The White Rabbit is such a fun find! Emily is the owner and she's there every time I've gone to…read morethis charming store! The store has so many cool and interesting little things, like beaded keychains, hair accessories, candles, jewelry, greeting cards and decor. Some of it is vintage and some is locally hand made. The back of the store is the thrift clothing section. Everything looks to be in excellent shape. There's also records, shoes and purses. I saw a Dior coat, and some items by Burberry and by Alexander McQueen. They are selective about their selection of items they accept. There isn't any of that awful stuffy smell. It feels and looks like everything is brand new. It's easy to look and touch things without the fear of everything falling. This store isn't stuffed at all. I can't wait to return and see what else they have.

If you're a thrifter or looking for very curated interesting pieces, I would recommend skipping…read morethis place. The back clothing section is overpriced and not very well curated... quality is not cohesive throughout, with some very cheap feeling items being priced high just like more expensive feeling items. I've stopped in relatively often over the years as I am in the area but have never once found anything to purchase.

If you want a store where you can feel like you're traveling around the world in one spot, this is…read morethe place for you! This has to be one of my favorite stores to stop in at WEHA. Right when you walk in you're met with an astonishing amount of color and a scent that makes you feel like you're not in Connecticut anymore. There is tons of handmade crafts and gifts to choose from. If your decorating your house or shopping for a present for your friend/family, stop in! Not only do they have gifts, they have a large ethnically diverse coffee section to choose from! Browse the selection to find the country who's taste speaks to you. They're amazing and my friend always stops in to buy them! My personal favorite part of the experience it is to visit, has to be both the employees, colors, and diverse selection of crafts from different countries or "villages," as the name says. I truly feel like I'm walking into a fantasy. If the item you buy is large, they will hold it for you to pick up later. They even helped me bring it out to my car! Although the prices are a bit high, for the quality and background of these pieces; it is hard to NOT buy them! If you're looking for a unique shopping experience and a place that feels like you're walking into a new world; stop here, it'll amaze you.

I adore Ten Thousand Villages. Every time I go, I end up buying a few items to gift people. They…read morecarry Judaica (menorahs, mezuzahs, etc),, cards, candles, jewelry, photo frames, desk organizers, baskets (oh, the baskets!), bowls, rugs, coasters, wall art, mirrors, and more. The coffee samples are a nice touch. If you give your phone number, you'll get texts with discounts of 25-30% (I mute them and when I go to the store, I open the text thread). It's ideal for quirky, cute finds!

Good Cause Gifts, is a beautiful gift shop in West Hartford Center. They are non profit and support…read morethe disabled citizens within the community. There are so many beautiful and unique items in this store. They sell home decor items, dog items, toys and clothing for babies, women's clothing and jewelry, and seasonal items. There's a nice selection of West Hartford themed items, if you're visiting here, or if you'd like to get someone a gift from West Hartford, this is the place. I personally loved the variety of candles and each one is labeled with a specific West Hartford location. They way the store is decorated is so attention detailed and lovely. The employees are pleasant, always ready to answer questions and chat. They also offer gift wrapping on anything you purchase. I love stopping by this store. While the items are a bit more costly, they are supporting a wonderful cause, and they are not easy to come across in other places. I'd say treat your self or someone you know to a little gift from Good Cause Gifts, you'll be doing a good cause.

This is absolutely the cutest locally owned business I have seen in a while. The staff is so…read morefriendly and helpful! As soon as I entered they told me all about the business. They help adults with all kinds of disabilities and they are not for profit. There's an assortment of clothes baby items HomeGoods and so many very cute things. This is going to be my newest go to gift shop. While there I bought the cutest little jacket I can't wait for fall to wear it!

My wife and I are driving around Connecticut (we grew up here, but many many years ago) and are…read morehitting up some local book shops while in the area. We were making our way through West Hartford when we stumbled across the River Bend Bookshop and just had to check it out. This shop is super cool looking because it's basically just inside of a small apartment. The shop itself has a cozy New England vibe and has a small to large section of pretty much every genre. Sadly, the horror section seems to be one of the smaller sections but hey, I don't live here, so clearly they know what their customers are looking for. Near the cash registers they have a nice selection of merch for the shop (sadly, no River Bend Bookshop Magnet) and a cool section dedicated to local authors and stuff like that. Overall, River Bend Bookshop is a super nice little book shop for the area and definitely a place worth checking out. Sadly, I didn't make a purchase on this trip because I can only fly back to LA with so much stuff, but I very much enjoyed checking this place out.

This is one of those places I wish I had growing up in CT. I make it a point to try and stop in…read morewhenever I'm back. This place just has that cozy, local charm that you won't find at other bookstores. The selection is great, the prices are fair, and their selection of bookmarks is pretty amazing. Could'a left with ten, but I need to cut back.

Right next to The Hartford Baking Company, I came across the CUTEST store. Vivid Hue Home is likely…read morethe most appropriately named little boutique. What caught my eye first was the beautiful assortment of colorful summer dresses. These dresses as well as the layout and the design of the store are very reminiscent of Lilly Pulitzer. In addition to the dresses, they have some home decor items, accessories, and some beautiful wine glasses. Everything is super colorful. There's also a section of men's items and items for baby. I'm so glad I discovered this super cute and super colorful boutique. I will be back.

Your attitude, your prices, your inventory could all need improvement. This is a high priced…read morebusiness that does not merit customers, unless you are into that type of thing.

This place is the cutest! definitely will pop by again, there are so many cute present options and…read morei love that everything is homemade

Down town Walking around we found this nice shop, gift shop…read morewith Connecticut theme items mostly. I love. To finally find something dedicated to the state right in the heart of Hartford

Cute store that's always fun to browse or pickup a gift at. They have a great selection of candy,…read morefun town-themed merch, some favorite retro items that will satisfy your nostalgic cravings, and greeting cards too.

Great selection, I ended up buying candy cigarettes from my youth the chalky ones and gum cigar the…read morenostalgia. service was great and loved the homie feel of the shop.

What a wonderful store! My grandchildren love visiting all the wonderful items they carry. Such a…read morespecial place and such a special town!

Adorable little kids store! Great service! My kids are older now but I just wanted to visit and see…read morewhat they offer. We ended up getting some temporary tattoos and the value was very good for the quality. Highly recommended for families with young kids. High quality selection of kids toys and books!

BK & Co is a ladies boutique owed by two longtime friends Barbara and Karen, hence the name of…read moretheir store. Upon walking inside most items seemed geared toward older ladies. Also, I noticed there were some very wrinkly shirts, from cotton to rayon. Maybe I'm delayed on knowing what's forward in today's fashion, but something tells me every fabric doesn't look best when wrinkly. The further I looked in to the rear of the store, the more I liked the pieces. There are some formal dresses, some purses, shoes and jewelry pieces that I would be interested in when the occasion presents its self. They also have a sale section downstairs. I might return here soon to purchase a birthday gift for my mom.

The overall atmosphere upon entering the store felt less welcoming than expected. The clothing…read moreprices are high relative to the dated fashion selections offered. I'd recommend visiting your local Nordstrom Rack for the same dated fashion trends at a affordable price. I should have read previous reviews before visiting. Both the out of fashion clothing and poor customer service are mentioned.