what a great shop. Such variety. Clever and unusual everything: from all types of men's and women's…read moreclothing [sleepwaer, hats, outer wear, etc), to jewelry, games, decor. You could spend all day browsing and be entertained.

Wonderful clothing and displays. I bought a hooded Irish knit sweater snd have received many…read morecompliments on it.

Super super cute shop located in downtown Corvallis. We stumbled upon it closer to the holiday…read moreseason and they were well bedecked with Christmas decor (sorry, Thanksgiving). There was definitely a strong scent in the air from the various candles and smelly items (good smelly...!) but it further helped to emphasize the Christmassy theme. Although we didn't buy anything, there were plenty of items to have a really fun time browsing. It was definitely worth checking out!

This is the cutest gift store I have seen in a long time! There is so much to choose from. If you…read morehaven't visited, you're in for a treat!

I could have spent HOURS in this shop, wandering around and looking at all of the beautiful things…read morefor sale. We were spending the night locally on a trip up the west coast, and our Airbnb host suggested Inkwell as a good place to purchase gifts. They were absolutely right. There were plenty of staff around; I received numerous offers of help, and the cashier who helped us was really nice and welcomed us to their town. The options for gifts were plentiful, with everything from purses to candles to preserves to clothing to dishes and fun kitchen gadgets. (The shop is attached to a furniture store that looked beautiful, but we didn't spend time there.) They also sold local postcards, greeting cards, and other Oregon-themed gifts. We purchased a beautiful blown-glass Christmas ornament for ourselves and numerous small gifts for my parents. The prices were what I would have expected -- not cheap, but the items were nice and well-made, and the prices felt fair for what we purchased. I highly recommend this shop.

Good Day Yelpies,…read more From the outside, this place looks absolutely amazing--its long-standing history as an independently owned business is what drew my wife and me in for some furniture shopping. As many of you know, furniture is a long-term investment, and the shopping experience should come with attentive, knowledgeable staff who help guide you through that process. Unfortunately, that wasn't our experience. From the moment we walked in, we felt more observed than welcomed. One employee made eye contact and immediately turned away, and as we continued browsing--essentially left to "prospect" on our own--there was little effort to engage or assist us. On our way out, another staff member offered a brief hello but never followed up to ask if we needed help. When you're making a significant purchase like furniture, customer service matters just as much as the product. Sadly, this visit left us feeling overlooked rather than valued. We later found our couch at another location and will receive it in 30 to 60 days due to the customization we requested. We are happy to have found a place that truly understood what we were looking for our home.

I was shopping around for graduation gift baskets and decided to give Bella Vino a try - I am so…read moreglad I did! The customization option is very thorough and enables you to truly make your gift look just right. There was a detailed list of items, designs, and themes to pick from. Leigh is amazing to work with! She emailed me promptly to confirm she had received the order and also sent me follow-up pictures to ensure I liked the box and its contents before it got sent out. I had a minor change to make and she made it quickly. The box was received in less than a week of my ordering it, which was much faster than I had allotted for. If you're looking for a place to send gift baskets, this is definitely it!

I just moved to Oregon and I wanted to send a gift basket to a friend in California, who also was…read moreour relator that sold our home. A thank you basket! I had no idea who to use in Oregon, but I came across Bella Vino in an internet search and liked their unique baskets. Leigh did an amazing job. I couldn't be happier and friend loved it. I especially liked how Leigh included items for the whole family, including dog biscuits! The basket was beautiful, creative, and a big hit. I was also really impressed my interaction with Leigh. She was super quick to respond and sent pictures of the finished basket with a list of items for my approval. I also got to give my thoughts prior to the basket being created. The process was fabulous. I highly recommend Leigh and Bella Vino. Great company!

Corvallis Central Park is a great place located just a few blocks west of downtown Corvallis…read more Hidden on the edge of the park in what looks like a protestant church is the for sale gallery of the Corvallis Arts Council. If you love art, especially locally produced art then you have to check this place out. The statues outside in the park are great, but the real treasures are on the inside. Definitely worth a visit!

Oregon is a place for the arts- from Bruce Starker Arts Park to Eugene's Hult Center, and…read morePortland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The Corvallis Arts Center is in a converted church right off Central Park. Its landmark is a ballerina statue out front. It has a pleasant setting. They highlight local artists, with a diverse gift shop. There are plenty of treasures. The Corvallis Arts Council showcases the arts of Linn-Benton County. Beautiful little spot. A gem hiding in plain sight- truly outrageous!

