Pat's Porch is pure charm wrapped in nostalgia. It has this…read morevintage charm. Think of it as old-fashioned candy, Maryland-themed gifts, truffles, and warm, welcoming staff who make you feel like you've stumbled into your favorite aunt's cozy kitchen. Truffles are really good and fresh. Recommend this place

Such a cool shop to walk around and find Maryland themed items, so much nostalgic candy, and other…read morecutesy gifts. The theme is on point, as you have to ring the doorbell and be buzzed in to enter. After, there are several rooms going all the way to the back filled with all sorts of knickknacks and goodies.

The Forget Me Not Factory is an absolute gem and time capsule located right in the heart of…read morehistoric Ellicott City. After living in the area for years, I always passed by the whimsical exterior. I finally ventured in for the first time and wish I had done so sooner. It not only has the charm and magicalness of walking into a witch's cottage or a fairy garden shop, but is also a time capsule where you can find calendars from 2007 with whimsical fairies that you can still buy today. In other places, I would absolutely be put off by the old merchandise, but in a place like Forget Me Not Factory, it absolutely fits the vibe of the establishment, and I actually really enjoyed finding old things for sale there. It felt like stepping into the past, and I cannot wait to go back. Whether to find new items for my garden or supplies to make my next Ren fair costume.

This place really captured it correctly when it picked its name. You will not forget this place…read moreonce your visit it. You walk in and are transported into many different lands. This place is multi-level and can take quite some time to explore. If you are looking for items for a fairy garden, you will definitely find it here. Honestly, there is so much in here that it can be overstimulating. I know I wandered about this space for quite some time and contemplated buying so many items in here. Everything miniature you can think of is in this space. A lot of the items in here can possibly be used to construct Christmas villages as well. If I remember correctly I was mesmerized by the Ghostbuster items. I just couldn't justify the prices they were asking for some of the items. In short, this place is quirky and definitely worth a stop if you want to grab a unique gift for someone. Or if you have a little one with you that might want to indulge in some make believe.

A store for the figurines collectors in all of us…read more Precious Gifts is an aptly named store that sells delightful small statues and decor that make for great presents. In this shop, you'll find high quality figurines, statues, ornaments, clocks, salt and pepper shakers, and miscellaneous decorations consisting of religious works, animals, and your favorite childhood properties. I picked up a limited edition Nightmare Before Christmas ornament on my last visit, and a solar powered Lucky Cat and a new wall clock on the visit before that. Product tends to move every few months, and you'll never know what new gifts will be in store. The entire shop is run by one sweet woman who is great at helping you pick out something special for you or a loved one. You'll never know what unique treasures you'll find at Precious Gifts.

This is a lovely store with lots of little ceramic figurines. Lots of Disney figurines both…read moreChristmas versions and more traditional ones. I purchased a small figurine that was out on display and the owner actually went to the back of the store to get a brand new one still in its original package, which was nice since I was there just visiting

Stopped in this past weekend for Christmas gifts. A very cool place with decent prices. The most…read moreimpressive part was the girl working there. Very friendly, greeted us as we walked in the door, and helped us. I find Catonsville shops very uneven insofar as welcoming customers, so this was a happy surprise. Note to other bus owners: this is how you do it. I'll be back.

I stopped by to buy a cute blouse I saw a couple days ago, I loved it. The staff member was really…read morepolite the store itself is really nice. I totally recommend coming here.

Cute and inclusive candy shop. Friendly staff, popcorn samples. Some MD merch to score too! Great…read moreplace to stop by while in the area!

I absolutely love kettle corn popcorn and was excited to see that I could get some authentic kettle…read morecorn near me. Unfortunately, my popcorn tasted burnt and I did not enjoy it...waste of money

Owner is very friendly and she has the best items! She has the best crystals, jewelry, and candles…read more Everything smells wonderful, especially the bath soak & incense. The handmade bracelets are gorgeous and great quality. Will definitely go back, it's my favorite spot in Maryland

My love of Japan was in full gear when visiting this Ellicott City store on their historic Main…read moreStreet! Enjoyed meeting their staff member, who was born in Nagano! She was kind and helpful. Japanese gifts, snacks, and teas in stock.

