. read more

great for getting gifts for your girl friend, mother , or even grandmother in some cases. very cool colorful objects are sold here, take a look, its great for just browsing too! read more