Such a quaint bookstore. My only complaint is it's very unorganized and in some rooms, there's just…read morebooks thrown around. Also, just be aware this is cash only. It's not a big deal, but you gotta get that figured out before you go. Books are cheap and worth it. The owner is very nice.

I stopped here and found them closed when they should have been open but I called their number and…read moreI was told he was running late and would be there soon. I waited about 10 minutes and he showed up. I was interested in an old recipe books for some artwork I was working on. I love old bookstores, especially ones like these where books are just stacked everywhere. I found what I was looking for here and the cost was very reasonable. I went up to pay and he also told me I could pick a bookmark that his girlfriend made to take home with me. Right up my alley. I looked around at some of the other book types and picked up a couple extra books I thought I would like. He definitely had a lot of interesting books, records, posters, etc. Also to note the parking lot that was behind the store had signs that the parking was only for some insurance company and you would be towed, I asked him about it and he said the building used to belong to an insurance company and yes it was the parking for the bookstore. I will be going back to check out other items as I did not have enough time this trip.

This is the former James Dean Gallery in Fairmont, IN. Personally I do not want to go to the…read moremuseum. This store has any info you need to see the sites on your Dean pilgrimage and you can get some sweet 50's/60's style stuff. The owners are really great and will answer any questions you have about Fairmont, or James Dean. I got a really cool charcoal drawing of Spock and Kirk and some retro glassware.

They got a lotta toys here! Especially educational and child-development toys. You know, them fancy…read morekind of toys that aren't just fun but also make your kids think. I did not visit with my kids, but I know my kids would have loved this toy store. They love any kind of store where they can touch and play with the merchandise, and Toys Forever is such a place. It's very hands-on. There are toys all around that people can pick up and experience, which is very cool. Even though my children were not with me, I visited Toys Forever because I wanted to get my kids something from Muncie as a souvenir. You see, I was just passing through this fine city. My kids love things that are superlative: "The world's tallest X" or "The worl'd fastest Y." So when I saw The World's Biggest Candy Necklace near the checkout counter, I grabbed two. Done and done! The candy necklaces were a hit, as I thought they would be, and they only cost a few dollars each. There are fun things for all ages and at all price points here. The people who helped me were super friendly, and I saw that they were helping several other people find what they needed and answered questions. I love charming locally owned stores like this one.

This past weekend, I spent some time in downtown Muncie. While I'm nearly always in Muncie for…read morebusiness or a project, on this visit I actually had some time to do some exploring including checking out downtown's Toys Forever Models & Hobbies shop. Located in the historic Goddard building (originally built in 1884), Toys Forever is a locally owned hobby shop started in 2007 and launched an online presence in 2015. Examples of items carried include radio control, model railroad, plastic & scale model building, games, toys, Melissa & Doug, scientific and educational games, puzzles, and more. I found the employees to be delightful and well-informed and you could tell by kids in the shop that this is a hands-on establishment. This is in downtown Muncie with solidly available street parking and occasional parking lots. Some of the street parking does have a 2-hour limit, however, unless you park down at the Courtyard by Marriott (about 3-4 blocks away) you should be able to snag free parking. Downtown Muncie is a little hit-and-miss with accessibility - curb cuts are fine, however, some stores do have a step to get in them. This shop, however, is perfectly fine in terms of accessibility and the interior is surprisingly solid. Employees seemed very willing to assist as needed. Toys Forever definitely leans more toward classic toys/games/hobbies, with some exceptions. I've long thought about getting into trains and this story really fueled that desire. I don't live in Muncie, however, I would definitely return upon future visits and really enjoyed discovering this Muncie hidden gem.

The selection is true vintage! The staff are fantastic. Customer service is unmatched. Prices are…read morephenomenal! Find vintage toys, ornaments, home goods, and tchotchkes that can decorate one's home!

The best fiber arts location around. Knowledgable, friendly and warm. Lots of options to buy and…read moreprices reasonable!

Very friendly staff and teacher. The teacher , Kate has great patience. My accomplishment exceeded…read moremy expectation. Prices are very reasonable for goods sold and the regulars in the class made me feel welcome. I would recommend them to any beginner spinner.

I've been there several times, so much to look at and something for everyone~!!Shopping carts…read moreavailable and aisles comfortably wide.

It's a cute enough store, but the owner seems to be very comfortable passing off AI as original…read moreartwork. They sell both "art" by the owner that is incredibly obviously AI as well as terrible AI home decor. They had some santa paintings during Christmas that you can still see on Facebook that are the stuff of nightmares, so tacky! I just can't trust an antique store actively trying to scam customers.

They have a pet monkey named Kong. That is all…read more My wife and daughter also found some cute clearance clothes.

I stopped at this little shop to try to get a feel of what other boutiques (other than Pattern) are…read moredoing in their shops. They have a really nice selection of designer clothing with an average price being probably around $60. Great layout - everything is easy to get to. What I didn't like is that I walked in and there were two people toward the back of the store (stocking items) who DID take notice of me, but must have decided not to greet me. They didn't ask if I needed help finding anything. Didn't ask if I was shopping for a gift or anything. Clearly their customer service needs a little help. Sad thing is that after approaching THEM instead of the other way around, I'm fairly certain that the two people doing the stocking were, in fact, the owners.

This is a small business owned by a mother and daughter up in Mt. Summit. Jacob's Orchard -which is…read moregreat- is another stop if you're up in this area. It's north of New Castle. The shop is in an old bank. It's 111 years old!!!! It still has the vault! It's so pretty inside. They did a great job on it. Behind the store a lady plants sunflowers every year. Thousands of sunflowers bloom! She said people will stop and just aww at them because it's so many. They sell candles, soaps, clothing, decor and ice cream! They have a nice little area where you can buy scoops of ice cream. They even make fresh banana splits! This truly is a small business that has a story just by using that bank to give it new life. Not if but when I visit again! :-)