We were in Boston for my birthday weekend. I knew it was going to be cold, but I don't know that…read moreI've ever been as cold as I was there in my entire life. After a day of walking around, I knew I had to find a scarf or some type of net gator. We stopped in multiple shops along Newberry Street with no luck. I had not been in MUJI before and was so impressed with the layout, the organization, and the selection. We found the much needed net gator, which was priced fairly and so warm! While the store was crowded, the flow worked well and they had a number of people running the cash register so the line went really quick. Would definitely go back and visit again.

We stopped in MUJI looking for a scarf or neck gator and found a perfect option, fleece-lined, warm…read more& cozy. The store is lovely with interesting items including clothing, housewares and journals/notebooks. The staff was helpful and the line to checkout moved quickly. I'd definitely stop by again to browse when in Boston.

We absolutely love RH furniture and designs; in fact, our house is mostly RH. So, when walking on…read moreNewbury we came across the RH here and had to stop in to check it out. One of the nice sales ladies greeted us and told us about the amazing history of this particular building and that it's the oldest in the Back Bay area and used to be a museum. Very impressive story! The selection is great as well. Definitely suggest stopping in, checking it out, and asking questions - you might find something you like!

I love RH stores. This one in Boston is very special. What a beautiful historic building that used…read moreto be the museum of natural history. It was so beautiful inside and outside. I walked in during the day just to tour the building cause honestly I wasn't planning to buy anything. I walked all three floors and saw so many nice pieces of furniture and home decor. Absolutely stunning.... This showroom is everything. The whole time I was there not a single sales person approached me, I guess they can tell who the real customers are and who the tourists are. I was there to admire the place.

Anime Zakka in Back Bay is such a fun spot to browse…read more There is a huge variety of cool Japanese items, from anime merch to stationery, snacks, and random collectibles you did not even know you wanted. It is the kind of place where you walk in for a quick look and end up spending way more time than expected. Everything feels colorful, unique, and a little nostalgic if you are into anime or Japanese culture. Definitely worth stopping in if you are in the area and want to check out something different.

Had the best time with my friend!! Mackenzie was super nice and helpful. def recommend going if you…read morelike cute stuff !!

Such a cute gift shop located right off Charles st. Got word that they had jelly cats at this…read morelocation and knew we had to make the stop. This trip to MA was very special for us and we wanted to get something to commemorate the trip! Outside from the jelly cats they had a wide range of Boston souvenirs and Knick knacks.

loved this pet shop! the toys are pricey though. i managed to find a cute dog toy for my dog. the…read morestaff is very friendly as well.

Simon Pearce is an artisan of mouth-blown glass that has beautiful form and clarity. It is rare to…read morefind such well-crafted goods worthy of being presented in the finest homes around the world. Although the price reflects the craftsman ship, there are pieces affordable enough for meaningful gifts that will be passed on for generations. We arrived at this Boston location just in time to take in the collection of glowing and glittering Christmas trees of a variety of styles and sizes. The staff was attentive, and kind from the moment we entered and they deftly took care of several customers while we were there.

I was given a beautiful tall, heart shaped bud vase some years ago.(Highgate Heart Bud Vase). It…read morewas perfect for single buds and made my heart sing every time I looked at it. Sadly I recently bumped it while in the sink and it broke. I looked online and they had some seconds available but, only through their retail stores. I called the store in Vermont to order and the woman who answered took my order. She was so helpful and lovely. The box arrived today and the vase is perfect; must have very high standards because there is no sign this is a second!! Thank you Simon Pearce and the kind woman who helped me! Heading out to the garden now to pick a rose!!

