There are so many wonderful things I could say about Linda, owner and operator of Metro Home Style…read more Here are just a few: - My pup Sam and I are always greeted with a warm hello and welcomed conversation on each visit. Sam's treated with dog treats and I am treated with coffee, and when she hosts her annual Spring Open Houses-- much more! A meatball bar, cheese, crackers, wine, exotic cocktail mixes, and more are there for customer's pickings as we shop around for all the spring things. I picked up a meaningful painting from an artist in Brooklyn! And, the first 10-20 people in receive a "goodie gift" on the way out. This year, it was a single tulip in a beautiful glass vase. - Loads of awesome items from local coffee + salts to jewelry, candles, home decor, stationery, and so much more! Every season offers new products. I look forward to the Christmas ornament selections every year! - Feeling a true sense of community, as neighbors. You'll love your visit, I'm confident, as much as I do every single time!

Thanks Linda for the doggy stocking and for always being a one stop shop for all my Christmas…read moreshopping each year! This is my go to store for anytime I need a gift! It has something for everyone, reasonable prices, and an owner who takes the time to get to know her customers :) love this place!

Wonderful place to find unique items from local artists. Lots to look at upstairs with some…read moreadditional shops downstairs as well. Everything was reasonably priced with many different options that would be great if you are looking for unique gifts or decor.

Such a nice place for unique, hand crafted gifts/ items. Plenty of soaps and candles to choose…read morefrom. There is now a coffee bar. The Syracuse poster project has a selection of posters to choose from, done by local artists. There are also 2 different check out areas now, depending on what side of the building you are buying from. Don't forget the shops downstairs! The prices are pretty reasonable for the items offered. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to assist!

A super cute little gift shop located downtown, I popped in to look for cards and boy was that the…read moreright choice! Their cards have super modern sentiments from silly sarcasm to sweet sincerity or puns with simplistic but bold designs. I bought my mom a card called Anatomy of a Woman for Mother's Day and she LOVED IT. The card I gave my mom also had wildflowers in the paper itself that could be planted instead of (eventually) being thrown out. I was laughing at their other selections such as divorce party cards! Most of the cards are printed on recycled materials too. Aside from cards the shop carries a lot of hand crafted wood items, glassware, candles, some jewelry, and unique ornaments around the holidays. If you're looking for a "classy" gift I'd recommend Mixed Methods.

Such a cute shop! I love gift stores so I know if I lived in this area, I would come here often…read more I stopped by to look at what religious items they had before my nieces communion but didn't see anything great stuck out to me to purchase but I loved looking at everything. They had great party platters and fun napkins, mugs, wine glasses, cards, decorations for your home, purses, jewelry and more. I think their main seller is their Alex and Ani collection. I looked at their collection and they had some great items if you were looking to purchase a bracelet. The staff was super friendly. There were three people out on the floor working and all of them greeted me and let me know they can help me out if I needed it and when I said I didn't they left me alone and that was perfect. I will generally ask for help and I don't need someone to follow me around to help. The price points were all over the place which is awesome because it means more people can afford to shop here. There were some items in the $15 range and I some things near $100 so whatever you are looking to spend, there will be something here for you. Overall, I was very happy with my time in here even if I didn't buy anything this time around. I know that I will stop by when I am in town in the future and I will also suggest coming here to others.

I went to in the store.. it seems it had unusual "stuff". I bought a robe and I thought the pajama…read morepants were with them as they were displayed... Now I'm waiting to see if they will answer me with a positive answer... Please stay tuned.. I'll you know if you shouldn't or should go. They're closing anyways... Stay tuned!

Cute little gift shop on Fay Road! I passed it a bunch of times and finally stopped in. The owner…read morewas so welcoming and helpful. It's definitely a good spot to find some gifts.

From the owner: ATTENTION: For the most updated information during COVID-19, please visit our Facebook page…read more After about a year of developing this newfound admiration for art, my husband discovered this sweet little gift shop called The Gift Box. Every item we carry in our gift shop is handpicked with our customers in mind. We strive to provide our loyal shoppers with something new, affordable, and distinctive. We find the beauty in artwork created by several talented local artists such as pottery, hand-painted black and white checked items, stained glass, knitted sweaters, hand-sewn home décor, and recycled/repurposed wood items. We work closely with them in much of their design to accommodate the needs of our customers and friends.

