A wide variety of tasteful and specially selected offerings for me, :-), and also if you're looking…read morefor that special someone or something that has quality, style and good use. Everything about this shop--displays and service are thoughtful.

This is a mom and pop store in Bellingham offering modern, well-engineered items that make unique…read moregifts or functional home decor. Even if you don't buy a thing, it is well worth a visit to browse the displays of imaginative goods. You can find something for all ages. There were simple, wood-carved tops that even the most challenged could make spin, chalkboard laptops, and a house of cards deck for building that could entertain young ones. The rubberized handles of a BMX bike was made into a colorful and useful grip hold of a flashlight. Japanese Cypress wood with known anti-bacterial properties was made into a beautifully designed, light weight soap dish. Truly something for everyone, even those who are 'just looking'.

This little store on James St is very well named. It's full of not just fun art (and art supplies)…read morebut tons of happiness in the form of friendly staff and adorable little surprises (like fairy hideouts) throughout the store. While they have a little of everything, this is not an exhaustive art supply store, nor does it pretend to be. But if you're looking for something fun, creative, and inspiring it's definitely worth popping in. Bonus for their used art supplies area in the back, and super cool junk journaling kits!

If you love art supplies and fairies.. this little shop is a must stop…read more Very cute, has a magical fairy vibe . They have so much to look at, too many to list Mission - find all 15 fairy doors . Great service, very nice and kind

This is a very cute little toy store in Fairhaven. The rag dolls in the window glass display caught…read moremy attention. The toy store has toys for all ages from board games to new born dolls. The staff was very friendly. It was definitely a joy to look at some of the toys in the store. The store itself is not big but has a lot of items for sale. Also I liked that it is not too crammed.

I confess that I--a childless adult--do have a few stuffed animals around the house. But I've…read morealways felt a bit self-conscious about this. Why? I do not know. No good reason at all. If something good makes you happy, go for it! That said, when my partner and I were wandering around Fairhaven recently, he spotted Fairhaven Toy Garden and said with enthusiasm, "Let's go!" I kinda pulled away. "Really!?!?" I probably rolled my eyes. But I love him and like to indulge him and make him happy. OMG! Well, I am just going to have to get over my ridiculous stuffed animal inhibition, because now I have a house-full. I follow my partner inside and lo! He points a lop-eared rabbit puppet at me which is so life-like that, despite my brain saying it isn't real, my hand naturally reaches out to pet it. (I'm sure it was a sneaky ploy on his part to get some petting himself.) I was awestruck. One gift to me later (I have a very sweet man, but we now have to surmise that there is a wee bit of calculation in him), and I'm buying up half the store. I cannot comment much about the store as a whole as they very wisely put all their plush friends right smack-dab in the entry so that you cannot move for at least two hours as you explore and play with them all. I was very impressed with their offerings of Folkmanis puppets and Wild Republic and Ecokins stuffed animals--beautiful! My long-limbed vervet monkey now hangs from the pantry knob where I keep my pet food and where it can protect it from my very real cat who, otherwise, continually claws at the door to open it. Having accomplished that, I now have a little raccoon friend, made from recycled plastic water bottles (you'd never guess this!), to hang out atop my delicate printer so said real cat will no longer jump up on it, risking its destruction in seeking a shorter leap to my window sill. Fun, charming and practical too. Who knew?!?! The staff were wonderful, at the ready to help and smiling the whole while, watching us with amusement. (They probably have some of the happiest jobs in the world.) Highly recommended, and see if you can get past the animals to see what other delights might be inside.

I live out of state, was visiting Washington State so my friends and I traveled to Bellingham to…read morebrowse in some of the unique places there. Three of us purchased identical denim jackets on May 26, 2026 from Adored Boutique and after leaving the store I noticed my jacket was damaged. I submitted a notice to the seller using their web process. I explained that I was not a local and would be returning home to my state the next day and asked what my options were. To date I have had no response. My friends and I visit Seattle annually and always venture into places of interest like Adored, but I will make sure that we do not go there again. I feel that my concern was valid and should have been acknowledged, but at this late date I'm sure the owner did not consider how important word of mouth is and didn't feel a response was warranted. I am Gwen K. Of Houston, Texas

Since this store's inception in the middle of the pandemic, I have felt nothing but included,…read morewelcomed, and celebrated in this store. You source exceptional labor. Your product mix is diverse, your work ethic is sincere and strongly shines through in every event that you have. You connect with the community vendors so well, not only to leverage your own business but to give others during this hard time, a platform for success. I'm tired of going to boutiques simply because they are closer to me. Adored Boutique is an hour and a half drive, and I would MUCH RATHER go here than Hoity Toity in Smokey Point. I drive so far because I know it'll be so worth it, and I'll have such a wonderful time shopping here. I also can sleep at night better knowing small business owners like you exist. You are the epitome of the American dream. Be proud of yourself. You accomplished starting a business in one of the weirdest and most challenging economic times in American history. Celebrate that. Y'all rock!

