It was easy to spot J P Parker from the road today. They had so many bright sunflowers sitting…read moreoutside the store. They had two demos that were available today. One was making a "sunshine in a can" and the other was making a hand bouquet. For $10 you were able to pick 5 huge sunflowers or pick from an assortment of other colorful flowers. I wish I knew the two ladies that helped me. They were very helpful and taught me some tricks of the trade. They said they would be offering more demos and classes soon. They have three locations one in Franklin not far from the Johnson County Square, one downtown and one on the north side. They call their business Indy's "seed to vase" florist. I will say all the flowers that I saw today looked so fresh and had vibrant colors to them. I'm very pleased with the way the bouquets turned out!

Unfortunately, I was in need of ordering sympathy flowers for a friends loss when I used J P…read moreParker. When I began looking at local florists, J P Parker's floral arrangements stood out to me. The order process was easy, the flowers were delivered the following day, the flower arrangement options were plenty. I recommend them to anyone!

Oh my goodness, Shari Moon is an amazing designer! For flowers , for party's , for any event - her…read moredesign style is on point. She has done several parties for me and most recently my daughters baby shower. She is very easy to work with and has the best ideas and a great sense of style. I would recommend Moon Over Indy for any event!

Working with Shari and Anita was such a pleasure. They dealt with many of my wedding-party…read morestressors with aplomb and patience, which was what I needed most. They were so good at taking my many ideas and helping to actualize and put the right team together to get the job done. My party was truly one of a kind and I felt like we worked so well as a team. It's true that wedding parties are the most stressful, but they made it the best it could possibly be, especially after firing the first party planner that didn't want to get her hands dirty. I was denied nothing with Moon Over Indy--we got everything figured out, they followed up on all the various elements, and in the end, people are still talking about how awesome our party was 6 months later (and I'm sure that will continue). Many thanks to the Moon Over Indy crew.

Ordered twice from them recently, and we have been very pleased with the flowers, and the service…read moreis the best! Thank you again for being so accomodating and helping us last minute :)

I received a flower arrangement from Valerie's flowers the nicest person in the flowers were very…read morebeautiful!

Always a nice store and friendly staff. My town does not have a Hallmark store, and Teresa's is…read moreeasy to get to. They have helped fill orders for Christmas ornaments and the staff have helped make the process easy. The store has a great selection of inventory - cards, puzzles, decor, etc. Well worth the visit.

Teresa's Hallmark is a great shop to visit, especially for gifts. I love that I can find something…read morefor anyone. Great card selection. Engraving station. Ornaments. Gifts for women (tons!) and some for men. They even have a small clearance section on the second level. The prices can be a bit steep depending on your selection but I do feel they work with any budget.

My sister, who lives in Italy, ordered flowers from Gillespie to be delivered to me for my…read morebirthday. I received a colorful, beautifully abundant bouquet in a vase, and I was so happy. The flower arrangement was so big and full of life: even my children were like, "That's so many flowers!" Then I sent a photo of the flower arrangement to my sister, to thank her, and even she was amazed at its magnificence. Gillespie does a great job at delivering beautiful bouquets, both literally and metaphorically. I even got a text from the delivery driver to let me know my flower bouquet was delivered and waiting for me on my porch. They wanted to make sure I knew it was out there, so that the flowers would be brought in as soon as possible. That's a nice touch! It's nice to get this kind of service and attention to detail from a florist.

A great selection of flowers at many different price points. They delivered to my friend on a…read moreSunday, her actual birthday! Not a special request or anything. Sent me a picture of arrangement before delivery. Exceptionally good service and quality.

This was the perfect gift to send my dad who knows way more about flowers than I do. The plant I…read morepicked was apparently fairly rare and he was super excited about it! The plant arrived packaged perfectly and in a really nice box. Both of my parents raved about it! I highly recommend epottingshed.com for anyone looking to send a gift thats above and beyond a standard bouquet.

How have I never written a review for Global Gifts?! I've been visiting this shop since well before…read moreI moved to Indy. I'd swing by almost every visit to Indianapolis I made for years. They offer beautiful gifts from around the world--everything from statues to wall hangings to scarves to musical instruments to jewelry to coffee and tea. I always love seeing what fair trade goodies they have in stock when I'm on Mass Ave! During holiday season, they have an array of ornaments that you don't want to miss. I saw a snowflake one on my last visit that was so stunning! Don't forget to grab a chocolate bar or two at checkout. Not only are they fair trade, some are also vegan (hooray for dairy free people like me!)... and all that I've tried are delicious! Global Gifts is definitely worth a stop during your time downtown! You won't find unique gifts quite like this anywhere else.

I don't want to say that I've been a fan of Global Gifts for a long time, but I remember when it…read morewas just one store on North Michigan Road. I lived only a few blocks away at the time and it was a kind of rough time in my life - I could slip into Global Gifts and experience both kindness and a wide array of prices that allowed me, even at the time on a fixed income, to find something that would make my home smile. Of course, Global Gifts has grown and my own life has changed dramatically. The North Michigan Road store gave way to Nora and eventually this location on Mass Avenue along with Bloomington, IN and Columbus, OH. Certain things haven't changed - Global Gifts is still mission minded and kind and devoted to creating sustainable economic opportunities and safe/equitable working conditions for artisans and farmers from over 40 countries. They have a website where you can actually shop by country, including a current special upgrade to Priority Mail until December 16th. They have a delightful rewards club. They definitely do not spam, though you will get periodic e-mails about specials and updates regarding the current respons to the health pandemic. All products, 100%, are fair trade verified and ethically made. They offer free standard shipping on orders over $60. This location has a definite Mass Avenue feeling. It's worth noting that while all the Global Gifts locations are related, they're not always the same. The Mass Avenue location is a little more narrow, consistent with Mass Avenue stores, though they do a nice job of keeping things accessible. The front door is level to the ground and easy to access. If you need help due to mobility - trust me, these folks will help. It's worth noting that Global Gifts is a non-profit organization - 501c3. An awful lot of the folks you see in the stores are actually volunteers and many of them have been volunteering for years. Global Gifts follows a JEDI Committee Charter - "Global Gifts is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in principle and in action, in the way we operate our business and the way we further our mission and vision in line with the principles of Fair Trade." As I recall, they started life out of a Mennonite Church and I believe many of those involved continue to be associated, though it is actually it's own organization/business I believe. What can you find here? Clothing items, chocolate, coffee, tea, home decor, wall decor, jewelry, books, some music, and a whole lot more. I honestly can't imagine going through my holiday season without visiting Global Gifts. The original manager back in the day, Julie, was a compassionate supporter of some of my own early outreach events including early Tenderness Tour events. Truly, this has been a wonderful business with wonderful people for an awfully long time. Global Gifts is consistently wonderful at each location and continues to be one of Indy's true gems.

Next time you're looking for something special, something truly unique, head to the Indianapolis…read moreArt Center's Basile Gallery Gift Shop, where you'll find art and art-inspired gifts. Everything from purses to ceramics to mixed media pieces, you'll find a treasure trove of delights. And when you're buying art, buy what you love. But remember to look especially for LOCAL artists. When you can, it's great to SHOP LOCAL. For great glass art jewelry pieces, check out anything by Laura Villanyi, whose pieces are under the business name Laura World. Very unique and beautiful glass bead jewelry makes a great gift! This is what makes Basile a great spot to check out next time you're shopping for the perfect gift--they carry local artists' pieces. You're sure to find something for everyone on your list (and yourself, of course!)