Best selection of knives. Was really excited to discover this store, and see that they take knives…read moreseriously. In Downtown LA there is a fantastic store that has an insane number of knives... maybe too many. This store claims that they they have the biggest selection of knives in New England. I feel like they have enough good knives to have a varied enough selection for different preferences, but yet not overwhelming their customers with too many choices. I got a great bread knife that I'm really happy with recently. It's just the right weight (not to light) and has a really comfortable grip and an "elegant" length. It makes cutting breads really smooth and easy to cut very thin slices. It is apparently their best bread knife, and at $150, I think the price is right. Despite being on Beacon Hill, I don't feel that their prices are high or unreasonable, but just right. The store is fun to browse through for many other kitchen or cooking supplies or gifts. As a well-stocked mom and pop store it has that quality of surprise at finding something you never thought about. The personnel is also very helpful. I've been there a couple times and they seem to be knowledgeable and willing to help, to explain things and answer questions. They have personal experience with the things they sell.

Went to this store based on fine reviews to look for a specialty Japanese knife. Upon entry, it…read morefelt like they have a good selection. But the service was bad and we encuntered terrible attitude. First of all, for a fine knife store, there was no ability to try any knife. We selected a Mac 6.5in for $150 based on our past experience. It turned out they only have the one display knife to sell in the store. We also wanted to buy a magnetic knife holder. Again, it is only available inside the sealed box. We could not open the box to examine the product. We decided to just buy the knife as a gift. Paid by credit card but had to ask the clerk to get my receipt. Even that, the first offer was by email only. Overall, it was a terrible experience. Do not go there. Not worth it.

I've shopped here many times. Awesome place for gifts. Today I treated myself, and purchased…read morehedgehog measuring cups. So adorable! Actually using for an appetizer station. So many quality items, not overly expensive. Incredible sale area, merchandise from bright and colorful to muted and relaxing. Service is excellent thank you to the owner and coworker. I always enjoyed my time there.

this is the perfect shop to get cute things! I am so happy that I discovered this store on one of…read moremy walks - it is such good quality items with a good price point as well. this is my new go-to place for seasonal decor to make my home cute. I can't wait to give all my friends little gifts from here. The owner is so nice and helpful and makes the experience even better than it already is. probably my new favorite place to shop for home items :) I recommend following their instagram to stay in touch with the new items they get

I came in here to see what the big fuss is about. The items are great quality and the prices…read moreweren't that bad. There were decent sale items as well. I don't like the limited color selection (blue was my choice ) and the service was great.

Love Le Creuset and had some items shipped. 2 arrived broken and they took care of the…read morereplacements right away. GREAT customer service and it was a joy shopping there.

What an Americana, old day style general store vibe. Has a little bit of everything for daily life…read moreusage. Pens, pencils, foot balms, deodorant, candles, notebooks, work gloves, shoes, coffee makers. Just peeped the spot walking by on harvard street and decided to pop in. Instantly thought, "wow pretty cool shop." They have them fat grip 2mm lead pencils that the lady likes!

After lunch, we decided to go on a stroll and explore the stores around. We're always in the area…read morelooking for new restaurants to try but never really realized there were so many cool stores in the neighborhood! We stumbled upon Boston General Store & it's literally awesome! This store is a great place to go to get unique gifts for others, or for yourself, who don't really need anything but nice to have. I loved the stationary goods section and was ecstatic to find they had mechanical pencils with 2.0 mm lead! This was my favorite lead to write with growing up but I was never able to find them in the U.S. (I would bring these pencils back from Asia). So, it was very nostalgic for me when I saw them & wrote on the notepad with it! I didn't end up purchasing it because I found $12 to be quite steep for one singular pencil that I have no use for currently BUT I do see myself coming back for it haha. They also had a bunch of different home essentials like soaps, honey, & jams here, which I found to be pretty cool & unique. I would definitely come back again to grab some pens & to find gifts! Parking: meter street parking & parking lot behind Maruichi's.

