My perfect go-to for gifts of any kind, for absolutely anyone on your list!! Always getting in new…read morethings, and always something unique and totally up to date with what's popular. They have a mahjong room for lots of events, they host cooking classes and as always, they are happy to ship your gift!! Absolute best and friendliest staff!!!

Lots and lots of rooms filled with everything you can think of to gift. Of course we came for the…read morechildren because they are an official jellycat stocker. They had a free iced tea machine and it looked like they had a room for mahjong.

There is so much to see in the Merchantile. It's a great concept that's up and popping now. Various…read moreartists and entrepreneurs secure spots to display and sell their metchadise. It's a great way to get new, unique items. After you find what you want, then you go to a centralized checkout counter. The staff are wonderful. They try to answer questions about items even though they are not the owners of the merchandise. There is accessible parking and entrance.

I stopped by The Merchantile in Phoenix to check out what they had to offer! What I found is a…read moresuper cute boutique-style marketplace where local crafters can showcase their homemade items. They have different crafters that offer really cute AZ-themed items. There are customer book sleeves, stickers, clothing, hats, stuff for your pets, you name it. Prices are a little higher since most things are handmade, but if you're looking for something unique and from Arizona, I suggest stopping in and seeing what you can find.

I can't think of a better bookstore than Changing Hands (both Phoenix and Tempe)…read more This location has a different layout than Tempe and I love that they're both uniquely beautiful. There are so many trinkets and gifts available to sort through. They have a best seller section right at the front which makes it easy to navigate books that are newer as well. The entire store is organized and nothing is hard to find. The staff are mostly behind the register. It's so cool that they're attached to a bar and there's a space behind where you can stay and study/drink.

While in Phoenix, I was on the hunt for postcards, and after going to one store that didn't have…read moreany, they suggested we try Changing Hands. Jackpot--they had exactly what I was looking for! First, I have to mention the book bar inside, First Draft. We didn't actually get a chance to go in, but I absolutely love the convenience of having a bookshop and bar together. And I especially love a good play on words, so if I'd had more time and hadn't had my teenager with me, I definitely would have checked it out! Anyway, I walked in and cut right to the chase, asking an employee where I could find the postcards. They pointed me in the right direction, and I found them immediately. We were on a bit of a time crunch, so I didn't get the chance to explore EVERYTHING they had, but I easily could have spent quite a while browsing the books, trinkets, gifts, and all the other fun things throughout the store. Then something caught my eye that I was SO excited about--the mini print vending machine! I had seen these on TikTok before, including ones in San Francisco, so finding one here was a really pleasant surprise. I dug around in my purse and managed to come up with enough quarters to get two prints. I absolutely loved the prints, and they made such a fun and affordable souvenir to bring home. It was one of those unexpected little finds that made the stop even better. My only complaint is that I didn't have more time to explore. I would have loved to browse the store longer and grab a drink at First Draft. Changing Hands is definitely a little gem in the Phoenix area, and I'm glad another store pointed me in their direction!

Retail Therapy AZ is located in the Roosevelt row area of Phoenix. I have visited their Tempe…read morebranch store as well. This is a great opportunity to see handmade goods by approximately 50 different vendors. You'll find crochet animals, stickers, clothing, jewelry, edibles, and much more. Staff were friendly and nice. After perusing the goods, I decided on a pair of earrings that I had seen. Naturally, they were on the bottom near the ground. Probably not the best place to display them, but I found them anyway. A fun find. Free street in meter parking in the area.

Cute shop downtown Between the Herberger theater and symphony hall. Great place to grab az gifts or…read morecute jewelry and hats. It hosts multiple vendors with handmade souvenirs

Everything is awesome to look at and to buy. Thing you didn't know you needed is thereread more

This place is definitely living up to its name. ....cute! So many great snack/food items . They…read morealso have K-Pop playing in the store which gives it a nice touch. Will definitely be back

I love the atmosphere they have here! I'd recommend for anyone who loves the weird and strange…read morethings!

Done spending $$$ here. Most items they sell can be found on Amazon for much less. Nothing is…read moreunique nor "curious" unless taxidermy and dying plants are your thing. Classes have been very disappointing. Instructors appear to have graduated from YouTube University. Solid talent, along with presentation experience and preparation skills would be beneficial. Owner lives in Australia and doesn't seem to be very involved. There are better choices out there. This joint is just a fad pad for the newbie wannabe occultists living in mom's basement.

