This hidden gem is such an amazing find! The cutest and coolest boutique that I've seen in a while…read more They have everything from unique candy, gummies and chocolate to beautiful gifts and chochkies that will fill anyone's heart with joy! Melissa, the owner and I had a great conversation about how the boutique came to its new location in Merrick and about her wonderful business. This place made me happy just walking around and seeing all the wonderful options. They also have beautiful flowers and even host classes and parties in the back room for kids and adults. Stop by and support this amazing local business! You won't be sorry you stopped by. I will certainly be back.

Melissa was so accommodating for our group of local moms! We came for a beginner flower arranging…read moreclass on a Friday night after dinner. We were celebrating a birthday and it really made the night different and special! In preparation for our night, I had texted back-and-forth with her earlier in the week and she asked us if there were any types of flowers or colors that we wanted. She was flexible with our timing and was available when we got there a few minutes early. The front of the shop is very cute with adorable wallpaper and tons of delicious candy. We all purchased candy go snack on and were able to bring beverages and snacks with us. She provided water bottles. She had the flower class ready in the back for us and had all of our vases filled with wire and water. She had so many beautiful flowers and taught us how to prepare each type for the view. During the class, she answered lots of questions and had great conversations with us about her artistry and business. We left with beautiful, wedding quality center pieces and the price was very reasonable. She said a bouquet like this would cost about 1.5x what we paid for the class! We'll definitely be back for part 2, thanks for a great moms night out!

I haven't personally been to this boutique in store as of yet due to the current pandemic…read morecircumstances but I will say I have experienced their online shopping and curb side pick up and it was super convenient and helpful. Carissa was excellent at providing the perfect customer service and I thank her for that! This boutique is also perfect for cute gifts to bring to say a bridal shower or as a birthday present for someone special. Another plus is that their clothes are very stylish and they do tend to have 20% off their clothes at the moment as well. Price wise they have pieces that range from $20-$100+ but I'd say it's an affordable boutique for many. I would highly recommend!

So expensive!!! It's ridiculous. Owner is friendly but prices are crazy. Would not come backread more

Used colony again for a party yesteday and they're great! They send a driver who puts the…read morecenterpieces on each table as he unloads them and they were able to blow up some speciality balloons that I brought to the store the day before the party. Highly recommend!

Beautiful balloon arrangements for all occasions. We have used Colony multiple times, never…read moredisappointed. We have done birthday, anniversary and wedding vow renewal parties...this time was for a College Commitment Announcement, and the design was perfect! Thanks again, always appreciated!

The loveliest people and the most gorgeous merchandise. The best selection of Irish foods too!read more

Loved all this shop had to offer with an Irish twist to boot. Bought a nice chunk of my Xmas gifts…read morehere and it's reasonably priced.

I used to shop in this store all the time. It closed its original location in Bellmore and never…read moreknew that they had reopened in Merrick. I was so happy to hear that it was still around! It's the perfect place to get a very original gift: a gift that you wouldn't find just anywhere. I love the personal attention each customer receives and the beautiful wrapping each gift leaves the store with. Can't wait to go again!!

A very nice place to get personalized gifts with amazing variety. Last year I purchased a great…read moretiny piano for my nieces first bday. She loved it. I never thought to write a review though until my son received a really great personalized belt holder for his jiu Jitsu accomplishments. He was beaming. Seems like they have something for everyone!

From the owner: Our expert artists will provide you with a unique gift that you will be proud to give. We can also…read morecustom match any room

Love Bell and Whistle! I love their new location on the…read moreheart of Main Street. This store is beautifully curated with women's clothes, baby gifts, local gifts and also gifts that are meaningful. There are fitting rooms which are appreciated and I think the prices are reflective on the great quality here! Love this store!

i got some socks and a bracelet from here. its such a cute store! they had so many gifts,…read moreaccessories, clothing, etc to choose from. very friendly staff as well.

Great products - one stop shop for all things Catholic. Crucifix and Medal sections as well as…read moreother trinkets.

LOVE THIS STORE! The owner is so accommodating and sweet! The selection of merchandise is so…read morebeautiful and unique! You can tell everything is picked out with love and care. I love coming here for that special gift that always wows.

