For many years it has been a friendly and lovely experience walking through the shop. I live in…read moreanother state now, so I miss the Front Porch, but enjoy the emails and shop from time to time. Thank you

This neighborhood shop is full of delightful gift ideas for every occasion. Be careful though,…read morebecause you might just gift yourself like I do!

What a gem of a shop! Every inch is filled with high quality little treasures everywhere you look…read more This is definitely the place to go to find a unique gift, or to find a little something special for yourself.

This is a lovely little store, with jewelry, ceramics, some wonderful printed cards, stickers, and…read moreinteresting work by "artists and makers" (per their business card). There were some neat hats made from vintage sweaters, ornaments in the shape of New Jersey, lots of earrings. Nice merchandise. I couldn't resist and bought a couple of greeting cards, even though I don't know who one of them is for... Worth stopping if you're in Hopewell or anywhere in the area.

You can always fine the best, most unique gifts at twine. They are sure to have something for…read moreeveryone on your list, and probably yourself too! They offer gift wrapping and the workers are always super nice. I personally love the card section!

I've stopped by this place every time I need a gift for someone that is unique and catered to their…read moreinterests/personality. Can find things for people of all ages! Staff is so friendly and do a great job wrapping the gifts nicely for you too. Would definitely recommend checking them out!

This place is amazing! I was in search of a kayak rental to paddle along the Delaware river, and a…read morefew birthday gifts, so I wandered into The Black Sheep and its sister operation, Big Bear Gifts. The shop/outdoor rental place is in a barn across the road from the river and although it looks like a good size from the outside, I was blown away when I went in. Kayaks and bicycles can be rented by the day, and inner tubes and pumps purchased, taking care of river recreation needs. But allow a LOT of extra time for shopping in the rest of the store when you return your gear-- the rest of the 6,000 square feet of renovated barn is chock full of fun gifts, books, clothing, outdoor gear, backpacks, water shoes, jewelry, cute housewares and all sorts of upscale souvenirs to the point where I could have spent the entire day browsing. They also have a partnership with local nature organization supporting the Sourlands, so there is a good cause to support while shopping, and some interesting local guides available in the book section. In the age of internet retail, having a place like this to explore is priceless (although I think they also do internet sales and gift baskets too). Will definitely be back, hopefully very soon.

From the owner: When you need just the right gift or fun quirky product, The Black Sheep in Lambertville, NJ is the…read moreplace to visit. Browse our unique selection of gifts, novelties, and curiosities and get something special.

Such a great place. You can tell how much the alpacas are loved & how nice the workers are. Sadly…read morethe alpaca walk was sold out but I will def return to do it. The lavender shop has so many cute things. Great stop if you are in the area.

Pictures are worth a thousand words, so what else do I need to say?!…read more These cuties are free to visit (donations are welcome) and spend the day with. They are incredibly sweet and friendly, and definitely food-motivated. For $2, bags of treats are available in the gift shop and they go a long way. Each alpaca has its own personality, go meet them all!

Pretty cool shop selling unique and handmade items from countries such as India, Tibet, &…read moreGuatemala. In this store you will find, jewelry, knitted items, incense, essential oils, candles, trinkets, decor, wood carvings, dream catchers, etc. The owner has been traveling the world for over 20 plus years and brings back many of these items to sell. She has established many coops in these countries and donates part of the profits. I was told this by the kind gentleman volunteer who was manning the store for her. There are many interesting items you can buy for yourself or give as inexpensive gifts. The prices here aren't too bad. There is a minimum of $10 for c.c. purchase. This store is hard to find as is tucked away in an alley on spring street. Even if not purchasing anything it's also a cool store to just to poke around.

I seriously love this place. I started going here in high school, and still go back every time i'm…read morein town. Very small shop, but packed with all kinds of amazing handcrafted jewelry, hippie-esque clothing and handbags, incense and spiritual items (i don't know how else to describe it!). In school, we were always annoyed at there "only 2 people under 18 allowed in at once" rule, but now as an adult, I see why. i honestly think this place helped me shape my whole "look" (if you can call it that) -- after buying numerous poison rings, boxes of Nag Champa, and hand woven purses there, i credit them for making me the pseudo-hippie i am today :) and while you're there, go 2 doors down to Chucks for some killer wings :) can't miss!

Such a great selection of pottery, plants, and people! Love the owner and his unique array of…read moreitems. Plus, they're also vested in making it a place to be with like minded folks. Food trucks and bond fires all summer long! I love everything about this place!

When someone was telling us about the Black Shed, I had no idea what to expect, as it sounded like…read morenothing I had ever heard of, and that was exactly what we encountered. The gem of a place was mainly a garden center with plants and flowers both inside and out. However, scattered amongst the branches and blossoms inside were a coffeeshop with homemade baked goods, cafe tables and lounge-like couches, a bar making drinks with freshly-grown herbs, and a shop with upscale home decor, kitchenware, and gourmet food products. Outside resembled an elegant rose garden with plenty of seating, as well as rotating food trucks and musicians. After we explored the grounds, we grabbed drinks from the bar (a herbaceous, citrusy mocktail for me and a cherry margarita for my companion) and sat outside among the flowers. It was a great experience at one of the coolest venues I had ever seen!

Will not be shopping here. Came in looking for the tea place. Parking was a little unclear, parkwd…read morein front of this sign then moved before homestead was open in between two cars. I was told I shouldn't park there. Ron M (as identified from his yelp business owner responses) was rude and condescending. Matcha place was great though. Ron, be a little kinder to others. I also saw chip and Joana Gaines on your stuff. Congrats that's great. But you should do some research on Murr. Not a good representative of business either

I kinda got lost and ended up in the vicinity awaiting to rendezvous with a group of friends, of…read morecourse, I was early and to kill some time, I stopped at a quaint and aesthetically appealing gray building with well manicured facade. Lo and behold, as you come in, what welcomes you is the serene ambiance of almost "home", minus the smell of home cooking or popcorn. The place is packed with very tastefully curated items from handcrafted "reclaimed lumber" to Villeroy & Boch and other very interesting finds. Even the bathroom which I perused after a long drive looked great and well appointed. The young lady at the counter was very pleasant and cordial. The very dapper looking gentleman (I presumed is the owner) was very attentive and hands on with his assistance on the product I was interested in. He answered all my questions and seemed really knowledgeable. Though quite a distance from home, it will be goodbye to the mall at Short Hills and hello to The Homestead at Princeton when it's time to redecorate. Pricing ranges from expensive to affordable. Well, depending on your taste, budget and aesthetics The place gave me the shivers (positive). If I was a leaf, I would be shaking. The place is marvelous. The dapper gentleman and young lady was a delight. Thank you for the shopping experience.

As soon as I walked in here I felt peace. The space is beautiful and has an incredible energy and…read morethe items are so lovingly curated. I saw so many cool items and any time I would ask Jessica (the owner) about one of them she knew the exact story behind it. It's easy to see that she has been very intentional about every little detail and it shows. I'm 0% surprised that this won Best of Philly 2022!