Walked into The Primitive Porch hoping for some cozy fall décor -- maybe a pumpkin, maybe a…read more"gather" sign, maybe just a whiff of cinnamon and sanity. Instead, I was blindsided by what can only be described as a full-scale North Pole invasion... in early November. There were trees. There were lights. There were carols. I swear a ceramic Santa winked at me while I was still trying to process the fact that it was 72 degrees outside and my jack-o'-lantern was still holding on. Don't get me wrong -- I love Christmas as much as the next caffeine-fueled Midwesterner, but I'd at least like to digest my Halloween candy before I'm peer-pressured into buying an elf-themed potholder.

The Primitive Porch was a place my friend knew I'd love to shop and she was correct. The store is…read moretwo levels and filled to the brim with well organized merchandise for those who enjoy primitives, country, rustic, seasonal, and farmhouse decor. Note, candles are burning and the aroma can be a bit much for sensitive noses such as my husband. I had no problems but just be aware. Primitive Porch just moved into this location in February, 2018, which use to be the home of Lighthouse Christian Bookstore. They kept the book section and Cafe from the Lighthouse Bookstore. Smoothies and sandwiches are just steps away from the shopping. You can easily spend an hour plus browsing all the unique pieces throughout this large store. Seasonal items are gorgeous, primitive everything (well, almost), all types of candles, beautiful quilts, florals, pottery, shelves, cabinets, furniture and so much more will keep you busy. The second floor has a large women's boutique with a dressing room and even more home decor. Jewelry and scraves can be found downstairs by checkout. Outdoors, by the entrance, is patio furniture and garden decor plus many cement statues. The staff was so helpful and friendly! The prices are reasonable and affordable. Terrific shop for gift giving for any occasion.

Loved our visit to Twelve Months of Christmas! The owners are so wonderful. They are super sweet…read moreand welcoming. They have two floors of beautiful Christmas decorations. So many ornaments and many of them are glass and specially made. They have different themed ornaments, nutcrackers, and figurines. And they are greatly priced for their value. So happy we came by and I can't wait to come back in the future to get more. Definitely stop on by.

Some friends kidnapped me for a holiday shopping adventure today and we drove to Bedford to visit…read morethe Twelve Months of Christmas on the town square and it was MAGICAL When we walked in the door, my haw dropped in awe of everything to look at from floor to very high cielings with 20+ ft trees. Worth the trip and I could have spent hours there. Giant trees, named elves that come with adoption papers, and the friendliest staff. The entire place is dripping in holiday decor of every theme, color, and material - you will be inspired and leave smiling.

Adorable local boutique! In fact, this town needs about 2 dozen more just like it. We figured this…read moretown would be full of fun, little shops. Nope. Except this little gem. I asked the lady working (I THINK she said she's the owner?) about the town and things to do. She was so helpful, sweet, friendly and talkative. She knew all the local spots, restaurants, etc. She even made specific recommendations about places like Fast Eddies, lol. We didn't make a purchase on our visit but I will say, for being the only of it's kind in such a small town, her prices were very fair. Great job, Owner!! To the French Lick "powers that be" more of this. I suggest checking out the small town of Milford,Ohio. That.

What a fun place to browse for that unusual item for that unusual friend! Or even the normal ones…read more The woman who worked here was very welcoming and even pointed out the other shops in the block to stop by. My wife and I decided to browse and check it out (we like independent shops since you get a different mix of items than the chains.) There were the usual types of items you find in a gift store: jewelry, candles, greeting cards, floral sprigs, etc. But they were different brands which makes it seem like you tried a little harder to find the right gift. One of our favorites in the store was the line of greeting cards. They made us chuckle and pick out more to read. They also carry magnets and post it notes with the funny sayings. Simply unique and a wide selection to choose from. The store tends to carry products/gifts targeted more to the female gender, so I didn't find anything for my guy friends, but I could see it being a place that ladies might enjoy exploring. Now, what's with the name? I don't get the connection and forgot to ask while there. Review #2668

Instead of buying mass produced souvenirs while visiting French Lick, why not stop and pick up…read moresomething unique? The small shop has a lot of options including clothing, paintings, glass and other ornate items. Prices weren't cheap, but I kind of expected that inside a hotel's gift shop. Review #2923

Just delightful!! Quality indiana artisan pieces and friendly staff. It's my go to place for gifts…read moreand home decor!!

Beautiful arrangements, always ready for pick up and delivery service great! Always willing to help…read moremake your arrangement unique!

Bailey's is my top recommendation for flower arrangements; their outstanding customer service and…read moregorgeous arrangements truly set them apart.

A super cute store with lots of fun items! They have a wide variety of clothes and gift items as…read morewell as kid items. Worth a visit!

Cute but pricey stuff…read more We stopped in when we were walking around this cute area of Bloomington. Very welcoming and inviting. We were greeted immediately by the employee at the counter. We browsed and chatted with her. I touched all the luxe looking items and wished my bank account was fatter. We left without buying anything but having feasted our eyes and certainly *wanting* things! I am sure to stop in again when I am back for my semi-annual trek to the town!

The best pharmacy in Bedford. No contest!!! Always on time and courteous. Not the wait for hours…read morelike national chain stores. If they are even open!

From the owner: Custom Gift Baskets, Independent Pharmacy, Locally-Owned, Personalized Gift Baskets, Specialized…read moreGift Baskets. Products: Assistive Devices, Braces, Canes, Local Goods, OTC Medication, Prescriptions, Walkers. Services: Generic Prescriptions, Online Refills, Pharmacy, Prescription Delivery, Drive Thru. Brands: Health Mart, Swan Creek. Location Facts: John Williams BLVD and 58. History: We're Lincoln Plaza Pharmacy LLC, and we're an independent pharmacy here in Bedford, IN. We believe in personalized service, offering over-the-counter medicine, specialized gift baskets, and beer, wine and spirits. We started our business to provide the community with quick quality service based on the professional standard of practice and best customer care. We're looking forward to growing our business to continue to serve Bedford and the surrounding areas. We'd like to personally invite you to stop in today for prescriptions, assistive devices, TENS devices, gifts, and more! Certifications: Licensed Pharmacists. Associations: Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Board of Pharmacy

Love this Christian Bookstore! They have an awesome assortment of religious books and gifts. They…read morehave an excellent selection of Sunday School materials and Christian shirts. If you can't find what you are looking for they are always willing to order it if they can find it. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. There store is always very clean.

From the owner: The Open Door is an independently owned Christian Bookstore. Located in west/central Indiana, we…read morehave been serving churches and families for over 36 years. We carry a large selection of Christian books, music, family videos, gifts, and home decor products. We also offer custom laser engraving, Bible Imprinting, Book Rebinding, and more!

Tucked away in the back of the Heritage Mall Shoppes on Van Buren (east side), Angry Robot has lots…read moreof pop culture related items for sale. Comic themes? Sci-fi themes? How about caps and shirts, license plates and socks? Yes to all of these things. The space is small but has plenty of room to move around. I found some Game of Thrones items that caught my eye for a Christmas stocking stuffer. Friendly staff who could carry on a conversation as well as ring up the order. Fun place to check out! Review #3232

Small little shop with a little bit of everything for a casual geek. As an out of stater I was…read morelooking for a cute pop culture store to find toys and comics and whatnot. There was a small section of comic books mostly filled with marvel and DC book, though there was some indie stuff mixed in. I ended up only buying an Angry Robot tshirt since I was on the hunt for a cute Indiana shirt. Definitely recommend stopping by for a perusal.