Cleo and Kin is one of my current faves for gift shopping, jewelry, vegan leather purses and…read morespecialty food items. This adorable and very well-curated boutique is nestled in Schoen Place, sort of "down & behind" Olives, and across from the craft brewery. The window decor gives the impression of a spa, with soothing colors and lots of soft things like scarves, sweaters, felt hats and blankets. I've been there 4 times in the last couple of months, buying gifts for others and clothes and jewelry for myself. For others, I love the gourmet nut butters, cookbooks, kitchen gadgets and cocktail items - perfect for creating custom gift baskets. For myself, I have purchased quite a bit of jewelry (earrings and a necklace), some hair clips, a couple jumpsuits, and an awesome teal-colored vegan leather purse with a removable bag inside which doubles as a second purse. They also have a whole wall of cute greeting cards, and on the second floor a large assortment of baby items - from clothes to books and toys to teething rings. I really feel like you could find something for everyone on your list! Each time I've been in I have also found the owner and staff to be friendly and helpful, which always feels welcoming!

Absolutely in love with this shop and can't wait to bring all of my friends and family here! Where…read moreto begin? Everything in the store is vegan - from clothes to candles to cards to plants and basically anything else "aesthetically pleasing" you can dream up...I am hooked! The clothes are adorable and I plan to shop here for my future gift needs. Owner Brenna brought Cleo + Kin here from San Diego and brings her own special vision (AND her own fragrances and candles!) to this boutique. It's in the newly popping section of Schoen Place with Copper Leaf, Dolce Cupcakery, and Label 7. I highly recommend a stop by when you're in the Pittsford area!

I did a little min tour of independent bookstores in Rochester recently & Book Culture was my first…read morestop... which, honestly, set the bar pretty high. I didn't even realize that I had stopped in on new release Tuesday, so I was especially delighted to find a whole bunch of books that had been on my list to find and purchase being freshly put on display in the front of the store. Lovely, welcoming, and service-minded staff that are happy to assist in all your book-related needs *OR* just let you wander the store aimlessly (as I did) to pick up anything that grabs your attention for purchase. Great selection of books and gifts, wonderfully organized, easily available street parking, and overall just such a gem of a shop. I especially loved the "blind date with a book" selections that came with little summaries of each book. I ended up with "Mystic River" after picking a psychological thriller with dark and emotional crime stories, estranged friendships / childhood trauma, murder investigations, and working class settings as my featured themes. I remember watching the movie years ago, but had never read the book... so now I'm super excited to dive in. TL;DR Setting the bar high on the independent bookstore scene in ROC. I'll be back to this location before too long, for sure.

I love the layout of this bookstore. It tickles my "must have every book" itch and looks very…read moreaesthetically pleasing. They have a large selection of a range of books as well as bookish gifts. The products sold here seem to be very good quality. I've also found some good picks on their sale carts. This isn't the cheapest bookstore, but it is definitely one of my favorites to browse for new books and gifts.

Breathe At Home feels like walking into the apartment of that one friend who travels everywhere and…read moresomehow has impeccable taste in everything. The merchandising here is the real draw. Home décor, gifts, skin care, kids clothes, coffee table books, and accessories all sit together in a way that should feel chaotic but instead feels curated and intentional, almost like someone designed each vignette as its own small scene. I found myself slowing down and actually looking at things instead of speed shopping, which says a lot about how the space is laid out. If you've been to Feste in SoHo (NYC), The Glass Box in Chapel Hill, Parkleigh in Rochester, or Peppercorn in Boulder, you know the vibe I'm describing. It's that specific kind of shop that blends gifting, beauty, and home goods into something that feels more like a lifestyle than a store category. I left with a stack of GEOMETRY kitchen tea towels, Agent Nateur toothpaste, a square, moth-patterned mango wood tray, and a pair of Izipizi reading glasses. None of those were on my list when I walked in, which feels like the whole point of a shop like this. There's a wide range of price points too, from small everyday gifts to bigger investment pieces, and normally you'd need to hit 15 different stores to pull together a haul like mine. You can even order directly from their website: https://breatheathome.com Pittsford's Main Street is full of charming storefronts, but this one stands out for how thoughtfully it's put together. The staff struck a nice balance of being warm without hovering, which made browsing easy and unhurried. There's street parking right out front, plus a lot behind the shop if Main Street is full. There are also several ADA parking spots in back.

