This is a wonderful shop full of lovingly curated goods. If you're looking for quirky, handmade…read moregifts and art, look no further! Many are made by Jillian, the owner. I go here every December to pick out a knit winter hat. She has them in every color and I see everyone around Somerville wearing them. You can get a pet cactus with a fun personality here, as well as unicorn fart lip balms, embroidered Somerville signs, Cat Dad coffee cups, and much more. Highly recommend!

Their lavender lotion is wonderful. The service is nice and the store is cozy. I almost tripped…read moreover the dog in their and his tennis ball, but other than that it was a great shopping experience. I plan to go back to get more lotion and see what else looks nice.

So adorable! It's a little shop near porter square with lots of chic home goods especially…read moredinnerware and kitchen stuff. I got a cute pair of bensimon tennis shoes on sale for $28- I was hesitant about the sizing and the woman at the front was very upfront about whether the shoes would stretch, etc, I didn't feel like she was trying to push them on me at all. I ended up getting them and am so happy I did! Items here are generally pricey but on par with similar beacon hill and south end home good shops.

Bodhi Leaf ... Wow! Ma Kali guided us to this shop. An amazing Tibetan gift shop full of wonderful…read moreclothes, fabric wall hangings, incense, jewelry, Buddhist items and more. The owner was wonderful to speak with and we made several purchases. We will be back to buy more when we visit Boston next time.

Whenever my mom visits from out of town, this is one of her "essential" stops in the Harvard Square…read morearea. The shop owners are always super welcoming and helpful, and they remember her from year to year. Lovely selection of ladies' dresses and other apparel. And such a peaceful atmosphere!

I agree with person who says if you want to be treated poorly, patronize this place. I was looking…read moreat their wares, I was approached by a man who works there and was asked if I had any questions. And I said "how much is a scarf, I looked at the ones on the other side of the floor and didn't see a tag." TBH, there was a tag, but no price on that tag. He reported with "there's a tag on every scarf." This is not a way to talk to a potential customer. I usually say "never say 'never'", but I will NEVER shop here. And also, if somebody's has less than five stars, the score is actually lower than shown because people give one star actually want to give new stars. I'm one of them.

So, I've heard a lot about Motto and finally got to visit the store today! I totally loved the…read moreunique and diverse mix of products. Honestly, I came in to buy a gift for my best friend and ended up buying myself something too! The sales associate asked if I needed help, but what I appreciated most was being given the space to discover on my own. I am an Artist and really love the hand-crafted vibe that made my purchases special.

Fancy furniture store in neighborhood. Nicely appointed inside, a style that is modern but hearkens…read moreto traditional as well. Staff friendly. Worth checking out. But bring your wallet .... pricey stuff this is!

Reside is a neighborhood gem. I love coming in to browse and shop their new pieces. Their selection…read moreand the design of the shop show a clear dedication to curation. I always feel comfortable walking around and asking questions & the customer service is lovely - Chloe is a gem! I'll definitely be back.

I've shopped here many times. Awesome place for gifts. Today I treated myself, and purchased…read morehedgehog measuring cups. So adorable! Actually using for an appetizer station. So many quality items, not overly expensive. Incredible sale area, merchandise from bright and colorful to muted and relaxing. Service is excellent thank you to the owner and coworker. I always enjoyed my time there.

this is the perfect shop to get cute things! I am so happy that I discovered this store on one of…read moremy walks - it is such good quality items with a good price point as well. this is my new go-to place for seasonal decor to make my home cute. I can't wait to give all my friends little gifts from here. The owner is so nice and helpful and makes the experience even better than it already is. probably my new favorite place to shop for home items :) I recommend following their instagram to stay in touch with the new items they get

My go-to shop for quick, yet thoughtful gifts. Conveniently located in Davis square, and cleverly…read morenamed Davis squared, this shop has a great selection for everyone. Gifts that are specific to Somerville/locals, things for the basic b*tches (using term in an endearing way, we all love a pumpkin spiced latte), niknaks for those with specific interests, fun ingredients & essentials for cocktail-making, artsy puzzles, unique home goods, toys -- this place has it all, and with personality. +The shop always has cool music playing and the owner is chill. Pricing ranges, so there are budget friendly finds. And they always wrap the gifts for me, which I appreciate.

I love walking around a neighborhood and coming across stores like these. This store has fun gift…read moreideas, small home items, candles, books, art made by local artists, birthday cards, truly a little bit of everything. Even just walking around to browse everything will bring you joy -- much like stopping to read the greeting cards they sell. :)

Fussy Gussy is so freakin' awesome! I bought a few potholders from her at the bazaar in the…read morebasement of the Unitarian church up in Harvard Sq. this past Xmas season... they were so adorable and amazingly well put-together, I couldn't resist. I was supposed to be out shopping for family and friends, but these were just for me. Everything is handcrafted and made with love. Definitely check out her wares online. FUSSY GUSSY RAWKS.

Fussy Gussy has been around for a year. She haunts craft bazaar's (only the best of the best)…read moreBuckaroo's Mercantile and Magpie. Soft sewn satchels, potholders, placemats, pillows, all of the things you realize you have to have! upon first sight... why? because they will make your life better. The schtick of F.G. is fabric fabric fabric (paired with the gifted designer's meticulous and tasteful knack/crusade for perfection) They are more than kitsch they are revved up hummina hermana- muy caliente- retro- new wave -goodness...think the Gabor sisters before Hollywood squares, Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra with bustin' out cleavage... or maybe more like Charro if she weren't annoying and lived in silent movies. This upstart is moving along and I am thankful to be around for the beginnings. fussygussy.etsy.com

We were in Boston for my birthday weekend. I knew it was going to be cold, but I don't know that…read moreI've ever been as cold as I was there in my entire life. After a day of walking around, I knew I had to find a scarf or some type of net gator. We stopped in multiple shops along Newberry Street with no luck. I had not been in MUJI before and was so impressed with the layout, the organization, and the selection. We found the much needed net gator, which was priced fairly and so warm! While the store was crowded, the flow worked well and they had a number of people running the cash register so the line went really quick. Would definitely go back and visit again.

We stopped in MUJI looking for a scarf or neck gator and found a perfect option, fleece-lined, warm…read more& cozy. The store is lovely with interesting items including clothing, housewares and journals/notebooks. The staff was helpful and the line to checkout moved quickly. I'd definitely stop by again to browse when in Boston.

What an Americana, old day style general store vibe. Has a little bit of everything for daily life…read moreusage. Pens, pencils, foot balms, deodorant, candles, notebooks, work gloves, shoes, coffee makers. Just peeped the spot walking by on harvard street and decided to pop in. Instantly thought, "wow pretty cool shop." They have them fat grip 2mm lead pencils that the lady likes!

After lunch, we decided to go on a stroll and explore the stores around. We're always in the area…read morelooking for new restaurants to try but never really realized there were so many cool stores in the neighborhood! We stumbled upon Boston General Store & it's literally awesome! This store is a great place to go to get unique gifts for others, or for yourself, who don't really need anything but nice to have. I loved the stationary goods section and was ecstatic to find they had mechanical pencils with 2.0 mm lead! This was my favorite lead to write with growing up but I was never able to find them in the U.S. (I would bring these pencils back from Asia). So, it was very nostalgic for me when I saw them & wrote on the notepad with it! I didn't end up purchasing it because I found $12 to be quite steep for one singular pencil that I have no use for currently BUT I do see myself coming back for it haha. They also had a bunch of different home essentials like soaps, honey, & jams here, which I found to be pretty cool & unique. I would definitely come back again to grab some pens & to find gifts! Parking: meter street parking & parking lot behind Maruichi's.