Great stuff for gifts, sprucing up the home / making home more interesting etc…read moreUnique items I.e. wooden post cards, birth colored dishes,etc Definitely worth stopping in Helpful, friendly & knowledge staff Definitely coming back

Fantastic store and great products. Love getting and giving gifts from here. The staff is…read moredelightful and very helpful. Amy the owner is the BEST !

What a great little shop to visit before heading to a movie at Marcus Theaters or heading to dinner…read morewith friends. The shop is jammed pack full of trinkets aplenty. A couple corners are stocked with local items to Syracuse and created here. The items I loved were very funny and sarcastic.... Just my vibe! The shop was clean. The clerks were polite. The price was a little steep but worth it for the joy these gifts would bring someone!

A super cute, funny place to get memorable gifts for all! A little on the pricier side, but…read morehonestly worth the variety that they carry and having access to shop around. They're often switching up their inventory which is great, and they make their own candles (hence the name) super great place to find local favorites, especially for out of state/tourists/relocated loved ones who want a piece of CNY! Very friendly staff, I love how they'll bag up your order if it's a gift!

This is a costume jewelry mega store! If you need some fun and unique pieces to spice up your…read morejewelry chest this is the place to go. And if you're in need of some jewelry for your special wedding day there's a whole room in the back with necklaces, purses, and more.

I've been shopping at Joettes on and off for years. It's a small, "blink and you'll miss it"…read morecostume jewelry boutique in Armory Square. I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 because there are some things in there that are kind of cheap looking and tacky, but stopping in is totally worth it because there are a few things in there that are absolutely AMAZING!!! As in the kind of stuff you can't normally find in Syracuse! It's definitely hit-or-miss but those hits have gotten me a ton of compliments so take the time to stop in. Happy Shopping!!!

My sister and I tried some amazing food, and then she nearly went into labor right there in one of…read morethose tall metal chairs. I'm not saying the two things are connected, but you never really know. All joking aside, Habiba's Ethiopian Kitchen was incredible, and the Jamaican place next door made a mean meat pie. There are so many great places to choose from in this complex. **And yes, this is a true story. We were at the "Adult Scholastic Book Fair" (which was honestly pretty lame, though the people were mostly nice), and she started experiencing pain during lunch. Two days later, she delivered a healthy, full-term baby she didn't know she was pregnant with. Wild.

Wonderful food hall with many dining options. My daughter picked up dinner for her fiance at…read moreBaghdad. The meal looked delicious, the Arabic Chicken Saj as a platter with creamy garlic sauce. We also picked up a few sweet treats from Cake Bar. Other options included Cali-Mex food at Ellerae's Tacos, Jamaican food at Erma's Island, Habiba's Ethiopian Kitchen, Mamma Hai Vietnamese, Masala Heaven Indian, Sin Bun sweet and savory buns, Solutions Southern BBQ and the Salt City coffee/cocktail bar. They also have a cooperative market/grocery store.

Someone suggested this shop to me. I had some last minute Christmas shopping to do and decided to…read morepop in slightly before closing one Saturday afternoon. The shop is small, but it is decorated so cutely! Seriously stylish aesthetics. I especially love their flower wall, which they said they made themselves. There is a good selection of candles, many of which have sassy names like Cereal-ously Delicious and That's What She Said. I went with one called Momma's Kitchen, which smelled like warm cinnamon cookies. Candles were a bit on the pricey side compared to some other local makers, however I don't mind spending to support local for special occasions that require gifts every now and then. The staff was also very kind. Admittedly, a bit out of my range to buy regularly but a fine occasional splurge.

What caught my eye is the fact that the candles are made from soy wax. The location is super clean…read moreand bright. If you're looking for something other than the overly chemically scented, and often nauseating, fragrance from the shopping mall brands then this is the place for you. With tongue in cheek names like "Big D Energy" and "Material Girl" you're sure to find a scent that speaks to your personality. I purchased two large candles and some wax melts. The candles burn clean and even. And the scents are just divine! There's even a service to refill your glass once you're done with them! How cool is that?