Buying a gift or need some acquisition therapy? Mellow Monkey is the place to go. Also I…read morerecommend following Mellow Monkey on Facebook as the posts are extremely entertaining, except for the kimono posts, skip those. So many unusual items, most very nice and some very naughty. Friendly and informative staff. Prices from just a few dollars to over one thousand. Small tokens to large works of art. Trinkets and treasures. Wedding, anniversary, birthday, romantic and funny gifts for any occasion. It's an experience and not just a shopping trip. Be sure to get the loyalty card, you'll be back. I'm getting 20% off my next purchase! Say hi to Howard!

I was searching for an "unusual" store... Really I was looking for a place where I could find…read morelast-minute Christmas gifts that my family hadn't "seen" already. We do the bulk of our Christmas shopping this weekend and we tend to go into the same stores and so it can be a challenge to find unique items that will surprise them! Saw reviews about this place on Reddit and it lived up the hype! I found a beautiful stained glass piece and there was a whole room of reasonably priced Christmas decor! Excited to get these items home for them to unwrap!!!

We stopped at this lovely shop in Black Rock, Bridgeport looking for a shirt we had asked someone…read morethe night before where he had purchased it-Pious Bird! We were able to get 2 shirts of the Brigeport candy cane smoke stack, which was fantastic. It's a thing now. The store also has some gorgeous antiques, crystals, cards and locally made items. The store is well laid out and there are some great finds. The staff was so friendly and helpful. On street parking. Definitely stop by!

The owner of Pious Bird has a great eye for quality and artistry. Many of the items are handmade in…read moreConnecticut, with an emphasis on products by Black Rock craftspeople. I like the paintings of local spots around the neighborhood, including scenes from our beloved St. Mary's by the Sea. I also appreciate the selection of unique notecards, jewelry, antiques and housewares. On a recent visit, I was searching for gifts for friends and bought locally made hot/cold packs filled with flax seeds. My friends loved them!

this store is a diamond in the rough, a true paradise for any kind of person looking for furniture,…read morevintage collector and regular home items alike. The prices are unusually low for the age and quality. I drop in every few weeks to see what Bill's been working on.

From the owner: Antique and vintage American made furniture,art,pottery,lighting. Cottage furniture - authentic…read morevintage and painted by hand! American made gifts and home decor items.

Totally positive experience. We brought in a lamp that had, we thought, died, but the technician…read morereplaced a simple fuse and charged us all of five dollars for his time. Small stores like this deserve your business. They certainly have ours.

I rarely write reviews but on the back of great service I felt compelled to share my experience…read more Small repair, fixed confidently, during my visit, with a smile. Well done.

today on pick up, the entire auction's items had not been put in area ready for pickup. Waited 5…read moreminutes, then told 5 more minutes then it was 10 minutes then more. I'm a 68 year old woman in 85 degree direct sun with neuropathy. I felt very very faint. As they spent time moving furniture to get to boxes up very high and then opening each one, I asked if I could just look real quick so my few items could get pulled. was told no. then instead of apologizing to the growing line , we were told it was hard on them too No mea culpa "sorry we messed up" but instead they're victim too. He said I didn't know what they're going through and I said you don't know what we have gone through either that morning. He said you're just impatient. Yes I was and about to faint on their floor after being told it was 5 minutes 15 minutes ago. I didn't yell or curse How much easier would it have been to say "Sorry everyone, we messed up and have to organize everything, it's going to be at least 20-30 minutes, please come back later or tomorrow, again our utmost apologies" Anyhoos banned me from their website and another one too, long time customer of 10 years spending significant amount of money that helps in retirement. I was at one of first auction ninjas sales 10 years ago where I drove down to Scarsdale and found they had given my lot to another customer. Things happen Next time just say you're sorry Grant Paranese (the managing partner) it's not about you and your day. (kudos to the ladies trying to help those that didn't need Christmas) Women who speak up shouldn't be an affront to your ego and punished, sometimes we're just tired, hot, about to faint, would like a chair and would like you to think of the customer

The gallery has many stunning items which can be easily accessed from the QR codes and or numbers…read moreon the tags. Displays are well done and excellent. The place is huge and requires a two trip minimum. Customer service excellent and informative.

Many things in this store are pricey but they're all beautiful. You can buy seeds, bulbs, soaps,…read morelotions, candles etc. This store also has a very busy cafe that if You want an actual table You need to make a reservation for. We happen to get lucky and grabbed a spot at the first come, first serve bar.

DOUBLE CHECK the price as they ring you up and your receipt! Unfortunately, I noticed too late that…read moreI was overcharged and I am not close to the area to go back. Receipt showing they over charged me $12 vs $10 on the soap bars listed. I should have double checked before I left but a long line was forming behind me! Aside from the price issue complaint, the shop itself is very cute. Everything decorated there looks like a winter wonderland during December. As the name suggests, they have a large nursery section for all sorts of plants throughout the shop. They also have many curated decorative and gift type items for sale. They have small sections of sale items which have very specific brands or circumstances that they apply to. Given the neighborhood demographic the steep prices are not surprising. If you find something you like here, it may be worth looking into how to get the item directly from the seller. One of the main benefits is that this is indoors and directly attached to the café, which I enjoyed much more. It's always fun to walk around and digest to browse after a meal.

This shop has such beautiful things, and the owner Nicole is wonderful to work with. I purchased a…read morebeautiful chair from her, and had it shipped to me- she worked with me through the process entirely and even helped me snag another treasure along the journey - Really exceptional experience!

From the owner: Mixing contemporary, vintage, and artisanal pieces into your home offers a harmonious blend of…read moreperfection and imperfection that results in a sophisticated yet inviting charm. Open by appointment only. Offering: Vintage and antique lighting, artwork, accent tables, chests, sidebaords, desks, seating ceramics, glassware, barware, candleholders, vases. Also offering newly handmade items such as throw pillows, blankets, candles.

expensive.... cheap ass furniture thats barely lasts a year! dont waste your time or money. poorly…read moremade pieces !!

My mom and I had the best experience today at Bobs finding a new couch that wasn't too firm, not…read moretoo soft, but just right! And that had to be because of the help we received from Dwayne. Wow he didn't just help us pick out our perfect new couch but provided such a welcoming experience. He has such a great personality and was very humorous during the experience. If we ever need any more furniture we will be going back to Bobs and requesting Dwayne! Someone give this guy a raise he deserves it through and through!