Lots of cool Albany swag. Even if you live here, you'll want a sweatshirt! Or a shot glass with…read moreNipper on it. Lots of unique things too, from body butter to bar tender essentials to books about Albany. Stop by and browse! It's a small boutique located in downtown on Broadway.

While I do understand that the ownership has changed and inevitably will give the store a different…read morevibe, my main issue has been that in the times I have been into this store since the change in ownership and management, the staff has been unpleasant and on one occasion in particular, made my friend and I feel very uncomfortable as she had a loud and extremely personal phone call during the entire time we were in the store without even acknowledging that we were there at all. I do think the selection has always been great, and I appreciate the emphasis on supporting local work, although that also seems to have changed a bit since the change. It is a pricey location for most things, but I do always enjoy seeing what is in the store, the card selection is consistently excellent, and it is a great place to find a gift!

WENT to return an item and the manager and checkout person were both rude. there's such a big deal…read moreon the website about easy returns and it was not easy or friendly...and that was with a receipt. no reason to give an attitude

Fun shopping! Tons of choice and generally a cool experience with all sorts of bric-a-brac and many…read morestyles of furniture and frames! The staff is top notch; helpful and quite fun. There are always folks spending money. Review: 5

Neat furniture and home store. Their decor for the Christmas holiday, is green, red and beige…read morecolored. Their displays are nicely placed around the store, which seems an industrial relic with metal beams in the middle. They offer items one would search for a while, like beds with top posts, chandeliers, very nice bar ware and lounges, a couch section and settees. Their wood furniture is large. Excellent variations on cloth, towels, XL carpets, mats, pillows and lounge seats. Their kitchen items are near the cash register. Review: 4

Maybe it's my own fault, but I signed up for an event at this store called Design Class: How to…read moreStyle your Tree & Mantel and was shocked at how bad it was. I really enjoy home decorating, and as a busy full-time working mom, I thought this would be a fun Saturday morning self care activity and hoped to pick up a couple new tips for my holiday decor. I arrived a few minutes early and waited in the cold (in full view of the staff) until they unlocked the door. I was told to put my stuff down and do a little "pre-shop" before they got started. Then the "teacher" basically asked what we (myself and 3 older ladies who came as a group) wanted to learn. I explained why I signed up and she started walking us around the store suggesting items we could buy. I gave her a few minutes, but after a while I explained I wasn't there just to shop, and asked if she would be teaching any design tips. She acted like she had no idea what I was talking about, so I showed her the class description. She was still confused so then she asked another employee to help me, as if I was asking for something special. I finally left because clearly they had no knowledge to share and I had just wasted my precious little free time. Calling this a class is comical. It was a total disappointment!

I absolutely am in love with this store. Right in the heart of Downtown Troy, it's a very easy stop…read morein while shopping at the farmer's market. Unfortunately there isn't that much in the store than I can reasonably afford and this makes me pretty sad. But still a beautiful store and every time I'm downtown, I go in and browse.

What a transformation. We almost gave up on this piece so many times, but thanks to the FunCycled…read morecrew, now it's sentimental value is reflected in its beauty. Such a pleasure to work with them. They were determined to exceed our expectations. 10 out of 5 stars!

Danny did a wonderful job crafting a beautiful chuppah for our wedding. He set it up at our venue…read morein Hudson the day before the wedding and tore it down that evening since we had to have everything out by the following morning. He was extremely personable and responsive to all of our requests and even made it extra tall for our extra-tall wedding officiant! Danny is a beautiful craftsman, and he made our winter wedding stunning! We are so grateful his creation was part of our special day. Thank you so much!

If you're looking for wood products that are custom built to order, or made from repurposed wood,…read moreor looking for interesting decorations or artwork, you have to visit here. These are one-of-a-kind items you won't find elsewhere. I found the art to be very intriguing, thought-provoking, etc.. Matt and Danny take the time to listen to what you want and bring that to life. They're also active in the local community, with events taking place there from time to time. You "wood" do well to visit here.

