My husband and I had a nice visit during Black Friday. The shop is geared toward women, from…read morejewelry to clothing and home decor. The shop offers several items that you don't need but will want - and is great for picking up a gift. Price points will vary so I believe you have a good chance of keeping within budget. Prickly Pear is locally owned. The team is welcoming and upbeat, and I appreciated my gift was beautifully bagged for Christmas.

Stopped by to pick up my WKU clear bag and beaded strap I'd ordered & pre-paid for! I browsed and…read morefound a cute Swig can holder on sale and matching straw set along with some other items I'll gift for Christmas! Great sale items and a nice variety of clothing, jewelry, home items and more. Shop local!

I was intrigued by a sale on Facebook of particular items. As soon as I put my name on it, the…read morestore rang it up and shared my receipt in a private message. I was told I only had 24 hours to come in and pay. It wasn't classified as a clearance but rang up as one. I was told that it couldn't be retuned due to this. The bag was handed to me closed. I would have liked to have been shown the item and even thanked for the purchase. Hopefully it fits because the price was good.

Chick A D's...definitely not a fun place to shop for me. I entered early with no other customers…read morein sight. I had a specific brand that I was eager to buy. The unenthusiastic shop person led me to the location and pretty much ignored me. After making my selection, I scouted around the shop totally ignored by the two shop ladies even though I made several attempts to engage them by offering compliments on the variety and selection of items. After purchasing over 100$ worth of items, they proceeded to wrap them talking to each other and acting as if I wasn't a customer standing across the desk. Really , I can't remember the last time I've been treated so rudely. I could have gone on line and purchased the very same items but chose to support a local shop instead. I'll think twice before entering this store again. I deserve better.

This shop is amazing for garden and outdoor lovers - and that doesn't mean you have to have a green…read morethumb and enjoy growing things, just appreciate creating a relaxing, pretty spot to be. You'll find a large variety of each item you'd expect to see (as compared to the patio section of your typical retail store) such as planters, bird feeders, rain gauges, stone figures, water features, artwork, etc. They also carry several items for memorial pieces - stones, benches, chimes. A few live plants are available but this isn't a large focus of the shop. While I think most pieces look like quality items, I struggled with the pricing. The options weren't different enough to convince me to spend the extra dollars, especially when it'll be outside in the elements and may not last several years.

Secret Garden is such an adorable garden/home decor shop!!…read more When you live in a tiny apartment like me you're not really into home decor, but I still love to look through it and see what I can find! Secret Garden offers even more than that too - gifts, soaps, baby stuff...all kinds of cute items! The women who work here are super sweet! Two of them came up to me offering help, also mentioning the store was having a 'birthday party' the following day with cake and wine for customers. This is a great place to browse if you love home decor, especially for outdoors!

It's time that I update my 2019 review of Taste of Kentucky. This remains my go-to shop for…read moreKentucky-themed and other gifts. I recently had a "nickel tour" from the shop owner, Karen, who explained that she bought the shop from its original owners in 2023. Speaking with Karen it is clearly apparent how much she loves the shop and how invested she is in its success and growth. She shared that the shop began in 1983 when they had a cart in the Mall of St Matthews during Christmas season and has grown to the amazing shop that it is today. Karen took me into the back of the retail area where I was blown away at the size of the space. Since taking over the shop, Karen has expanded the number of staff members to accommodate the added business-to business market and online ordering. The inventory has grown (hundreds of Kentucky-based resources) to include seasonal items while maintaining the core Kentucky items. The retail space is larger, brighter, more modern, and includes much more merchandise. Local delivery is available and the shop ships nationwide. There is merchandise for all budgets and needs. They also create beautiful KY-themed gift baskets and can assist with corporate gift-giving well. As in my previous review, there is UK and U of L merchandise, KY derby-themed merchandise, beautiful stoneware, t-shirts, candles, and of course all of the delicious Kentucky treats (e.g, bourbon balls, bourbon barrel cake). I am happy to live very close by and proud to recommend A Taste of Kentucky to everyone. The store is located on Shelbyville Rd in Middletown in the Village Shopping Complex. There is plenty of dedicated parking.

Overpriced for cheap made in China crap. I came here to look for genuine Kentucky made products and…read morewas disappointed that the majority of it was not. At least most of the food was made there, but very limited in terms of physical products. The ONLY reason this has an extra star AT ALL is because the retail workers trying to help me were so sweet and accommodating. Otherwise you'd have better luck finding locally made products elsewhere. ​

So love painting with Annie Sloan chalk paints and waxes. Really takes no special skills, Just a…read morevision. You can't mess it up. Seriously Watch some videos and you'll see

This spot opened early 2018 in the Middletown shops Livery Stable and is open Tues-Sat from 11a-4p…read more It's super cozy when you walk in and carries farmhouse decor throughout. It strikes a good balance of having plenty to look at, but not becoming overwhelming. The items for Thanksgiving and Christmas were nicely included in the shop's current offerings and matched the rest of the decor perfectly. It sounds simple but I think stores that can do this really understand who they are, and have an eye to make it happen. In the back of the store is a small workshop. They will soon be decorating trays, teaching how to apply transfers and stamping holiday bags. If you enjoy these opportunities for creativity, follow their social media pages for updates. The coolest item that caught our eye was a vinyl rug. You can select from a variety of designs and it's easy to mop clean. We're intrigued - it would be great for our foyer where muddy shoes come through.

