Today I received a beautiful floral arrangement from Andrea's Flower Shop - downtown Orlando, FL ,…read moreas a replacement for a fruit basket gift that was sent to me from my sister in New Jersey. I was very disappointed with the the fruit basket and its contents, I contacted the owner Louis and explained to him my concern and he made things right. He apologized for it and he personally brought the floral arrangement to my house. Thank you and yes I recommend this business.

What a gem! This cute little boutique is full of amazing and unique finds--I had no idea it was…read morehere! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed with the thoughtful curation and cozy vibe. I love that it's Black-owned, which makes supporting this business even more meaningful. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their cool offerings. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

I stopped by for their 8 year's anniversary and it was such a fun little event!…read more They had a Swig pop up, cake decorating and goodie bags! The girls hosting the event were super sweet and made everyone feel welcome! The shop had gotten a lot of new items and I picked out a few cute items! I was obsessed with the Diet Coke themed items!

5 Stars for a teeny tiny gift shop that PACKS the goods!…read more Seriously, though only about 5 people can fit inside his shop at any given time, there must be a thousand little specialty gifts and goods to choose from. Every inch of the display space is packed to the gills, but it doesn't feel messy- instead it feels perfectly curated and like every thing has its perfect place! It's a pink, purple, and rainbow-colored dream house and has a gift for any occasion. I would imagine this would be a great shop for bachelorettes, brides, birthday folks, host/hostess, bestie, etc. Heck- I can't imagine going in and not leaving with something for yourself! So excited to have a spot for unique gifts for so many occasions.

Been a favorite metaphysical spot of mine since I came to Orlando. I love how clean and organized…read moreit is, things are well labeled clear. Great selection of crystals, jewelry, books, gifts, etc. On my most recent visit, I got a reiki candle as a memorial candle and some fidget stickers. On past visits, I've gotten crystals and jewelry. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and can guide you to what you're looking for, and things are super well priced. I've been to other similar shops that kind of needlessly mark things up, but I really trust the prices here.

Spiral Circle is a special place. It just *feels* good to walk inside; I think I love that on top…read moreof being an inclusive, safe space, it also feels very welcoming and not at all snobby about spirituality. I love that you can get readings done on site, peruse books about spirituality and tarot and all manner of magic and otherworldly things--but there is also so much fun and play and lightheartedness afoot! They have a fantastic array of greeting cards, jewelry, and other novelty items, as well as crystals, incense, and etc. There's absolutely something for everyone, and now they even have a coffee cart inside! Spiral Circle is the kind of place that makes Orlando special, so definitely make a trip next time you're in the Mills 50 area!

The items for sale are highly curated to include cute or fun unique items that are perfect for gift…read moregiving. Also just looking at the available merchandise makes you smile as you walk around. The proprietor was very friendly and helpful.

I've visited this bookstore many times. I love that they change their theme every month…read more This bookstore is unique in that you purchase an experience. You get a tote bag, a book and a couple of sensory items. The book selection always matches the theme of the month. They recently added a create your own bookmark which is super cute! Always a fun time here!

I won a fill a tote coupon from their booth at Yelp's annual event and had a chance to finally stop…read moreby. They have a limited selection of books and I went in without really knowing what I was getting. Their concept of their book store as an immersivd sensory experience is something I hadn't heard of before and was really intrigued by. West was able to assist me and recommended a couple books that happened to be on my TBR. She was very friendly and helpful in guiding me with the experience. Their selection of sensory items were all cute and I ended up choosing a pair of socks, sparkling tea, and a cup. Depending on the genre of the book of your choosing, there is also a playlist that goes along with it. I think it's also awesome that they have a lounge space where they can host events. It's amazing to see the growth of this concept that started out as a subscription box, and now has a brick and mortar here in Orlando. Overall, I think it's a great concept that allows customers the chance to fully indulge and expand their reading experience beyond the pages.

