In honor of #ThankYouThursday where we pen a review for a local fav, The General Store in downtown…read moreOP was the first place my mind headed. This gem of a store has been so clutch over the years for picking up gifts. Some of the people in my life are, um, a little hard to shop for, but when I come in here, I always come away with something great. It's all so well-curated; some gifts are classy, some funny, and many are versatile. It beats the socks off of going into a big box store in a million ways. Being in a charming stretch of a walkable area adds to its appeal, and the staff is always friendly. They also have Pickwick candles which are some of the best in town. These soy candles will last multiple seasons and almost all of them smell amazing. Cheers to this shop, they're doing it right and have saved my bacon every December since they've opened.

1. I'm going to this store for every birthday and Christmas, including my little grand baby who…read moreturns 1 on 12/31. 2. The General Store is a board book extravaganza. Board books every where. While I went there for a Trapp candle leather/tobacco for my son (which smells like leather and tobacco and is really nice) the amount of board books for children is phenomenal. I could easily spend $100 on board books there. And not just regular board books, but interesting topics like the Kansas City board book I bought. 3. Haha the cluster eff towels, cluster eff pencils, Get the eff to sleep book (which I bought). The unique gifts and trinkets are bountiful and wonderful. I laughed out loud plenty of times, including at the Dog in Chairs gift cards. There's plenty of things to see and buy. Thanks to Adam and the Yelp shop local event, The General Store is a must see. Oh I forgot pictures, sorry.

As we explore Summit we approach Fetch a very cool local small business vintage clothing store and…read moregifts for the home and novelty items for those one of a kind special gifts.As we walked around the atmosphere was great. Staff was very welcoming and the vibe of the store and the music put a smile on my face. Make your way to Westside neighborhood and give Fetch a visit, 1659 Summit St., Kansas City, Mo Sunday and Monday 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM.

Get in, loser, we're going shopping…read more.. ...at that smashing little boutique on the west side in that bougie area just brimming with great eats and even better shops. Fetch is full of fun finds, KC merch, locally sourced product displays, and so much more. The back room is loaded up with some excellent thrift finds, even though the price point is reflective of the unique pieces moreso than just turning over resold 'stuff'. Throw in some cool home accents (I was so close to nabbing the martini olive throw rug) and some other kitschy gems and you have a great spot. Parking is west side street stuff, so you're on your own. The staff is super friendly and always making suggestions, and their playlists are phenomenal. Pricing is on par with the area and like shops, but give yourself a little treat now and then. But give that south wall a gaze, because their sandwich sign social voice is seriously top shelf. I don't care what side of the fence you land on, Fetch focuses their messages on kindness & humanity. Give me more, soooooo much more. And Gretchen was spot on, because it's so Fetch.

Important: this is where you can purchase KC gear in team colors, with the letters KC inside a - a…read moreuniversal and not offensive way to show support for both the city (both sides of the state line) and its teams. Also available: stickers, socks, pins, pennants, notecards and other goodies

Really slick layout! The store is impeccable. I love the concept of unifying KC with local goods…read more Perfect store to buy something as a gift. Items range from clothing to books and chocolate. You can't go wrong! Some of the items are higher price but that's to be expected when supporting local makers. I did find some reasonable items such as a brush for mixing shaving cream which is an essential for me. I also want to purchase some of the KC canning goods. I'll definitely drop in here to do some window shopping or gifting giving.

I have been a long time regular at this gift shop from the time they were EggCetra at the Mission…read moreMall, followed them to the Great Mall, name change, move to MurLen location and now at the much larger location 151st and Ridgeview! My kids, friends and I simply call it John's Store. John is the owner/operator of Enchanted Gift, he's always been helpful, friendly and personable which makes many of us hang out to chat and of course shop! Has many metaphysical books and items, a large collection of gem stones and tarot/oracle decks! Now offering holistic healing services as well! Stop in and be sure to say "Mikki sent me"!

Great owner and nice vibe. Prices are a little steep but in keeping with the market and he has…read moreawesome metal dragons.

Be cautious about buying clothing gifts. I received a great sweatshirt for Christmas (not on…read moresale). Still tagged and everything, attempted to return it and the old woman at the counter thumped the sign at her register stating no returns or exchanges. It was a gift, so I had no idea and drove a bit to get there. I attempted to call first, and well...you should hear their outgoing message. Another testament to their lack of service. Kind of sad as I would like to support small businesses, but definitely not coming back to this place.

Fun shop Lots of cute things Coffee mugs coasters cookies…read more Jewelry glassware with silly quips

I've always gone here to pick up party supplies because every time I walk in here, they seems to…read morealways have new items. It's such a cute store with so many items that you just wanna buy. I've gotten candles from here as gifts or for myself. But one of these years, I'm gonna to get their popular Christmas cute mug that they've been selling every year during Christmas time. They go out of stock fast in those mugs for good reason. They have seasonal decorations too which are super cute and the look I like for simple but modern and are excellent quality. When I use up all my candles, it will be time for my next visit to this charming place! If you're at Park Place, I suggest stopping by here and taking a look inside!

I absolutely love this store! This is a women-owned business and they are such wonderful people…read more They get the cutest things year-round and a lot of their items sell out. I have gone in for birthday cards, agendas, Halloween decor, you name it. They are actually expanding and going into a larger storefront very soon. This is a great business to support local. I also love looking at their website and Instagram to see what they have in stock. I wish they got a bit more decorations for Hanukkah more than a menorah but I have a hard time finding Hanukkah decorations in general. I love this place and will definitely continue to support it.

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!

Bold colors catch your eye when you walk by...and you just have to check this place out. Owner is…read moresuper fun and helpful--check back frequently as new items are brought in weekly.

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!

What an adorable book store! This was my first time in. Went with a friend for their 6th…read moreanniversary party and it was fun. They had mimosas and cookies. They were selling blind date with a book books. My friend actually got a book she really wanted that way! I don't buy anything because I just can't right now, but I'll be back for sure. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxing.

Cute shop with a decent amount of offerings. The staff members are super kind and make you feel…read morewelcome. Most items are locked under glass so it's hard to see the merchandise and the prices are a bit higher than other locations close by.

We dropped into this store for a last minute Christmas gift a few weeks ago. It was an absolute…read moredelight! They had a great selection of unique products spanning from floor to ceiling. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I will be back soon as I could, literally, spend hours browsing this cute shop!