I've been here once and loved it, been here twice after during business hours and no one there…read moreworking or to open the store. Major bummer, losing business.

Starry Eyes is a small, carefully arranged children's clothing shop on Washington Ave. They sell…read moreboth new and consignment. I usually find that the appeal of a consignment store really rests in the eye of the buyer. With that said, Starry Eye's consignment collection is small yet particularly selected with a great many beautiful, quality items at reasonable prices. I should also mention that in addition to clothing, they have a great selection of shoes and even some quality toys and puzzles! I have purchased many gifts there for friends having babies and always get a "where did you get this?" when bringing a gift from Starry Eyes. Tip: The store does not necessarily wrap gifts, but they have adorable bags and tissue paper and are usually happy to fix something up for gift giving. Tip: They do have odd hours, so call ahead!

I frequent Little often. I have always enjoyed shopping here because of the vast selection of high…read morequality items, and friendly young staff. It is typically one of my go to places to shop. However I do not think I'll be shopping here much longer. I had stopped by to grab a gift the other day and was helped by an older woman I did not recognize. Like I mentioned previously, the staff here is always very friendly and helpful. This woman was not. A minute into asking for her assistance I was disappointed to discover she was down right bossy and pushy, I could tell she was only focused on making the sale and not actually helping me. And when I tried to wave off the help and shop for myself, she lingered and closely watched me shop while chatting my ear off about her children. I'm a mother, god knows I talk about my kids any chance I get-but this just felt excessive and almost manipulative. Eventually the other younger lady happened to pop into the back room and was swift in saving me from the uncomfortable situation. She was very helpful and actually listened to me. On my way out I had also asked her about the lady I had encountered previously and learned that she apparently is the new manager. Needless to say, if that is how this store is going to be run from now on I feel bad for both the staff and customers. I don't think I will be shopping here for much longer. Such a shame since everything is so lovely.

Me and my wife stopped in here randomly to browse, and it ended up being a great spot for grabbing…read morea gift for our little niece. Despite coming to Portland for many years, this spot never caught our eye. My wife is a big fan of stuffies and animal related items in general. I will say that in my opinion the prices here do seem high, but it does appear to be more of custom/smaller created items. I could be incorrect though as I noticed other reviews mention finding similar items cheaper. We did find a perfect gift of a stitched elephant for our niece that we know she will love. The high prices and lack of much enthusiasm and greeting from the workers is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Might be more of a spot to browse than actually purchase from but nonetheless check it out.

A quirky gift shop and home goods store filled with stickers, mugs, plants, patches, stationary,…read morecards, local art, clothing, plants, and more. Friendly staff, a good selection, and a great location in Old Port!

Many other reviews have nailed the overall vibe and feel of this store very well. A vast array of…read moreitems you will find once you step in. Etsy/garage sale, and any other way you'd like to describe is appropriate. Some will make you want to buy it instantly while some others may make you question who in the world would buy it besides as a gag gift. For example, some stickers of not safe for work body parts that are not close to being anatomically correct or doing lewd acts, that will give you some laughs while looking at them. Even if you are just looking to browse and not buy I believe this is a store worth checking out! The worker was friendly enough and tried greeting those who entered. Prices are hard to judge as I think some of the items are unlikely to be found many other spots so the value is up to the buyer. Like I said though worth a stop in even just for a quick Look around!

Blanche and Mimi offers an array of gorgeous home goods and gifts. However, the prices are waaayyyy…read moretoo high for what it is. I understand the allure, and I myself love to browse here. But I can't justify their prices! If you're willing to splurge, check it out, but otherwise it's just fun to look at.

Ridiculously fast shipping and great price! I ordered a Moore & Giles wash kit for $215 which is…read more$20 cheaper than ordering from the Moore & Giles site. I even had a 10% off first orde from Blanche and Mimi, whereas Moore & Giles would've charged me and additional $15 for shipping. Blanche and Mimi is a great business!

