One of the coolest stores in Astoria! The staff is beyond pleasant and gently helpful and…read more enthusiastic! They have an incredible inventory of some really unique gifts and the store is immaculate. I think my favorite part about it is that they just let you shop without being over bearing or upselling you! I feel like I am as valued when I am buying an item on sale or spending a $100. I love small businesses with integrity and community mindedness as core values. I am a fan!!!

Love this store. It's my favorite of the Lockwoods. They really have everything you can ever…read morepossibly want by way of gifts. Knick-knacks, tchotchkes, literally socks of all types, themed items. Location specific items. You name it, they probably have it. They also have a rewards program. The staff are very helpful, too. I'd give it 5 stars if it weren't for their prices. They are pretty steep, in my opinion. A pair of socks cost $15. They were of a special print and the perfect gift for a friend but I'd never ordinarily purchase a single pair of socks at that price point. I understand they aren't a big box store and need to keep the lights on, especially in Astoria. Come in for all the things - just expect to pay a pretty penny.

Maximo was great! Had amazing recommendations for house plants and was able to help me with my…read morerequest! The best plant I purchased was definitely affordable and a suggestion from Maximo! Will definitely go back and recommend to buy local

I first was introduced to NY City Succulents months ago at a Yelp Event. I loved the plants so…read moremuch, I had to come back for round two! Pros: + Great Variety of Plants + Pet Friendly + Yes, they are pretty idiot-resistant. I do not have a green thumb and I still managed to let my plants last 6 months so far. Fingers crossed! + Julio is so responsive and goes out of his way to help answer questions! Cons: - A little pricey, but you are paying for quality IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC

Had a really negative interaction with a customer service agent. Won't be purchasing again. It's…read moretoo expensive a product to treat your customers disrespectfully. Also. They are EXTREMELY stingy with samples. The only samples they send are from House of Dastan... which is their house brand. They're good frangrances... but forcing their house brand on me is annoying. Samples are important because it's how I expand my collection. Several of the same sample from House of Dastan doesn't encourage me to buy new fragrances.

to be honest, if I wouldn't have to because they deliver to US/Boston, I would never order again…read more The order process is extremely annoying.. paying thousands of dollars for an order and after a few minutes it's deleting the cart. before I could order. Every time I tried to order as a guest it asks for a password and creates an account but then says it's the wrong password. Tried to send a new password via mail - never got one. Tried to order in SAFARI (Mac) - error every time. I tried approximately 6 times before I could finally order. It's a mystery to me how such a bad ordering process is working for you as a company. Plus allthe stress I have now to send you all these information.. I deeply hope that I never need to order with you again. They wanted to me to send a copy of my credit card via mail (!) for security check? Are you serious?

Such a cute shop featuring local goods/artists and Filipino vendors! (Among others)…read more The owner Lyn (also at the cleaners next door) is so friendly, energetic and helpful. Some products change or take time to replenish from the local vendor/artist, so if you see something you like, I suggest you purchase it when you see it! I bought earrings for myself and a really cute/funny birthday card as a gift for a close friend. There are occasionally some events hosted here so I highly suggest following the page on Instagram for updates. I would love to attend a soundbath or purchase Filipino-themed baked goods, for example!

Hell yea!! This…read moreplace is awesome. I'm Filipina so my answer is going to be heavily swayed in supporting this business. But really, it's great. I stopped by when they had a small market for Filipino History Month, they even had a bartender making Filipino designed drinks on the house. It was so cool and also wonderful to see the store supporting other crafters and community members who had booths at the storefront. The space has Filipino crafts and goods inside with some vintage clothes in the back. Artwork, jewelry, candles, cards, etc. Cute store and hope to see it continue to thrive!

Over the past year, the quality of their customer service has declined significantly. Phone…read moreinteractions are abrupt and unprofessional, and on multiple occasions calls were disconnected before my questions were addressed. The most recent interaction the women who answered the phone had a very nasty unprofessional attitude. This can be extremely dishearten if you are in crisis. It creates the impression that customers are an inconvenience rather than a priority. In addition, their selection of 12-step program literature has become extremely limited. Materials that were once consistently available are now difficult to find, which is particularly disappointing for those who depend on these resources. Overall, the level of service and support no longer reflects the standards they once maintained. Based on my recent experiences, I cannot recommend this business and would suggest looking elsewhere for more reliable assistance and access to materials.

