This is the kind of place I almost hate telling people about, and giving away the secret of exactly how I keep finding those incredibly thoughtful, quirky, and/or fun cards and gifts they seem to appreciate so very much. Annie's features excellent items for those of all ages and stripes, which seem well curated, well organized, and vary delightfully in tone from the silly to the sublime. And while you can find very nice items here, prices tend to be fairly manageable. There's even a small enough assortment of home items--organic, bespoke soaps and laundry detergents and home supplies--that you can come up with a vague reason to visit even if not gift shopping and find a thing or two for yourself. One of the best aspects of Brooklyn in general--and Park Slope in particular, it seems to me--is the ability to rather easily find unique local shops to support. Annie's beautifully exemplifies this fortunate fact. read more

Annie's is such an adorable store in Park Slope! I have stopped by multiple times in recent years while visiting. There are all sorts of great gifts for friends... or yourself. You can honestly find a bit of just about everything, which I love. If you find yourself wanting to shop local, this is a perfect place to do it! read more

Super cute little store. Quirky items. When I thibk general store I do thibk a little older type of items like a Jabobs ladder and such. This is a modern general store with bright colors and jellycats. But ehat comes with that, slightly higher prices! Hey, it's Brooklyn. read more

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Really good store for curated gifts! They have sections well-organized based on the occasion- baby, toys, trinkets, party favors and more. Love that they provided gift bag and tissue paper. It's a bit cramped, but I was able to find what I needed easily. read more

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One of the best gift stores in Brooklyn. I always find the perfect card and gift for whoever I'm shopping for. The staff is so friendly. I always enjoy shopping here. read more

They had a Valentine Day special with Inciardi prints available. I had missed the original availability but Holly worked with me to place an order when they got another shipment. She was very responsive and followed up multiple times throughout the week to check on shipping. I couldn't recommend this store more or Holly. The picture is my order once it arrived. read more

Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store - An order of three frames with Inciardi prints as well as a sticker. - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wonderful gift shop off 5th Ave! The staff at this location are helpful and kind. The store is also dog friendly and I've dropped by quite a few times with my dog so she can get a treat. The store itself carries gifts, baby items, home decor, stationary, and even a refill station at the back of the store. Also they have a rewards program and a birthday reward. Worth a visit! read more

Great customer service. Everyone here is friendly and helpful. They now have two Inciardi machines, both always fully stocked. Staff are also kind about offering quarters if needed, though it's always best to come prepared. Happy trading! read more

THE most magical wonderland. You'll want one of everything. MORE than one of everything, frankly. The cutest and most relevant greeting cards (Margot Robbie Barbie cards - swoon) and gift options galore. A fun feast for the eyes everywhere you turn and the team is the kindest. Just the best. read more

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Unique gift shop with lots of fun choices. Always enjoy coming here when I'm in town visiting my daughter.

Annie's should be your go-to-spot for uniquely curated gifts! I needed a last minute personalized gift for a friend celebrating her engagement. I contacted Annie's through their instagram page, and within 15 mins they replied saying they could absolutely help me create a custom gift box. MaKayla pulled some Brooklyn and Bride themed items, sent me photos of each, confirmed prices and curated the most amazing gift. MaKayla even went above and beyond to purchase a bottle of wine from another store, to include it in my gift box! She also included a hand-written card. Please shop at Annie's if you're local, and if you're not, let them help you send a custom gift! Although they don't deliver, you can arrange pickup with another great local business - AirPals. With these two companies, you're set to make a memorable gifting experience for any loved one! read more

Really bummed as I came to the shop after seeing the cutest item posted by my friend on line. I went and the selection didn't disappoint and what was supposed to be less than $20 became almost $100. Everything was great until I came to the register. The associate was so friendly and kind and nice to the people in front of me but when I got to the register they were cold, standoffish and made me feel judged. Knowing that was my experience, I don't know that I'll return even though there were other items I was looking at. If you're gonna be rude, be rude to everyone or be nice to everyone but when you play favorites, it's really demoralizing. read more

A Park Slope neighborhood staple. Great for gifts, but can be a little expensive (you pay for quality though). Lots of New York/Brooklyn centric gifts for little ones. You can also refill your soap here. read more

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What a cool store! Tons of things you haven't seen elsewhere and the perfect place to go shopping for gifts

