Apples to Rainbows is the cutest gift shop in Castle Shannon! This family owned business has a…read morewonderful collection of unique gifts for any birthday, holiday, or just because gift! The owners are so friendly and also offer paint nights! My friends and I enjoyed coming here one night for a paint night and also to do a little shopping. I definitely recommend visiting Apples to Rainbows for your next gift or to treat yourself!

From the owner: Repurposed gifts and decor and creative classes! Shop for a one of a kind gift or decor item or…read moresign up for a fun and creative class. Whether you are shopping for yourself, a friend, decorating your home, finding your creative side or planning a party, Apples to Rainbows wants to bring you joy and spark creativity! Our gifts are handmade by the owners from repurposed wood, hooks, etc. We are so appreciative of your support and choice to shop small and local!

Hi! If you have a cat, get the Pierogi toy. My cat loves it so much and it makes the store worth…read moreit. I visited a couple weeks ago and it was adorable. Would definitely recommend stopping by!!

It's been really hard to find postcards in town since so many places are closed. While looking…read morearound online for pittsburgh themed cards, I found this store. It's small but very clean and is taking Covid seriously. I like that the entire store is local art by local artists. Their selection was impressive and reasonably priced. I found a lot of great cards and stickers. I look forward to coming back for gifts in the future.

There is a charming little gift shop that recently opened in Crafton. Called "Blue Snail" gift shop…read moreafter a place in France that is known for snails and "blue" because the owner has sons this shop specializes in all US made and quality imported products. I got to interview the owner Jennifer who explained to me that pretty much everything is ordered from a wholesale company and she orders products that are well made. There's much to look at here. From baby gifts, children's and party gifts, pet gifts, scarves made in the UK, bracelets, necklaces in a bottle, cocktail gifts, soaps, bubble bath, candles, greeting cards, prints, soaps, you can practically find most anything you want here. With your purchase, gift wrapping is free. Jennifer is even offering homemade cookies as part of her opening week kickoff. She hopes to expand her business as she gets new ideas but it's a great spot to get something for any occasion or if you wish to indulge yourself. After much deciding I purchased an embroidered bat tea towel and a soap sponge holder to catch my soap bar drippings. The gift shop makes a welcome addition to the Crafton area and is located on E Crafton Ave near Sisters floral and Dancetime studios. Free time limited street parking is available.

Jennifer is absolutely great and her inventory is constantly revolving, bringing fresh, new items…read moreevery time you visit! Everything is so cute, too! From the prints around the edges of the shop to the selection of special books and items from other local merchants, there is something for everyone! I love this shop and will go back again and again!

Stopped in while walking on a weekday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised by the items!…read moreWonderful gifts for children and home. Many items can be personalized. Helpful friendly staff who wrapped my purchase beautifully. I only wish they had pet items!

I LOVE this place! I used to be so much more geared towards baby gifts, and while they still have…read morethe BEST options for babies, there is SO much more! It's my go to place for gifts for my lady friends, and occasionally something for myself... oops! They have really cool items you can't find anywhere else. The gift wrapping is just GORGEOUS, and the owners will help you choose the best gift, and the prettiest way to wrap for your loved one. Five stars all the way!!

I have often passed Audrey's Attic when I shop at South Hills Village. The basically carry a lot of…read moreshop in shop for stores that are at Ross Park mall which are not found here with the one of the exceptions being Vera Bradley. You can find Brighton, Alex and Ani, clothing, jewelry for various charities and causes. I happened to stumble upon an Alex and Ani gingerbread man bangle. I learned that it was left over from Christmas and either the main store itself sold out of it or had to be returned since it was seasonal merchandise. I am always a fan of gingerbread men during the holidays and I saw part of the proceeds was supporting a backpack charity. I ended up buying it and plan to check out their other offerings in the future. I'm not sure as far as Vera Bradley is concerned since this mall does have a store of its own downstairs and Macy's also carries the line. But it is worth a look anyway. Helping needy causes is something I like to do and I'm glad to help out in any way I can. Definitely worth a visit.

Went there with my mom, not my type of store, my mom was looking at all sorts of things getting…read moregift ideas and what not. I was just wondering around, mostly on my phone. The incredibly rude older sales ladies started to follow me and ask me repeatedly if I needed help. I wasn't picking things up, I was very disinterested in what was in the store, just walking on my phone. We were the only two people in the store for the 15 minutes we were there. After explaining twice I was just with my mom, that I was waiting for her to finish up. They kept hovering and watching my every move. (Pretty sure they thought I was stealing. Lol hard pass.) My mom got what she wanted and in checking out they didn't say have a nice day, no friendly chit chat, just handed her her bag and we left. Safe to say not going back.

What a gem of a boutique! I stumbled upon this little gift shop while wandering around Pittsburgh,…read moreand I'm so glad I did. It's the kind of place that immediately feels special -- warm lighting, thoughtfully curated items, and a vibe that's effortlessly charming. The owner was lovely -- super friendly, helpful without hovering, and so easy to talk to. You can tell she genuinely cares about what she carries and the people who walk through the door. Lots of beautiful pieces, including some unique European labels I haven't seen elsewhere. Whether you're looking for a gift or just a little "treat yourself" moment, this spot is it. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town!

I really loved this store. I discovered it just walking by. Note that they are only open Tuesday -…read moreSaturday (at present, Nov., '22). There are a ton of lovely gifts to get here for others or yourself. Many are imports from France or Italy. I wanted to get multiple candles, but left with one candle, one really nice shoulder bag (this is what drew me here in the first place, as I had seen it in the window and returned when they were open), and a lip balm ahead of the chilly winter weather that has arrived! I will say the prices here are a bit high, but everything here is of very high quality, and in comparison to the manufacturer or brand websites of the items I purchased, the prices were actually very close in comparison. It also always makes me feel good to support local businesses that are creating the flavor of the city we live in.

Exceptional service. I am grateful for this business and the friendly, thoughtful folks that run…read moreit. I had to remotely select and order a sympathy gift for someone in their local area, and have limited knowledge of houseplants, their meaning, etc. They walked through several expert recommendations with me from prayer plants to prosperity plants, helped me select a pot fitting the occasion and recipient's aesthetic. They also proactively offered to plant it for me, and deliver it to their door directly vs shipping or using a service. They asked if I had a letter to send them include, that they could design into a card to include with the order. They really went above and beyond and took any and all stress out of the process, while my mind was a million other places given the situation. Thank you Ruby Flora, for making this process so much easier on me and for delivering a quality sympathy gift on very short notice. It's clear you really care about your customers, in addition to being the area experts on houseplants.

So excited to have discovered this plant shop in the area!…read more Fun highlights to note: - You can take your plants in there and they can transfer them to a bigger pot for you! - They host fun events in their back room. They have an upcoming one for kids where they can plant their own plant in a fun themed planter. Can't wait to bring the boys back for that! - Huge selection of plants to choose from. You can tell the owners really care about the quality of their product! Can't wait to come back!