Snap! is such a wonderful local gem that everyone should know about! The owners, Patrick & Holly…read moreKahn, have brought something truly special to Orlando and they so work hard to bring this city some incredible photography exhibits. Some people might find this place tricky to find. Snap! is located on the first floor of the Camden Thornton Park Apartments. You actually enter through the leasing office for the apartment building, and the gallery is located just to the left as soon as you walk in. Their hours are 11am-6pm and they are closed on Sundays. Plenty of metered street parking is available in the surrounding area. Currently on view in the main gallery is the work of Martin Stranka (through Oct. 2, 2021) -- prepare to be fully immersed in all its beauty. As a lover of both florals and photography, Martin Stranka's exhibit truly speaks to my soul. The image of the car with the flowers pouring out of it... omg, I need it hanging in my house stat! There are two other smaller galleries located down the hall that feature some other local artists as well. You should definitely make an effort to check out one of their exhibition opening parties, which are free to attend. There's always great music, drinks, and a nice crowd of Orlandoans who love to support the local arts.

Enjoyed the Florida Showcase art opening in this lovely gallery! It's not large, but displayed…read moremany beautiful works by local artists.

I stopped by New Romantics to check out the selection of books. The atmosphere of this store is…read morevery welcoming and cozy. The store is very aesthetic, all pink with girly decor. Along with the books, they had a lot of stickers and curated items. Even though the store is small, you could definitely spend a long time looking in there. The girls working at the counter were super sweet. They are happy to answer any questions and give book recommendations. Side note: if you ask for change for the little print machine, they'll give it to you even though they are cashless. Overall, this place was super welcoming and engaging. Even if yours not a big book person, this store still has a lot to offer. I can't wait to come back!

Adorable, local Latina owned Romance bookstore. Staff is super friendly, and very knowledgeable…read more Hosts for the Yelp book swap event I got to attend, and directly across from East End Market. Incredible selection of romance books, clearly marked by genre within sections of the store, and a great selection of bookish merch- stickers, kindle port charms, kindle covers, glass tumblers, tote bags and more. Prices are incredibly reasonable, especially if you happen to get a new release or an autographed copy of a book! Be sure to check out the local author area- this store has a greater selection than many I have seen! Be aware, parking in the lot directly in front of the store can be hard- but, street parking is an option, and depending on time of day there's a school about a block away with parking that several businesses nearby utilize after school- but, if visiting during the school year, be aware of after school activities in the lot, keep speed down, and follow the directional signs. East End market IS across the street, so if you visit there and make the short walk, you can take advantage of the entire neighborhood and all it has to offer!

My fellow Yelpers (Lorn C. and Mikhail C.) decided to explore the Third Thursday event here as one…read moreof Lorn's friends was displaying her art that night. Lorn and I had been to this venue for the Yelpie awards and decided to return as we were impressed with the artwork the first time we came. Third Thursdays is a free event each month and it displays the works of various artists. Also, if you park at the Plaza parking lot on Court Avenue just a few blocks away, your parking ticket is validated, and you only pay $4. We got there around 6:30pm and the place was already packed. We got a drink at the cafe and a shout out to Miles for being a fun server and a good conversationist. We then proceeded to see all the art displays from photography to paintings to ink drawings. The main floor is much roomier as the second floor was quite crowded and tight given the separate rooms for the displays. But we still enjoyed ourselves and got to see the work of Lorn's friend, Grace Garvey, as well as other artists. The second floor's main room was dedicated to "Black & White" artist renderings and many of the displays were quite intriguing. The main floor had some excellent concert photographs that exuded the energy and passion of the performers as well as the crowds. This is definitely a fun free event to attend in downtown Orlando.

What a wonderful art museum! We started out at city arts Café next-door, waiting for it to open…read more When it finally did, we were met by a wonderful woman that told us about the different displays in the building. We were then able to go on our own and visit the displays. Pictures were allowed, which was wonderful because I didn't want to forget some of them and they were great inspiration. They had a great selection of art, including art by teens and it is FREE so what a great value. We've decided we'd like to go every so often to keep up with the displays.