Love this boutique. They've expanded it & have a side for bright fashion & a side for all the other…read morethings. Candles, jewelry, decor, casual clothes, dips, marinades etc. service has always been great. While some things can run on the expensive side it's good quality. If you're purchasing for someone else they offer to wrap your gift in a bag with cute paper. Definitely recommend that.

I'm typically a very positive reviewer but not when I feel the business can do better. I did give a…read more"maybe" as I need to return and spend my credit. More on that below. I saw a top advertised online. They would only allow the purchase to be made by phone or in-person. I ordered by phone. It was packaged for me when I arrived. I was encouraged to take it in the bag "to keep it flat." When I arrived home, I noticed a damaged area on the front of the top (sold as a "vintage t-shirt"). I returned it but was provided with an excuse about why it would be damaged. I was also only given the open of a store credit. With a purchase of almost $100, I would have liked a credit card refund. When questioned, I was told, "That's just how we have always done it." The store employee followed up by asking if I needed a particular product that they sell. No apology at all. In all honesty, I wouldn't have returned to this store without the credit. So there's that.

Love this store. The owner and all the staff a amazing…read more Fun story. We were at a D56 signing event and purchased a ton of houses, one of which we were told to come back and get later, for it was a retired display. I forgot...this was 4 - FOUR - years ago. Popped in this past December to pick up a Snowman house that my daughter wanted, and sure enough, they remembered me, mask and all. They brought out my house, faded receipt, just waiting on us. That's honest business. For that alone I will always shop with this group. Again, staff is friendly and knows their product. I have referred countless folks to them and will continue to do so.

Such a cute store! A huge selection of Xmas and Halloween decor and other items. Very wel priced…read moretoo, so many other gifts as well. Definitely have to go back, did not have enough time to take it all in!

My SIL gave me a gift card for The Urban Market and while running errands I enjoyed a leisurely…read morestroll through the store. I think I looked at everything twice! I'd describe this store as a boutique catering to women with clothing, jewelry and home decor; however, they do offer children's items and a small area with men's personal items. I was excited to see various Duke Cannon soaps. My husband loves this brand and I grabbed one to save for Father's Day. Another area made for anyone is the kitchen area with decor and food items, including hot jellies and seasonings. For me I picked up a small jar of honey to go with cheese and crackers. I also snagged a glass marked "The Good Shit" which I'm keeping for my best friend. He'll appreciate the humor and having his special glass during happy hour. I experienced friendly service and watched others get the same. I shared my email and phone number for specials and promotions. I loved that they offer gift wrapping, regardless of the items size or price. I'd picked out 3 small gifts and that look nicely put together. This is a great perk!

The urban market is a nice store that I visited while I was in the area. I was looking for a…read moreshopping gift for my wife and I came across a really nice shoes for her

We wanted something special for our anniversary so I went to "Bluegrass awards and gifts" to get…read moresomething engraved with our date and names. They provided me with a set of wine glasses and in a beautiful wood designer box. everything was engraved (including each glass) with our names, date and anniversary year! It was a great gift, my wife and I were very happy! The quality and service provided by "Bluegrass Awards and Gifts" was absolutely great! Great service, great quality and great price! Thank You Ken and Jenny! Jim and Joyce

Amazing customer service! The owner is always willing to work with people to get what they want in…read morethe best manner!

This is a Hallmark Greeting Store in The Village Plaza on Shelbyville Rd in Middletown, KY. I…read morehadn't been to a Hallmark Store in years but decided it was a good afternoon to browse for a variety of cards. Upon entering I was greeted by two friendly employees that offered to help me. I indicated I was just browsing and they continued on with their work and left me to roam the store on my own. I glanced at the card displays that were closest to the front of the store and found they were all seasonal. There was a large selection of both Halloween and Thanksgiving cards. On a separate display there were current specific categories such as Bosses Day and a couple of occasions I wasn't familiar with. There were many display tables throughout the store with a variety of themed merchandise such as Peanuts, and others. I wandered past all the merchandise displays to the back of the store where there were numerous racks of cards. After choosing the greeting cards that I decided to purchase I went to the check out counter. On the spur of the moment when the gracious employee asked if I found everything I asked if they had postcards. She nicely instructed me to wait there and she would get them. She brought me a stack of assorted postcards. After asking the price I found they were half the price as I had just paid next door at Taste of Kentucky. I sorted through them and ended up buying eighteen cards. Then when ringing out my order the employee counted out ten stickers for the back of my greeting cards that I was purchasing. You won't get this kind of service when buying cards at Walmart or the grocery store. My only drawback is this store is not very convenient for me to shop at. There is however a large parking lot with plenty of parking options. I will be back when in the Middletown area.