I love the new Monarch Books space. It is bigger and they have even more books and gift items. I…read morereally enjoyed browsing the new layout and the reading room on the side was very cozy and fun. I already plan to return for future birthdays and Christmas shopping! Highly recommend for book lovers in the area!

I had the joy of going to the new location for Monarch shortly after they opened it! I LOVED the…read moreatmosphere, book selection, and the fact that they also had plants and gift items as well. My one lament is selfish, and that's the fact that the antique books were, from what I understand, for display only (I collect antique books, so I always have an eye out for places to browse for them). I believe the person I met there when I went was the owner, who was extremely friendly! Plus I love that it's a locally owned store. Overall I really loved visiting and browsing. Monarch is definitely one of my go-to bookstores now!

I live within a walking distance of the store which is great when I need last minute gifts. Their…read morehome decor stuff is so cute!! It is a little bit on the pricer side but the quality of everything is so good. I love everything I get there and its totally worth it. Ive gotten some great gifts there as well for friends, family and even little kids. The women that work there are helpful when you need them. They also do a great job gift wrapping. This store is small but mighty in what they carry.

This city has more serious knick knack stores than anywhere I've ever visited! Maybe it's a…read moremidwest thing, decorating your house with memorabilia that makes sense to the inner collector of little figurines and decor. I'm not sure. Hiles Two is yet another gift shop that appeals to this bracket of consumer, those who long for Christmas year round so they can buy and show off their holiday "spirit" to anyone who might drop by. Hiles specializes in hand blown ornaments, mainly by Christopher Radko, and show off beautifully decorated christmas trees. They also have a baby section, with toys, clothes, accessories and more. Very distinct clothing sections for boys and girls, in fact, in everything they sold baby-wise. A bit pricey for the merchandise, but it was overly cutesy--so some might call them unique. The staff was available, but not ready to go out of their way to help you.

This is an adorable boutique. It is full of charming gift items, that are aesthetically displayed…read more It is a treat to shop here!

What a cute store with some great decor and accessory pieces! There were so many different things…read moreto look at in the store, I could have spent hours in there looking at the art and accessories. If you are looking for Christian inspired gifts, this is THE place to go in Lee's Summit. They have just about everything! I loved how they put all the sale stuff right as you walk in the door (I couldn't resist a pair of earrings that were 50% off!) There were cute accessories, jewelry and clothing as well as home decor and gift items. This is a great shop to pick up a lil something for a birthday present or a housewarming gift. Check it out!

Staff is friendly and helpful. I took a beginning crochet class and learned a lot; it was nice that…read morethey limited the class size so we got a lot of attention and guidance.

Staff is super friendly! They have a large selection of beautiful yarns and accessories. The…read moreambience is exceptional!

This is a five-star toy store all the way! It's great to have a destination worthy shop in the…read moreneighborhood, and especially vital after the big hole from the Dime Store closing a few years back. The kids will be lured in by the displays in the windows 10 out of 10 times, so parents, I suggest an alternate route unless you want to pick up another unicorn stuffy or a whoopee cushion. There is such a nice array of classic toys, new ones, board games, science-centric toys, books, and more. This is a go-to when we're heading to another kid's birthday party and you can always find something pretty fairly priced. They also (if I'm remembering correctly) will offer to wrap things too, so it's absolutely worth coming here vs ordering something online. Great spot, please stay open for decades to come!

Brookside Toy & Science is something of a KC icon and for good reason as it's one of very few…read morelocally owned toy stores, and they do a great job of capturing childhood magic within their compact space. If you have little kids you'll know that there just aren't as many dedicated toy stores as there were back in the 90s. I remember when I was growing up aside from places like Brookside Toy and Science, there was also Toys R Us, a few other local spots, and the really cool FAO Schwartz on the plaza. As a kid the most magical places to me were always the FAO Schwartz and the local spots like the learning tree and zoom. Nowadays I feel like we often end up either online shopping on Amazon or going to Target to find a birthday present for kid's parties. This spring I decided we were going to break that cycle and start supporting small, local businesses instead. Brookside Toy & Science was the first on my list. We visited here on my daughter's birthday and I told her she had a certain amount she could spend. In retrospect that may have been too much leeway for five year old, but she had a ball exploring, trying out some of the toys on display, and eventually landed on a robot lizard. What I like about this toy store in particular is that they really do blend toys and science. There are taxidermied animals, skulls, and other oddities on display and for sale closer to the back. This gives the store a bit of unique flair that makes it stand out. I also like that the shelves are mostly at kid height so they can explore independently, and I love that they have a huge space dedicated to kid friendly board games, which I took a mental note of for the holidays. My only disappointment was the lack of playmobil toys as my daughter has recently gotten into them and they were listed as an official retailer online. I did see a few, but it was just not very robust. I'm guessing that they aren't super popular and that's why - which I understand! Just sort of a bummer for me. Overall though this is for sure a five star spot and if you're on the hunt for a toy store this should check your boxes.

What an awesome little shop! The owner has a beautiful collection of vintage, upcycled and unique…read moreitems. Everything is very reasonably priced. It would be a great place for small gifts like jewelry or home decor - or just something for yourself!

This quaint little shop is located in downtown Spring Hill near a coffee shop and sweet shop. Great…read moreselection of batiks, blenders, juvenile and other fabrics. Also a variety of precuts and notions available. Panels adorn the walls. Long arm services appears to be available.

I've been here twice and find it quaint. Small place with adequate selection and reasonable…read moreprices. The staff is lovely and helpful with lots of good suggestions. Plan to stop whenever I'm in the area!

Favorite art gallery and art studio. My kids do pottery classes and I hang out with the owner who…read moreis so sweet. Shopping, restaurants and art all in one spot.

This place is a gem! Renee the owner is so nice and Joanie is a great teacher. My mom, sister and I…read morecame for a wine and paint night and it was just the three of us. They taught us how to draw and we were able to pick out the painting we wanted to do. They have a great array of paintings to choose from, and they encourage everyone paint in their own style. I would highly recommend coming here for a girls night out! Also, they're all local artists and they offer lots of different art classes and sell the local art at an affordable price.