“My wife is much more of a pen and stationary enthusiast than I by miles, but I do appreciate nice pens, carry useful and well made EDC items and recently fountain pens.
The store could not be better stocked and more charming and the owner could not be more friendly and knowledgeable! My daughter even collects little mouse dollhouse toys they sell there each time we stop by… We live farther away now but always make time to stop by when we’re in the area!
These are the local shops and people we want to invest in for our neighborhoods!”
“Literally my favorite place to shop for both myself and others! They have so many handmade items that are perfect gifts for any occasion! They also have the cutest selection of clothing. Something for everyone here! Will be back many times”
“I discovered this pottery studio back in February and have completed two class series so far—one beginner and one intermediate. Both instructors were incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. I’ve learned so much and absolutely love this studio! I’ll definitely be back for more classes in the future.”
“If there is one place I could visit in all of Boston before I left Boston, it would be this store! It has the most hidden gems - ranging from transit merch to vintage maps about almost every place you can think of! It also doubles up as a great used books store! This place feels more like a museum than a store, and truly is the collection of a lifetime!”
“We rented a chuppah and talit from Kolbo for our wedding and also bought a Ketubah and glass from them and they were wonderful throughout the process! Pickup and drop off of the rented items was seamless and the Ketubah (handmade) and glass were beautiful and delivered in a timely manner”
11AM - 7PM
349 Newbury St, Boston
Gift Shops
“Such a fun experience! The employees were super nice and went out of their way to show me products that weren't even on display. I left with things that I loved (all Pokemon products).There are a ton of Studio Ghibli things, so definitely stop by if you like that. I was surprised to see that they had Ponyo merch. Haven't seen that anywhere!”
“I love Brissonte! The owner Colleen is incredibly kind, talented and has the most unique gift items to which she creates incredible displays for.
I run wreath workshops in her event space. This area is clean, cheery and can hold approximately 20people comfortably to complete a craft. This is a great venue if you are looking to host your own event!”
10AM - 5PM
44 Main St, Concord
Gift Shops
“I had an amazing experience at Nesting! All of the items were beautifully cohesive and curated for the shop. It’s a dangerous place to be if you have money to spend! The cashier was also lovely to me and my mom:)”
“I miss this place! I lived in Boston 13 years and used to walk to this place: it was my go to “treat yourself” shop. I have so many crystals from here and goddess statues. Some of the crystals are excellent and rare pieces at great prices. I’ve got three stunning opals I got from here. I loved going here. The cutest shop.”
“I’ve shopped here for years and my most treasured clothing comes from here! The women who work in the store are so sweet, friendly, and helpful. They always remember me when I come in. I miss the old days when they sold furniture, but I love the children’s section and have found some great home decorations in the current setup.”
10AM - 6PM
32 Main St, Concord
Gift Shops
“I am a local Concord Realtor and have the opportunity to visit many towns in the area and downtown Concord is so special. One of the hidden gems is Revolutionary Concord and it is a store that should not be missed. It is located in the lower level on Main St and my kids love it because they have a huge toy section. We lost our beloved Toy Store and Revolutionary Concord stepped in to fill that void! They also have a wonderful art section, and of course classic Concord items for tourists as well! We highly recommend Revolutionary Concord for all your Toy shopping needs! Tom”
10AM - 8PM
676 Centre St, Jamaica Plain
Gift Shops
“I live and work in the area and have been shopping at On Centre forever. I love the vibe and selection of gifts, jewelry, handbags, clothes and more. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. JP is very lucky to have a shop like On Centre.”
“This store is so cute! Davis Sq if my favorite part of Somerville, it's very neighborly and this store encapsulates what I love most about the area! The workers are so nice, going so far as personally picking up some jewelry for me that was out of stock at this location at their sister store as I don't have a car. Will definitely be back, thanks!”
“This is an amazing hole in the wall. Their inventory is surprisingly large given their size. Items are authentic and reasonably priced.I’m case anyone is looking — they do have mehindi cones!”
“Adorable gift shop full of lots of fun things anyone in your life would like! I love supporting this local business and local artists. I especially love the kids book selection”
“What a delight to come back to my home town and visit Sweet SurpriZe. Heidi’s store has something for everyone from clothing with the old Sachem logo and new logo to water bottles, draw string bags, candy and more. I highly recommend this store. Mim Quine, class of 76’.”
“I’ve been shopping here for years. There is never a shortage of options for thoughtful, unique and often local gifts. The store is a delight to explore and it is owned and staffed by delightful humans.”
“I visited looking for greeting cards, and was pleased to find an excellent selection. The store is the largest Paper Store I've ever seen, and I'll return whenever I need the types of products they offer.”
“Recently my daughter was sick, land I ordered several things from Grandma's Chicken Soup. On the day the order shipped, my daughter was admitted to the hospital - and wouldn't be home for the delivery. I emailed them, and not only did they respond, I received a phone call! They were able to stop the delivery, and will hold it until she gets home - at which time I can have it sent. This was superb, thoughtful Custer Service - totally unexpected, and so very appreciated.”
“Had an amazing time at a private painting party. The owner was very helpful and delightful. The store has all kinds of neat little goodies. Looking forward to going back.”
“Holly was very helpful and kind. I was tempted to just order everything I needed online, but going to the store was much more informative and ended up saving money!”
“This a beautiful shop with an amazing assortment of gifts. There is something for everyone! The owner and all of the staff are lovely and so helpful. I can't say enough about my shopping experience today! 5 stars for sure. See you again soon.”
“Beautiful gift shop! A nice section for children, and beautiful, quality gift items. Also a great place to shop for binoculars, field guides, books on natural history, bird feeders or bird and nature related gifts. Staff is extremely helpful as well. Highly recommend!”
“I recently did the Kintsugi workshop at Graymist and had such a lovely time! The instructor was very knowledgable and kind, and the class was small so that lots of individual attention could be paid to each student. And the shop itself is beautiful, with a unique collection of high quality crafts. Overall I highly recommend their classes and as a destination for a special gift, for yourself or others.”
“I have enjoyed shopping here for years, and all the recipients love their gifts. I went in today asking for a batterie that Donnellan's did not have in stock, they did not carry any but the store keep had an extra and gave it to me free of charge!Support local briskness, because they support you in a multidude of ways!”
“New favorite paper store location! The ladys here are so nice and helpful they helped me with jellycats and they were super sweet definitely will go to this location more ?”
“Arlington has a few stores where you can buy gifts, but Arlington Centered is the one where I want to gift all the things to myself. Its right on Mass Ave across from Kickstand Cafe and is affiliated with Davis squared in Somerville. Expect to pay for a meter if you drive. There's on street parking and the Arlington Center parking lot which always has space. I always buy my sister-in-law earrings here for Christmas, but really I want them. There are funny gifts, trendy gifts, beautiful gifts. Gifts for foodies, grandmas, babies, etc. Hostess gifts, birthday gifts, holiday gifts, white elephant gifts for your yankee swap. I would not come here to buy gifts for a child. There is Henry Bears Park down the street for that. But other than that you could pretty much buy anybody a gift here.”
“What a find! The Crafty Yankee is one of those great little shops where you want to take everything home. It's just full of perfectly picked items that make you think, 'Yep, that would look great in my house.' It's officially my new go-to for gifts, and the fact that they'll gift wrap for you is a huge plus. You’ll find a great mix of things—cool jewelry, amazing-smelling candles, stylish glassware, and cozy sweatshirts, just to name a few. They also have the best selection of Lexington 250th anniversary stuff I've seen around. I honestly can't believe it took me this long to discover this place!”