What an adorable little shop! I do love me some Gus & Ruby!…read more We stopped in our first trip to Portsmouth - so glad we did! Adorable little shop with all the fun things... tea towels, cards, knick-knacks... all the fun stuff you want to see in an adorable little town such as Portmouth! The staff was so kind and helpful. We went in for a single card and I walked out almost $200 later with cards for all events the upcoming year. I'm so glad we had the opportunity to visit and find this little gem in the heart of Portsmouth. If you are looking for a great place to go visit and find some great souvenirs and greeting / sympathy / birthday cards - Gus & Ruby is the place for you!!! Go visit for me! Heck, I'm going back today to say hello for one last time in 2023! Go explore for yourself!

Wandering around Portsmouth after lunch, my friend and I wandered into this store because she loves…read moreall things print-related. Me, not so much unless I'm in need of something, but I tagged along. So glad I did! This is a cute little store with lots of things to catch the eye. Not just the obvious--print services, cards, stationery, etc.--but also things like recyclable bags and other gifty items. I walked out of there with a small size (there was a large variety of bags for different uses) Baggu reclyclable bag I can fold up and pop into my purse for use when I need it. Handy for carrying leftovers from restaurants, quick trips to CVS/Walgreens or other places where you just want a couple of things. In fact it would have been handy for my trip to Gus & Ruby! Next time......

The Willow is in downtown Exeter. I love checking in. I recently went by & checked out their…read moreHoliday delights! This place has a bit of everything. It's tasteful & my cup of tea! Beautiful items for home & other!! Julie is a downtown Exeter Business Owner. Always pleasant, helpful, & easy to chat with. I go to a handful of business's in Exeter. Julie is a definite plus. There's something for anyone with fine taste!! I absolutely love Exeter & got to know a few area business owners. The ones I met are very kind & Julie is 1. This is a shop of distinction! You'll always be able to find a gift that is top notch!! Willow has fine people that are knowledgeable & always willing to answer any inquiry. I highly recommend The Willow for this Christmas or anytime of the year. Superior taste. Merry Christmas to Julie the owner of The Willow!!

Very cute store with home goods and gifts. Well curated and worth popping in. I loved their goats…read moremilk soaps and cards. Bought a Thich Naht Hanh book for a friend of mine.

I have visited this quaint gift/wine shop a number of times. Whenever I go in, the staff is more…read morethan friendly. They have a unique line of varied items and cards. Truly there is something here for everyone. The shop has captured the old town charm of Exeter and brought it into their shop. I would recommend it to anyone interested in having a pleasant shopping experience.

Wonderful owners, great gifts & the store was recently renovated & is gorgeous! I can always rely…read moreon Trends for UNIQUE gifts and decor, it's a one stop shop for sure - right here on the Seacoast!

Stellar customer service and very diverse selection of items. In addition to the hallmarks of…read moreHallmark's stores you get moose potholders and dish towels, local postcards, and "meet you at the beach" plaques strung with twine. Want a magnet to commentate your stay on Congress Street? Stop here. If you have limited space in your suitcase and enjoy friendly banter at the check out, stop here. The display window got me through the door with a cute make-up bag which is waterproof and has a strap inside so it could double as a purse. I can see it paired with black dress at the opening night of a film festival. If you keep a journal or check lecture stationary this store delivers. Glad I stopped in and will shop here again, I'm sure.

As a downtown Portsmouth local I enjoy browsing and shopping in this store. It is a fantastic…read morealternative to the mall (yawn). The card & wrapping selection is consistent and I especially like all the unique gift items and knickknack options. There is a nice photo frame section and I've bought several beautiful frames here. Thanks for the enjoyable buying experience and super helpful customer service - that combined with the central and convenient location earns a solid 4 stars!

If you're like me, you try to get a dated ornament to celebrate Christmas. Imprinted with the year,…read morethese Hallmark ornaments create sweet memories. Traditional icons like snowmen, cookies and characters from Disney, Star Wars and Marvel- they have charm and mark the years that go by all too quickly. This Hallmark shop has a little of everything from ornaments to dish towels, table mats, cards and holiday decor. The only disappointment was that a quarter of their dated ornaments were sold out including the display ornaments. I'm sure COVID put a slowdown on inventory. It's a really nice shop, convenient if you're running a grocery errand next door at Market Basket.

I LOVE this store!! It has such cute & fun stuff in here for sale. Prices are a hit or miss as they…read morehad some cute makeup-like bags for $10 which I found to be over priced since the material was thin & felt cheap. They have a wall with a bunch of gag gifts which I'm always up for pranking my friends & family. They're are some inappropriate things that are not children friendly but they did have some children's gifts in here so I would be careful about bringing your young children in here as there are things that as a parent you may not want them to see. Lots of magnets, stickers, lists on pads of paper, fake poop, baby onesies with hilarious sayings on them. Check out my photos' for some of the fun items for sale in here. This is a store you must stop in to check out.

I'm trying to understand what the big draw is for this place. Our hostess took us here and told us…read morehow amazing it is. I'd say there are some cute/ humorous things available to purchase. I'd also say for every item on that list there are 10 junk / ridiculous items of dollar store quality at tourist prices. I didn't see anything I'd say was truly unique. Essentially, it's a joke store, Spencer's, main street store and tourist shop all in one. The goal appears to be adult-ish humor, tho I'm guessing it's around the Ace Ventura level...

Deborah was fantastic in dealing with all of our invitation and escort card requests. Last minute…read morechanges and requests were no problem. We got so many compliments on our invitations. Deborah's attention to detail and her organization were superb. She truly made us feel like we were her only customers.

I absolutely love Waterstreet Books! The service was incredible and everything is easy to find and…read morethe people are so helpful. They have loads of fun cards and stationary as well as the books. I thought it was a great value and a lot more special than just going to a Barnes and noble. This really is a hidden gem!

I had to order flowers, site-unseen, from across the country. Cymbidium Floral delivered, with a…read morebeautiful and fragrant arrangement to my friend nearby. She was delighted and so am I!

Cymbidium Floral is hands down the best floral shop in the Seacoast area. They always stay on top…read moreof modern, whimsical trends while still keeping everything classy and timeless. The shop itself is beautiful, with a great selection of gifts, but their florals are truly the standout--every arrangement is stunning. I've been going here for over 10 years for special occasions (and sometimes just because), and they never disappoint. Such a special spot in the Seacoast community.