The Toy Factory is a great little toy store in downtown Corvallis, with a variety for all ages --…read morestuffed animals, books, puzzles, games, and a variety of different building block toys (LEGO, Duplo, etc). A fun decor feature is their display of completed Playmobil sets on shelves around the perimeter of the north side of the store -- some of the sets our own grown offspring had as children. We found a few treasures to purchase, including a fun looking 1000 piece puzzle. The store staff were cordial and helpful, even if they were not going out of their way to greet everyone who came through the doors. One big plus for us, after walking around downtown Corvallis for a few hours, is they have public restrooms available! You have to ask for a key at the checkout counter, but the restrooms are very clean and well maintained; and for those with very small children, there are full-sized changing tables. We often find ourselves being sort of "restroom snobs" when it comes to shops and restaurants; but we find the condition of the bathroom is often an accurate indicator of the rest of the facility. Anyway, The Toy Factory is a wonderful little shop, and I highly recommend it.

I like to visit toy stores whenever I travel since I work with children with special needs and I…read morelearn about new games and interactive toys. I liked the vibe in here. It's a large store and they could pack in more but they have a nice variety. Displayed nicely. Staff was friendly.

This is an awesome used bookstore with great prices and a large selection of books. I ended up…read moregetting one of the Fourth Wing series books and they had the entire series not just some of the books. Same with other series too. They even had new release sections and a ton of other genres. Cute notebooks and stationary here as well. One of the employees was really friendly and helped me find a book I was looking for and gave me some other recommendations which was helpful. I could tell she knew a lot about books.

I felt like it was rather pricey for used books. Great layout and selection, though. ...read more

I hadn't been to Rice's in years. I don't know why. Part of it probably was convenience. It's…read morenot on my normal route. It's a special trip. I usually commute by bike, so that's a bigger deal, especially since it takes some cycling on less than ideal streets to get there. I recently needed some wound management supplies. On the way home, my friend stopped by Bi-Mart first. I am a big fan. They didn't have what we needed. We went by Rite-Aid knowing they are usually the most expensive. They apparently carried one of the items we needed, but they were out of stock. We did take note of the price. I waited in line to ask the pharmacist in case they had some other things in back that weren't on the shelf. They told me to go talk to the other part of the store as they just dispense medication. Another line, and I got a cold, "Nope; if it's not on the shelf we ain't got it." We were going to head out to the other Bi-Mart and Safeway next, but decided to stop at Rice's on the way. I am glad we did. My friend didn't want to stop there, but my friend's mind has now been changed. Not only did they have all the items we needed, the prices were much more affordable. Did I mention the staff is very friendly? No. I guess I didn't. Well, they are. Helpful and friendly. Even though it's out of the way, I think I'm going to tell my doctors to change all my prescriptions to Rices. If that helps keep them in business, it's a no-brainer. Small independent shop that cares about the community, unlike Rite-Aid which is a huge corporation - allegedly number 148 in the Fortune 500. Far more personable. It reminds me of growing up in the '70s. One of our neighbors was a pharmacist at an independent drug store nearby. We always used that pharmacy for the same reasons I'll always use Rice's now.

I love Rice's pharmacy because of their personal, small town feel. Someone is always available to…read moreanswer questions and although they're busy, they never make me feel like they're too busy for me. The drug store has all kinds of interesting items and gifts as well as the usual over the counter things you might need.

Occasions, Etc. is a good store to know about if you want a personalized gift - say a towel…read moreembroidered with a baby's name, adorable growth chart, cuddly blanket, or a custom engraved picture frame. I bought a backpack here and they sewed my son's name on it. It was ready the next day, which was much faster than I expected. It's a cute store with a nice variety of gifts. I think I'll go back next time I need a special baby shower present - lots of cute stuff.

I am incredibly impressed with Occasions. I had to order a plaque for an awards ceremony and Colin…read morewas very straightforward, efficient, and pleasant in taking the order and preparing it. It was ready on time and looked exactly as advertised. The price was fair and clear. But what really blew me away is that 18 months later, when I lost the original receipt and needed a replacement to file a reimbursement (this situation reveals something about my general level of organization), Colin emailed me one within one minute of my asking for it. This is as good as it gets in terms of personal attention and turnaround... they were able to immediately and perfectly compensate for my screwup in losing the receipt. This shop really lives up to a very high standard of personal service.

Amazing one on one service. Very knowledgeable staff. Price matching with Amazon and wayfarer. They…read morewill explain anything you need. No pressure sales. Come here if you need anything. If they don't have it, they will order it, even if you just want to look at it.

Superhelpful and welcoming. The staff is amazing and I purchase a bed there that I love. There is…read moreso much nice furniture so please if your looking for something for your home come here. Also there are wonderful cribs and baby furniture/baby clothing that you shouldn't miss out on. I drove an hour from where I lived to shop here and it was completely worth it!