I don't think words can describe how awesome this place is. Especially if you love Christmas! It's…read morefantastic. The kind of place you would have to see to believe. My aunt and I came out from New York and we had a great day. It had just started to snow so the grounds were beautiful. We spent so much time in this store and enjoyed every minute of it. There is so much to see. Literally ceiling to floor; wall to wall of Christmas decorations. It's beautiful. I had to take pictures of it all. I wanted to show everyone back home. We were so lucky when we came it wasnt very crowded so we didn't feel rushed; I love the ornaments I bought and my aunt was really happy with her purchases as well. We keep talking about returning, but it is a 6 hour drive from where we live. Maybe this coming year. Also, and the best part of the store honestly is the gentleman who owns the place. He was so nice and just lovely to talk to. We had told him we were from out of town and he wasn't the type of guy that just brushes you off after you make your purchase. He was very down to earth and made conversation with us. He recommended this great antique shop to stop on the way home. He even gave me some a carton of cider on the house. Very nice guy! Also, his dog Clancy is just precious! I would recommend this place to everyone! This place is magical!

This is an amazing place and must see to admire all of the amazing Christmas items you will see…read morehere. Great service, great people and prices are very reasonable. We have been there 4 times now and always came out with a bag of something beautiful.

We've stopped by this place several times prior to this visit & we always had a great time. It's…read moreour stop whenever we go to the Quabbin reservoir for a nature fix. They have crystals, gemstones, smoke bundles/incense, candles, statuary, religious goods/gifts and much more. The prices are reasonable and you can find a little gift for yourself or for others on a budget. I love their selection of votive candles in the back & left with three. I also grabbed a couple gemstone friends & my husband gifted me with a new big Our Lady of Guadalupe/Virgin Mary statue. He got himself a new set of tarot decks & a rainbow Chakra candle. We'll keep this place in mind every time we're over there. In the age of online ordering/Amazon I still prefer to buy in person especially for items like these & from local businesses.

Recently moved to Ware! Checking out the local stores that remain in Ware! This store is absolutely…read moreadorable! Has quite a variety of different things. A little bit of something for everyone! Love just wandering and seeing the fun things offered! If you happen to be in aware pop in and support the local shops !

One of the things that makes Northampton, well, Northampton, is Essentials. I started shopping at…read moreEssentials almost twenty years ago, and it's been a staple of my quirky life ever since. It's changed hands twice in my awareness, and just keeps getting better and better with age. This is a design-focused, design-heavy shop, and there are things I can pretty much only get AT Essentials; for instance, they've got a cut-to-custom-length ribbon bar, and some of that ribbon is vintage, and my absolute favorite is the hand-dyed silk. Also, they've got the best collection of Tintin and other European character favorites (like Barbapapa and Babar) this side of the pond. Oh, and the staff is wonderful. Knowledgable, friendly, thoughtful, and creative. Over the years, the cast of characters has changed, but it's always top-shelf. One giant boon: they've helped me put together a gift in no time, saving my bacon on numerous occasions! On a typical day, you can find stationery of all kinds, the indier the better; dishware; rubber stamps; intriguing books (think Chronicle); bath goods; bags of all shapes, sizes, and purposes; clothes and scarves; eight million things for kids, from blankies to onesies to stuffed alligators; jewelry; small home goods; special pens; DIY kits; custom furniture; large sheets of beautiful artisan paper; and a ton of things I'm forgetting. And one other thing about Essentials I am not forgetting, but which I saved for last, because it's my favorite. Essentials has an in-house design and print studio. And they also work with a select group of indie designers and printers who create everything from business cards to party invites. Here is where Colette, the current owner, really freaking shines, in my opinion. There was one thing I wanted when it came time to get married. One. Thing. That one thing was letterpress wedding invitations from Essentials. Colette took us from beautiful nebulous idea to flawlessly-executed product without ever breaking a sweat. I don't know if you've ever worked with people who are about to get married, but we are not always the most poised, cool-headed, or unflappable of people; Colette sat us down in the big comfy chairs and made sketches and phone calls, and really made our family feel like we were the only people in the entire world. Go see what I'm talking about - our invitation is probably still hanging in its golden-framed, green-paper-backed glory. Nearly four thousand miles away now, and I'm still bouncing in my chair as I look forward to my next trip to Essentials, whenever it may be.

I like this store and their merchandise. The prices are high, as the merchandise is of a high…read morequality. However their store policies are not up par with many upscale stores. We received a lovely gift of several girls garments, however we have a male child. The store manager, who did not have the courage to call us, rather made a sales associate do their work, informed us without a receipt we can not get a store credit. So wonderful Essentials, you made some money from this sale, but you lost a lot more revenue from this here shopper.

Incredible changes new items great prices even lawn furniture and a gold mining for kids in the backread more

Place is amazing!! Totally worth your time to make the visit!! The couple running the store were so…read morefriendly talked to us for almost 1/2 an hour and that was after we had already made our purchases. My family lives 4 miles from here so it's definitely gonna be a regular visit.

The Flag Fables Home retail store closed last year. But they are still in business through their…read morewebsite, flagfables.com. They continue to carry a huge selection of house and garden flags, decorative doormats, mailbox covers, outdoor artwork and display hardware.

I have just started recently coming here as it is down the street from work. Was quite happy to see…read moreall the overgrowth for the pollinators when it first opened up. Ether way, I have been pleased with all my purchases. Whether it was the flag for Fern Valley Farm in Wilbraham, gifts for family, as well as my newest purchase of a flag stand for my Yankees flag that was gifted to me for Christmas. There are other little things in there that don't quite for my home but maybe for yours.

Amazing little shop with a very kind owner. The place feels so fun and witchy, and the apple scents…read morethere are the most amazingly appley smells I have ever smelt. I recommend the Macintosh Apple products profusely. The owner was also exceedingly kind to the gaggle of college students that came in with me and let us wander and smell whatever we wanted. Highly recommend and is a person must see if you're in Stafford springs!

Last minute stop at the Vintage Retriever and we walked out with all our gifts wrapped and ready…read morefor the tree! Unique homewares, locally resourced, supporting small enterprises. Lovely, thoughtful gifts and reasonable prices. Friendly staff and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Great selection of potted plants. Our women's group went to this wonderful shop twice in the last…read morefew years and it is a favorite place to go now. They have a huge selection of crystals and stones and even jewelry making supplies! We were able to make several beautiful purchases We discussed how the plants all looked so green, beautiful, and healthy so we're keeping that in mind if we need some more plants in the future. Great vibe and the owner is always friendly and attentive