Zafra is the cutest store! A great place to find small unique and artsy gifts from hand knitted…read morehats, felt toys, old LPs, cards, postcards, candles, and modern design products. The store is small and divided with wooden shelves, which makes it just interesting to walk through. Go check it out!

Charming, well curated shop in a lovely neighborhood. Do not miss, especially if staying near by…read more Great spot to pick up a few special gifts (or goodies for yourself)!

While I was in Amsterdam I Googled, "unique shops". The Otherist came up in every list so I had to…read morestop by. I had walked by this shop so many times and ironically, on my first trip to Amsterdam I stayed two doors down from it and never noticed it. I mentioned this to the owner and he said, which I agree, that part of the charm of Amsterdam is there are so many things here that you are constantly stumbling upon amazing shops and more every time you walk down the street. He couldn't be more right. The shop itself is so unique. I knew immediately that I would love it here. The items were cool and not like anything else I'd find while shopping. It's definitely not a tourist shop; it's not a t-shirt or postcard sort of place, but it features really cool home decor items from suspended butterflies to really cool metal displays. I knew immediately I'd find so many things I'd love and couldn't bring back to the states with me because I'd have no room and I was right, but I did find some cool metal keys to bring with me to decorate in my living room. I asked the owner if they had a story to them and he replied, "everything has a story" and that was good enough for me.

Such an amazing store! Definitely one of my favorite in Amsterdam. It's so original and different…read more Its a collection of different finds that are so exotic on their own but they still come together nicely, appearing to fit a certain theme. Exquisite pieces of decor, for sure! They have very "weird" pieces too, and simpler ones. For those who call themselves collectors, you might find something here for you. The displays are carefully curated so you should look carefully to appreciate everything!

Everything that I did not know I needed is here. Candles, soaps, housewares, cards, ornaments,…read moreplants, more. So delightfully simple/plain aesthetic but I mean that in the best possible way. Meaning that these objects will meld perfectly into my home, no clashing. Delightful!

Nice service and selection at this location. Just want you would expect from a Dille & Kamille. The…read moresoap bars / balls in my photos are used at my favorite cafe here. They are super unique and a great idea. That's what I love about this store / chain.

Great place for finding gift items that's not your typical tacky items like keychains with your…read morename, etc. There's some nice art pieces here, accessories, home decor - all Dutch designed. Everything feels stylish and well-curated. I bought a Miffy Christmas ornament here which I absolutely love. Prices are fair.

I admittedly had some trouble finding souvenirs on my recent European vacation. Thankfully, my…read morefriend and I went in to Spiegel (thanks to leads from Yelp!). I ended up buying stuff for myself and loved ones here. CUTE (not like souvenir shop-style) post cards, kids stuff, artwork, jewelry, housewares, quirky gifts, and so much more! I loved it was all Dutch (either designed and/or made), and I'm excited to gift some things for Christmas. I really cannot recommend a place more if you're looking for gifts and/our souvenirs (and even if you're local, it'd still be a great place to shop). The lady working was also very kind.

They have a lot of high end beautiful home decor items and toys for kids. What stopped me in my…read moretracks when biking past them was a light up Hello Kitty lamp in the window. It was too pricey for my budget, but I did end up picking up some archival quality rubber stamp pads made in California for future stamping projects. But I was also tempted by their brightly colored espresso cups and all the toys and stuffed animals they had for kids. So much cute stuff!

When I first passed by this little concept store I was so happy! It looked so pretty and cool! It…read morewas closed though. But I returned a few days later to go inside. And it was pretty and cool! The shop isn't big but sells many love things! Home decorations (WHICH I LOVE), beautiful jewellery, jam (really), flowers and art. All kinds of lovely things. The shop has this very nature inspired theme I guess. Also, like many concept stores, you can also have a drink and a bit here. There is a table in the back where you can sit and relax or work. So, this street is getting better and better :) This shop is a must-visit if your in the area. It isn't cheap but they sell many lovely things worth the money.

Anna + Nina is a shop full with treasures. I want to buy the entire store. The store looks great…read morefrom the outside and the inside. The store can be compared to MaisonNL based on the goods and image. So if you love MaisonNL you will definitely love Anna + Nina. Anna+Nina is more broad in its jewelery collection compared to their home accessoires collection, which is also very very very nice. Anna+Nina sells the most cute earrings, rings, necklaces in plated gold or silver. They also sell pillows, wallets, clutches, candle holders, mirrors, clothes like sweaters and robes from different exclusive brands and go on. My favorite shop to buy birthday gifts, fair prices for the quality. Love their posters from Hotel Magique. It's a shame if you've never visited this store before, you should take a look. Either in the Gerard Doustreet (Pijp) or the Kloveniersburgwal store in the Centre. Both the same great collection and experience. :D

I do not recommend ordering large furniture items from Zara Home based on my experience…read more I ordered a large area rug (over 9' x 12') that cost more than $1,000. Given the price, I was surprised to hear it was packaged in nothing more than a thin cardboard box, with no protective wrapping or cushioning. Unfortunately, the shipping company, CEVA, rescheduled my delivery multiple times before ultimately informing me that the rug had been damaged in transit and would not be delivered. While the damage may have occurred during shipping, I believe the lack of protective packaging (communicated to me by the delivery courier) significantly increased the likelihood of this happening, especially for such a large and expensive item. What made the experience even more frustrating was the replacement process. I had to call customer service almost every day just to receive updates, as there was very little proactive communication. My family was in the middle of moving, and we intentionally ordered the rug in advance so it would arrive before our furniture. When I asked if the replacement shipment could be expedited given the circumstances, I was told it would require approval, but no one could provide a timeline or guarantee. Ironically, that approval process only caused additional delays. Customer service was also disappointing. Representatives repeatedly told me they could not transfer me to anyone with more authority and that I would need to wait 48 hours for an update. In reality, it took five days to hear back, and the only update I received was that my replacement order was being prepared with standard shipping and that I would receive new tracking information. Overall, the experience was extremely frustrating from start to finish. I expected better packaging, clearer communication, and a more customer-focused resolution, especially considering this was a purchase of more than $1,000. Based on my experience, I would recommend purchasing large furniture or home décor items from a retailer with a more established delivery and customer service process.

I don't recommend buying anything online at Zara Home. Their customer service is a joke. They will…read moreleave you waiting for delivery for long weeks and they'll be sending false information via emails just to get rid of you. They break their own regulations (available at their website) and ignore customer's attempts to vindicate their rights. They basically don't care about customer satisfaction. Once you've paid, you're of no interest to them. Never again. Not recommended.