Artifacts is a locally owned, small business that specializes in mostly handmade gifts, jewelry and…read morehome decor items. I spoke with the owner, who told me that most of the merchandise originates in the U.S. or Canada. The staff is friendly and checked with me several times to see if I needed help. During my visit yesterday, the shop featured Christmas decor with lots of handmade glass ornaments. I fell in love with several of the turquoise inlaid cutting boards and handmade pottery. The prices are high, but inline either what you'd expect for hard-crafted art. I purchased a few wooden snowman ornaments for the kids. The shop is located in a historic building in Broad Ripple. Good luck finding street metered parking. My advice is to shop midweek, during off hours to find parking.

Found this gem while taking a walk in broad ripple! Haven't heard of it before, so was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the selection of items. Feels like a more elevated version of silver in the city, and I would recommend for a spot to find gifts for the women in your life (girl friends, moms, grandmothers). Definitely a bit on the pricy side, but still reasonable. Employees were super friendly too! I'll keep this store in mind for future occasions where I need a pretty gift!

Nap Or Nothing is a good addition to Mass Ave and a great ambassador to what Indy creatives has to…read moreoffer. In addition to its namesake brand, the store carries apparel and streetwear from other Indianapolis companies. It was originally a pop-up but has now secured a three-year commitment at the location through a city initiative. The initiative was meant to promote Black-owned businesses at prominent locations across the city. The store carries T-shirts, hoodies, pants, and hats at various price points. It's nice to see some retail options in addition to all the food establishments on Mass Ave. Because of the high foot traffic, I hope Nap Or Nothing does well and showcase what Indy has to offer.

Great store. The owner is a man of the people! Anyone looking to represent the city that we all…read morelove should come to this store and shop. There is a wide variety of garments to choose from and there's something for everyone.

Hot House always has the best selection of curated vintage clothes. They focus mainly on 70s-90s…read moreclothing, but also carry a variety of new clothes, vinyl records, accessories, and shoes. Everything is clean and smells really good! The prices are really fair, especially compared to other vintage stores! The store itself is so cool! The decor is awesome (especially the cassette wall) and it makes for some fun Instagram photos. Definitely make sure you check out this hidden gem in the Fashion Mall at Keystone!

Hot House Market is like a breath of fresh air in the Fashion Mall at Keystone. This cute little…read moreshop is where you can find real vintage clothing, vintage shoes, vinyl records, cassette tapes (seriously! Like, actual cassette tapes) and other unusual paraphernalia. I just happened upon this store when I was walking around aimlessly at the mall. It's located right by Saks Fifth Avenue, at the end of the mall, just chillin' innocuously, all by itself. My sister collects vinyl, so I pawed through their selection to try to find some sick rekkids for her. I did find quite a few, actually, and they were priced right (anywhere from $1 to $10). The selection runs the gamut from Supertramp to Leonard Cohen to Perry Como. There are records for everyone here! They also sell locally made candles and smudge sticks, for all your burning needs.

My favorite local boutique! So nice to have somewhere close with great quality clothes.read more

Somewhat of a hidden gem of Indianapolis. Really cute clothes, jewelry, and well priced.read more

Sometimes I have time to paw through thrift stores for that rare gem. Other times, I just want to…read morego to a nice store with highly curated secondhand items to find that rare gem (and lots of others) easily and right in front of my face. Lux & Ivy is that store for those of us who love unique clothing and want other people to do the heavy lifting. I saw so many items that I loved (including some gold sandals), but I left with a long black skirt that had cork buttons running down it. See what I mean about unique?! It fit perfectly, and even better: It was 20% off! Even without the discount, the skirt (and the other thrifted clothing on the racks) were priced reasonably. Lux & Ivy offers not just clothing and shoes, but also jewelry made by local artists, beauty products, vintage home goods, bags and lots more. The store is cute and smells good, the clothing and products are all arranged nicely, and it's just a pleasant place to shop.

I love the vintage vibes at Lux & Ivy! You are sure to find items that no one else has and…read moredefinitely on trend. On our most recent visit, my husband found some vintage Pacers items for a steal! Made his entire day!

