“Very lovely store with all sorts of unique items. Beautiful minerals for display and jewelry. So much to look at and enjoy in the calming atmosphere.can’t wait to go back.”
“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.”
“We just had the most wonderful experience here. Christmas Shopping with two toddlers can be a workout, but the owner of the shop not only took the pressure off of me while I shopped for gifts, but she made the experience for my boys’ a special one. She took the time to sit down with them and write a letter to Santa keeping them occupied. Not only was the customer service next level, the uniques pieces make for great gifts! Thank you!!!”
“Amazing!!! I had to buy my wife a 9th anniversary gift with a week left on the clock. I realized it was pottery and I thought to myself perfect! Pottery is made of clay and there is literally a store around the block called Paper & Clay! How could I go wrong,l. I’m clearly the best husband that ever existed to put this together.
Within 5 minutes I had my present picked out with a matching card to boot all in one place and the owner Leslie, who is amazing, even wrapped it for me!
My only regret is Google doesn’t allow me to give bonus stars!
Leslie thank you again, you preserved my marriage for at least another year?.
-Nick”
“I’ve loved The Village Studio since it first opened! It’s my go-to place for gift giving (esp. hard-to-buy-for people and Secret Santa gifts), and when I want to treat myself. The staff is always kind and helpful. Most recently, for Christmas, I worked with Melissa to arrange a handmade quilt crafted from my daughter’s favorite and memorable childhood t-shirts and jackets. It came out better than I could have ever imagined, and she loved it! The quality of it is top notch, and the whole process was smooth and easy. I highly recommend if you have grown children and no idea what to do with their childhood t-shirts, sports or not.”
“The fruit bouquet was as pictured, thank you! The balloon was not what I ordered, that’s ok because I understand inventory changes.
My issue is the delivery was made at 5:10pm, that’s the end of a work day so I’m disappointed.”
9:30AM - 6PM
355 Broadway, Saugus
Gift Shops
“I've been shopping at Cardsmart for almost 20yrs now and I wouldn't go anywhere else to buy greeting cards. They have large selection of cards and they're all half price.
They also sell all kinds of things such as jewelry, children's toys, apparel and accessories.”
“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’.”
“The staff is super friendly and approachable. The selection is a mix of anime, Disney, Sanrio, and pop culture. They also make charitable donations to food banks and provide meals.”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Comforting Gift That Keeps on Giving!
I received Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup with fresh bread as a gift, and it was absolutely delightful from the moment it arrived. The packaging was incredibly thoughtful and secure — you could tell care was put into every detail.
The soup itself was rich, flavorful, and heartwarming — exactly what you’d expect from something made with love. The chicken was tender, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the broth tasted like something straight out of grandma’s kitchen. The fresh bread that came with it was soft and the perfect companion to the soup.
I enjoyed it so much that I ended up ordering the soup and bread bowl combo as a gift for a coworker just a few days later! This is now my go-to comfort food gift. Whether it’s for someone who’s under the weather, needs a little cheering up, or just deserves something delicious, Grandma’s Chicken Soup hits the spot every time.
Highly recommend!”
“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.”
“I couldn't make the family reunion. I wanted to add something healthy, beautiful and something the kids would really love. Edible Arrangements did just that. Fruit really fresh, mango and kiwi appreciated with all of the fruits and the display captivated all ( especially the kids!). I made order by calling the store ( I am out of state but prefer the human connection to a store instead of on line) "Krista" helped me with order size . I requested an order late on Sunday. Krista noted they closed earlier on Sunday but she would make it the last order of the day. Couldn't be happier with product and service. Definitely order again. Thankyou so much Edible Arrangements!!”
10AM - 7PM
214F Broadway, Saugus
Gift Shops
“I think this shop is really successful, it has every product you want and most of the products have very different shapes and are usually handmade, I like it very much, I haven't seen many shops like this in Boston”
“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 ?”
“Fun, funky, quirky and elegant all at once. Super- helpful owner. There's a mystical element (bought Tarot-like cards), treats (bought caramels), serveware, books, home items and decor, and it's all beautifully curated with a designer's eye.”
“Cute shop they have lots of neat local artists and Christmas in July was so fun ! My son loved meeting the grinch and the raffles. We loved the artisit booths as well. They even and treats and refreshments, super fun event!”
“Great little spot full of really cool and unique gift ideas, I find myself here often when I'm on Market St. sometimes it's something in the window that draws me in, other times it's just curiosity but this place never seems to disappoint. Worth a visit if you have the time and worth making the time for if you don't.”
“This is such a great place with beautiful, colorful art work and really fun high quality gifts! Great handmade fine jewelry, home decor & just such unique items! Love it!”
“Amy was lovely. My mom is a healthcare worker and she went out of her way to walk her through how to use her discount. She was patient and kind, and the Christmas deals at the store are great!”
“Called yesterday right before they closed to ask if they had any chocolate covered fruits available and the employee made them to order for me! Great service and I appreciated the quality of the strawberries too. I would definitely come back”
“One is the better paper stores in the area. Very nice staff and always well stocked and clean. Staff has gone above and beyond numerous times for me. The shopping plaza is very nice and has a lot of good stores.”
“I had such a great experience with Noel at Edible Arrangements! Their customer service was outstanding — friendly, patient, and super helpful in making sure I got exactly what I needed. Noel went above and beyond to make the whole process easy, and the arrangement turned out perfect. Thank you, Noel, for the excellent service!”
“What a fabulous giftshop. I signed up for a class that was held in the back of the store. The class was to make a hand scorched cheese tray. Before class I had the chance to walk around the store and look at all the fabulous gifts. Staff was super nice and helpful when I had questions. They offer great hands on class all year...and a wide selection of cute gifts. I look forward to taking another class and buying gifts there...”