HO HO HO Merry Frankmas , wait it's August.. Well, Kris Kringl celebrates Christmas 365 days a year…read moreand it shows. I gotta little misty eyed when coming through the front doors. Reminds me of the childhood days my entire household as a youth brightened up every December. Upon entering you are consumed by bright lights and sparkly ornaments.... As you venture from room to room you'll discover very common stuff to very religious stuff... My favorite being the lamps with blowing snow inside them. I could stare for hours at a miniature snowstorm consuming the city... Now upstairs is more including hundred of individual ornaments. Some themed and some not but defiantly something for everyone.. Pricing is kinda high but if you're in Leavenworth the. your on vacation so it's time to splurge... Defiantly if you're shopping on Front Street you'll wanna put this on your must see stores... Have fun if your celebrating Christmas and for those who don't well don't spoil it by being a GRINCH. And yes they have Grinch stuff for the a-holes who don't get the Christmas spirt!

I love this place. Every year, I go for my annual ornaments for my grandchildren and nieces. It's…read moretraditional that they each get a personalized one that memorializes their year's event with their name and the year. The staff are fantastic to work with, they help me find the elusive ones, they come up with ideas when I have vague ideas, and the personalizing is great. One year, I brought home my stash and found that one was broken. I called them and they immediately shipped another, personalized exactly as the first, so I had the complete set. Shipping only took a couple of days and wasn't expensive. Yes, this place is overloaded with Christmas items and yes it is a bit overpriced, but I can find everything I want in one place, every topic, very idea, every need. The atmosphere is totally Christmas, the staff are great and the ornaments cannot be found elsewhere most of the time. If you are a grumpy gus or a bah humbug kinda person, don't go there. You will find lots to complain about. But if you love Christmas in any sense of the holiday, come and take it all in. The commercialism, the spiritual, and music, the lights. Around the world is represented. It's a joyful time of the year, all year long.

So my friend told me that she had always wanted a dirndl. I told her we'd find a store that sold…read morethem, and we did. Tannenbaum delivered. She bought a red and black one for $100 that came with the apron and white blouse with the adjustable bust. My friend was THRILLED. This store sells genuine cookoo clocks, German Erzgebirge Pyramids, nutcrackers, and all kinds of tchotchkes. Some trinkets dripping with sarcasm, others simply unique, I spent a lot of time roaming around in this Christmas store.

Every once in a while you go into a store expecting one thing and you find something completely…read moredifferent. I will not be the case at the store! As the name suggests, it's a Christmas themed store that truly does justice to Christmas. It may actually be adequately name the nutcracker store as the selection of nutcrackers here is unlike anything I've ever seen. Do you need a nutcracker it looks like the mouse from the ballet? Got it! Do you need a center nutcracker? We've got that too. Do you need R2-D2 his nutcracker form? Not a problem. They've literally got an entire wall of the store dedicated to any and all things that will crack nuts for you. If got plenty of other Christmas related goodies as well including expensive ornaments and other Yuletide pleasantries. To that end, it's an OK place to bring your kids in, but you have to keep an eye on them as just about everything here is very breakable and often outside of a container. I can imagine the you break it you buy it rule comes into play a lot here, but it certainly shouldn't dissuade you from coming and checking it out. Since this is probably the place that Santa comes to shop, you probably should too.

Visiting Leavenworth near Christmas ends up being a goose chase for open seating at the popular…read morespots . So while we waited for our table at an establishment we walked into this store to kill some time and get some gifts . I was impressed by their eclectic collection of unique and culturally inspired items. The store has a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, and things are artistically displayed . From handmade crafts to global artifacts, the store offers a diverse range of gifts that celebrate different cultures. We ended up finding quite a few fun things that made great presents . Prices are slightly higher because I am assuming a lot of it is exported .

We came to Leavenworth and walked the Main Street with many shops. This shop in particular was one…read moreof my favorite shops, if not my favorite. There were unique gifts from all over the world with displays or stories of the people who made it and how they would benefit from us buying the products. We picked up a cute ornament, roll-on oil, and little figurine for amazing prices and the selection was really nice to go through. I think I spoke with the owner who was really nice and helpful. She said her shop has been open for 20 years, with 8 years at this particular location. If you have some time, definitely stop by and check out the shop's unique offerings -- love the mission of this shop to be fair trade.

This was a charming, well kept, and clean shop. I liked that the owner was knowledgeable about her…read moreproducts, and was personable. She was ready to help, though not pushy- and seemed happy to see people exploring her spot. I personally adored the plants that also decorated her space. I think she has a great eye for placement. I ended up getting these scents, and ended up finding a new fav.

