Lovely little eclectic shop. Gorgeous treasures abound. Definitely worth the trip. The staff were…read morevery helpful.

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.

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!

Such a cute, unique little shop in WeHa. My friend and I stopped in to have a look around and I…read morefound the cutest Christmas ornaments on clearance. I've also been thinking about the custom jewelry that's sold here that is made out of shrapnel and a copper bicycle shaped pizza cutter. Very unique gifts for people from all over the world, definitely worth a look see!

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!

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.

I love a good independent book store- and this is one of my favorites. They have new releases,…read moresections for everyone, and their staff is knowledgeable and give great recommendations.

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 is such a neat spot on Pratt Street. For me, it's a perfect spot for buying a gift for the…read morecool person in your life. I popped in yesterday and bought some hilarious Birthday and Mother's Day cards as well as a trivia/card game. They have socks, kitchy kitchen stuff, lots of CT and Hartford themed t-shirts and much more. The layout is easy to navigate and the guy who was working on 4/8 was jamming out some sweet Prince tunes and he joked that he appreciated that me and my coworkers were singing along to it. Definitely check it out.

Hartford Prints is the cutest little shop! I went for their Heated Rivalry Day this weekend and it…read morewas so much fun. From author signings to charm bracelets at a GREAT price, color-your-own bookmark crafts, themed *complementary* drinks, $1 mini prints, flash tattoos, and even a loon calling competition. Such a creative and well-done event, love spots like this that bring the community together.

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.

Yummy candy in the back of the store and so many other great gifts. I had to buy some fruit slices…read morecandy and a beautiful T-shirt today. We stopped during the Bicycles on Main event that last the whole month of May. The service was super friendly and fast. The ambiance is always amazing and just a great overall experience!

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!

If you ever want to find super unique toys, games, and gifts for anyone (including yourself),…read moreBirdie's is it. I'm a big game dude who's been to toy & game conventions and I truly appreciate both the selection of cool things here and also the warm cozy vibes you get as soon as you walk in. The thing I like most about Birdie's is that the toys here are things you're not gonna find at Target, Walmart, or Amazon. You're getting to see really cool gems that have been sourced and curated and hand-chosen from a variety of less-known, special out-of-the-box places. The store is cozy, it's personal, and every corner has something that feels like you're finding a little secret thing you would never have known about otherwise!!

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.