Dearest Annie, I've known you now for a few years and I just can't think of any other gal in Park Slope who is as fabulous as you. I just adore you ...and here are a few reasons why: You continue to stock your store with fabulous finds. I have found myself at your store several times, a list of recipients in hand, but without the foggiest idea of what to buy. But then I remember I'm in your store and calm down - you literally have something for everybody. Kitchenware, baby stuffs, beautifully made greeting cards, and a section of rotating holiday décor. And I like that you rep your borough and your city. There's always unique Brooklyn gear and NYC tchotchkes. Your price points are not outrageous. No matter my budget I know you have me covered. I've yet to have a bad shopping experience in your store, even around Christmas time when it seemed like the entire neighborhood was there! Even when the store is packed your staff has never been anything but sweet, greeting every single person who comes in. That's always appreciated! Can't wait to see what new and awesome stuff you have in the store this season. See you soon, Alyssa read more

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So cute. I dropped $$ for some thoughtful original gifts. Fun experience. Great local shop.

Such a lovely, fun store with an amazing array of items! The staff was super friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go back!

This is my new favorite place to buy gifts for everyone. It's carefully curated, and has all manner of art books, cookbooks, other books, puzzles, candles, kitchen wares, games, and things I can only describe as a gallimaufry of knick-knackery. Most importantly, Annie herself might be the nicest woman on the planet. Let me tell you a little story, if you're not convinced by my just saying so: I recently came in with a $20, and only a $20 bill. I was going for a run (one of maybe three I went on all year) and didn't have my wallet (so no credit cards, debit cards, 15 year old condoms or ID), and I thought I'd drop by to see if there's something I could get for my Secret Santa pool (had to be under $20). Although the store is small, the selection is excellent, so I quickly found something perfect. I flipped it over, and it was $19. I approached Annie, and inquired about the tax, and explained my situation. She looked at the item briefly and said, "I think it's the last one. Why don't I just give you 50% off?" Annie, you didn't have to do that. But because you did: 1. You cost yourself $10. 2. You earned a customer for life.* 3. My Secret Santa recipient will never know that I only spent $10 on her. Until she reads this. Thank you. And see you soon. _____________ *My life. I'm betting I'm going first, unless I start running more. And I'm not going to do that. read more

Super cute! great options for a quick gift! cards, gifts, kid umbrellas! it feels warm and cozy inside and everyone is kind!

Annie's is an adorable store! I find it's the perfect spot to find curated gifts and cards. They're taking precautions and limiting the amount of folks in the store, they have hand sanitizer at check-out, and 6 foot prints to socially distance. Annie's is a must-visit if you're in Park Slope! read more

Cute store that took over for another general purpose store in the same spot. The one key difference is the new owners seem to cater toward the new generation of brooklynites an is definitely a nice addition to the neighborhood. The toys are different than what everyone else has to offer which is great, and the prices are reasonable. What more can you ask for! read more

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I have been to Annie's Blue General Store more times than I can count, and you would think that as a returning customer, someone who works there would try to get to know your name and even just exchange small pleasantries with you. But this is NOT the experience at Annie's Blue Ribbon; instead I get a cold stare and flat "hello" from someone standing by the cash register that looks at me like I am going to steal something. I am writing this review though because I recently bought a special card and asked for an envelope. They said no. I said but this IS a card and I need an envelope. And no, they could not find a single spare envelope to spare for a CUSTOMER paying for a rather pricey card (with no envelope). This is not how you treat customers. I can deal with antisocial workers, but when NO ONE seems to go just a bit "out of there way" to help a customer, I feel like I am done. Because of this occurrence, I feel like this establishment only cares about their profit and not the customer. And I think they just lost one. read more

What a treasure trove of quirkily thoughtful gifts - will absolutely be on my short list for gifts moving forward!

So much to choose from - great place to find a gift for someone. Fun home decor and great birdhouses, puzzles, and candles!