I love this store! I buy something every time I go to…read moreLeavenworth. It's my go to stop. The fabulous woman I assume is the store owner is so kind and genuine. I enjoy talking with her. The items range from candles to jewelry to blankets to hair clips... and it's all great curated pieces. This trip I bought a lovely pair of earrings, an incredible room spray I can't even explain the gorgeous scent of, and a little gift for my friend. Yes, the items are pricey which is simply because they are from local artists, jewelers, creators. But you are supporting LOCAL which I am all about. Say no to big box! :)

If I could give this store a below-zero rating, I would…read more I came in with my three children (ages 2, 5, and 9) to pick out some toys and a pair of earrings for myself. From the moment we walked in, I felt like we were being watched the entire time. As a single mom shopping alone with young children, it was incredibly uncomfortable. For context, my children were behaving appropriately. They were not running around the store or touching merchandise. My 5-year-old simply had a pen in his hand while we were shopping. The final straw was when I asked a sales associate if there was an issue with us. She got down to my 5-year-old's level and pretended to punch him. Why would you pretend a punch my five-year-olds to wind him up when you're obviously watching me because you're judging. She appeared to be in a management position, which made the interaction even more upsetting. We still made it to the checkout line, and she continued watching us. At no point did she apologize or acknowledge how uncomfortable the situation had become. I left the earrings and didn't want to purchase. It's frustrating that a children's store could make a parent feel so unwelcome it was actually my two year old that depends. Shopping with kids isn't always easy, but families deserve kindness and understanding--not judgment. I left feeling embarrassed, disappointed, and certain that I will not be returning.

Popped into Copper Creek toy store in Leavenworth to kill time while waiting at Munchen Haus. The…read morekids had fun, but the space felt unorganized and shared with other businesses, which made the layout hard to follow. There was no dedicated cashier inside the toy section, and no clear way to check out. Parking nearby is also a challenge. As a bonus stop while in line, it worked, but on its own, it wouldn't have been worth the detour. JY review

My cousin and I were on a mission to find unique items hopefully locally made and The Village Alps…read moreabsolutely did not disappoint. The shop is conveniently located in the Obertal Mall, directly across from the Obertal Inn where we were staying, which made it an easy and fun stop. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by Nicole, who was incredibly friendly and helpful while we browsed and decided what to buy. The store has an amazing variety of items, ranging from nostalgic candies from childhood to locally made popcorn, pancake mixes, hot sauces, magnets, and so much more. There's truly something for everyone. We ended up spending a good 30-45 minutes exploring because there was just so much to see. In the end, we walked out very happy with our purchases and glad we stopped in. This is definitely a must visit if you're looking for thoughtful gifts, local goodies, or a little something fun to take home.

By far my favorite shop in Leavenworth. I spent a long time in here and bought too much but then…read moreagain, not enough! I found a hot sauce that I found once in Monterey CA 20 years ago and couldn't find since here! I bought a couple of other hot sauces, the most delicious pickled garlic, sweet potato butter, dip shit dip, all wonderful. You have to go here on your visit! I would be there every week if I could.

Ordered several Halloween items and they all came very well packaged and within a couple days!…read moreGreat prices and selection. Would order again.

Packaging was top notch!!!! From the time I Ordered till the time they mailed it was lightning…read morefast! Would absolutely order from them again.They are a perfect business model of what others should strive to be. They have THE best prices for Lemax Christmas village and hard to find items in stock.

This place has a good selection of books. It seemed like a quality independent bookstore. They let…read moreus bring out dig in which is a bookstore must do. The shopkeeper was friendly and seemed to enjoy talking to everyone about books. I was pleased to find a book we'd been unable to find in Seattle on " Seattle independent bookstore day." The prices were just what you'd expect at a bookshop.

I LOVE bookstores and A Book For All Seasons was such a pleasant discovery during my visit to…read moreLeavenworth. It's always special to find a great independent bookstore and this fits the page! There was a great selection across all genres from new releases, kids, young adult, mystery, romance, and more plus fun gifts, cards, puzzles, etc. that made browsing even better. The staff was friendly, the vibe was cozy, and prices were in line with what you would expect from a quality independent shop. My only "complaint" was that the bookstore hosted a local author signing the night before and while they had the third book in stock (signed!), they were sold out of the first in the series, which I would have bought had it been in stock. Still, this is such a charming and well curated bookstore. I would definitely return!

Love Love Love this market!!! The most unique fun things that have to come home with me!!!…read more Christmas & birthday shopping couldn't be easier. The rooms in this boutique inn are so clean and fresh! Best of all everything in town is right at the front door. Love the people watching from the balcony! Can't wait to come back!!

Cute place to explore. Some really fun novelty gifts.... jewelry, kitchen ware, as well as bigger,…read moreantique furniture. A fun place to browse around.

Stopped in while visiting Leavenworth with family from out of state and chanced upon this store…read more Downtown is filled with souvenir shops so this one is pretty much the same as the others. The store carries toys (lots of stuffed animals), clothing, magnets, greeting cards, souvenir items and even garden gnomes! The owner is friendly and helpful and prices are reasonable.