The man who works at the store or owns the store should NOT work there. If I could give negative…read morestars, I would. I live in wantagh and have been going to that card store for years, but he just lost all my business. I would not recommend this store to anyone.

If i could give negative stars I would. Rude man!! Walked in with my 4 year old to buy a toy and he…read moreasked us to leave. Told me I wasn't allowed to walk in his store! Not to mention he had no mask on- so it couldn't be COVID he was scared of. So then what was it??? Well, he just lost my business ! And a call to the town.

Four Seasons Design Group on Long Island oversees the manufacturing of two American art jewelry…read moredesigners. "For over 35 years the Four Seasons Design Group has been producing handmade jewelry and metal goods right here in America! Working with designers such as Michael Michaud Design and Mercedes Schaffer to create beautiful quality products for museums and galleries all over the world." *In a quick Google search, it is unclear whether Mercedes Schaffer has her own line, or is partnered with Michael Michaud. For this review, I will focus on Michael Michaud, because he is the designer I collect and wear. Four Seasons Design Group manufactures the Silver Seasons brand, which is the brainchild of artist/designer Michael Michaud. There are now two Michael Michauds in the jewelry biz, but Silver Seasons is created by the father, the original Michael Michaud. (His full current line can be seen here: https://us.michael-michaud.com/) (Michael Vincent Michaud is the son, another fabulous jewelry designer, who works more in glass. I reviewed him separately.) A fine jewelry store will call Michaud "costume," but it is definitely ART jewelry. While the Sr. Michaud has a range of style (I prefer his abstract designs, like the driftwood collection), his botanical pieces are bent on realism, and I see them often at museum gift shops or higher-end artisan stores (first saw them at Longwood Gardens). You can also buy online. Michaud often uses real leaves, twigs, berries, etc. in his castings, but having done this in clay myself, I know that artist tweaking is required to render pronounced detail, and translate it into the appearance we crave. He uses a technique like the ancient "lost wax" method, forever practiced in African metal jewelry (and employed today by artisans around the world). Michaud's method of patinating, too, is beautiful (you can choose from 3 finishes for most pieces). And it's not just the casting and coloring of a leaf, it's the creative process of looking at these nature objects as coveted adornments. Coating a leaf in gold is cute, but Michaud shows us there are depths more to this rabbithole. He takes birch bark and wraps it around your wrist as a cuff, or hangs a Maple tree's "helicopter" (double samara) on the perfect angle to make it runway-worthy. He takes what is commonplace in the woods, and elevates it, or rather justifies it, at the bling level. I am no jewelry historian, but I have studied ancient jewelry, I am an enthusiast/collector of 20thC costume jewelry, and I have designed/made costume/craft jewelry for myself, and to sell. In my background, I've never seen the likes of Michaud's imagination and detail when it comes to a nature theme. His portfolio boasts some of the most amazing and intricate renditions ever to appear in jewelry of any fineness. Part of why I buy his jewelry is because I genuinely believe it will (eventually) grow in value in the vintage costume market. That said, Michaud pieces are still affordable. This is not Yurman, David Lin, or a couture fashion house at Nordstrom. While popularity and exposure may aid in the worth of department store stock, there is aesthetic as well as intrinsic value in the bronze, silver, and gold used in Michaud's works. Artistically, it's a matter of taste, but I think Michaud's designs are more understated, stimulating, and classic, to withstand time and trend, and be wearable for decades (if not generations). As mentioned, Michaud's works are bronze castings with patinas of sterling silver, karat gold, and colored bronze (earring posts/hooks are solid silver). He often uses a matte finish (not muted tonewise, but not shiny, nor smooth), which works beautifully. Real semiprecious stones and freshwater pearls are incorporated in many designs. (With a recent explosion of Chinese pearl production in huge varieties of size, shape and color, I am seeing more and more fw pearls in his newer pieces.) Michaud Sr. also has a line of tableware, which is great for special occasion gifts. Nature themes can blend with any table settings, and add a little fun to an otherwise formal dinner. He also makes an occasional trinket box, baby tooth cache, or other fun keepsake type item. A word of advice, if you see a piece you like, grab it. Michaud retires his designs after a time, and I have admired something too long, only to find it unavailable, or doubled in price because it is now one of the very few of its kind left. While some materials may be imported, all Michaud pieces are made at Four Seasons Design Group on Long Island, USA.