I was admiring my friend's stylish chair the other day and he told me about Michele Varian's store…read more He lives a few blocks away and said it was his go-to place for gifts, and that I would love it. We ventured over and it's true - I was totally delighted. What a stunning mix of gorgeous items! Housewares, incredible lighting, pillows, some of the most beautiful jewelry I've ever seen, and lots of treasures. I loved all the table-wear and colorful and organic feeling mostly stemless glasses - elegant and practical. It's the kind of place you could stay all day and keep discovering something unique - wow!! The staff were friendly and helpful with just the right amount of interjection. I can't wait to return and tell all my friends about this very special shop - there's a range of prices and something for everyone. LOVE!

Lovely products and store but horrible sales person. Very condescending and almost felt like a…read morebother when asking about (very expensive) goods that they sell.

We are thrilled with the wonderful service afforded by Sterling Place. My wife had purchased a…read moreglobe that spins on its own with light. It suddenly stopped working. Although the manufacturer did not want to replace it, Robert at Sterling Place stepped up and said he would give us a new globe at no cost to replace the defective one. We now again have a beautiful working globe. It is a great conversation piece in our living room. And whenever we look at it, we are reminded what an honorable and class act Robert is and how great Sterling Place is. Thank you so much Robert!!!

We just bought this table and quickly discovered that the owner marked up the price by $80-90. Not…read morecool! Why wouldn't you give your customers the opportunity to buy at market value?! No integrity at all! Will not be coming back to this store. It's got cute things, but as we've learnt can definitely find it all at a better value elsewhere. Very very disappointing! You can't return for a refund, just store credit.

As so many others have said - this is my go-to store for gifts and an…read moreoccasional treat for myself. I absolutely love this store; it's fun to visit and look around. You'll always find something, no matter who you are shopping for. The items are one-of-a kind, funny, eclectic and a wonderful selection of beautiful jewelry. The owner is really wonderful - so kind and patient.

I love Homebody! The owner is so nice and helpful and has the cutest dogs in town. I particularly…read morelove the candles and cards and jewelry - I've purchased several gifts here over the last couple years and always have happy recipients! Great to support local small business!

Cute, local shop! Did some last minute Christmas shopping and found a couple of cute things…read more Very friendly staff and they also offered tissue paper along with a bag, since it was a gift. If you're looking for a slightly different gift, different from the every day stuff, check Woods Grove out!

Can I rate a business if I didn't make a purchase? It's the same as rating a restaurant without…read moreeating there. Wood's Grove has been around for a while. Though in the last two years I just quickly stepped in to view the adorable, glass Christmas ornaments, there's a lot more. It's one of those cozy stores that carry unique gifts such as socks, tumblers, glassware and more. There's even a wall of pet toys and they're adorable. Some items are pricey. The Christmas ornaments are eye catching. Food ornaments seem to be the trend and Wood's Grove carries a wide variety. Of note: I'm all for supporting small businesses however, I tend to shop at more notable stores whose return policy is beyond store credit. I don't know what their return policy is but when I asked an employee about any sales on Small Business Saturday, her response was " we don't do sales". Excuseeeee me. It was just a question! Despite this, I might be inclined to pop in and buy a gift for my cats--if I remember. Giving 4 stars since the merchandise is attractive. **Update** I made a purchase over the weekend. The store's small space made it difficult to navigate throughout. I found out their return policy is actually store credit. Holiday items aren't returnable. Staff not particularly friendly. I just feel lukewarm about this business.

I stopped by Collyers Mansion's new location on Henry between State and Atlantic looking for…read morehigh-quality, artistic, throw pillows for the den. I love this store for its eye-catching, unique inventory and outstanding design help. Laura, a designer, offered many options, listened carefully to my feedback and guided me to a great decision. It feels so good to get off the internet and support this welcoming, woman-owned, local shop for design ideas and gifts.

Walked into this place looking for a little anniversary gift for friends. I didn't want to leave!…read moreThey have a nice variety of really cute things!! I ended up getting a natural candle and a box of awesome matchsticks, along with a beautiful card! I also got a natural deodorant cream which smells great! I'm glad I stopped by and discovered this little gem of a shop!

This little co-op shop is a treasure trove of all things beautiful and delicate. Just walking…read morethrough is like visiting a museum, but I usually can't do it without buying a few items. My favorite things to buy for myself and as gifts are their air plants and mini terrariums. You can decorate different shaped glass globes with any number of tiny jewels, figurines, stones, gravel, sand, etc. They also carry gorgeous geodes, natural beauty products, greeting cards, clothing, jewelry, candles, incense, tapestries and other linens, and countless other things I've probably overlooked because the shop is just overflowing with sparkling trinkets and eye candy! Make sure to stop in if you're ever strolling down Atlantic in need of a peaceful retreat or a fantastic selection of gifts.

A beautiful shop that is packed with unique items perfect for that special gift. I love looking…read moretrough the huge variety of items - jewelry, textiles, air plants. The owner is lovely and creates these cute little air plant terrariums that are very different and eye catching. Absolutely worth the visit.

I bought the whole store. Okay, almost…read more Eduardo is the sweetest/kindest man I have met and owns this fabulous business that deserves all the attention. He helped me select items based on my desired color scheme and I ultimately left the store with 7 large bags. There is a beautiful selection of hand blown, imported items from Mexico and Portugal and I would prefer to have unique items than mass produced ones at Pottery Barn. I love the color variations and the quality of his items are all 5 stars. Go check out Incasa and tell Eduardo I said hi!

Beautifulmy curated collection of home decor!! if you are looking for special pieces to add…read morecharacter to your home I highly recommend. Got this beautiful blue pillow which added the perfect pop of color I have been looking for!

I love junks. They inspire, entertain and take me back to where they were and imagine what they…read moremight become with some love, endless possibilities. Junks stretch my imagination. I was heading to Lowe's from Smith & 9th St station. When I turned the Lowe's sign, I found junk after junk overflowing to the street. I was pressed with time so I snatched some photos but that's all I could do today but I will write more soon. I need to go back to Lowe's for flooring for my kitchen renovation so i will go around inside of this huge site of junks and ask some questions, especially price. I am very curious.

New York Old Iron is a large salvage yard situated under the Smith/9th St subway bridge beside the…read moreLowes parking lot. They salvage all sorts of architectural and home items including but not limited to iron fences/gates, doors, chandeliers, sinks, tubs, wooden posts, and so on. As a non property owner I was more interested in browsing through the aisles of stuff to check out the miscellaneous items scattered around like a slot machine, welding mask, mannequins, chairs, and all sorts of random randomness. Nothing has a price tag and from I hear everything is negotiable. I heard a couple prices being told to other customers that seemed high but without proper knowledge of the item or the end price, I can't say for sure how reasonable this place is. If you're in the area it's definitely a business worth checking out along with the similar architectural/decor businesses across the street.