I loved this store!! Definitely stop in to browse and I guarantee you will find something you have been looking for. Great place for unique and fun gifts, home decor/supplies, beauty and more! They have a party supplies area and I wanted to buy everything. Plates, cups, party hats, mini piñatas. I ended up finding a dry brush which has already worked wonders on my skin in just a week! read more

Nice little Park Slope boutique gift shoppe where you can find some pretty great gifts for those who are a tad difficult to buy for. Toiletries like soaps, fragrances and bath salts. Home decor, classic games, stationary and the such could be found here. Prices are a tad high but some of the items are truly unique and worth the slight splurge. The staff won't bug you the second you walk in either and they'll leave you to shop in peace which is a plus for me. Definitely going to come back and recommend this store. read more

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Life Before Kids: "Why does this store even exist? Who in god's name would come here?? Can't these breeder folks just buy all this crap for half the price on Amazon???" Life After Kids: "Holy crap! It's ::insert random toddler's name here:: 2 yr birthday party tomorrow and we need a gift, stat!! Just go pick something up at Annie's for chrissake!!" Much like a good pair of comfortable shoes, you can't really appreciate this store until you're at a certain station in life... and that station is desperate last minute toddler shopping. They know their demographic well, and will twist the knife ever so gently on your wallet. $30 for a handmade rattle from Argentina?? Oy vey... pony up. read more

Okay, so my five star review is slightly cheating. I've been in twice, never bought anything and can't really imagine what I would get there. It's all cute little things that we buy when my wife suddenly explains that the partyhousewarmbabyweddingshowerbougeyevent that we're late for requires that we bring a present. They have that sort of stuff, and based on the results, well, I guess it's a great store for that sort of stuff. I'm giving it five stars because it's valiantly opened across from the Murder-mart. The bodega across the street is the last sketchy piece of retail in Boerum Hill. Sketchy like 'order through the bullet proof glass' sketchy. Like I saw one of the local prostitutes and john stop by the bullet proof glass at 1 AM and order 1 condom and 1 Vitamin water sketchy. So, in the spirit of nimbyism, I'm hoping the five stars bring more yelpers. and push the late night drug scene one block over. to the new iHop. read more

Love this little gem for unique gifts, cards, and knick knacks. I've bought many baby shower, engagement, and housewarming gifts here and have loved finding one of a kind cheeky greeting cards to send to friends and coworkers. read more

This store is absolutely cute - I was almost tempted NOT to write a review cos I want this to be MY secret and no one can ever have the same things as I do. But I have decided to share the love - we should all expect a blue moon tonight. To think we almost walked by without dropping in cos silly literal me didn't think twice about the name and thought it was merely a store selling common household bric a brac and tools - I couldn't have been more wrong. From gigantic rubber ducks parodying the usual ones in bath tubs, to reprints of old maps of New York (where building numbers instead of street numbers rule), BRGS has a wonderful selection of toys & trinkets for everyone. It's a shop I wish I had cos it's obvious that the owner spends her (i am assuming it's a her) time travelling the world and just buys whatever that is special, unique and catches her fancy. And how apt a name it has - it really is a store filled with, well, general stuff. But only way cooler. A perfect store for gifts (even for someone who has Everything) or something to make yourself happy - it's hard NOT to want anything from there. Perhaps the only thing that will make one reconsider making a purchase would be the prices - doesn't cost an arm or a leg (fear not - you can find something for almost any price range, even under $10) , but I wouldn't exactly classify them highly affordable either. Beauty and uniqueness all come at a certain premium. : ) read more

Part coffee table book purveyor, kitchen gadget pimpster, cutesy random gifter, quality toy tailor, and all-around knick-knackery for that one gift you're looking for when you have absolutely no idea what to buy that person who you, well, don't know very well, Annie's brings home a blue ribbon for unique boutiques. This place is worth a look just because you have peepers. It was packed two days after Thanksgiving, definitely a good sign, and this was a funny conversation: Customer: "This is a cool store. I love it." Cashier: "Thanks for coming in on Small Business Saturday." Customer: "Small business wuh?" Cashier: "You don't know about Small Business Saturday?" Customer: "No." Cashier: "Oh. It was started by American Express four years ago, to help businesses like ours compete with Black Friday." (Pause.) Customer: "Did you say American Express?" Cashier: "Yes, that's who started it, yes." (Customer walks away, shaking head.) I'm guessing the cashier was Annie. read more

Ever have a feeling that all of the things in your life are lining up into one epic journey? Well this store was in line with a series of amazing positive events in my life. While walking to meet a friend I was stopped by the "spread love it's the brooklyn way" marked on the window. While looking in slightly curiously I saw a store full of all kinds of books, gadgets, gifts, cards....it's the perfect place to find a gift for the quirky person in your life! The stores manager greeted me with a really happy smile and hello...which is really sweet seeing that i walked in about 10 minutes to close. I wandered around and felt like a kid in a candy store. Maybe it was the bright lights...or maybe it was the book on things that might kill you (Hypochondriacs Guide to diseases.) ..I don't know. What I do know is that I felt at home and will be back. read more

