great collection of local artists. the work is great, and always fresh. new work all the time. I…read morerecommend it for gifts for friends and family or yourself.

So much to choose from. Gotta love handmade stuff made locally. Simply adorable. I was so intrigued…read moreby all the various things they offer. Since there is a variety of things to choose from like jewelry, tchotchkes, hanging art pieces, face masks, trinkets, etc. So you never know what you're gonna find, which I guess is a good thing, variety is the spice of life. They are in a space w/ Mud Flat so don't confuse the two, they are separate entities. Although some things are pricey since all handmade goods, it's wonderful to be able to support women owned businesses.

My daughter was asking for a simple silver ring after her friend showed up with a snake ring at…read moreschool. She was looking at some rings online but I was unsure about the quality and I always prefer to support local business. First we stopped by a different store in the center and they did not have any good quality rings so we kept going down mass Avenue towards the Heights until we got to the Artful Heart. I remembered from buying a sun hat at their old location that they had a good selection of jewelry. The location is about the same size as the old location. Maybe a tiny bit smaller. I would not necessarily call it a gallery, although they do have some pieces of art. It specializes in costume jewelry and small gifts. Lots of the jewelry is not quite my style, but my daughter was able to find a simple silver heart knot ring for about $25. While we were in the store, the person behind the desk was very friendly and sweet. One of my favorite songs came on the radio and it turns out it is one of her favorite as well and she has seen them live. Bottom line is that I would recommend the Artful Heart Gallery as a good local shop for purchasing gifts for people who like jewelry (including yourself!).

The Artful Heart is the successor to whatever gift shop previously occupied this space. I've been…read morepeering in the window at the "opening soon" sign for several weeks and finally as I wandered by today with another in tow, they were open! According to the owner, they've been open for more more or less 3 days. Both she and the other two ladies running the shop (one was her daughter?) were extremely pleasant and helpful, and invited us to their "grand opening" cocktail party on Friday. I don't know if I'll go, but if you read this in time and want to check them out... I am sure you are invited too. The goods are a mixture of OOAK art, art prints, unique 'gifty' things, scarves, pottery, and lots of jewellery. The concept behind the store seems to be a mixture of showcasing local artists and selling regular but unique goods. It's a little Etsy-ish, although I don't think you'll find anything as outrageous or weird here as you would on Etsy. I did not look at or enquire about the prices of the art, but everything else seemed to be roughly in the $20-$100 price range depending on the item... for instance, I bought a necklace that cost about $60, but a similar but less elaborate version of the necklace (pendant only) was somewhere around $20. The store reminds me a little bit of Firefly Moon, but with a better location and a slightly better selection (not to condemn FM in any way- they are a lovely store as well). My first impression is that I like them and I hope they flourish in Arlington Center.

Finally checked this place out and I've never seen anything quite like it. There are 5 floors of…read morevintage/antique knickknacks, furniture, art, jewelry, clothing, etc. in this old building. There is a parking lot but it's quite small. There are different booths and each one is labeled with any sales that might be going on, but there aren't many staff members, so it was kind of difficult to shop. There are a lot of items that are locked in cabinets and you would presumably have to grab someone from the first floor to unlock it if you wanted to have a closer look. I wasn't trying to spend a ton anyways and am usually happy just browsing, so I just got a small ceramic cup that wasn't locked in anything. There was a booth on the first floor selling fine jewelry and tennis bracelets that were gorgeous but out of my price range. There were a ton of eclectic interesting things here, some kind of grimy and some in pristine condition--truly a one man's trash is another's treasure sort of place. I would definitely come again to browse.

Finally checked out this spot after wanting to come for a long time. They have 5 floors of antiques…read morebelonging to many different vendors, so each one you walk through has its own style and character. You could spend hours here. They have everything, clothes, decorations, kitchenware, large furniture--basically anything and everything. There's elevators and they do have a parking lot although parking was tight and crowded. But it is also accessible by Lechmere station. We found some cool paintings and a decorative dish. I would come back here! You can pay by card and the workers were friendly. Some things were pricey but some reasonable, it depends on the booth you were purchasing from.

