Big bubbles!…read more (Almost) Every weekend, Barry creates the largest bubbles outside his Forget Me Not Factory toys and collectibles store, downtown Ellicott City MD. He brings the fun, often (always?) with a tall top hat. If you're asking, yes, he sells various bubble-makers and his own Barry's Bubbles solution in the three story main street store. The store is full to bursting with unique, especially magical, toys. Rumor has it there's a player piano on the top floor! With the drop of a coin, you are the player piano player!

The Forget Me Not Factory is an absolute gem and time capsule located right in the heart of…read morehistoric Ellicott City. After living in the area for years, I always passed by the whimsical exterior. I finally ventured in for the first time and wish I had done so sooner. It not only has the charm and magicalness of walking into a witch's cottage or a fairy garden shop, but is also a time capsule where you can find calendars from 2007 with whimsical fairies that you can still buy today. In other places, I would absolutely be put off by the old merchandise, but in a place like Forget Me Not Factory, it absolutely fits the vibe of the establishment, and I actually really enjoyed finding old things for sale there. It felt like stepping into the past, and I cannot wait to go back. Whether to find new items for my garden or supplies to make my next Ren fair costume.

A store for the figurines collectors in all of us…read more Precious Gifts is an aptly named store that sells delightful small statues and decor that make for great presents. In this shop, you'll find high quality figurines, statues, ornaments, clocks, salt and pepper shakers, and miscellaneous decorations consisting of religious works, animals, and your favorite childhood properties. I picked up a limited edition Nightmare Before Christmas ornament on my last visit, and a solar powered Lucky Cat and a new wall clock on the visit before that. Product tends to move every few months, and you'll never know what new gifts will be in store. The entire shop is run by one sweet woman who is great at helping you pick out something special for you or a loved one. You'll never know what unique treasures you'll find at Precious Gifts.

This is a lovely store with lots of little ceramic figurines. Lots of Disney figurines both…read moreChristmas versions and more traditional ones. I purchased a small figurine that was out on display and the owner actually went to the back of the store to get a brand new one still in its original package, which was nice since I was there just visiting

Love this place! My…read morefiancee and I got two bags of different flavors a few weeks ago - both were really good. Next time we go back to EC we're going to try more. You can sample any flavor from the little jars to see what you want. Staff was friendly and was helping people who needed help.

Stopped in while in town for the HP Festival, the front area just draws you in. Once inside your…read moreeyes go everywhere as there is a little of everything a variety store would have then some from a giant Jellybelly to take pictures with to a wall of different flavors of them. There is an area for just Route 1 gift ideas. Everything Maryland from T-Shirts to Socks. A huge fudge selection & popcorn, a little something for everyone. Definitely worth popping in to check it out, and see what u can find.

This is the cutest store ever! I came here to get some Sonny angels and they had a variety of…read morethings, smitskis, figures, merchandise, and other blind box series. They sold each item the price they bought it for instead of resellers, and that is why I continue to come here. The service was amazing, the cashier, Emily, was very kind and helpful! Amazing service.

Superrrrr friendly associate working the register! We stopped by Staurday night and it was busy…read more The inside is small so it was a tad bit tight and hard to look around. We were here to buy the Valentines Collection Sonny Angels and we were limited to 1x each. The price was reasonable as it did not have much of an upcharge. Great cute store!

I have been on a Labubu quest for months. I have searched every Asian store that I could find. And,…read moreI came up empty handed, until now! Thank you Pop Mart! I got "Checkmate " in all of her glory. She is a yellow Labubu with a pink heart and crown. She came packaged carefully and handled with care. The selection was limited because these dolls sell out as soon as they get them. I was really lucky that Checkmate was one of the three I was looking for. And, I didn't pay the crazy fees other stores are asking. Don't get me wrong, she wasn't cheap by any means. But, in comparison, it was much better. I would recommend them without hesitation. Now, I need 2 more for the holidays. : ) Wish me luck!

everyone was very kind offered it advice on new items that were coming in. Staff was able to…read moreprovide us on shipping information. Everything we were requesting was in stock. There was a large selection to choose from. Of course any parent thinks that's spending this much money on a toy is Ludacris but we do it for our kids.

Very unique shop in Ellicott City! My friends and I visited this place and it's really cool!…read moreThey've got shelves of different flavors of popcorn. The popcorn is made right there in the store. They actually have a glass window that shows cases the equipment and where they actually make them. They also have shelves of different flavors of sodas, lots of different flavors of fudge and there's also a lot of unusual merchandise from back in the day. It's worth checking out. We bought popcorn and other gift items.

