Be cautious about buying clothing gifts. I received a great sweatshirt for Christmas (not on…read moresale). Still tagged and everything, attempted to return it and the old woman at the counter thumped the sign at her register stating no returns or exchanges. It was a gift, so I had no idea and drove a bit to get there. I attempted to call first, and well...you should hear their outgoing message. Another testament to their lack of service. Kind of sad as I would like to support small businesses, but definitely not coming back to this place.

Fun shop Lots of cute things Coffee mugs coasters cookies…read more Jewelry glassware with silly quips

Love this place! They have books for all age ranges and topics. The books are reasonably priced and…read morethe owner was super sweet to me. Helped me find just what i needed.

It's a bookshop & local gift stop rolled into one brick & mortar spot in Shawnee. Locally owned…read morewith a book inventory that rotates fairly frequently, and who doesn't love a good book? Plenty of children's titles, lots of current fiction, and a strong selection of biographies all round out the shop. You can also browse the games & puzzles selections, locally made postcards & prints, and other Kansas City-oriented items. I picked up a fun game of 'Haikubes', a series of cubes with differing words and themes with which to build Japanese poetry. What a find! Parking is easy and browsing is easy. Definitely a vibe of a 'book store' with the space & service. Check it out!

In honor of #ThankYouThursday where we pen a review for a local fav, The General Store in downtown…read moreOP was the first place my mind headed. This gem of a store has been so clutch over the years for picking up gifts. Some of the people in my life are, um, a little hard to shop for, but when I come in here, I always come away with something great. It's all so well-curated; some gifts are classy, some funny, and many are versatile. It beats the socks off of going into a big box store in a million ways. Being in a charming stretch of a walkable area adds to its appeal, and the staff is always friendly. They also have Pickwick candles which are some of the best in town. These soy candles will last multiple seasons and almost all of them smell amazing. Cheers to this shop, they're doing it right and have saved my bacon every December since they've opened.

1. I'm going to this store for every birthday and Christmas, including my little grand baby who…read moreturns 1 on 12/31. 2. The General Store is a board book extravaganza. Board books every where. While I went there for a Trapp candle leather/tobacco for my son (which smells like leather and tobacco and is really nice) the amount of board books for children is phenomenal. I could easily spend $100 on board books there. And not just regular board books, but interesting topics like the Kansas City board book I bought. 3. Haha the cluster eff towels, cluster eff pencils, Get the eff to sleep book (which I bought). The unique gifts and trinkets are bountiful and wonderful. I laughed out loud plenty of times, including at the Dog in Chairs gift cards. There's plenty of things to see and buy. Thanks to Adam and the Yelp shop local event, The General Store is a must see. Oh I forgot pictures, sorry.

I LOVE Slater's. This is where you will find furniture that is unique and in really good condition…read more Lots of fun trinkets, frames and art too but I love Slater's for their furniture collection.

This place was really cool to pick through! They have plenty of decor including huge wall pieces…read moreand mirrors for a fair price. They have a small selection of clothes and accessories as well, but I would say it's mostly home items. I found a very pretty gold ring for $24 that I will get plenty of wear out of. I recommend this place for vintage browsing!

I stopped by here after hearing about it from a friend while looking for shops similar to places…read morelike Miniso. The location is easy to find with convenient parking, and it is right next to Fluffy Fresh. When I arrived in the morning, I almost thought they were closed because the store looked pretty dark from outside, but the open sign was there and I was greeted politely when I went in. The shop has a lot of cute, curated items, with maybe a stronger focus on stationery and paper goods than the small figures or novelty items I was personally hoping for. There is also a little trinket exchange cabinet, which is a fun concept and worth checking out even if you are just browsing. Overall, the selection felt thoughtfully chosen, just more in line with stationery and gifts than I was looking for that day. One thing that stood out to me was the lighting. Even on a sunny day with large windows, the interior felt quite dim, especially when browsing smaller items. A bit more overhead lighting would make it easier to really see what they offer. That said, the atmosphere was calm and the staff was friendly without being overbearing, which I appreciated. I might not rush back, but I would definitely take another look if something caught my eye on their website first.

This place is adorable! They have Japanese stationery, washi, hair clips, pens, art prints,…read morestickers, and more! They also have a mascot: Dolly! Love this place.

Cute shop with a decent amount of offerings. The staff members are super kind and make you feel…read morewelcome. Most items are locked under glass so it's hard to see the merchandise and the prices are a bit higher than other locations close by.

We dropped into this store for a last minute Christmas gift a few weeks ago. It was an absolute…read moredelight! They had a great selection of unique products spanning from floor to ceiling. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I will be back soon as I could, literally, spend hours browsing this cute shop!

Service is amazing. Everyone is so friendly. If they don't have what you need they will order and…read moreget it in fairly quickly. Don, Pat and Mindy are great people! Vicki Morse

Went to go exchange a gift, and they had asked when I received the gift (sorry for being honest!)…read moreit was over the 30 day window (not by much) but they said they could not exchange it out even though it hadn't been opened and still had the price tag on it. AND the exact same product they were still selling on their shelf. That's one way to lose a customer!

Super cute little gift and stationery shop. I stopped in while I was visiting family over the…read moresummer and was happy to see they have an online store now too. I tried to 'shop small' as much as possible this year and I found some really classy Christmas ornaments and other little gifts from their online shop.

From the owner: Discover beautiful things that make every day special. Enjoy…read morebrowsing our carefully selected gifts, decor, baby, and fine stationery items. Everything we offer we would love to give, receive or use in our home. Additionally, all our pantry items are sampled to ensure high quality and great taste!

We were needing to wait on our dog at the Vet so we decided to cross the street and visit LuLu's…read moreBoutique. The minute we walked in I was in love with all the items for sale. From one of a kind items to the beautiful consigned clothes, purses and boots. Talked to the cashier (owner?). She was so friendly and easy to talk too. I told her I would send as many of my friends to check out the boutique as I could. I guarantee you will find something to purchase!! Prices were very reasonable. From high end items to cheap things! Highly recommend!!

I haven't shopped here, but I recently stopped by to try and sell some high end designer items…read more They were thorough and efficient when inspecting each piece and offered me what I believe was a fair price. Both employees were very friendly. I did take a look around and they have some really great pieces available.

Just opened 6 months ago and is a MUST for unique gifts for others or yourself. Another mission…read morekansas wonderful boutique!

Amelia's Bloomers is beautiful and engaging, the artful displays pull me into each fascinating…read morearea, whether the distinctive designer clothing, handsome home goods, or gorgeous jewelry. There is often a special sale on one category or another. The owner, Deb, is an artist, a delight to visit with and so helpful. Each visit is a new experience bcz Deb rearranges as she receives new merchandise. My sisters and I have each purchased clothes and jewelry, and have received glowing comments from friends about our purchases. Deb always ties a ribbon and often a flower to your bag. The shop is in Mission, part of a cute strip of stores on Johnson Drive. I wish the reviewer who intended to blast a store in Zona Rosa, but misidentified it as this one would correct her mistake.