Super cute, but petite shop with lots of Cincy/ local stuff. Great for gifts and a few small home…read moregoods. Things I liked: all the Charlie Harper tiles and gift items; gloriously unique and high quality looking fabric napkins; a leather clutch with a map of Cincy burnished into it; handmade ceramics - both mugs and other practical items, as well as flowers.

Mike & Carolyn the name's behind MiCa are truly amazing curating the best homemade handcrafted…read morelocal gifts from a variety of artists in their shop at the corner of 12th & Vine in the heart of Over The Rhine There's no finer store in Cincinnati for amazing gifts for all members of your family, friends, colleagues and business gifts. I've purchased gifts here countless times through the years and still amazed by their selection and service. Mike recently helped me with an important corporate gift providing a variety of gifts which was hard to make a selection. MiCa 12/v is your must stop for gifts year round in Cincinnati!

My husband and I had an amazing experience designing my engagement ring there. I absolutely…read morerecommend going here if you're looking for something classy, gorgeous and unique. I really couldn't have dreamed up a more perfect ring. The owner is amazing and made it easy and fun. They also have everyday and special occasion jewelry starting about ~$80. It's the perfect place to buy gifts or treat yourself.

I can't say enough about Lane and Kate. Everything from the first visit until after I proposed was…read moreamazing. Ellana answered all the questions I had. My fiancé and I were curious about moissanite and after talking with Ellana we decided we wanted to go with a lab grown diamond. That was my fiancés last visit. Ellana then met with me multiple times, and sent me renderings of the ring along the process. She helped guide me but allowed me to have some creative freedom with designing and was transparent with pricing. She was a pleasure to work with and I can't wait to get our wedding bands from her. My fiancé gets compliments all the time about her engagement ring and it's such a pleasure knowing I was able to get a truly one of a kind ring, because I helped design it. Also she has great fashion jewelry for all price ranges. Do yourself a favor and don't even waste the time at a chain, support this small, woman owned business who will make you feel like the most important person in the world while you design.

While strolling through OTR on a recent weekend to Cincinnati, I found myself wanting to pop into…read moreevery store that caught my eye and seemed interesting. Took Baru enticed me with its window as I strolled down the sidewalk, and I could't help but wander over and see what might all be inside. It's a fun and eclectic gift shop with cheeky magnets, attractive jewelry, and whimsical gifts. I especially loved the fisherman tea steeper, that looks like a tiny person perched on the side of your cup as your tea steeps. I browsed the cute greeting cards and looked at so many cute trinkets. Great for gifts, not so great for someone trying to downsize and move . . . But I digress! If you find yourself wandering through OTR, check this place out! You might just find a new favorite place!

Fun little store with a unique and charming selection of goods, perfect for gifting. Wonderful to…read morehave in the neighborhood.

A one of a kind store! The perfect place for anyone to learn how to make jewelry no matter age or…read moreexperience level!

I wandered into the World of Beads the other day because a sparkle caught my eye. I tend to get…read moredistracted by sparkles and I wandered into one big store full of distractions. My boyfriend said, "I'm going to wait outside". The store is filled to the brim with beads. Beads of every size, every color, and every style. I especially liked the Swarovski crystal beads because they were extra sparkly! I think they put these beads near the window to draw people in and I guess it must have worked! The counter in the middle of the store has all of the hooks and clasps you need to make your own jewelry. They also carry a large amount of twine, wire, and any other type of string you could need. The class schedule is impressive. Lots of techniques for lots of applications. Some are solely dedicated to the Swarovski beads! The classes are offered at this location and also at the other in Tri-County. For a full class schedule visit the website.