Please do not go here. I was walking around the Upper East Side a few days ago when I passed by…read morethis store. It was 5:40pm, they closed at 6. I just wanted to browse for 5 minutes to kill time before a dinner reservation. I walk in, and immediately the girl working the register says "Just letting you know, I'm closing up now." I said "Oh, I thought you were open until 6?" And she gives me the most condescending smirk and says "You've never worked in retail before, have you?" I immediately left. For a crystal and metaphysical shop, the vibes were so terrible. What a weird thing to say to someone, let alone a customer (and for the record, I have worked multiple jobs in retail).

Beautiful flower/ plant/ gift shop in Sunnyside with character and charm: and wonderful drinks and…read moretreats! The coconut Americano is a stand out fave, however the cappuccinos are excellent as well. Everything about this place is unique. The vibe is immaculate: there is the ambience of the beautiful flowers, the mismatched, somewhat vintage glam furniture which offers many cozy areas to sit and enjoy the beverages made upon order and delicious assortment of baked goods by Whisked NYC. Weekends feature brunch and tea options as well. Visiting Ora and taking the beautiful arrangements is something everyone should take them time to do. Oh, and say hi to Coco, the manager of the place as well ‍

Perfect spot for a relaxing Sunday morning, the service is super quick, the music is great and the…read moreambiance just takes your breath away! I ordered a piece of cake which was so fresh and combined perfectly with my cortado! There is always tables where you can sit and relax, I would suggest to add maybe a Bench outside the place where you can enjoy your coffee, I think that would be ideal! It is a great place to have solo dates or bring your girlfriends/boyfriends ! Dont miss out on!

Last week, I was desperately looking for some Galentine's Day gifts for my friends and decided to…read morego check out Gift Box. I must say, this was the perfect place to go! The store is tiny and jammed pack with items like homemade crafts, organic cosmetics, handmade jewelry from local artisans, books and much more. You'll need to take your time perusing the store since every inch was filled. I was there for about thirty minutes, and I found so many cute, and unique items for myself and for gifting. The lady working the counter was also really welcoming and was nice to chat with. I love shopping at stores like these and it fits my 2022 resolution of trying to shop local and helping support small business.

This place is amazing. It might be tiny, but don't be fooled, there are PLENTY of items! The stuff…read moreis constantly changing as well, so you're always surprise with new items. The owners are extremely friendly and make you feel at home. They love animals and help get cats/kittens adopted as well. Definitely give them a visit

I always come here to get my flowers. From the weekly colorful ones to put in my vase, to bonsai…read moretrees, and to the most complex bouquets, I always know that their quality and service is the best. I have roses from Valentine's Day that still look very pretty (it's March 8th today). Insane!! It's really worth the money you spend. They're very knowledgeable in making compositions and in how to take care of them. No frills type of shop. Beautiful.

Found Eucalyptus at this shop! Something I have never seen in other places I have visited. For a…read moresmall, neighborhood store, they have a nice selection and fair pricing. The shop looks very well kept and the attendant was very helpful. Will definitely visit again!

Everyone needs to come here. I swear you could spend the…read morewhole day looking at every single item they're selling here. Everything is so magical and fun and I wish I could take everything home with me. The PERFECT place to shop when you need a gift for someone and even better if you want something nyc centered.

I come here to get cards for each one of my family and friends' birthdays, because they're so…read moreunique and fun! I kind of wish they had more pop-out cards but it's fine. The place is super cute and has a great assortment of things like pens and sketchbooks and agendas... choices for each vibe! The people working here know their stuff and will help you find what you're looking for. Otherwise, they're not the type of people to ask you what's up every five minutes, so you don't feel pressured. :) Overall I really like coming here (and the other nearby location for some extra gifts) but their prices are a bit expensive. So... I only buy cards from here for people I really care about lol

I liked this store until today. Went to exchange the cylinder for my SodaStream machine. The…read morecashier girl who clearly has no idea about the difference between the two types of cylinders they have in store made a mistake and gave me the wrong one. But when I finally figured it out by myself that she didn't give me the correct one and went back for the second time, the manager or owner argued that maybe I made the mistake and almost refuse to let me exchange for the correct one. How could I give them the wrong cylinder that was just taken off from my machine?

Very convenient esp if you live in the area and need to go to a hardware/kitchen store. When I…read morefirst moved here I didn't have a car so I came here to get misc items that I needed (i.e. broom, bowls, tupperware, candles, kitchen gadgets, etc.). There is a very large selection of various items here and you could spend like 20-30min in here just browsing. If you're looking for something that you can't find at the duane reade or food cellar you will prob find it here!