Best selection of knives. Was really excited to discover this store, and see that they take knives…read moreseriously. In Downtown LA there is a fantastic store that has an insane number of knives... maybe too many. This store claims that they they have the biggest selection of knives in New England. I feel like they have enough good knives to have a varied enough selection for different preferences, but yet not overwhelming their customers with too many choices. I got a great bread knife that I'm really happy with recently. It's just the right weight (not to light) and has a really comfortable grip and an "elegant" length. It makes cutting breads really smooth and easy to cut very thin slices. It is apparently their best bread knife, and at $150, I think the price is right. Despite being on Beacon Hill, I don't feel that their prices are high or unreasonable, but just right. The store is fun to browse through for many other kitchen or cooking supplies or gifts. As a well-stocked mom and pop store it has that quality of surprise at finding something you never thought about. The personnel is also very helpful. I've been there a couple times and they seem to be knowledgeable and willing to help, to explain things and answer questions. They have personal experience with the things they sell.

Went to this store based on fine reviews to look for a specialty Japanese knife. Upon entry, it…read morefelt like they have a good selection. But the service was bad and we encuntered terrible attitude. First of all, for a fine knife store, there was no ability to try any knife. We selected a Mac 6.5in for $150 based on our past experience. It turned out they only have the one display knife to sell in the store. We also wanted to buy a magnetic knife holder. Again, it is only available inside the sealed box. We could not open the box to examine the product. We decided to just buy the knife as a gift. Paid by credit card but had to ask the clerk to get my receipt. Even that, the first offer was by email only. Overall, it was a terrible experience. Do not go there. Not worth it.

Room and Board is second to none! This showroom was so helpful for us to visit in making our…read moreselections for our living room. We ended up purchasing a Metro custom sectional. Their website was really helpful for us to use in figuring out what pieces to put together for the length/size we wanted. The showroom was especially helpful for us to see the fabric options (we'd highly recommend this... colors in person can look very different from the website)! We almost ended up purchasing two recliner chairs from here as well, but ended up going with West Elm for those mostly because of price (we felt R&B's was excessive).

I bought one of the upscale Sofas. My problem is the seat cushions. Very poor ribbing which makes…read morethe cushions look off. Check the picture. I was given a number to call and was sent a Video showing me how to unzip the cushion and try to straighten it out. It doesn't work. I caution folks from buying from this company. Very poor quality at high prices

A very minimalist curated collection of minimalist home goods and tabletop items - simple bowls,…read morecups, linens. Sheets, and a line of intriguing candle refills (microwave to melt wax and wicks in a bag to refill a used candle vessel) The store is LGBTQ and women owned and says they are committed to low-impact and ethically sourced products. It's a nice store with good products and fair prices -- Just a little more variety would help - cards and some gift items would help on a heavily tourist trodden location.

From the owner: We are the premier locally and independently owned home decor store in Boston. Transform your home…read morewith our beautiful products made solely by small businesses & individual makers. Shop today to elevate your living!

Fantastic! I have been to the store numerous times. I have purchased a number of items at the store…read moreranging from gifts for family to items for decorating my own home. I've had the pleasure of attending a few events that have been hosted at their location in Fort Point. The Barbara Lynch dinner a few months ago was incredible. If you have an opportunity go check out this store, the owners are fantastic, friendly and very helpful. If your decorating your home or need some good ideas for a gift this a great place to visit.

This place is so cool! They have some really nice art and a great selection of home decor. My…read morewife and I were looking specifically for an Ork Poster which is a neat neighborhood map of Boston. On the Ork website we saw that Twelve Chairs stocks the posters so we went down there to see what they look like in person. We talked to one of the co-owners and she was nice and very knowledgeable. We purchased the Ork Poster and we will definitely be back for more home stuff. The space they are in is awesome. It's like an old warehouse/loft that they converted into a really great show room for all of their furniture and homey knickknacks. You've got to check this place out.

I love this place...they have everything and prices are moderate. Sales associate is very nice and…read moreaccommodating...a must to check out

I stumbled upon this store recently and absolutely loved it. They sell an assortment of household…read moreitems and souvenir's. The store is quite spacious and very tidy. the staff were exceptionally nice and very welcoming. If you're going to support a local business then please consider it being Essex Corner.