One of my favorite places ro ever go. Great to go in tbe winter to get a break from tbe cold and…read moresnow and breath in some of thr fresh air. I find myself a lot of times just going here to look and am always really impressed with how they arrange and decorate and then inevitable almost always fall in love with something and have to buy it. Must stop for whenever we are in the area. The ultimate value is in your life improvement for just walking in and getting the nice things that you cant find other places and that improve the quality of your life. The staff is friendly and reminds me more of people that are doing what they would want to do as a hobby most of the time,

If you need just one reason to visit Worcester, let it be this treasure trove of a plant store…read more It's huge and it's unlike anything you'll find anywhere else. Honestly, if I could sneak in and live in the store or have them decorate my house the same way I'd be all in. Walking inside feels like an instant hug for your soul--comforting, serene, and kind of magical. I spent ages marveling at the jaw-dropping selection: lush succulents, colorful leafy, quirky mossy plants, and more. But it's not just about the greenery--there are incense, books, crystals, butterflies, soaps...you name it! The store smells heavenly, looks incredible, and has a calm yet playful vibe. It's less like shopping and more like embarking on a delightful, mini adventure. They're not bargain-bin-cheap, but they're fair--think solid value for truly unique finds. The person running the place is beyond lovely: friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and endlessly patient with all my enthusiastic (read: relentless) questions. Eventually I had to leave because I was making a very long mental list of plants I wanted to buy but likely to kill at home.

Really cute little local store, gifts, decor, candy, local Shrewsbury kitsch. Reasonably priced and…read morefriendly service.

Everything that I've gotten has been totally worth the price! The owner, Debbie, is always updating…read morethe shelves with local crafted items and the staff is very friendly. I'd definitely recommend this shoppe for anyone looking for something unique whether it's for your house or a gift for a loved one.

I absolutely love this boutique in Worcester! Great quality clothes and so very stylish!! Wide…read morerange of sizes and suitable for all ages! This is my go-to boutique since I moved here from St. Louis. i can't say enough good things about this store. Oh! And it's totally affordable!! There are some Free People items and jewelry pieces that get up there in price; but most items are under $50. Love this store and the vibe. And the owner is so nice!!!!

I love this place! I bought a few items for Christmas gifts this year. Will definitely be back…read moreafter the holidays to pick out a few things for myself. Everything is so well curated. Lovely local business

I really wanted to enjoy my experience with Worcester Wares, but unfortunately things took a bad…read moreturn before my order was completed. I went to Worcester Wares to order some custom shirts for my small business. I paid the full price up front (mistake on my part) and patiently waited for the project to progress. I promptly sent in all of the graphics needed to make the various shirts I had ordered. Months into the project I was informed the the owner was dealing with some personal matters, which I was understanding and patient about. She did deliver some of the products I had ordered, and indicated that she was working on the remaining products. Some of the shirts had a defect, which she said she would rectify. The hoodies that I ordered were supposed to feature a large logo on they back, which the ones she delivered did not. After that visit, it was radio silence. I sent several emails and messages inquiring about timeframe for delivering the remaining items, but did not get any response from her, or from anyone at Worcester Wares. I began this process in early December 2025, and paid for my items in full at our initial meeting. It is now May the following year, and I have not hard anything from the owner since February when she dropped off a few of the items I had ordered, despite several emails and phone calls. Unfortunately I would not recommend Worcester Wares to another business. I am now out several hundred dollars and have only a small handful of the shirts that I ordered, some of which were not made as ordered. Very disappointing.

Lulu's went above, beyond, and exceeded my expectations in fixing an inexpensive old watch for my…read moremother. I couldn't be more pleased. Lulu's is definitely worth a visit. They have a large assortment of beautiful jewelry and gifts, conveniently located on Church Street in Whitinsville.

Cool, local shop! Located in the heart of Whitinsville's shopping district…read more Park out front, behind the building, or across the street at Unibank (designated a community parking lot). Next to Domino's. Super nice, friendly owner. Curated collection of funny, quirky, and cool gift items. Come with a friend and giggle out loud! She also has a nice assortment of beautiful jewelry. I'll definitely be back.