Kudos to Curate for braving the pandemic and bringing a new gift shop to Cushing Square at a…read morechallenging time! It's conveniently located in the heart of the Square near Savino's, Ovenbird, and the Spirited Gourmet, my other favorite neighbor businesses. Curate is a bright little shop with a variety of classy and fun gifts, stationary, and home items that change with the seasons. I usually pop in to buy a card and a chat with the owner. I've found gifts for hosts, housewarmings, and occasions in between. I especially like their candle selection, many of which are soy based. They carry amazing scents from a small business in Rhode Island, with candles and lotions that smell exactly like the seashore. After a cousin fell in love with one of them, I bought a bagful at the end of the season clearance to treat relatives to a scent party. They also carry British Christmas crackers when in season (like now!). These are so hard to find! The crackers (beautiful wrapped cylinders that pop open when pulled to reveal little gifts) delighted my family when I brought them to our holiday gatherings last year. (Note that crackers contain a tiny amount of gunpowder and technically can't go on a flight, something I had tried before...!) Curate's products tend towards the classy side with mid to higher prices to match. Sometimes I just go to poke around and see what's new. They have some baby gifts and customized items for Belmont and Watertown, but if you want a wider selection, I would go elsewhere. The owner has also kindly offered to order things that I couldn't find directly in the shop, but I haven't tried that option yet.

I found a very thoughtful selection of gifts and items I wanted for myself at Curate. The…read moreshopkeeper was personable and friendly but not intrusive. I look forward to seeing what other treasures are offered from this shop.

Another incredible gem of a store in Charlestown. So many great finds for gifts, for quite…read moreliterally any occasion! I got some super cute handmade ornaments during the holidays here, and couldn't be happier. So excited to continue to go back!

Purchased the most gorgeous serve-ware for my boss. Lovely nautical/ preppy decor and gifts!! Love…read morethe daily insta stories as well!! Fabulous shoppe!

Simon Pearce is an artisan of mouth-blown glass that has beautiful form and clarity. It is rare to…read morefind such well-crafted goods worthy of being presented in the finest homes around the world. Although the price reflects the craftsman ship, there are pieces affordable enough for meaningful gifts that will be passed on for generations. We arrived at this Boston location just in time to take in the collection of glowing and glittering Christmas trees of a variety of styles and sizes. The staff was attentive, and kind from the moment we entered and they deftly took care of several customers while we were there.

I was given a beautiful tall, heart shaped bud vase some years ago.(Highgate Heart Bud Vase). It…read morewas perfect for single buds and made my heart sing every time I looked at it. Sadly I recently bumped it while in the sink and it broke. I looked online and they had some seconds available but, only through their retail stores. I called the store in Vermont to order and the woman who answered took my order. She was so helpful and lovely. The box arrived today and the vase is perfect; must have very high standards because there is no sign this is a second!! Thank you Simon Pearce and the kind woman who helped me! Heading out to the garden now to pick a rose!!

I came here to look for new cookware. Its not really an outlet store. They have the same items you…read morecan get from the regular online store. Same sales also. It was good to see all the colors in person.

RUN AWAY FROM THIS STORE! I bought several pans and have spent the past year trying to return them…read moreonline after this store's manager (who sold me the goods) absolutely insisted: 1) the non-stick material was "hardened" and would last, in her example over a decade of ongoing personal use; and 2) does not contain PFAS. Well the pans' non-stick material scratched immediately (silicon tools only, as instructed) and have lost coating down to the steel (so those flakes are probably in my food); and I looked up the material warnings from the Le Creuset website as mandated by CA law and lo and behold it is confirmed there is PFAS in the coating. The manager insisted all sales are final and my only recourse was to go through the company website. DO NOT TRUST THE MANAGER AT THIS STORE AS SHE WILL TELL YOU ANYTHING TO UNLOAD A SALE, as she did to us. I've been buying Le Creuset for decades, for gifts, for my kitchen collection, and am pretty sure after this experience I'm never going back. Utterly dissappointed.

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.

This is one of the cleanest HomeGoods I've ever visited. They are always well stocked with seasonal…read moreitems and you can pretty much find anything you need for your pantry. I know people might be nervous about buying food here, but I've done it for years. They have some of my favorite chips - mango habanero. They also have a great selection of pasta and it's all made in Italy. The price is better than at Eataly or Whole Foods. I love checking out the puzzles and the books - they have a good selection for kids books and you can always find a craft kit if that's your thing. Also, they have a ton of dog and cat stuff! Toys, clothes, and scratching posts. The service is always very friendly and the line usually goes by pretty fast. It def is longer on the weekend but if you plan to go early, you'll be in better shape. It's right next to the T stop too. Not sure why the reviews are under a 4! Come by and check it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed!

Yesterday on our walk back to the hotel after lunch I noticed their storefront but we were loaded…read moredown and came back about 5:30 pm. They carried Halloween and Christmas decor on the front. The further in you walked, the messier and jumbled merchandise was. I only found an autumn dri-mat to put fur Bebe's food and water. The check out line was long so I left empty handed.