We love this place!!! We visited early this week...then went back a second time because there is so…read moremuch to see! Yvonne (spelling?) gave us lots of info on special items in the store (as if it isn't all special!), including playing with the Shashibos with us (we bought 3, obsessed with them - the block in the photo). I am ahead on my holiday gift list thanks to The Collection! We'll be visiting every time we come to Sugarbush :)

From the owner: The Collection is a family-owned toy store and gift shop in Waitsfield, Vermont, serving families…read moreand visitors throughout the Mad River Valley. Discover toys, games, puzzles, LEGO® sets, stuffed animals, craft kits, books, baby gifts, and creative play for all ages. Our playful gift selection also includes greeting cards, Vermont-made products, jewelry, accessories, candles, picture frames, ski-themed pillows, seasonal finds, and souvenirs. Stop in for thoughtful gifts, fun surprises, complimentary gift wrapping, and friendly, personalized service.

This is our favorite shop in Burlington! Everyone working is so helpful and personable. I always…read morefind everyone on my list something from Slate -

Since moving from VT about a year and a half ago, I've only been back to visit twice. It's sad to…read morecome back and see all the awesome new stores coming in that I'm missing out on! Slate is definitely one of those stores. I stopped in on Christmas Eve just to browse around and I wish I could have bought everything in the place! It is a pretty hipster little store, and everything inside would be both useful to have in your home and serve as a conversation starter with guests. The items are unique, interesting, and high quality. There are kitchen gadgets, bar cart fixings, home decor items, greeting cards, jewelry...the list goes on. It's a great store and fits well with the Church Street aesthetic.

I took a pottery lesson at Blockhouse, and it was a wonderful experience. The people were friendly…read moreand kind in helping me out as someone new to the pottery wheel, and I created a number of pieces I decided to keep. The front shop has pottery pieces from a number of different artists, so there are many different styles. Highly recommend for classes and for shopping.

My first time making pottery and I couldn't have picked a better place! I had a private lesson with…read moreLeigh and she was amazing! I made a few pieces which they finished and shipped to me. The shipping was quick and the packaging was great! Looking forward to starting my pottery making journey! Thank you blockhouse studio and a special thanks to Leigh!!!

I ordered a beautiful Hutch online that cost over $3000. It was my combined birthday/Christmas…read moregift from my husband. The delivery was curbside drop off. This item was not in stock so I knew I would be waiting a few months to get it. I was out of town when the call came that it was ready to be delivered. I instructed my husband to look it over before signing off with the delivery guy. When it came, my husband looked it over. Looked at the one installed shelf that was covered in protective wrap and did not see any scratches. He looked at the other shelves and there was no noticeable damage. This unit is massive and the delivery guy told my husband to look quickly because he had to go. It took 3 men to get it into our house. The delivery guy was not going to wait for all of this and told my husband to sign and he went on his way. This item was not damaged by us or the delivery. When I got back in town and started putting the shelves in I started to notice the top shelf,which is attached to the metal sides of the hutch, looked a little bowed. When I put the other shelves in, it became obviously clear that the top shelf was installed too tightly or not cut down enough. If you put a level on the shelf the middle part of the shelf does not touch the level. It is definitely noticeable when looking at the hutch. When I I contacted Addison West, they said they would contact the manufacturer. After a few back-and-forths she offered me $300 so that I could fix the shelf myself. I explained that it is not fixable because it is attached to the side and doing so would damage the unit. She informed me that when we signed off for it with the delivery man that we accepted it. I told her the hutch wasn't damaged, it was a lemon. That's a manufacturer messed up and they should never have sent it to us in the first place. There was no damage, it was just not built correctly and that the "damage" could not be noticed until you started putting the other shelves into the unit. Now she offered $400. No exchange of the unit and we are stuck with this expensive hutch. That is not as advertised. I think this is poor business practice, and would never use this company again.

We found many treasures at The Birch Store! There are two levels here and plenty of things to look…read moreat. We ended up getting some blankets, scarves, kitchen wares, and even some chocolate. It's one of those tiny places that packs a lot of stuff into it. The people were friendly, but this isn't a cheap souvenir shop. I spent a lot but got some quality items that I will give out for Christmas gifts. It's worth checking out if you have some time to browse!

This store is well curated and arranged beautifully. They have home goods, some clothing, and a…read moresmall selection of jewelry and beauty items (soaps, lotions, etc). The store has rooms upstairs and downstairs. If you are looking for higher end gift or something pretty for your home, this is a surprising shop to find something special. It definitely feels like a boutique that would be in downtown Saratoga Springs or even NYC, not a country road in the Adirondack region. The staff was friendly but not pushy. My mom and I browsed through, enjoying all the pillows, wall art, kitchen items, and even a kids toys/clothing/decor section. We were able to find a few nice gifts and picked up some soap and lip balm for ourselves.

Tons of things in this super cute (but big) store new to the area. Tons of local things from jams…read moreto wind chimes to socks to plates to stuffed bears to clothes and purses. You can easily find skeptic. For yourself here or a gift (as I did). Evidently there is another location in Saratoga as well. Well worth a stop if passing through.

Need a gift? Like soap? How about salsa? Or an ADK themed tchotchke? This is your place!…read more The first time I shopped here was when they first opened (several years ago/pre-Covid). The store was much more sparse...now it's packed! Almost organized chaos. I can't walk in there without purchasing something. The woman working there was fun, friendly and helpful. I think there's another location in Saratoga, and the owner also owns the furniture store up the road....along with a local restaurant. They have a frequent shopper points situation for discounts at one of the multiple locations. They're located in the same section as the Merrell outlet.

Overpriced and underwhelming. This store has clothing, housewares, gifts, decor, and a lot of other…read morestuff, but it is clearly catered to deep-pocket shoppers. It felt cramped and hard to maneuver inside. We went about 30 minutes before closing but got looks from the staff that we were prowling in the middle of the night.

The Country Store on Main is everything you'd expect to find at a quaint little shop in the quaint…read moretown of Stowe, VT. Fabulous selection of home goods, mostly kitchen items, but also candles, soaps, linens, greeting cards, and I'm sure other items I have since forgotten. The problem is I didn't need anything, and we are already stuffed to the gills in our small little home with "stuff" anyway. Did that stop me? No, I bought a cute little bowl, maybe 2-3" in diameter only, that I will use for display purposes only in my kitchen window.

Love this store! The owners are lovely and they have great taste. Nice addition to Downtown…read moreRutland.

From the owner: Kindred Spirit sells unique, "one-of-a-kind" type furniture, lighting, rugs and home accessories…read more Our uncommon products help customers express their individuality, creativity and live more comfortable lives.

So many cool little things to look at, kinda feels like a museum in there. Would totally go backread more

Great collections of various items...buyer beware however...I bought a print with a Certificate of…read moreAuthenticity which said it was "Signed in the Plate", for $350. An expensive lesson for me as I had it looked at by two different art dealers who told me it was worthless (including the frame.) :(