Superrrrr friendly associate working the register! We stopped by Staurday night and it was busy…read more The inside is small so it was a tad bit tight and hard to look around. We were here to buy the Valentines Collection Sonny Angels and we were limited to 1x each. The price was reasonable as it did not have much of an upcharge. Great cute store!

This place is SO. STINKIN. CUTE…read more When we parked we were so confused, then we realized it was inside an old church!!! This makes for such a beautiful and unique interior. The plants are well taken care of and the staff is incredibly helpful. The non plant items are super cute too!! It fits the vibe of the whole store. As for the price, it's a plant nursery so of course you're paying a higher price for higher quality products. I'd say it's worth it. They have minis for $5 if you're worried about price. This is by far my favorite plant nursery I've been too- it's so freaking cute I highly recommend !

Such a cool place! If you're a plant lover you should definitely stop by. They have so many unique…read moreand rare plants here. And the setting in an old church is just perfect. The light shining in sparkles with disco balls and stained glass. I got two plants I've been wanting for a while. A pink string of hearts and a staghorn fern. This place will definitely become a regular haunt for me.

I have shopped at this store a few times when I visit the area. Always find something I like. the…read moreowner is a great guy and willing to work with you on price. I recommend to anyone who likes comics with a happy owner.

I went here looking for silver age comics. While they had many comics of more recent vintage, they…read moredidn't appear to have any substantial amount of older comics. The prices I saw were a bit on the higher side but not outrageous. I think there's a benefit to being able to examine comics by hand rather than trust ebay descriptions. Friendly staff and an interesting basement with a wide assortment of less well known comics. Worth a visit if you are interested in more recent issues.

Thank you, Allison and Blue Iris Florist for the beautiful floral Tribute Cross you made for my…read morecousin's funeral! Couldn't have been more pleased. God bless you all. Linda C

If you read the reviews, the most recent review was posted 4 years ago. For the most part, the…read morereviews were positive. However, after a recent visit to Blue Iris Florist in Catonsville, I can see why there have been no recent positive reviews. Being prom season and an advocate of shopping locally, I wanted to purchase a corsage for our daughter's upcoming prom. A sign on the door indicated that they do not carry corsages, flower crowns etc. for the prom season. Knowing this, I went inside anyway to ask the florist if they knew of any other florists in the area that carried corsages. Could I have simply Googled "florists who carry corsages?" Of course! But, I wanted to ask a "professional" their recommendation for another florist. It's akin to asking a chef for a good restaurant recommendation. To my surprise, I was met with a sharp, " I don't know what others florists carry!" I unfairly was under the assumption that florists are polite, cordial and respectful. Until now! Taken aback by her response, I asked her if corsages were still a "thing" as I went to high school eons ago! I was met again with a, "sir I don't know what other florists carry?" Seeing this was going no where, I thanked her and left the shop. Who knew that a florist could be that unpleasant? I understand the competitive basics of pure capitalism and not wanting to help the competition but this was different. I was a potential customer. They couldn't provide the service that I needed, which is fine. I asked where I could go or who could they recommend and was met with disdain and disrespect. I was simply a dad trying to get his daughter a corsage for prom. You can surround yourself with beautiful flowers and objecs and that's just window dressing on the outside. But no amount of flowers can hide your pure ugliness on how you chose to interact with me. You've made my decision to take my future business elsewhere very easy. So, thank you! That being said, I'm willing to give you some leeway in that perhaps I caught you at a bad time? Maybe my situation, is a one off? But, If you did this to every customer, how do you expect to stay open? And frankly, not being aware of what your "competition" is doing Is just bad business. PS- If anyone needs a corsage or prom flowers, Radebaugh's in Towson was pleasant, helpful and professional. I'm picking up my daughter's corsage on Saturday! PSS- I did not select a star rating as I felt they did not deserve one. However, Yelp wouldn't let me post until I did!