Welp if you're weird and curious like me, then Rest in Pieces may be for you…read more The only purchases a gemstone clover, anatomy poster, and bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery! New Discovery was a medicine for consumption (tuberculosis) a disease which at the time was killing millions of people. Many companies offered cures and remedies for consumption. However, all were frauds, including this, which was actually a concoction made from a morphine and chloroform mixture, calculated to strike terror to the doctors or to any other class or profession, except, perhaps, the undertakers. It is a pretty diabolical concoction to give to anyone, and particularly to a consumptive. The chloroform temporarily allays the cough, thereby checking Nature's effort to throw off the dead matter from the lungs. The opium drugs the patient into a deceived cheerfulness. Add a touch of alcohol (to further dull the sufferer's pain, and hey, it helped (until it didn't) The combination is admirably designed to shorten the life of any consumptive who takes it steadily. It was pretty cool and the owner/manager was a blast to chat with as well. Quite a few oddities "not for sale" and most likely not a store for everyone. Check it out if you dare. No charge for admission.

Very unique store with lots of oddities, crystals/rocks (well priced) and taxidermy art. Bugs,…read morebeetles, butterfly's galore. Deff a fun little place to look around if you are around the area. Very unique and the lady working the front was helping multiple people while I was in there. They have some air plants as well.

Re FUN kit! If you are looking for a totally unique shopping experience, this store is it! There…read moreare many different vendors and artisans at this eclectic shop. Many one of a kind items! From jewelry to candles to decor to artwork... you'll love the cool pieces for yourself or for gifts! The owner is so knowledgeable and friendly and the prices match the quality of the treasures! This place puts the FUN in Funky!!

Cool store! A great variety of beautiful and unique gifts. The staff is very friendly and helpful!read more

I have heard so much about this place. I was in that area last week and decided to pop in man so…read moremuch to see around every corner. The proprietor was absolutely amazing very friendly. Definitely going back.

It had been too long since I last visited this store. Maybe cause I traded in my SUV and knew I had…read morelimited room for goodies. Looking for an end table...or anything that caught my eye. Two steps in I saw a handbag I HAD to have. Big longhorn steer on the front of it. Great price and made in USA. Touched everything I could reach and fell in love with most everything~ but not enough to whip out my credit card..yet.. The back of the store has a display of handbags made out reclaimed stuff. Myrna Bags... rooted through the section till I found a style that beat out my longhorn bag...and the style had a matching wallet and makeup bag. Bonus! Gracie's has a huge selection of stuff you didn't know you need. Unique gifts, recycled items, furniture and home decor.

I love to visit Art Works Inc. I almost always come home with something even if it's a note card…read more Many arts have studios at Art Works others have mini galleries inside the gallery. As a result, you can find art in varied media as well as a wide- range of price points.

I recently visited ArtWorks Inc located in Richmond. While parking is a bear, find a spot and enjoy…read moreArtWorks. There are a variety of artists housed in the space and it is great to wander the halls and discover treasures. There is also a main gallery which houses a show on the regular. Everyone we met there was welcoming and happy to see us. Artwork featured there was varied in price so you could easily find gifts for someone or for yourself without breaking the bank!

River Road Cottage is super cute! My mom somehow found an ad for it at some point during one of her…read morevisits to see me, and she trekked out to Goochland to check it out. She came back raving about how friendly the owners were and how badly she already wanted to return. On her next visit down, we took a ride out together and I can attest that her feelings about this spot were valid. They have two buildings. I preferred the stock in the house building. Lots of affordable home decor and jewelry, plus, yes, service was super kind! Big fan. I'd head back there for gifts in the future for sure.

I happened upon this cute cottage during an excursion and glad my adventurous side always beckons…read moreme to stop and new places. This fledging business open a month ago as of this review, 5/19. The welcome I received was heartfelt by a couple of the owners sitting on the porch. Tina, one of the owners, informed me that this multi-vendor shop was opened by several ladies and they rent out space to other local vendors and artists. There is so much to see: some pretty stained glass, lots of vintage items, upcycled furniture, repurposed housewares, garden décor, cool and fun jewelry, vintage signs, handmade wood crafts, floral arrangements in retro jars and more than I can name here! I took home some funky jewelry, a welcome sign and a whimsical wooden owl for my Home. The prices were spot on and the folks were so sweet and attentive! I hope my GPS takes me this way again soon! Worth the stop!

What a cheerful, charming shop! The wide selection and beautifully curated items create a great…read moreshopping experience- and the original artwork adds a beautiful touch- I had to bring one of those amazing pieces home!

I'm still not starry eyed about this shop. I reluctantly came in here the other day because my…read morefriend wanted to purchase something inside. I chuckled at the ridiculously high mark up on their items. The "cocktail mixology jars" cracked me up! Some sugar cubes, a cinnamon stick and a couple pieces of dried fruit in a jar for $25! Do they come with your very own personal bartender? I guess the people who buy these things are the same folks who bought "pet rocks and mood rings in the '70's" as my Yelp pal Jim C. mused. They also had a glass dome of colored matchsticks for $28! You do realize these are wooden sticks you throw away? If you need an aesthetically pleasing way to display your matches, then by all means, spend your hard earned money at this frivolous store. I did see a set of three Chinese paper lanterns that caught my eye... they were originally $40! Similar items with the same design and sizes sell on-line and at Party City for $8-10. Even on sale at $20, they are overpriced. Look, I have no problem paying good money for cool, unique, quality gifts or jewelry... I LOVE to shop... but much of the inventory here makes a laughing"stock", well, of their stock! If you're strapped for c"ash", this extravagant shop isn't worth a glance. Ditch the preposterous vendors and stick to the classic, useful pieces like your jewelry, purses, bar ware and soaps, and be thoughtful about pricing. It just goes to show you, all that shimmers isn't "gild". Although perhaps "gilty" of price gouging, if you're a spendthrift, you've found your "gilty" pleasure.

I really loved this shop as a place to buy local gifts for family/friends/myself. They were always…read moresuper friendly to my dog (one employee even sat on the floor with him because he was nervous). Unfortunately, it looks like they might be permanently closed? I have tried to go twice in the past two weeks and the doors have been locked and it looks pretty emptied. So sad if it is closed!!

Fabu selection of VA items you probably didn't knew exist. I found a (Fruity Pebbles) candle with…read morereal gem rocks. I don't even like candles, but I needed it. Also a VA is for lovers poptop keychain, mayont kitchy pics, men's summer Walaboo hats (so hard to find) 45 Vinyl notebooks, unique VA purses.... What a find Richmond. You can find the Exact present you want for whoever on your guest list, for some of the best pricing around.

Amazing store with handmade crafts, lots of fun cups and the decor and lighting inside is…read moreremarkable. Anyone who enjoys arts, creativity and local artisans should visit here. I even learned really cool way to put the cups I collect from my travels to different countries. Great place to get inspiration.

Everyone that is in the employ of Shockoe Bottom clay is so keen and knowledgeable when it comes to…read more1) the product and selection available, and 2) the entire process of making it. If you sit and talk to the folks at the front, it is such a treat to learn from them about what it takes to make some of the pieces available. I purchased a mug from a local artist here, and a class for my partner. Both were relatively affordable and well worth the price! I wish that more classes were posted and that there were more economical options for those who still want to be involved. I have 0 gripes with Shockoe Bottom clay, swing by if you're near, it is a real treat!