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!

I have been dropping by for years because I love the unusual, beautiful, and beautifully made items…read morethey sell. I've gotten so many beloved gifts here.

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.

I went to Bodhi Leaf for the first time today, I never knew such a wonderful, peaceful store…read moreexisted near Harvard Square. I looked at meditation bowls, and the owner helped me select a very beautiful-sounding handmade bowl. It was very reasonably priced as well. She spent a lot of time with me and was very pleasant, patient, friendly and helpful. Thank you. I lead meditations in several locations, and if my fellow meditators ask me about the bowl, I'll recommend Bodhi Leaf to them. I am definitely planning to go back. Highly recommended.

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.

My pupils dilate and my dart back and forth looking for new TREASURES whenever I walk through the…read moredoor of Reside. When shopping I'm playing defense against other patrons, eyeing what is mine ... scuttling around the shop like I'm Gollum mumbling "my precious ... my precious ... my precious .... " I love the people who run Reside -- Pam Watts and Colin Glatzel. They are so so so fabulous. (Sometimes I worry they find me rude as I have to do my scan of the shop before I can properly engage as a human being and say hello.) To me, Reside is an oasis in Cambridge. It's a little slice of NYC, New Orleans, Europe, Africa .... the merchandise is sourced from all over the globe, mostly hailing from the estates of artistically-inclinced and well-traveled beings. Visionaries with taste in abounds who bought things that were designed to last and got better with age. This spot isn't a stuffy antique shop or an insufferable MCM boutique ... it's a way of life and seeing the world. It's for people that don't want to live in a period film that want to mix pieces from varying periods, places, cultures so long as they are beautiful and striking in some intangiable way. It's more enlightened? Also ... the vibe is great. Reside feels like a community, it's where I can go and know I'll see a friend. It's like teleporting to NYC where I know I can share a story about something ridicilous and we can have a laugh. I've also been in awe of both Pam's and Colin's customer service skills. They are so kind, real, genuine, helpful, patient and caring. They remember what I'm looking for and call me when it appears! They help me make the world of my dreams! While in line to buy MY TREASURES I've often overheard patrons be ultra nasty and demanding and totally out of touch with reality to the propriators of this shop and it made my heart BREAK. Cambridge is filled with self-important, entitled, demanding human beings. When a city has such a high ratio of valevictorians and high-achievers who have been told they are THE BEST this is bound to happen. Colin and Pam handle these interactions with such professionalism. They don't bat and eye or complain. They move onwards and upwards. Whereas I'm standing there thinking "did that person really just say what I think they did?" thinking I'd have liked to swung a bat fand booted such bad manners into another zipcode. Come to Reside if you're a good person that loves beautiful things, good people and good manners and keeping it real. Also: Colin Glatzel should be doing interior design on the side. He's going to be a legend someday. Call him up and give him a shot and I'm sure his work will be divine.

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!

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

Excellent gifts and of course I found something for myself too! The best thing was not even the…read moreplethora of choices for great gift giving, (which was perfect!) but the person working there was just incredibly kind, patient and helpful. On my way out he even mentioned the "competition" shop across the street, (Magpies) which was so helpful! I found really unique and special presents in both places and was happy to shop in a place that's comfortable sharing the wealth. Adorable store, really well stocked! Don't miss it if you're in town!

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.

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 came here because my niece loves the store…read more.... It was my first time in the store, so I was intrigued. The store advertises itself as a place with no high end brands. MUJI's name in Japanese, translates as "no-brand quality goods." The brand mark and the brand name, which are well-recognized by designers, convey a certain image to people beyond factors such as the functionality, quality or value of the product itself. Mujirushi Ryohin was created in Japan in 1980 with the development of 40 products in the areas of apparel, household goods and food--which, as the name indicates, had no brand but were good-quality products. I thought the prices were not bad and the quality was good. My niece bought some writing instruments, which she loves.

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.

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.

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!

I'll descibe my shopping experience for those interested…read more I came in with a very specific goal: to try out different Herman Miller office chairs (they're truly worth every penny) to see which would fit my body type best. My new year's resolution was to prioritize personal health, and I sit a lot for work so my doctor suggested these chairs. There's not a lot of places that have Herman Miller chairs in stock, and I definitely wanted to try them out in person to see which I liked best before purchasing one. I called ahead and told the associate I would be coming in to test the chairs. I arrived later that day, and the salesperson, Adam, had the different models ready to show and suggested a few that he thought would suit me best. Adam was fantastic- patiently showing me all the features and explaining the chairs' histories and main differences. I did not feel rushed or pushed in any way and it was a very pleasant experience. At the end I asked for a quote for the model, size, and specs I wanted and told him I would think it over. The quote came in a fancy envelope with a printout of the specs. 24 hours later I called and placed my order. About a week later the chair arrived (assembled) from their warehouse. I seriously think this is the best money I have spent in years. The only problem I have is I notice every other chair I sit in is heartbreakingly bad. I am very happy to have shopped at Design Within Reach, and it was exactly what I was hoping to get. I can't comment on other peoples' experiences (I wasn't browsing or casually shopping etc) but Adam and the rest of the staff were terrific.

I came into design within reach and my life has never been the same. Andrew and Adam extended some…read moreof the best service this side of the Mississippi (I think). They are both good men, and thorough. You would be hard pressed to happen upon two people as exceptional and dedicated to their charge as these two fine gents who where by serendipity set upon me today. I recommend without hesitation this destination to anyone who appreciates good feeling and fortune.