Having followed Short Wave on Instagram for some time, I was pleased as punch to check them out…read morewhen I finally made it to Astoria. I have since returned multiple times and it is somehow even cuter in person! They have so many unique goodies whether shopping for a gift or yourself: prints and other artwork, stationary, ceramics (including such cute mugs), art supplies (indigenous handmade paints!), bath and body items (Wato soap, yes please!), housewares, treats, adorable accessories and clothing, etc. Many items are local, too! They are always really friendly and nice in the shop, and it's just such a pleasure to wander. I honestly think my mom, sisters, and I nearly spent an hour there. If you can, time it so you can check out the Sunday Astoria Farmers market while there. Parking is not great as it's right in the middle of downtown Astoria, but that's just the nature of the beast, and worth it!

Dear Forsythea: While visiting Astoria last week I went into your store for the first time and love…read moreit! So many home and garden ideas and gifts to choose from. Amazing selections and curation. Monica helped me choose a couple gifts for my girls and I plan to stop back in before Christmas to get a few more. Thanks again for all the great ideas, Monica. You're a gem. 5 stars : best shopping experience in Astoria!

The vibes in this store are unmatched. I always come here to buy a card for birthdays and holidays…read more They have a neat selection and they aren't your basic cards. They are priced I think at $6, but for the uniqueness of them they are worth it. The service has always been good and the staff is attentive and welcoming. Love coming here when in Astoria.

Quaint little boutique shop that has some home decor items, mostly Modern Farmhouse and Traditional…read moreCounty styles, that provide the finishing touches to make your home inviting and unique. The day we stopped in they had dish towels, napkins and throw blankets in red & black plaid, so Oregon! There are lots of gift items: picture frames in all sizes, candles, coffee mugs, wreaths, really pretty tablecloths and napkins and small nous are items.along the back wall there is a pantry section with gourmet jams, bbq sauce, cocoa, gourmet cookies, sauces and pastas. Perfect items for a thoughtful gift basket. In the back of the boutique there is a Large, separate room for painting and craft parties. Wish I lived closer! I'd definitely sign up. Don't forget to check out the nostalgic postcards near the cash register.

the cutest little shop around! very friendly staff, great selection of home decor and candles and…read moreamazing prices! PLUS they are pet friendly. love this little boutique so much!

Amazing stone selection! The prices were also okay for what you get. They have some really neat…read morepieces if you have the time to look around. I loved the display near the register with the silver in it. The staff were great and pretty friendly. They helped me find a dragonfly piece for a friend. I would certainly recommend this place to others. The hours are not too late so be sure to get in early.

Such a great stone store filled with gorgeous bright vibrant and beautiful stones. They even sell…read moregeodes that you can break. The store ranges anywhere from $1-$200. Stop by if you're ever in Astoria! They even have an Etsy store even if you don't make it to their brick and mortar!

Beginning with a name like Weird Sisters, how can you expect anything other than that?…read more My daughter and I ventured down into the "hidden alley" of shops, where there is an underground tunnel of sorts and it's like a whole different world down there. Weird Sisters has clothing, jewelry, nik-naks, antiques (like a typewriter) and more. The owner was kind and steered us into the other mysterious looking rooms (there is an "entry room" where it's motion activated and lights go off and music plays...really fun!...). The lighting differs from space to space and it's done as if a theatrical stage. Very unique, playful and creative. A humorous and cool experience~!

Super fun experience! Loved the variety of items, friendly staff, neat atmosphere. Loved the tiny…read moredisco and the speakeasy. Will be back!

I was amazed they have been open over a year, because how could I have missed this wonderful store?…read moreThey have all sorts of housewares, accessories and jewelry, but I am a total sucker for kitchen gadgets and they had some great ones. Like the previous reviewer, I purchased the herb snipper, as well as a larger version for cold cuts. Some of the home decor items are a little too glam for my taste, but there were many items I'd be happy to put on my holiday wish list.

This store is in an odd space right at the end so I am sure a lot of people miss it and they…read moreshouldn't. They have a little bit of everything really. Home decor, candles, scarves, small kitchen gadgets, cheese servers, lotions, wrapping paper and even desk accessories. I found one of the greatest tools ever - an herb snipper that we use all the time. I also found some body lotion which I had never heard of but it is just heaven! I will be back whenever I visit the coast which is a lot!

Are you kidding me?!?! What a find!!!…read more Stopped in to check out the store with our kids and were blown away. We all had a great time and learned to choose our responses carefully when speaking to Seth. None of us have seen our oldest smile so wide as when Seth said he "didn't catch your name." Thanks for making our tour of downtown so memorable. Next time we will bring you some custard;)

This place is great! We stopped in while visiting Astoria. The owner is super nice. Lots of cool…read morestuff to meet all your magician needs! Stop by hone up on your magic skills while you are in town.

Love this boutique!!! Beautiful store filled, and I mean filled, with thoughtfully curated…read moreScandinavian treasures. Since Astoria, the oldest city in Oregon, had a large settlement of Norwegian, Swedish and Finns the influence remains and a visit to Finn Ware really transports you. The vibrant Marimekko floral shopping totes with coordinating face masks had me at hello! Such a sign of the times. They have an assortment of striped shirts in a multitude of colors that just shout Nordic. Large selection of uniquely designed dish towers and dish cloths, I wanted them all! Of course there is a Christmas section with the most charming Santa's and gnomes in traditional red and white. Even a Christmas tree draped in ornaments for sale. Lots of items with colorful fish designed items: mugs, bowls, paper napkins, dish towels, cards. Make sure to check out the various Lutefisk mugs and their funny sayings. Along one of the walls is an assortment of Finnish licorice, Nordic treats, Icelandic chocolate and saltlakrits. We picked up several items for ourselves and Nordic friends. Definitely give yourself time to walk around and check out every nook and corner, there are treasures everywhere! Wish there was a store like this in Portland.

They had some cute stuff. I just got an ornament for Christmas. But they had some great vases and…read moreother glass items I would have liked like cups but I don't drive and didn't want to carry much. I would definitely come back. Friendly service.

Used to be my fav in Astoria. New workers just lie if they don't know! I asked for 1000 mg CBD…read moreand woman said they were out, when in fact I called yesterday and they had it. I told her to ask her lead and she showed they did! Grrr....Then specifically needed 5mg THC gummies (called for this as well), that were individual wrapped. She reluctantly said these were it. Got them home and they were 10 mg and not indiv. Not wrapped. Strike two. Then I asked if they had pressed product, not melting oShe was lost (I should have left). Her lead recommended a product that said it was what I was looking for! Strike 3! Got home and it was the bubbly melt type. Waste of time, gas, and $!

This is my favorite dispensary in town. Every single person who works here is so nice. You can tell…read morethey really like their job. If you treat your staff well it totally shows in their work. Sweet Relief offers different daily deals which, c'mon, who can't go for that? Everyone is so nice and remembers your name. It's a nice touch. The store is cozy and the products are great, but I really can't say enough nice things about the people who work there. Check it out!