The best antique store on Newbury, also sells hard to find Agraria soaps!read more

I have been in Marcoz' former location to purchase a variety of (smaller) treasures since the…read moremid-70s and have always found him to be most professional, helpful, reliable and HONEST. Just returned to Boston and visited again at his new location on St. James by Arlington. Wonderful selection. Marc is an expert in French lighting and only sells authenticated pieces; I found the poor anonymous review totally out-of-place as I know he would have never refused to see a client. He's been in his new location 3 1/2 years and that review from his former location is not even a year old. Very dubious in my estimation. Anyone seeking quality at fair prices, should stop in. And- for small dog lovers, his pooch, India is a charmer.

Great selection of upholstery and furnishing fabrics. Also wide selection of furnishing…read morehaberdashery.

7,000 fabrics, everything one could dream of. Worth the ride, even if you don't live on the North…read moreShore...We drove down from Maine.

I was already familiar with the Beacon Hill location, which I LOVE. I'd been meaning to check out…read moreVico Style's micro storefront, which is super cute and highly curated due to it being a different type of space. The emphasis at this location is on fine details that can be held up to a mirror rather than tried on: think accessories, outerwear, and small home accents. It's brilliant! And of course, the staff here are always incredible. They can answer any questions about materials, care, styling...anything you can think of, they know! And for such a cozy size, their selection is wild: everything is organized so efficiently, the volume of it is surprising when you realize. I really have to note the displays here, because they have created this magical effect. The shop has huge windows, which let in floods of daylight. They have arranged these stunning vintage scarves that simultaneously soften the brightness, and also accentuate it with colors, patterns, and textures. It's just a great effect that adds an extra vibrant energy to the space!

This shop is so beautifully curated with stylish vintage fashion pieces that can be worn by all…read moresizes. Celebrity stylists have been known to pop in to grab high fashion one of a kind items for their clients. The founder is so friendly and an amazing stylist. Highly recommend stopping in and checking out their pieces.

I have not been disappointed in all the years I have purchased beautiful jewelry from Conrad at…read moreGold "n"Oldies in Everett. Good selection, good service and good value!

These guys are crooks. I reviewed them before after they screwed up my watch band and didn't return…read moreall the parts to me (and said I needed a battery so I went elsewhere and had the battery replaced). When the pin they replaced fell out (and I almost lost my Victorinox watch) I went back make them fix it (since they didn't return the old pins that had been in the band) which was another week or so. I return to get my now repaired watch, they say I need a battery. I just replaced the battery! These guys are buying Mercedes one friggin battery at a time. Today on my walk my watch fell off...the pin fell out...

I attended the intro to knitting class here today and it was incredible! The shop itself is very…read morecute and it seems like the classes are very great as well. My knitting class was very well run, organized, and informative. The student:instructor ratio is very low so we each got lots of personalized attention to work through our unique problems. I'm so happy with the results and it was also such a fun and enjoyable experience!

Gather Here is much more than a typical fabric shop, it's a vibrant community hub for crafters in…read moreCambridge. True to its name, the store fosters a warm, inclusive environment where people can gather to create. They stock an impressive range of high-quality fabrics and supplies from famous brands for sewing, knitting, embroidery, and other fiber arts. Beyond just selling materials, their real standout feature is the fully-equipped studio space available for rent in the back. This area contains professional-grade machinery, like industrial sewing and embroidery machines, that most people don't have at home, allowing makers to tackle ambitious projects at very reasonable hourly rates. The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and supportive, always willing to help beginners or offer advice to seasoned crafters. This community focus extends to their extensive schedule of workshops and classes for all skill levels, which aligns with their mission to be a welcoming space for everyone. Whether you need specific supplies, access to specialized equipment, or friendly guidance to start a new hobby, Gather Here is an invaluable and inspiring resource for the local creative community.