So I follow Breathe and Breathe at Home on Instagram. This is part of the Breathe Yoga family. I…read moresaw some things on the page and on an instagram story and wanted to check out the place and maybe pick something up. This is a free standing store when you walk in it's soft colors you smell some fabulous candle burning (it was Grapefruit Pine which I did purchase) lots of totems and crystals, Buddha's, perfumes, oils, books, Sage sticks by Catherine Rising and home and furniture items and a bit more. It's not a large store but well thought out with just enough things. They do have some interesting gifts to give to that hard to please person as things are different and unique. I'm sure if you are not feeling it you can get a gift card. Staff is friendly and helpful. They greet you warmly but a plus they are not all over you. Now this place is not Inexpensive so understand that. The candle I bought was $30 for a better candle it's not bad but the larger one in a mercury glass type of vessel is $70. Furniture is priced at certain points and etc. Don't let the prices detour you to come in a take a look around. I will come back for sure. Do yourself a favor and read the receipt as you have a very small time frame to return.. I believe it's 7 days. So if you have buyers remorse make sure it's in perfect condition and not used for a refund. I am sure it's because they have other locations that have retail attached to the Yoga Studios and wherever you bought the item it needs to go back to that store. So... this store is a few doors down from Breathe Yoga. It's on Main Street in Pittsford. Street parking and they also have a lot in the back I believe but I was able to easily park on Main Street. If your in the area go give it a visit it's a lovely store.

I love this place! It's super cute and priced fairly. Theres a decent variety of things and the…read morecashiers are nice.

This place is absolutely adorable and the staff is so sweet! They have a wide selection of goods…read moreranging from household decor to jewelry and Knick knacks. Everything is reasonably priced considering these are all handmade pieces.

Michael did an amazing job on a dish garden for a funeral. Showed him a picture and he did exactly…read morethat. Thank you Michael. Bianca and Scott Quartaro

Wonderful communication from the principal there with excellent offering and explanations on the…read morevagaries of logistics. It's very nice when the vendor wants to be sure of your preferences and clarifies this on the basis of some detailed discussion. Such customer service isn't so common these days and is quite appreciated in the times of box stores and volume to make a living, where local is both reasonable and worth the investment into the community.

Prompt service, answered phone (didn't get stuck talking to a machine) and delivered flowers the…read morenext day to Rochester General. I'm out of state and it can be challenging to find a good florist just from online. While I got the medium and not the large, it said fewer stems - not different stems. I did expect one or two red roses, but this is pretty and I'm pleased with it.

large selection if healthy plants. prices are in range of other places. friendly staff tooread more

I'm in California, but I recently ordered some flowers and a stuffed animal for a friend in the…read morearea who is currently grieving the loss of a family member. I ordered online on a Saturday night (the website was easy to navigate and order from) and they arrived quickly to her the next day. She said the delivery person was very polite and kind and that she loved the flowers she received. She sent me a photo of them and they were even better than what was pictured on the website, just gorgeous!

This is a cute florist and gift shop that's located in Westmar Plaza shopping mall across the…read morestreet from the Garden Factory. If you are looking for beautiful flowers or a special gift for someone in your life this is the place. Val does a beautiful job with her floral arrangements, all of the flower arrangements I have purchased have been stunning. There's also specialty gifts available for purchase from plants to candles and everything imaginable in between. If you need a unique Christmas gift, this is the place to stop buy and shop. The flowers are better priced than those found on the Big Floral Websites.

I have been shopping at JF Jones for many years. Never disappointed with the quality of service and…read moreproducts I have received from them. This past visit was picking up earrings for my daughter's wedding. While I was there I asked for a jewelry repair of an old necklace I had. They completed that repair immediately so I would not have to make a second trip back. I have purchased many items for myself and others from this family owned and run business. I have never been disappointed with anything. And prices are always reasonable. I highly recommend them.

The quality of the people and products are outstanding. Friendly and helpful. I won't shop for…read morejewelry anywhere else. Love to support local.

Good experience. I have dealt with Stan (owner) for many years including when he was on Main…read more Street in East Rochester. There is a mixture of new and used inventory. They can order items for you if needed. His helper , Mike, has a great knowledge about model trains and is a member of a local train club. I find it a fun place to visit. .

I was in there today because I needed a new traction tire for my train. The kid working the front…read moreend check the train on their track to confirm it was slipping off as I mentioned. He then went into their little back room/shop area to grab the traction tire. He started working on it and never told me there would be a fee. I am very able to replace the tire myself. This was very wrong of them, poor business practice and violates NYS and Federal law. I stated to the kid who conducted the work that I wished he would have told me there would be a charge, to which he said, sorry. I emailed a complaint to the business, filed a complained to the FTC, NYS, and my credit card. This was simply poor business behavior. Very disappointed.