Great selection of local art, chocolates, cards & more but the staff is not friendly or welcoming…read moreat all. I wish I could say otherwise because I'd really like to support this place & the local artists represented. While shopping, another guest asked the cashier about if any weaving classes were available in the near future but the only response was a grunted "no." Seems like a friendlier response was warranted so I stopped the shopper on her way out to tell her & her daughter about "A Place to Weave" in Fitchburg, MA. My point is, isn't the Worcester Center for Crafts mission to support the craft community? It isn't hard to do and a friendly word goes a long way.

I discovered this place last year and am so glad I did. This isn't crappity ass crafts. It is a…read moreplace to learn artistic crafts. I took glassblowing and flame work. Glassblowing was very interesting but too hard for me. I'm really glad I took it for the experience and I would probably do it over again just to try it out. It requires a lot of coordination, so if you are as klutzy as me, you might find it too difficult too. As described in their catalog, flamework is: Tthe process of shaping glass rods and tubes into small objects over the flame of a torch. Begin by making beads, pendants and marbles to establish a foundation of technique. As the class progresses, projects will advance to include the creation of solid sculpture and hollow forms such as flowers, holiday ornaments, and perfume bottles. Small class sizes and one-on-one instruction allow students to work at their own pace. I love this class and the instructor, Jake Vincent, is patient and a great teacher. You don't have to be quite as coordinated to do flamework. In addition to glass classes, they have classes in clay, metal, fiber, photography, wood, and design and multimedia. They have a gallery too. I haven't been yet, because the glass studio is in a separate area of Worcester. I've heard its great and intend to go soon. I'll update this post when I get there. Oh, and it isn't as far from Boston as you think. Check out their catalog on their Website.

More than just a bookstore that's for sure! Boos, games, kids toys, gifts, and so much more! I've…read morebeen here a few times and I'm always happily surprised to find something for an upcoming birthday or event I need a gift for. Staff is helpful but nothing over the top. If I'm in the area I love stopping by.

I've been fascinated with this great bookstore since it also had a Worcester location in the…read more1990s-early 2000s. Great mix of national selections with a special focus on local. They support local authors and even from time to time musicians. I have performed here a couple of times and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and professional. Their great event room is a multi-purpose section of the store with a seating capacity of maybe 45-50, give or take. Keep your eyes open for events here! Also has a great selection of gifts. :) The food at the cafe was delicious too!

This place is really neat. Expensive. I don't know that I can afford to buy anything here (but…read morethen, I'm poor these days so don't go buy me). But really neat. It's got a lot of "shabby chic" reproduction stuff mixed in with lots of new candles, bath stuff, kitchen items etc. If housewares could be gourmet, then these are gourmet housewares. That said, I would wander through here forever and if I had the money, I'd certainly buy stuff. I say, stop in for sure if you're in town. It's worth the visit even if you don't buy. (Although I'm sure they'd like it if you did.) They also have a website where they sell a lot of their stuff. I took a bunch of pictures while I was there, which I will post soon.

The store has very unique, farmhouse style items That I…read morefound very well made, however, The mother-daughter owners are very rude and unfriendly! I bought a chair that was on sale for $899, lovely chair... no one offered to help transport to my SUV! Just took my credit card and gave me a receipt and walked away! They have their loyal shoppers and this may be all they need and/or care about..but if I were them, I'd think about all those shoppers who walk out because of their rudeness!

Great place to browse and find unique gifts or buy stuff you didn't know you needed I will be back!read more

Is beautiful employees very Nices and friendly, store neat and organized is cool and differentread more

Found this little cheese shop out on a random Sunday drive. The cheese selection was amazing. We…read morebought some goat Gouda which I have been longing for ever since we finished it. Wish it was closer to me so I could go weekly for cheese.

Awesome!!! The minute one walks in - they are surrounded by…read morefragrance, ambiance, and happiness. Seriously. My first time. Definitely just the beginning! And Simone was great!! She is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. No pressure. Just information and help. This place is a gem. Support local. Support neighbors