Cutest apothecary shop I've ever been to. This was so similar to Schitt's Creeks Rose apothecary…read more You'll find local merchant items, candles, fragrances, artworks, sage, stones, skincare products, rugs, household items, there are so much to look at. As you walk into the shop, you'll also find a cute little cafe that serves pastries, coffees, lattes, teas. There's a small seating area with a couple of chairs and tables for people to work, study, or even catch up with friends. It's a great place to be around people if you're sick of wfh.

b. Inspired Home is a shop/boutique on a small strip on Nott St in Niskayuna; it's delightful,…read morecharming, and reminiscent of Provence, France. I purchased gorgeous hand towels & liquid soaps, gifts for a friend, The store owner, Anne, is friendly, and I told her of my excitement about my flight to see and gift my friend. She made sure to alert me that unless I was checking the bag, my gift of liquid soap would be rejected at airport security. If I was only using carry-on, she recommended the 4oz hand cream which my friend adored. I was so thankful because I would have had to throw out the beautiful French hand soap that I'd just purchased! Thank you for such a personable and kind experience. This shop takes me back to kinder, gentler days of healthy main streets filled with little boutiques curated individually to reflect the human sensibility of an individual, NOT a soulless corporation. b.inspired home is a truly beautiful gallery offering vintage and new treasures. In addition to such a nice selection, I was delighted to see original paintings by a local artist. I really liked the art and was surprised at the selection of magnificent pieces like one depicting Florence and another of Aix en Provence. Wandering between beautifully curated display tables, I could not help but sing along with French Icon, Edith Piaf playing in the background. How befitting in this boutique in Niskayuna which looks like a shop that I could have stumbled upon along the French Riviera. Merci Beaucoup, Anne. Thank you for bringing this gem to our community.

online purchase lies and more lies…read moreit will be there before Christmas it's not our fault it's the shippers fault never left your facility until the 23rd? ordered on 15th it will be there lies all lies factory made goods not a hand made item in the warehouse. COMPLETE WAST OF MONEY AND TIME YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES. NEVER AGAIN. Trash customer service

Ten Thousand Tstotschkes. A store whose concept I like in principle - provide a market for…read moreindividual craftsmen throughout the world for some kind of reasonable compensation, thereby preventing industrialization, loss of native heritage skills, and stimulating development. So if you want to pay $80 for a cotton print tablecloth, in theory you can be helping the world out. Oh, the problems in execution, though. They can't really tell you how much of the money goes back to the native craftspeople, nor much about the sourcing or labor conditions. It's like Fair Trade coffee - you have to take somebody's word for it, and the word is passed along by the telephone game. I'd actually be willing to do this on faith if the crafts and items here were really unique or even to my taste, but they seem a bit mass-produced to me and without the hallmarks of individual craftsmen, so I'm not only not terribly interested in the goods but I'm highly suspicious of the general claims. This may seem a bit scroogey of me, but I think on the whole if I want to stimulate development in the third world I'll extend a microloan over the internet (very direct and very cost-effective) or buy somebody a share of a goat. I would normally just settle on the usual three stars, given my cynical skepticism above, but the hideously steep prices push it from "would go back and check it out occasionally" to "not going to bother" territory.

Nerdy by Nature used to be located in Crossgates Mall, but moved to Troy earlier this year. The…read moredowntown Troy location seems like such a great fit for the vibes of this small business specializing in the metaphysical and unique curiosities. There is a lot to look at in this space, with a nice collection of original artworks as well as items on display (and available for purchase!) from variety of Horror Movies and other productions. There are items for sale from multiple local artists/vendors you may be familiar with (Deanna Campagnola & Opal Hexen, I'm looking at you!) as well as ritual supplies, tarot decks, and crystals. Self proclaimed as "supplying tools to assist you in being your authentic self" and encouraging their community to "Let the weird in," I highly recommend you visit Nerdy by Nature during your next Troy adventure. This is a safe space for all humans and a great spot for gifts and oddities for yourself and your loved ones. I love that Nerdy by Nature also has their own collection of vegan hand & body soaps available in the shop; I left with a beautiful bar featuring sage, lavender & lemongrass that smells divine.

Fun shop! Very unique and eclectic things for sale such as animal bones, creepy dolls, and other…read moreinteresting ones of a kind items. My daughter wanted to check it out and though we didn't find anything she wanted, she enjoyed the visit.

Great furniture store with a range of brands and prices. Many of the associates have great…read morecustomer service. Please get the delivery guys booties to go over shoes so they don't track mud in the house.

Not a big selection there like I expected. The styles were not appealing compared to other…read morefurniture stores I have been too and there prices aren't low.

Lovely place, reasonable prices. The service from the staff was great and they were friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable.

Really kind and helpful shop owner! It's a cute shop to walk around and look at interesting items…read more She has a variety of antiques, many of which are at a great price. Highly recommended!