This place is so nice the owner knows so much about plants to help with any questions you may have…read moreabout any plant, they have lots of funny and cute things mixed in to there store as well, so if you have a plant loving friend and don't know what to get them this is the place to go!

From the owner: Welcome to Smith + Front, a tiny independent gift shop in the detached space located at the Gamble…read moreMill located in the heart of historic Bellefonte. The shop features hard to find houseplants sourced from a Pennsylvania greenhouse + artists and crafters from the Pennsylvania area and beyond. All items are handcrafted + designed by individual artists, makers or small production studios. The goal is to offer customers a wide range of affordable and quality products and support a thriving handmade + small business community. Staci Egan (owner) stocks a curated selection of unique houseplants, handmade goods and gifts. Customers can find items like tropical houseplants, greeting cards, jewelry, art prints, pottery, candles, planters, and so much more.

This is one of my wife and I's favorite places in State College. The selections are unique, and far…read moremore upscale than what you would find at a typical furniture store. Impressively, for as nice as the stuff is, their prices are really quite reasonable. We have purchased several smaller decor items from them over the years, as well as a few larger pieces - and the service is always top notch. All of the staff members are incredibly friendly and helpful... but they also don't hover. They let you enjoy the store in peace, and are always available if you need help. Another rare gem in State College that we're lucky to have!

From the owner: Designer's Studio is a furniture and gift boutique that will suit even the most varied taste. We…read moreoffer access to national and international manufacturers as well as local and regional artists from the central Pennsylvania area. Our experienced buyers and interior designers hand-select unique and functional furniture and gifts at exceptional prices. Handmade home accessories, luxuriously scented candles, artisan jewelry and more find a home at Designer's Studio. Whether shopping for a full home makeover, a beautiful gift for a loved one, or a well-deserved personal treat, Designer's Studio is sure to meet any need.

It's always interesting to tour a mall that has died and is actively attempting to resurrect…read moreitself. Give or take 35 storefronts that are occupied. That's if you count the non-retail establishments as viable locations to visit in a mall. I did take a stroll around the mall just to get a feel of the layout. It is a fairly decent sized mall, and I can see this place being busy back when it first opened and years beyond that. But like one reviewer has stated in a prior review, once stores started open up on the main drag through town which make those stores more accessible to the university students, the mall started to decline. Along my route through the mall I did make multiple stops along the way. Into and out of a few select stores. An oddity of this mall is that there is no food court or any type of eatery to speak of. That could be chalked up to the year that it was originally built, 1968. But that does not explain why they didn't think about this with each of the expansions they did on this mall. You could have at least thought about having a food court in one of the wings. Enough with the depressing thoughts about this place. There seems to be some light at the end of this very narrow tunnel. Each of the vacant anchor stores have already been filled, or will be filled shortly. Although, when you think of anchor stores, you don't think of those stores as your typical anchor store. But when you think about it, when you think of a mall now, they do not reflect what a typical mall is. Maybe with the addition of the mini casino here soon that will draw some stores. Whether it be a wonky national chain or a local spot that sees the potential. Only time will tell.

Nittany Mall is troubled and there's no way around that. It's too far away from the university and…read moredoesn't have the trendier shopping and dining options North Atherton Street does. Externally, the mall around the former Bon-Ton looks massively out of date. The mall is also small for an area with such a large population. Parking lot is in surprisingly good shape except for parts around the former Macy's. Every anchor since 2015 has left Nittany Mall, with the only replacement being Dunham's Sports. Rural King is to open in the former Sears at a TBD date. Nittany's layout is similar to the now closed Phillipsburg Mall in New Jersey. Interior was clearly renovated at some point as the mall has a 90's color scheme. Nittany's interior is in surprisingly good shape with almost no water damage, a common sight in a mall like this. Tenant mix is that of a dying mall. Several national chains still call the mall home, but those are mixed among the many empty storefronts. Several local businesses have space here. Planet Fitness has no mall entrance, a bad thing for the amount of space they occupy. A local senior center also uses space. Mall does have a bookstore, Bradley's Book Outlet. Nittany Mall has no food court. I would estimate Nittany Mall will not be open in five years, but some of the anchors might. After seeing this mall in person, it would also be a challenge to de-mall portions of Nittany without significant investment. The current owners, Namdar Realty Group, do not make those investments, making the future of the mall uncertain.

Douglas Albert Gallery has a great collection of art works ( oils, acrylics, works on paper,…read morepottery, glass and jewelry crafted by artists. There's always something I want. It is well worth a visit if you're around State College!

I'm assuming I ran into that rude person that others have mentioned in their reviews. Three…read moreminutes into browsing, I was asked if I need anything. When I responded with a no, it was as if the world ended. "WHY CAN'T YOU JUST TELL ME YOU WANT TO BUY A GIFT AND PICK SOMETHING OUT?" And thus concludes my browsing. Owner, employee, whoever you are....better living through modern chemistry bro.

I always stop here before we leave the mall. The jewelry keeps me coming back every trip. It's not…read moresolid gold, but who needs that? The more spiritual minded can always find a new pair of earrings, a ring, bracelet or necklace. They have tee shirts, backpacks, collectables and the adult section in the back. It's not a XXX dark world of guys in trenchcoats and tubesocks, but more bridal/bachelor party games. Try them, the prices and quality are good.

There is a lot of cool finds for very reasonable prices, I got a set of plates there in great…read morecondition for $7 and all the volunteers are so friendly and ready to help

Everything donated,high prices. Not working to help us normal people looking for an affordable USED…read morecouch or lamp. Their super high prices seem set for three reasons: they move things to their antique store in Bellefonte. They expect haggling, so they price high. But MOST people don't know this OR HATE to haggle. Be sure you haggle because that's one reason the prices are high!! Lastly, the resellers. They want to get what a reseller might get, on a good day. Therefore pushing out those of us who need affordable used furniture, and probably the resellers. Forget helping the community. Ever since the new management it's a cut throat business. I won't donate here either.