EC Pops specializes in gourmet popcorn, and they do it really well. Tons of flavors to choose from,…read moreand it's the kind of place where you'll probably try something you didn't expect and end up liking it. You can even see the popcorn being made, which adds to the whole vibe. But the popcorn is honestly just part of it. The store itself is big, bigger than it looks at first, and it's packed with all kinds of stuff. You've got Maryland and Baltimore themed everything. Shirts, hats, socks, magnets, stickers, books, metal decor, and just a ton of novelty items. Old Bay, Natty Boh, local pride is everywhere in here. It's got that quirky, almost museum-like feel where you keep turning corners and finding something new. There are a lot of little sections and nooks, so you really have to walk the whole store to take it all in. They also have a crazy selection of nostalgic candy and glass bottle sodas. Stuff you don't usually see anymore. It's easy to lose track of time just looking through everything. If you're trying to find a gift for somebody, this is honestly a great place to start. You can grab something simple or put together a whole mix of items without trying too hard. The vibe is what really makes it stand out though. It's bright, fun, a little over the top in a good way, and just welcoming. Feels like a place you go into for five minutes and end up staying way longer. Staff is friendly and helpful, and you can tell they actually enjoy being there, which adds to the experience. Overall, this is a must stop if you're in Ellicott City. Good popcorn, great energy, and a ton to look at. You're definitely not walking out empty handed.

What a cute little shop. My daughter wanted to stop on our way to a concert in Baltimore. The…read moreladies working there were so friendly. They made us feel very welcome to be there. A bad storm caused the power to go out which in turn led us to having a really nice conversation with them. If you like anything Korean you got to stop. A lot of products at great prices

I have had this shop saved for a couple of months now and I decided to finally check them out in…read morehopes of finding a Christmas gift for my daughter. They had a decent selection of anime, Hello Kitty, and Kpop items. I walked around and found some nice things to include in a gift. Based on some reviews I saw, I did expect a bigger Kpop section but it was pretty small. The store was cute, extremely well organized, and the person working at the register was so friendly. Some of the prices are a bit steep but I honestly expected that. The store is a nice little drive away but I would likely go back.

Owner is very friendly and she has the best items! She has the best crystals, jewelry, and candles…read more Everything smells wonderful, especially the bath soak & incense. The handmade bracelets are gorgeous and great quality. Will definitely go back, it's my favorite spot in Maryland

Beautiful boutique on Main Street in historic Ellicott City. 2 floors with very upscale classy…read moreclothes - jeans/flannel pants/dresses/skirts/tops/jackets (all women's) and some jewelry as well. They also have wonderful perfumes and you can buy very tiny bottles for $12 each to try them out. My Mom bought me a huge cherry candy cane for $4! They had a significant amount of Christmas decor on the main level as well. The clothes are expensive but the quality appears excellent.

Ellicott City, what a charming and wonderful place. A friend recommended that we check out this…read moreplace in our road tripping journey and this place did not disappoint. As I was packing for our East Coast adventure, I was thinking fall weather clothing: boots, beanies, light jackets.....oh but on our last two days, mother nature said NOPE, I am bringing the heat! It was hot and we were slightly dying, as we passed Sweet Elizabeth Jane, not only was their storefront display soooo cute, but we could feel the AC blasting when we passed by. Seriously, this was the reason why we went in. Not knowing what to expect, I was surprised. The store was two floors, but not only did it have the cute souvenirs and Christmas decor that was visible as we passed by, but it had cute clothes and accessories. What a gem of a store....it was boutique plus, plus!!! This store has my heart. It was hard to narrow down my shopping since I had to be mindful that I had a carry on and personal item to travel back home. I couldn't resist and decided to purchase items and just ship them to myself back home. I bought a shawl/jacket in the most wonderful Olive Green color that is perfect for walking and driving in. I also got the softest scarf. Customer service was top notch. I saw this scarf on display on a mannequin and I asked if it came in different colors and they went to go look since I am not a big fan of the browns in my attire choices. I got a gray/black combo scarf. Since we had cooled down significantly as we were shopping, we got hungry and asked if we could place the items on hold since we didn't want to carry our purchases until the end of our exploration and headed back to the car. I gave them my name, they placed the items on hold and we went to eat. When we came back, the store associate remembered my name and that our items were on hold. She also told me that they have a website with many items for sale from their actual sales floor that could be shipped and proceeded to tell me how the store got started. She wrapped the items with care and off we were. Prices are completely reasonable for a store of this caliber. This store could easily fit into the vibe of Stanford Shopping Center, Santana Row, downtown Carmel, etc.....but I KNOW that this place will blow any rivals strictly due to their fair pricing, storefront size and their unique items. Thank you, thank you for existing!! ::hearts::