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    The Purple Cow

    4.0 (34 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Brian S.

    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.

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    2 years ago

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

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

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    Nico Scout is one of my favorite stores in the entire universe. A visit to the store is like the…read morebest treat ever. I was long overdue for a treat, so I paid Amber a visit this past weekend & my heart grew three sizes that day. I heart Amber, her energy, her taste, her philosophies, her creativity, & her genuine, infectious laugh. Every bit of Nico Scout reflects Amber & every bit of Amber is reflected in Nico Scout. What a selection of products! When I don't know what to get someone as a gift, I go to Nico Scout. Amber has done the hard work of thinking & collecting & curating, so that I can just show up & get inspired. I always find something for someone, & it's usually something I never knew existed. Last year I found an incredible book in the store about Black American musicians & the conception of jazz. I didn't know this book existed & didn't know I needed it until I saw it. It came home with me, of course, & was a perfect gift for a good friend of mine. Books, clothes, knick knacks, art, pottery, plants, homewares, etc. There is so much goodness here, running the entire gamut of price. There's something for every person & every budget here. I am so glad this little paradise exists & I can't wait to see what Amber has in store for 2025 - I hear that workshops might be on the horizon? Sign me up, please.

    I recently learned I'm on the Yelp Elite team....I was clueless on what this meant until I decided…read moreto start my journey at Nico Scout by RSVPing to their invitation to see the shop. Absolutely enjoyable experience!! This adorable and thoughtful shop has so much to offer!! Truly unique, hand crafted, fabulous books with varied cultural content-I could have purchased every cookbook there!! So much fun to explore! I had to have their cat mini purse!! I highly recommend shopping here for unique and thoughtful gifts!

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    This large Paper Store has all the things you expect. Candles, coffee mugs, cards, Vera Bradley,…read moreYankee Candle, Hallmark, etc. Even in February they had a few non-seasonal ornaments available. Silver picture frames for the new family members. A few clothing items like scarves, hand bags, covers. The store is bright, clean and well organized. Staff are amiable. Parking is shared with other businesses.

    I stopped at this store thinking it was just like a Hallmark store...but it's much more than…read morethat..The Paper Store is one of the largest family-owned and operated specialty gift businesses in the country. Today, the Anderson family operates 100 stores throughout the Northeast and also in Florida - as well as a thriving eCommerce business -- with over 3,000 employees who make The Paper Store "tick." I got some nice gift items that I needed and I loved the way the store is laid out, organized and the friendly staff. It all started with a small newspaper stand in Maynard, MA in 1964 - established by a guy named Bob Anderson. Each store has departments that include fashion apparel, accessories, spa, home décor, stationery, jewelry, sports, and more from brands like Vera Bradley, Lilly Pulitzer, Jeep, Life is Good, Vineyard Vines and Pura Vida. The Paper Store is a proud Hallmark partner, which ties into the backbone of the company's mission -- to commit and provide stellar service to all Hallmark Gold Crown customers and provide the offerings they know and expect from Hallmark.

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