What a great shop! As I sit here writing this I'm wearing two items I purchased there at my last…read morevisit. It is full of the whole range of clothing for women as well as shoes and bags and other accessories. It is laid out in sizes and styles (tops versus sweaters etc). It has quite a few racks but seems well spaced, but it might be hard to navigate if you have mobility challenges. There are no steps leading into the store however so that is great! The staff is very friendly and helpful. There are several spacious fitting rooms as well as a bathroom (for those shopping after a coffee break)! I loved their sales items which gave me some great deals, but I was also able to get some fun nicer stuff outfits for friends and pick up some gifts. I've been back a few times and love just browsing. It is a great spot for slightly used but well maintained items. Often too I've come home with brand new things with original tags still attached! I would highly recommend this option for those wanting to save on brand new purchases but get some good options. I felt as if I was helping to prevent clothing waste as well as being a good financial steward! A fun shop!

The staff is super friendly and always willing to help. They have an amazing assortment of women's…read moreclothes, designer handbags, jewelry, shoes and even a small collection of housewares. you can buy instore or online. They have several FB lives each day showing off different items. I consign with them frequently and then turn around and use my credits to buy more. Their prices are reasonable and they even have sales regularly for certain colored tags or certain types of items. They offer sizes from XS-4X. The store has ample parking, a restroom and three dressing rooms. They have a huge tent sale each August outside the store. Fill a bag for $10!

This was my first opportunity to check out The Accent Shop in its new location after a move from…read morethe Nora area. The Accent Shop has been around since 1958 when Dick and Jane Bridgins opted to move out of their department store setting in an effort to bring a more modern style store to the Indy area offering furniture, lamps, tabletop and more. Today's The Accent Shop definitely still focuses on contemporary design, though they have a strong focus on bridal and gift registry items including dinnerware, flatware, glassware, serving pieces, collectibles, jewelry, and a bunch of other fun stuff. This new location is a little more relaxed than was Nora. For the most part, it seems a lot more spacious until you get into the Collectibles area where everything is really packed in. The employees have always been helpful here, though it's definitely in a more reserved way. In terms of accessibility, I'd likely quibble a bit with Yelp's listing that "wheelchair accessible" is one of the amenities here. While it definitely has some of the basics - for example, nearby accessible parking, appropriate curb cuts, and a level to the ground entry - The store itself is for sure a little bit hit-and-miss in terms of interior design. As I noted, this is especially true in the collectibles area where even my small manual wheelchair struggled and had to detour my path multiple times due to far too narrow aisles. I can't imagine a power chair being successful here. That said, the front of the store is vastly superior to the Nora location in terms of space and design. That was nice to see. I also really love the options here. I think the collectibles section bugged me in terms of access precisely because that was my favorite area of the store. From Christmas wares to a surprisingly large (and unique) Halloween section, I was really impressed here. I loved some of the candles. I loved the garden flags. The glassware was awesome. I think my two favorite sections are likely the kitchenwares and the seasonal collectibles. I can easily see myself returning come Halloween. Prices vary. You can sure spend a modest amount here, though there are also some higher-end items. There's something special about a shop that reminds you of the value of in-person shopping. I really enjoyed shopping here and loved the diversity of the items. Overall, I'd easily return and I very likely will during both Halloween and Christmas. While I do wish the layout was a bit more wheelchair friendly, there's an obvious effort here and I'm guessing 3/4 of the store is easily accessible and for the most part going very slowly and with care I was able to see most everything I wanted to see.

The Accent Shop is a charming local family-owned gift shop on 86th Street. The shop is filled with…read moreHalloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts and decor. An entire wall is filled with beautiful glassware, perfect for wedding presents. They carry a lot of traditional decor, that is hard to find now. I bought several cute cards. Prices are reasonable. Peg, the clerk, was engaging, helpful and ambassador for the area. (She sent me to the nearby cupcake shop after I checked out.) She also made sure that we had an invite to their upcoming holiday open house. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall lot.

Stopped by this really cute boutique yesterday. It was my first time in there and Jodi made me feel…read morewelcomed and showed me some of her really nice clothes. So many things in here I would love to take home or give as Christmas gifts! She had jewelry also. I saw at the door that they do tuxedo rentals as well. The store is unique as one half is Diva Cowgirl Boutique and the other half is PJ's Pink Boutique. Nice to be able to shop both at once. I also found the prices were good and not too crazy as some boutiques can get. If you have not been in yet, now is the time! I will definitely stop again.

Shop has quite a variety of clothing and accessories. I love the friendly, welcoming atmosphere…read moreand the opportunity to buy items that are unique, fun to wear and super affordable. If you are living in the Fortville area, or just passing through, put this on your list of shops to visit!