Just a lovely store with the friendliest staff. Always have the most wonderful gifts for every…read moreoccasion. Favorite store in old town.

I went here on the night of Arts Alive when the store was open late. It was my birthday, and I…read moreplanned to buy myself something, but one of the workers kept following us around, which made me really uncomfortable. She kept side-eyeing us and pretending to be busy whenever I made eye contact with her. It honestly ruined the experience.

Over 60 vendors with amazing local finds. You will have to leave your bags purses or backpacks in…read morethe vehicle or in a locker they provide. But once you realize how large the store is and how many small items are in the store you will 100% understand!

We started out as customers at 4th Street Mercantile when they first opened and shopped there for…read moreabout a year before deciding to open our own little vendor space. (We purchased many items).We're so glad we did! We have had so much fun being part of this store. Crystal and Aaron do a wonderful job running a tight ship and keeping everything clean, organized, and running smoothly. One thing I really appreciate is their policy of having shoppers place purses and larger bags in lockers while they shop--and even the vendors follow the same rule. Honestly, I enjoy not having to carry my purse around while I browse! This is definitely not your typical secondhand store. It's clean, well organized, and filled with individual vendor spaces offering a great variety of quality items at reasonable prices. I still love wandering around to see what everyone else has brought in because there's always something new to discover. We love being part of 4th Street Mercantile and hope we'll be vending here for many years to come!

The Back Porch is one of my favorite spots in Arcata. Not just to buy furniture but to feel…read moreinspired. I discovered this gem just over a year ago while riding my bike through Arcata. And what a find it is! Tucked away in the old recycling center sits one of the most amazing furniture shops! Martin the owner is such an incredibly talented craftsman. All the furniture is made from upcycled or reclaimed wood. In addition to furnishing my house with one of a kind pieces from The Back Porch, I also use them for my business. We do a lot of tradeshows using the Back Porch furniture in our booth displays and everyone loves it! I highly recommend stopping by The Back Porch If you are looking for "farm style" or "shabby chic" furniture and décor. It is a truly unique shop with reasonable prices, it's a must see!!!

Open Fridays & Saturdays 10 to 4 This place has been open 1…read moreyear and is a hidden treasure! Tucked away behind holly yashi, "The Back Porch" is a reclaimed wood lover's heaven. If you like the terms rustic, reclaimed, upcycled, antique, quaint, and you are looking for an awesome custom piece of furniture to make your home complete, go here. Blue, green, brown, and clear antique glass bottles. armoirs, desks, coffee tables, shelves, patio furniture, benches, stools, lamps, lighting fixtures, and best of all... FRESH LOCAL HONEY from the hives of the owner, Martin. Find time next weekend to stop by and check it out!

My mother-in-law and I went to their charcuterie board class and it was absolutely fantastic! I had…read moreso much fun learning about what to pair, how to plate, how to store (making ahead of time); there's just so much they pack into this little class! The setting was really intimate too so you didn't ever feel like you had to guess what was going on or feel timid asking questions! They also offer wine, mimosas, and water, so there's something for every taste and occasion! They also do private parties, baby showers, etc! If you're on the fence, just sign up!! I'm so glad we went! Thank you all for making it such a wonderful experience!! We will be back!! ** Also, be prepared to wander about for at least a good hour, as there is sooo much to see for literally anything you could ever need! **

Absolutely love Carl Johnson's . Gifts for everyone. Amazing holiday shop yearly. Friendly staff…read moreand great parking

Such a great little shop! Impressive selection packed into this tiny place. Really nice people too.read more

My experience at Love Lights has always been delightful. Barrie is so easy to work with and very…read moreknowledgeable when it comes to interior lighting needs. My pendant lights look fabulous in my kitchen. I'll be visiting the store again soon as I'm going to be needing some additional interior lighting. Barrie is just the expert that I can go to. Support this wonderful local business for all you specialty lighting needs. You won't regret it.

Love this shop! Beautiful items and reasonable prices!…read more I purchased two beautiful wine glasses with wide wrapping today and had them beautifully gift wrapped. Love it, will definitely be back and recommend others coming in for gifts, or a little gift for yourself!

Perfect store for both locals and tourists. Great to stop in and pick up some high quality gifts in…read moreall Price ranges, or products for yourself. The store and staff are very welcoming. Assortment of kitchen, home decor, bath products, gifts, blankets, etc. would highly recommend stopping in, it's worth the visit! I'll be back again especially with the holidays around the corner.

Second review here, but so impressed with these folks on a return visit last month to find a…read moresconce to match our ceiling lights purchased in 2012. Mary (my wife) and Ken Norman (owner) went through the whole place to find the perfect sconce and glass to match the chandeliers that we previously bought. OMG, an absolutely perfect 1900 vintage USA vintage brass sconce and hand blown French glass were found and purchased for an extremely reasonable price. Ken and Sara are the best in their business. So happy to have returned. If you have an older home (like us) or want to decorate with older fixtures in any place, please check this place out. Now posting pics of our chandeliers and sconce to show what they have.

I was so happy to find the store in the phone book. I really miss seeing it in old town. We bought…read morean old lamp that was missing 2 crystals and needed a new cord. Ken had it ready to go home in under an hour!

I don't even craft with yarn, but this is one of my favorite stores!…read more In addition to an incredible selection of yarn, they have a very well-curated collection of cute, unique gifts and cards. Every time I visit, without fail, I find just the perfect gifts for friends.

Nicely stocked store, but! We were traveling thru and I needed a couple specific things. I was…read morethere on a Thursday and the employee was very disinterested in her job or for helping me. I would think shes not the owner? FYI.