Beautiful local artwork that was reasonably priced. Knowledge staff that allowed us to export the…read moreart we liked on our own and was there when we were ready to learn more about the local artist and their work. Wish we had a local store like this that supported local artists like Practical Art.

This is a more modern art / contemporary art store. Worth a stop if you're in the Uptown area. I…read morelove that they support local artists! They have a large selection of unframed prints which is a great way to showcase more available art. Though the selection was small, the t-shirts were really nice. A lot of the art on the walls wasn't marked so I wasn't sure if it was for sale or not and I hate asking!

My daughter started violin lessons with a new teacher and her $80 instrument from Amazon was not…read morecutting it. He sent us to Central Music to rent a smaller, better instrument. We had three choices and price points, and I selected the "student" one which was the least expensive, and wow, this instrument sounds so much better and is in great shape! We were in and out of the shop in 20 minutes. The salesperson helping us was knowledgeable and friendly and we were able to find the accessories we needed as well (shoulder rest sponge and rosin). She's been playing it for 3 months with no issues and it doesn't go out of tune quickly like her cheap one. Billing is automatic and easy, with no mistakes. Such a great experience - we'll definitely be back when it's time to upgrade to the next one!

This is the friendliest music store I've ever been to. The older gentleman, Roy, is very easygoing…read moreand quick to offer help with a smile and advice, and knows where everything is in the store blindfolded, but will let you look on your own if you prefer too. The store is packed with any genre of sheet music and books (and TAB form) for every instrument you can imagine (banjo, dulcimer, mandolin, vocals, guitar, piano, brass instruments, woodwinds, etc all of them). They sell accessories such as guitar strings, tuners, straps, picks, music stands, and some acoustic guitars and banjos as well. Vinyl records and small musical gifts line the walls, it's so fun to explore and each time you visit you'll find something new, as there's so much selection. If there is something they don't have in stock, they will order it for you. The vibe is very relaxed and they are never pushy, you can look around for 30 min alone exploring if you want and just ask if you need anything. Love this place and can't recommend it enough, it's also a vintage store with history dating back to the 1950's so it has such cute charm and decor, it's an experience that online shopping can't give. I now purchase all my sheet music and guitar accessories from Central Music, support local!

I've been going to majestic earth for a couple years now, and every time weather it's the owner or…read morean employee, I get the same service. They are educated in the merchandise and I always feel confident in my purchases. Customer service is always stellar, and the energy is always good.

Fun little shop with a surprisingly good selection. The guy behind the desk clearly loves working…read morethere and was very helpful in finding what I was looking for. Prices varied from low, to maybe a tad high. Would absolutely go there again next time I'm in town.

We stopped into Modern Manor after having an awesome brunch at Valentine. This was a nice way to…read moreget a post meal walk around the shop after all the food we had. In general I enjoy looking at vintage shops, and there are many interesting, unique items here. I noticed there are some really cool, great mid-century modern furniture pieces here, which I love, but not at my price point. Great to admire though. There were also other vintage items such as art pieces, clothing, shoes, jewelry, and some random things. I didn't think I would buy anything, but I found a cute southwest metal wind chime that had a nice patina after years of exposure. It is embossed with "1989, The Metal Man". I hung it out last night and it looked great against a beautiful sunset. It has a gentle chime sound, compared to come other chimes I have it. I love it. Definitely worth taking a stroll into the shop before or after a meal at Valentine. Never know what you'll find.

Fun & adorable vintage and thrift shop in the Melrose district of downtown Phoenix. The entrance is…read morelocated inside Valentine Restaurant. We had such a fun time trying out the restaurant and then going directly into the shop to do some window shopping before heading home. They have everything from jewelry and clothing to records and cassettes, dishware, furniture, decor, and so much more. Items are cleaned up, and the shop is nicely organized. My daughter purchased something and the owner was very pleasant and friendly to deal with. Check out is located at the desk in the center of the store. Prices seemed fairly reasonable. Some items were a little less and some more than a normal vintage or thrift shop.