I have driven by The White Elephant so many times and was finally able to stop in on Small Business…read moreSaturday. They had an adorable hot cocoa and snack station setup to celebrate. The employees here were so friendly. I love how curated the shop is. Since it's December the shop was decked out for christmas. I loved all the vintage inspired ornaments they had. My son and I ended up purchasing three. I also loved the holiday candles they carried. The whole place smelled amazing due to the gingerbread candle they had lit. I went home with a white spruce one and it does not disappoint. I love lighting it! I'm sure the next time I head in the shop will be pretty different since it won't be Christmastime. I look forward to checking out their next "theme".

This place looked too cute NOT to go into so we stopped by on our way back to a relative's house…read more It's even more adorable inside! They did a great job of decorating and setting everything up so that it feels like a cozy little home. Awesome stuff too! The clothes weren't my style but they were great quality at a great price. Lots of fabulously-scented candles and many other things for your rustic or nautical home, along with many ingenious items for plant lovers. Even if you don't buy anything, you'll have a blast shopping around. The service was excellent too! Very friendly woman (sorry I didn't catch her name) who made the store feel even more like a home.

Something is off with what has hitherto been a highly recommended business. Went twice during hours…read morewhen reportedly open- door was locked. Followed instructions to make an appointment via Facebook page- glitched. Finally made an appointment after speaking to the owner. Today my appointment was confirmed at 3:10 pm but at 4:30 pm door was locked and my calls went unanswered.

First of all, after seeing the reviews here........a person mentioning $136 for framing a 20 by 30…read moreitem as expensive hasn't had anything framed before. Even if you did choose to go to Michaels , it would be at least that and your piece would not have been the quality of this artist. With that said: I am not a wealthy person a all, but would NEVER have anything framed by anyone else. The proprietress is and artist and an expert in her work. I have been bringing my things to her for years and she never disappoints. Whether it is her ability to apply marble papers on the mat, wooden inserts, her ideas are phenomenal. I cannot praise her more. My items are ones I will have for life....... and the time she takes to make the piece the best it can be is unreal..sometimes it is better to make an appointment with her as she will take the time it needs.... If there were more stars I could leave, I would! Patti Burlingame Wakefield, RI

For jewelry artists and mixed media artists in general, Bead Chroma is a fantastic store to visit…read moreto get everything bead-related that you could possibly need. Not only is it very visually pleasing to see everything color-coded, but it's so easy to find what you need through this system. The shop owner is so kind and helpful. I'm so glad that there is something like this nearby!

My wife loves a good bead. Can't get enough of them. Likes to make her own earrings. She is new to…read morethe hobby so we are always on the hunt for a new bead store. On our way up to Boston we stopped by Bead Chroma (not Chroma Bead? Fair enough.) Well it's a real treat. Huge selection of beads. Really incredible. Beads as far as the eye can see. Arranged by color. So many colors. All of them really Hence the name Bead Chroma. Because chroma means color. I mean sort of. Not to get tied up in the name but it reminds me of those restaurants where you know the owners speak English as a second language and they've googled the word for delicious and ended up with a restaurant called Gratifying Noodle Shack. But very nice store. Well organized. Easy to navigate. Easy to figure out pricing. Lots of findings. No problem finding them (this is actually a coincidence, but a happy one). The woman at the counter very helpful and knowledgeable. There is a little table in the back where people can work on projects and she is available to help. Some high school girls came in at 4:45 and wanted to make bracelets (store closes at 5. Kids am I right? ) she was not able to accommodate them in the store but helped them find everything they needed. This led to a long discussion of the Dana Carvey movie, "Master of Disguise". Quite an old movie for a high school student to be watching. She was a fan. They also have samples that you can purchase or use for inspiration. And a little gallery up front. They had a bowl where you can scoop out a whole scoop of random beads. I was really into this idea. My wife would not have it. She never lets me make earrings. Except one time. Other than that not a fan of my aesthetic. Anyways. Check out Brad Chroma. As a store it is hard to bead. That's a joke. It's fairly straightforward.

Pottery Wheel showcases its owner's work, Michael Chatterly and those of others. Unfortunately,…read moreMichael's schedule as a teacher does not allow the gallery to be open other than 10-4 on Saturday, at least according to his website, potterywheel.com. Visit the website to see what he has to offer. My collector passion is crystalline glaze and Michael's work matches piecesI I 've purchased at Edgecomb Pottery in Maine and Seagrove Creations in North Carolina. He is very personable and will create a custom piece at your request. He also runs classes which I'm thinking about

For our 9th anniversary, I surprised my wife with a pottery class and could not have been more…read morepleased with how easy and fun Mr. Chatterly made things for us. Price made sense, and we can always look at the pieces we made and remember a great day. Thanks again!

Such a lovely store! Perfectly curated with items for house & home! Beautiful cards and stationary,…read morefurniture (both antique and new) and gifts for loved ones including candles, lotions, jewelry, houseware, etc. It is a "must stop!"

Cannot say enough good things about this locally owned gem. Beautiful quality gifts picked out with…read morea talented eye (lots of thick material, felt, candles and beautiful glass in the main store). Many smaller buildings with antiques and special treasures. But the real gem is the customer service. My 9 year old Little girl adores this shop for their personal service. She goes for every birthday, Christmas, Mother's Day and special occasion and the owners help her pick out the perfect gifts for everyone on her list (even helping her be mindful of tax). This allows her to keep her gifts a special secret from the adults in her life and feel very special. She doesn't let a single holiday pass without a visit to Cory farms.

This is a treasure if you love anything kitchen, home decor, tableware. The store has two…read morestories, the downstairs has a great selection of dishes, kitchen gadgets, kitchen cutlery...while the upstairs is full of plates, glassware and crystal items. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. You can find pretty much any variety of anything at different price points (plates, bowls, aprons, cutting boards, kitchen utensils, silverware, you name it). Many times they run sales and clearance so you can find great deals on quality stuff. Check it out next time you are in Wickford.

If you're obsessed with cool tableware and kitchen gadgets, this is the place for you! Excellent…read moreprices and a variety of glasses including wine glasses, rocks glasses and martini glasses as well as, plates, bowls, and serving dishes. I was psyched to find a number of cute little bowls that I use for olives and small veg and fruits on cheese boards. They also have some hard to find items like a gadget for removing the stems of cherries. Two levels of kitchen pleasure. Sadly they close at 5, though, wish they stayed open later because then I would be here more often.

Thoughtful and artful store - can always find the perfect gift and end up buying things for myself…read more Quality, handmade objects from pottery to antiques to clothing. My favorite place to shop!

What a charming little shop. Walking into Grasmere was a delightful treat indeed. On their website…read morethey describe their shop as eclectic and I do agree. From handmade jewelry, clothing and accessories, there is something for any fashionista out there. I also got a calming vibe when walking around. There is greenery everywhere you look, some of it decorative but a lot to purchase. Grasmere is the perfect spot to buy the perfect gift for any occasion (or simply for you! You deserve it.) I'll be back here to poke around the next time I'm in the area, for sure.

Interseting assortment of your usual stationary store items: cards, papers, etc. They also had a…read morebeautiful pair of pineapple bookends that I was extremely tempted by. They have a strange assortment of used books too (in boxes on the floor next to the cards). Fun to browse but I found the prices a little steep.

Every time I walk in this store it feels like I am brought back to a time when shop owners knew…read moretheir customers and gave you undivided personalized attention. They truly cared and welcomed you and wanted to ensure you were happy with their product or service. This describes the owner and staff at Papers. They bring a smile to your face and I love their cards, unique gifts, personalized stationary, custom invitations. Go!