Annie's is basically my go-to present store in Park Slope. The front table features an ever-changing array of seasonally-relevant knick-knacks for all your friends and family. The items on the walls see a bit slower evolution and seem to maintain the same themes (booze and brooklyn-themed presents in the front right, male/female beauty products a little off by the cash register, etc.). They cater to every age group, from baby to adult. Prices can be hefty but I've been surprised to find some reasonably-priced items. I'm a bit of stickler with non-toxic cleaning products. In the back, Annie's sells glass laundry and dish soap bottles. You can fill up your bottle with detergent or dish soap - sustainable in so many ways! read more

Great place for browsing and picking up quirky, what-the-hell-why-not? gifts for the cool people in your life. Just yesterday I stopped by and bought a copy of The Brooklyn Cookbook for someone on my gift list, and I'll be going back soon to buy a copy of the Baby Mix Me a Drink board book (Google it! It's hilarious) for my friends' new baby. I was also tempted by their ceramic humidifiers, their eco-friendly housecleaning products, and their wide array of unusual kitchen items. Like I said, it's a quirky store. They've got a pretty good website, so if you don't live closeby enough to just stop in on a whim, you can peruse most of their goods online. read more

I love Annie's! They have a lot of specialty items that are great and the staff is super friendly! It is the perfect place to find a great gift for people of all ages--from babies to adults (even a lovely gift for yourself)! I love how unique the store is and find myself stopping in often just to look! They also encourage you to bring your dog inside while you shop! :) read more

Super cute, great all-purpose-gift store. Babies, pets, bosses, friends, you name it, they've got it covered. Don't be surprised if you end up getting a couple of gifts for yourself as well. The staff are really friendly too. read more

I used to love this store when it was in Boerum Hill/ Downtown Brooklyn, but since the move, I feel like a lot of their more quirky items have been removed for a more watered-down version. Not sure if this was because I came during Christmas and they were restocking, but I hope they bring back some of the quirk. That being said, its still one of the best places to get a gift at a reasonable price. You may not know what you want when you walk in, but odds are you will walk out with something! read more

Adorable little store just opened on the corner of State and Bond, across from one of the skeeviest bodegas left in Boerum Hill. What would my daily commute be without 7am sexual advances from the local drunk? But I digress. Blue Ribbon is the perfect place to go for party favors, house warming gifts, cute birthday presents, and stocking stuffers. Too cute for words, and stocks interesting stuff that you generally don't see everywhere. I think the owner makes an effort to stock her store with one of a kind, exotic items. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and check it out. You won't regret it! read more

This place is my go-to when I need a gift -- it has a well-curated selection of stuff for both kids and adults, and for the most part it's reasonably priced. Also appreciate that they carry some eco-friendly/sustainable cleaning supplies. read more

I am partial to all things ANNIE'S BLUE RIBBON GENERAL STORE. Whether you're looking for a gift for a birthday, a card for a friend, a book for a niece, a baby gift (from 'WOW- you're pregnant!" to "I can't believe she's TWO already), delicious potions and lotions and, for the more practical, a reliable supply of moleskine notebooks, you will find it here!! Here's the best part of ABRGS: it's like that NPR-driveway phenomenon, where you park your car and sit in the driveway for a half an hour so you don't miss a minute of the story -- when you walk into ABRGS, looking for something (fun wrapping paper, a house-warming gift, a witty children's book, Brooklyn and/or NYC goods) you INEVITABLY find something else, because you can't help but linger and look and treat yourself or a loved one to the odd whoopee cushion or a toy for your dog. Regardless, you'll have a great talk with Anne or Jess (one of whom is usually there with surprisingly intimate knowledge of their goods) will help. Goes like this: "I'm looking for a present for my sister-in-law who I don't know very well but I want to get to know better because I love my 4 week old nephew. Can you help?" To which Anne or Jess will enthusiastically respond by zooming through the store to show you anything from a box of whiskey rocks (for your brother...who you also want on your team in the sister-in-law wooing), to a Bob Marley lullaby renditions CD for the wooing-to-sleep of said newborn, to a Jasmine/Quince candle for the sister in law and a card that says exactly what you didn't know you needed to say to kickstart the whole relationship. GENIUS ABOUNDS. Plus you're bound to leave taking yourself a little less seriously, but you understanding the seriousness of living fully. VISIT TODAY!!! read more