This place is the Archi MacPhee's of Anacortes! If you need a gift for anyone of any age, this is…read morethe place! They have really fun, unique product from socks, books, games, candy, to tiny hands! This place might be small, but it's plum packed with everything you need! It's my "GO TO" shop for any occasion!

The Red Snapper is a fantastic gift store with many exciting items to choose from. They are a place…read moreyou will definitely want to check out if you are in Anacortes, WA. Check out my wildlife greeting cards and say hi to Mugsy!

For my husband's retirement, I wanted to get his father's Bible repaired. His dad, who passed in…read more2001, had been a minister, and his Bible had started to come apart; the front cover was completely separated from the rest of the book, and the binding was beginning to degrade. The cover of the Bible had a unique design on it. So, I took it to Bison, and Kevin did a great job of incorporating the original cover into a new cover. I can't wait to present it to my husband at his retirement party!

Stumbled into this place when I also happened to stumble upon a local yarn store next door and…read moreBison Bookbinding is so charming! I love love love stationary stores and this store made me all giddy with their cute supplies, notebooks, stickers, pens, etc. It took everything in me not to buy everything. And the person at the cashier (maybe owner?) showed me pics of her dogs and cats

When I saw this shop I was so excited to go in. The window displays are fabulous. I tried several…read moretimes and each time, when I arrived, it was closed. I finally did get to visit on an 'open' day but I was disappointed in the treatment I received. The woman working there was very rude. I decided to try again another time but sadly, received the same treatment. As lovely as this place is, I will never buy anything from them. They need to hire some people with class and customer service skills.

I am beyond bored at most antique stores. My wife loves them and I will cheerfully accompany her to…read morethem when I have failed to plan our route to avoid them. Ormolulu had me at Hello. The proprietors are Debbie and Jim. Their curation is amazing. Before we even entered the store, they had good music (Ray Charles) playing at appropriate volume from high quality concealed speakers. More about that in a minute. While they don't have as much guy-stuff as they do girl-stuff, they have ten times as much guy stuff as any other five antique shops I've been in. Before we talked to Debbie about whether it was OK to take pictures (it is OK), I was sneaking photos on my phone where I couldn't be seen. If you want to outfit the best man cave ever, this is the place to shop. Which brings me back to the music. Jim does clever retrofitting of radios and other pieces, putting high quality Bluetooth-capable speakers in them. So there is pleasant music throughout the shop and it's hard to tell where it's coming from. The antiques literally sing. I had a huge grin when I found the first one. I KNOW there's music coming from this wall, but from where...? They should do a lot of these and make them easily discoverable by other than curious audiophiles. I'll post some pictures soon as I get them off my phone.

Village Books is one of those places you instantly fall in love with if you enjoy browsing and…read morediscovering new reads. The space is huge, with multiple floors packed with a thoughtfully curated selection of books, gifts, and cozy reading spots. What really makes it special is the atmosphere--it feels more like a community hub than just a bookstore. They host tons of author events, book groups, and workshops, so there's always something going on beyond just shopping. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and it's easy to spend way more time here than planned. Between the café, comfy seating, and overall vibe, it's the kind of place you want to hang out in, not just pass through. Overall, a must-visit spot for book lovers--warm, welcoming, and full of character.

We love to see a bookstore thriving!! This is so much more than just a bookstore (and adjoining…read morepaper/confectionery/novelty shop). Its a community hub! I recently moved to Bellingham and Village Books (and paper dreams) actually really swayed me to move here. Its a book palace, 3 stories of well organized selection. The front facing books are well chosen, and the used books are interspersed with the new books. There are quite a few staff picks sections, all of which are super interesting and worth looking over. Three days before Christmas 2025 I was there trying to pick out a horror book for a friend of mine. Horror is not my genre (more of a fantasy and literature gal myself), so I for sure needed guidance. The shop lady spent so much time reviewing the whole horror section with me . When we couldn't find the main book we decided on me buying, she spent the time looking everywhere for it. She enlisted the help of two additional staff members. When she was needed for another task, she made sure one of the other shop ladies had me covered. I ended up ordering the book, which came in a few days and they texted me when it arrived. Easy peasy! I will never forget that experince, especially as the store was jam packed with x-mas shoppers. Village books in fairhaven is the spot! My only note is that their bookclubs could be better. The bookclubs are during the day and don't have different genre selections (they are mostly nonfiction). There is a silent reading bookclub that I might try. They could be cultivating different types of communities (ie book clubs geared towards romantasy, sci-fi, literature, etc.), but maybe that will come with time.