It could've been my Maha hat, but they were very rude and I definitely don't recommendread more

Good prices and selection, lady with pink hair was so outgoing and nice nice. Beautiful clean store…read morewith dressing room.

-Super nice staff in Portland, Maine -Lovely store…read more- cute merchandise Right on main street by waterfront Street Parking available

Everywhere we turned in New England we would see a Black Dog retail store…read more Our tour guide said it exploded in popularity after the former president Bill Clinton gave a Black Dog T-shirt to Monica Lewinsky. At any rate I hadn't purchased any souvenirs on our week long trip. So I bought a tie dye T-shirt with the Black Dog logo. Nice cotton. The Black Dog resembles a black Labrador. Now when I wear my t shirt it'll remind me of my trip.

Love this store! So happy it's here! Tom is great! Very helpful. High quality store and beautiful…read morethings!

Simply Scandinavian is Portland's answer to an IKEA and Blundstone store all in one. They are a…read moresmall yet plentiful boutique filled with authentic Scandinavian clothing, goods, and food. Their hours are a limited and often appointment-only during the week, which is a bummer, but the store is charming and a great place to buy Blundstones or Lingonberry Jam.

Out and about with my son, asked if he'd been here and he had where I had not. Off we went. Clear…read moresignage on the windows and parking on the street in front. A few steps up and we opened the door to a Pandora's box of goodies! Cool vibe with good music to accompany your shopping adventure. Cashier and one other person walking the floor and available for any questions you may have Not looking for anything particular but one never knows what treasure they will find here. Clearly marked racks made finding sizes and designs easy. Prices were good, some items were priced well below what I anticipated while other pieces were spot on worth wise. Everything I looked at was clean and in good shape, ready for a new home. Really though the purple furry jacket would have been the cats meow for his GF but we passed it by. I'm sure someone will give it a good home

Incredible and organized selection with so many TOP notch finds…read more Also, FINALLY a vintage store that is organized by size. I can't even begin to name how many pieces at other (non size organized) stores that I've fallen in love with and realized would not fit me. As a final thing that's sent this into 5 stars- it has been a long time since I've been to a vintage shop with such a high level of size inclusivity. As someone who has fluctuated in size throughout the years (yet my love of vintage remains), being able to shop in the xl - plus range was an absolute dream. If I lived in the area, I would be there on a biweekly basis because I just know I would keep finding incredible things.

I love this shop. It has a lot of wonderful home accessories and men's grooming products and a…read moregreat selection of clothing. Kazeem was very welcoming to me and my friend. He treated us like family upon entry. Great music selection too! I'll be back.

GREAT shop to visit. Lots of cool curated merch. I definitely could go back. Some smartsclothes,…read morecool usable small items - like paper pads, and nice selection of facial products and incense. K. was spinning tunes too. One of those small businesses that reminds U how cool small business can be.

Nomads is my favorite place to shop in Portland. They carry "adventure and active wear" for both…read moremen and women (aka comfy clothes that you can move in). They have the best selection of Vermont brand clothing (Ibex and Darn Tough) in the state. I went to the Ibex store in Boston and was disappointed because Nomads had a better selection. The selection of clothing is always changing in the store. I pop in about once a month to see what is new and I'm always amazed at the selection. The owner picks out every item in the store and she only carries brands that she personally believes in. Everyone that works there is very personable and helpful! If you follow them on social media you will see that they have seasonal sales. This is great because it is impossible to get Darn Tough socks on sale (unless you shop at Nomads)! If you haven't checked out this store on Commercial Street, I highly suggest you do!! #shoplocal

I enjoyed shopping at Nomads on Commercial Street in Portland. They have a great selection of cool…read moreclothing for casual and active occasions. This is a great store that features some clothing that I have never seen before and offers a unique shopping experience that is wonderful. The staff here is very helpful and friendly and does there best to make sure that you have the best time shopping. I was impressed with Nomads and went away with some purchases that I was happy with. I felt ready to go on many different adventures after shopping here and was motivated to become more active and explore the world with confidence.They are awesome and I recommend shopping here to change you life and do it big.