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    The Shell Shop

    3.7 (17 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 week ago

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    Alyssa R.

    How could one find anything wrong with a shop selling just about any type of seashell you could imagine? This spot, located just around the corner from Commercial St, is so bright, so colorful and so charming. Big shells. Small shells. Natural shells. Colored shells. Shells for hanging. Shells for jewelry making. Shells that would make for lovely centerpieces at a beach themed wedding. While I didn't make a purchase I did pay attention to the the prices and I was surprised at the affordability. You could easily fill up a basket of beachy baubles for your home. Totally worth a visit on your next trip to Provincetown.

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    Carol K.

    Thank you for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed your visit

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    These people are the real deal. Great store selection and great customer service. Don't forget to get your picture taken out front.

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    It's definitely a worthy stop when you're on the Cape especially on a rainy day.

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    Yates & Kennedy - Sign out on the street.

    Yates & Kennedy

    4.9(13 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    What a beautifully set up store...When we walked in, we just loved admiring all the beautiful home…read moredecor pieces and unique accent pieces. This store sells many nice things for the home that you can buy on the spot, but the store is also the base for people who want to get a professional to help decorate their homes Yates & Kennedy occupies about 500 square feet on Commercial St, and owner Mitch Yates has created areas throughout the shop that teem with personality. The shop, which has been around for over 10 years is chock-a-block full. Antelope horns lean against agate bookends, watermark pillows rest next to small oil paintings, and claw-foot candlesticks, magnifying glasses and a jewel-encrusted crown share table space. A variety of vintage wallpaper serves as backdrops to the diverse assortment. Yates has even created a space for a great assortment of espadrilles and hand screened T-shirts by his best friend, John Kennedy. The shop, like a room with character, is spirited and charming. When you visit, plan to spend some time there; you never know what you'll uncover.

    Yates & Kennedy is a beautiful high end store that I feel is a must visit. It is full of gorgeous…read moreone of a kind items. I found pleasure just walking through taking everything in. I found a beautiful pillow that I feel in love with. I ended up leaving without purchasing it. Only to think a about the pillow all day. In the end deciding to return and make the pillow mine. I found the owner friendly and kind, yet a little soft spoken. He seemed to appreciate customers commenting on his beautiful items. Ultimately I was thrilled that I stepped foot in Yates & Kennedy and I will think of that store fondly each time I gaze upon my gorgeous pillow while at home. Even if you are not planning on purchasing you should stop in to Yates & Kennedy just to take in the beauty.

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    Yates & Kennedy - Unique wooden sculpture

    Unique wooden sculpture

    Yates & Kennedy - Beautiful home decor pieces

    Beautiful home decor pieces

    Yates & Kennedy - The gorgeous store, a must stop in Ptown

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    Botanica - Original painting

    Botanica

    4.9(31 reviews)
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    What a wonderful store. Now, I have to admit I did not go there. I went to Yelp and then their…read morewebsite and called. I live in LA and the gift I wanted delivered was for a dear friend in Provincetown. He just suffered a loss and I had no desire to buy flowers. The man I spoke to was one of the owners and he was so sweet to me. I am pretty upset over the loss of my friend so I rambled and rambled some more and he was kind and patient. The photos of the store are beautiful and I am sure their prices are reasonable. I bought a super unique windchime with stained glass all in different colors. It was in my price range and he is going to deliver it himself for me today. I don't think he even charged me for delivery. A photo of it is attached. He knew of the couple I was sending the gift to and knew where they lived. It is a small, friendly town. I wish I could recall the name of the owner I spoke to, but I am a tad brain dead today. He was just so sweet. You know, the kind of person you want to hug and be friends with. Go there or order from there. Just call them and they will help you. They have a great selection of gifts and plants and cards. Thank you Botanica.

    I loved this retail gift shop. Botanical has some very interesting gifts and it does not feel…read moretouristy or like a trinket shop. There are a lot of dog gifts and the owners are clearly dog lovers. My furry beast was welcomed and that was appreciated. The guys are very friendly and helped me find a gift that I will value. There is as the name suggests a garden like feel for this place.

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    Original painting

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    Roots For the Home and Garden

    Roots For the Home and Garden

    2.8(23 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I was enjoying the merchandise and the bald old owner made a snarky remark about how a book I took…read morea photo of is copyrighted. "You know that's copyrighted right" like if you wanted me to stop then why not just say "hey actually we don't allow pictures to be taken in here." Why not just say straight up what you wanted rather than be snide about it. When is it ever okay to act like that professionally? He lost a customer. I was going to buy the book but then he acted maliciously. The common theme of these reviews is that he loses out on business because of his nasty behavior. People are enjoying themselves so he decides to insert himself to make the moment negative. I wouldn't shop here. It's 50/50 your day is ruined by some bald, unhappy man who never learned customer service.

    I write this review with mixed feelings. The first time I walked into Roots, I was amazed to see so…read moremany quality nice things for the home and garden inside the store. I loved the door knockers, candles, napkins, etc...all seemed so lovely and well displayed. But when I approached the counter where the register was, I saw the man working behind the counter...and I was about to ask him a question about one of the candles that I was looking to buy....but...he looked at me approaching and he turned his head and made a facial gesture...like....don't bother me.... I was so put off by this lack of customer empathy, I decided not to buy anything here. Such a pity, a place with such nice merchandise but with no similar nice customer service.

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