Oh How I LOVED this place!…read more A collective of artists in one location that gives everyone a face. Its a fantastic way to be seen, to have your product or vision shared with the community at large and maybe see a profit. While there I found several pieces of art I wanted, and a few I purchased due to being on a traveling budget. I got a lovely necklace and a piece of hanging art speaking of love. Visit and support this place and ALL places like this, they're so damned incredible.

Amazing art shop! Definitely worth checking out. I couldn't leave Charlottesville without picking…read moreup some of Kim Myhre Clarke's weird and wonderful ceramic sculptures. Wow! Talk about something so strange that it elicits an emotional response. I absolutely love these little weird things. Amazing! Back to the shop itself - great location and very cool/eclectic vibes. It's worth the stop.

Currently sitting next to over a hundred dollars worth of stickers and cards because I simply could…read morenot contain myself at this little shop. I stopped in twice over a two hour period and every time I blinked, a new cute and must have item appeared before my eyes. If you are looking to send a nice note, update your journal, or find a gift for a friend this is surely the place to go. The counter people were so sweet and they even have a cute snail mail club for locals.

Charming and well stocked shop full of all sorts of fun stationery and trinkets. Definitely a good…read morestop if you're into journaling or need a small gift. I picked up a couple stickers because you can never have enough stickers!

I only had 10 mins to browse this incredible shop and it blew my mind. So many ways to create an…read moreevent or party. I love the cute zebra finches. The guy working there was very friendly originally from Florida. Now, I live in SW Florida. I would love to come back to Charlottesvilles and explore this store more.

Beautiful shop with tons of items inside. I found some clothing, tons of perfume and accessories,…read morehousewares and glasswares, decor, and children's items as well as paper stock goods. It was such fun to browse. It's a large space and has so much inside that you really can't see it all at once anyway. Staff were warm and welcoming and greeted us as we came in and offered assistance if needed. Pricey shop - but lovely.

Cute store. I checked in there for Christmas shopping, as I have done for quite a few years now,…read moreand I noticed the substantial amount of AI-generated art on stickers and book covers, which was really disheartening. If you care about that, please shop somewhere else, for what it's worth.

This little shop is adorable! It's situated in a bland shopping center in Charlottesville and is…read moredefinitely a hidden gem. The lady running the store was sweet and welcoming too. They have all sorts of Virginia-styled knick knacks, coasters, mugs, peanuts, etc. I purchased a sturdy tote bag and a super cute coffee mug. Great place for gifts and such.

Be Super aware of the return policy. I purchased 5 items on Sunday. The baby wasn't thrilled by two…read moreof the items. Went to return two items on Monday and the they could not be returned because the box had been opened. One of the items was not even assembled and neither was played with. Tried to shop local ‍

Bottom Line: Great toy brands and tons of variety…read more My husband and I went into Shenanigans because it has such high ratings, was located a 1/2 mile walk from out hotel and its holiday shopping season. I was impressed with the size of this toy store and excited to see that they carry many of my favorite toy brands like Folkmantis, Calico Critters and Ravensberger puzzles. They had a lot of fun sounding games I hadn't heard of as well. Aside from high quality toys and puzzles Shenanigans also had some really nice seasonal stuff like Advent calendars. My husband and I explored for quite awhile and finally landed on a Jellycat branded stuffed animal for a friend. For such a lovely store I would have expected there to be a little bit more in the way of service. For the fifteen minutes we spent in there the only acknowledgement we received was three words when we checked out - twenty-three seventeen. Maybe the employee was just having a hard day.

I can't recommend this place enough!!! They are such a great place to go for gifts for absolutely…read moreany occasion. I cannot emphasize enough how great Laura is. She is super responsive, has fantastic ideas, and is always willing to help you create the perfect gift! I really like their selection- there's so much to choose from to make that perfect gift. The store is so cute, and I loved seeing all the creative things I could add to make the perfect gift! They also ship gifts, which I LOVE! and shipping local is free and within the US is free for purchases over $50! Small businesses rock, and I especially love this one!!

