This store is permanently closed. It was a beautiful shop with unique items and gorgeous plants and…read morepottery. We miss Melissa.

Horrible service. The owner was rude and snooty. After…read morehooking her door open I asked "is it okay to come in?" She snapped back "I guess!" I say "I can wait if you need me to" "nope! Come in". So I do, awkwardly, feeling like I'm an inconvenience but wondering why she hooked her door open at all. After browsing for a few moments while she prepares out back, she returns. I shyly ask if it's okay to take any pictures as I was going to use her beautiful space that I love for a presentation at school, (horticulture). She frantically throws up her hand telling me no and acting really frantic. I understand hard days, and I understand stress, but for the love of your community, keep your door locked on days where you just can't be bothered. I threw out any desire to feature her store or purchase any of the great items I saw around me and got out of there as fast as possible.

I love this store and the owner is so nice . Everyone is very helpful …read more I have a lot of their items in my house .

Beautiful store....disinterested, unfriendly service. I always stop by when I visit from California…read morebut the service is consistently mediocre. You can do better.

I was looking for a healthy snake plant (sansevieria) for my apartment which gets very little…read moresunlight. We have a couple in our flat from other local places; these low maintenance baddies can tolerate pretty much anything that happens (... or doesn't happen) to them, they purify the air, and supposedly help with sleep. Skillins to the rescue! I didn't realize HOW enormous their indoor space is; be ready to be surprised too! PRO TIP: This would be a lovely place to bring a coffee and spend an hour wandering around in the middle of winter. It's so warm and bright in here! An employee watering some plants asked me if I needed help, then walked me over to their Low Light Plant section. There were half a dozen or so smaller snake plants available, several of them showing new growth already! They were $10; I feel like that's exactly what I was expecting/hoping to pay. When I was cashing out, the person in front of me was buying a bouquet of flowers. The employee at the register softly inquired if they were for any special occasion. Come to find out they were a surprise for his wife "just because"; the employee then wrapped them up in such a pretty, thoughtful way (and I don't think he was charged for it). When it was my turn, she even wrapped up my snake plant so that it would "stay warm" as I walked to my It looks like they host community events, so be sure to check out their website for fun things to do!

Something that strikes me about Skillins that I haven't seen in other garden shops: They display…read moreplants in a way you'd want to place them in your garden. So the second you step out of your car and approach the greenhouse, your imagination kicks into gear. It's much more helpful than shopping rows and clumps of plants without really seeing them next to their garden mates. Also a great selection of native plants. The prices are higher than a big box store but comparable to other local nurseries. And the staff has always been helpful and friendly when I have questions.

This unique gift shop is worth the stop! She has excellent taste in providing special items to…read moretake and give! Loved the little cards I purchased and other gifty items! Thank you for what you bring to the area and to those that visit here! Cheers!!!

I've wanted to pop into Fitz & Bennett for the longest time and am so glad that I did. It rivals…read moreSoleil or Viand, which are both upscale yet kitschy homegoods stores in Old Port. F&B (not named after Jane Austen's classic novel, I've learnt) has a wonderful collection of home goodies (practical and for funsies) as well as cookbooks, blankets, Maine art, and more. Both women working were incredibly nice--can't wait to return!

This lovely boutique for "healing and mysticism" on Monument Square offers gifts, decor,…read morecuriosities, treasures, jewelry, candles, crystals, charms, books, decks, perfumes... there's so much to look at and to take in! I feel like every time I visit, I find something new. The employees I've encountered seem so calm and welcoming: I haven't felt any pressure to hurry up (and ooooh do I like to linger!), or move on, or even buy anything. I've overheard them being helpful and kind to people with questions. It seems the store is stocked with products from small, local artisans; what's not to love about that?! There are tarot readings available by the 15, 30, and 60 minute slot every Saturday; tarot and palmistry on Fridays and Sundays; and, other events happening each month too (be sure to look at their board by the cash register)!

What a treat! Super fun (yet elevated) tarot store complete with anything a spiritual gal could…read moreneed. They have an amazing selection of tarot cards and related items, all reasonably priced. The staff are always very friendly. I had the pleasure of treating myself to a personalized, lengthy tarot reading with one of their readers that was SO worth it. Can't recommend enough!

Firstly, my wife was extremely excited about this store and I think this may even be a new favorite…read morespot of hers. It is surprising we haven't been here despite being on exchange street so many times. Some of the items in the window were what caught my wife's attention and brought us in the door. The staff were friendly and even asked my wife if she already had a spot picked out to place it for the raven book decor she was buying. Then went on to say it's a recent item to arrive and has been tempted to get for themselves too. This store has quite a selection of items, with a good amount of seasonal items currently with plenty of Halloween/fall things. They have clothing, crystals, incenses, and lots of nature inspired items. You'll see lots of mushrooms, plants, butterflies, skulls to give some examples. Prices did seem very reasonable for the most part. Overall the vibes here are an overall nice and inviting shop with items marketed towards open minded free spirited people. We will definitely return, my wife would buy many items from here! Check it out if you are walking around shopping at all nearby stores.

I recently bought a beanie and a scarf, the worker said that it came from 3rd work countries and…read morethat they were paid a fair wage. It was made in China and was a generic beanie I found online through google reverse search for significantly less than what bought it here. On the note of prices, everything is expensive and overpriced, I found all the interesting trinkets online for SIGNIFICANTLY less. I implore you, don't buy from this store, it isn't worth it.

What a lovely boutique! The best word to describe it is enchanting. Every item seems high-quality…read moreand well-made. The patterns/colors on the clothing, bags, jewelry, and other accessories were breathtaking. Like most other stores in the area, it can be a little pricey, but you're sure to find something that suits you. I got a beautiful fabric journal that I can't wait to use. My only qualm was the strong aroma in the store--it definitely matches the vibe, but it was a bit headache-inducing.

As soon as I walked in, I knew I found a GEM! This boutique has wonderful silk pants and bamboo…read morebelts. All ethically sourced.