We had a great morning today celebrating the re-opening of Basketful with snacks, coffee, meeting…read morethe staff and ogling over the beautiful and unique items in the shop. Everyone there was so happy and welcoming and we already can't wait to return the next time we are in need of a gift! Basketful has great items for anyone on your list from welcoming a neighbor, to sips and sits, children's gifts, traveling gifts, pets, and more! They will even create baskets from afar to serve people in our local #cville area! This could be your parents who don't want to send you money, or friends who know you may be getting married who can't attend. The gifting possibilities are endless! Of course we HAD to pick up some items of our own and these were some of our favorites which was hard enough to narrow down! Here's what we brought home today! 1. Flip Vase! Choose your own cute plants to put in this mini flipable notepad! The pages/vases change on each page and the mini vase holds water! 2. Dual candle with cactus and mango leaf scents! The candles smell amazing and I plan to reuse this as decor for another planter when the candles are done! 3. Picnic or throw blanket with the cutest combination of colors! I loved the theme we choose for our items! 4. Incense by YUYA NO SHIZUKU in the fragrance Water Dragon from Japan.

Bottom Line: Hand crafted, fair trade, artsy items located in the Downtown Mall…read more I ducked in Ten Thousand Villages because they had beautiful and enticing window displays full of holiday loveliness. When visiting in early November they had tons of ornaments and I was pleased to find two very detailed wool deer ornaments for my Woodland Creatures Christmas Tree. Ten Thousand Villages sells a variety of fair trade items like jewelry, accessories, handbags, home decor, trinkets and such but I spent most of my time looking at Christmas decor. There are various Ten Thousand Villages locations but I'm not sure how many in total. I know there are four in Virginia and two in Maryland.

We decided to stop in Charlottesville, VA on the end of our Blue Ridge Parkway trip because my…read morewife's cousin went to UVA so we wanted to stop and see her Alma Mater. The day we got in it was a miserable day with it being overcast and rainy. We stopped by the Charlottesville Downtown mall because we heard so many good things and it was very nice. This was one of the many places we stopped into and they greeted us nicely but we didn't find anything we like. my wife didn't really want to buy anything here because she said the owner/manager wasn't treating her employees that nicely so we decided to pass on getting anything here.

I wish I could give Carrie, and her beautiful store, 100 stars. Carrie was involved in finding our…read morelost dog. After putting up hundreds of flyers, we got a call from Carrie who put together a person who was buying a leash for a dog they found, with us, the desperately searching, heartbroken dog owners. Although a reward was offered, Carrie refused it. While we were in her store, we noticed how welcoming and well-stocked it was, and what great items she carries. It is a great place to find whatever you need for your furbabies. Thanks' to Carrie, we were able to enjoy the holidays with Teddy, instead of anguishing over what might have happened to him. Carrie is an angel. Shop in her store!

I was here a few months ago, just getting to writing this. The person that was running the shop was…read morevery polite. The selection of stuff was great and it was definitely one of those pet shops that focused on both the pet and the owner instead of either or. I highly recommend, especially if you have a pet, or it's a great place for ac gift.

Love all the great items to buy in the store. Everyone is really knowledgeable and friendly. We…read moredrove by and didn't see anything in the front of store. We were worried??? Looks like they will be back!

I've been using for years and love this shop. Huge selection of very healthy plants & trees. Local…read morefavorite. They stand behind their plants. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Interesting gifts and garden needs.

Love, love, loved this bright fun boutique! Some of the clothes are quite high end, but check out…read morethe sale racks in the back of the store! I adored the "designer" dressing rooms, too cute! I bought the silk jeweled top pictured - it was $198 but I got it for $49! Still a bit expensive but it's amazing! The jewelry section is plentiful and the shelves are stocked with fabulous gifts and accessories. They also carry cool books about Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel and more. There's a display of Scout bags, one with fun socks and hosiery and one with stationery and bedazzled pens! The lady helping us was sweet and friendly. I observed her assisting another customer and it was refreshing to hear her give honest feedback rather than focusing on a sale. The customer had on a top that was just a smidgen tight and the clerk said "that might not be too comfy sitting down, but I can order you the next size up at the counter and have it mailed to you!" And the customer was so appreciative! Good job! I'd seek this shop out again next time I travel the the Charlottesville downtown promenade!

Spring Street Boutique is a fabulous spot for affordable fashion. The owner stays current on…read moreeverything from shoes, jewelry to handbags and rain gear! Great location on the downtown mall makes the shopping experience fun and easy to get to. Some of my favorite pieces have come from visiting over the years. A great place to shop!