It's located on Main Street in Covington. It's the neighbor to Otto's, and is one of those places…read morethat you're happy to see exist as a brick and mortar store. I mean, you see monogramming companies all over the internet, but rarely can you find a place where you can actually see the items before you purchase and have your initials placed on it. They have three separate areas, but the store isn't large by any means. The front area is where the baby items are. I know what and where I'm going to get the gift for the next baby shower that I attend. The middle area is where the wooden monogrammed door hangers and other ready to pick and purchase, are located. For just a bit over $30 we scored a door hanger. It was prepainted and accessorized with burlap. The back area was where the clothing, robes, and other monogrammable items were. You know, the kind of items and every southern gal has at least one of with her initials on it? This is where you can get yours too.

I have been going to this shop since my first grandson was born, he will be 16 years old in…read moreJanuary!! Every time I go back they have all kinds of new stuff!! Everyone there is so nice & they always help me pick out the best gift!! I always recommend them when someone ask me where they can get a gift for baby showers, weddings, anniversaries & birthdays pretty much any occasion!

I was blown away by how great this store is! They have so much variety in toys for different ages,…read moreinterests, and skill levels. I went in expecting to find one or two things for each of my kids' Easter baskets, and I walked out not needing to go anywhere else. I was really impressed! From now on, I'll be stopping by here for all my gifting needs. Puzzles, dress-up, books, outdoor toys, fidgets, girly things, games, stocking-stuffer-type items, wooden toys, STEM toys.... So much to choose from!

I enjoyed the shopping experience! They have a great selection and so many toys/brands/characters…read more It was really easy to find a gift for just about any kid. Even my own grown-up kids would love this place. I'm thrilled to see they carry Brio and several other brands that we used to drive to King Arthur Court to buy. I bought a gift for my daughter and her boyfriend. Hopefully, it's easy to make a return because I am not sure what I did with the receipt. But the selection of Lego was good and I was thinking I was going to have to drive to Eastgate to shop. This place is a gem in Anderson. Hope it stays here.

While visiting Cincinnati, I stopped by this shop to replace a bracelet and was shocked by the…read moreblatant lack of customer service. When I walked in, I was completely ignored. A few minutes later, two women entered and were immediately greeted and offered help. The double standard was obvious. Only after my expression made it clear I was unimpressed did the employee finally say something -- claiming the other women had an appointment. That excuse doesn't change the fact that I wasn't even acknowledged when I walked in. Greeting a customer takes seconds, and the indifference I experienced spoke volumes. I make it a point to support small, local businesses when I travel, but this kind of dismissive and selective service is unacceptable. If this is how they treat customers, I would strongly suggest taking your business elsewhere.

EDIT: 3 months later and gold-plated and gold bracelets still look perfect…read more Stopped in to get permanent bracelets with my friend on a Saturday! The shop was buzzing and busy, but the staff was so friendly and we didn't have to wait too long. They even suggested going to get a cup of coffee from down the street. There were plenty of bracelet options - silver, gold, and gold plated. I felt like they had something for every price range. You could get rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more! I personally chose a gold bracelet with an initial charm, and Elaine B. put it on me herself :) While waiting for our turn, we shopped around the store, and there were lots of beautiful, minimalist jewelry items for sale that I LOVED. I would definitely return and get some thing else another time.

My first visit to Knit On! was a success! They have such a huge selection here, a whole room of…read moreyour natural fibers (like wool or cotton) and another room of acrylic and baby yarns. I was amazed at the selection given I am a beginner and have only shopped at Michael's Crafts for yarn. It's clear the yarns are high quality but they have some at every price point which is great. This place is so much better than the big box store where I've had a hard time finding a selection of wool yarn and things like safety eyes. Knit On! had everything I'd ever need for a project and a lot for inspiration too. There were some baby lovey kits and kits for scarves and other fun creations. There are cute pins and jewelry too! I liked how it was all well organized. The proprietor Nancy helped me and was very kind. She showed me where everything is and let me browse as I pleased. She also wound my yarn into a cake/ball for me and let me know they offer knitting lessons if I'd ever like to try! I enjoyed the visit and will definitely return for any special or nice project I want to make.

Stumbling upon this store was one of those happy accidents that left a dent in my wallet and a big…read moresmile on my face. The yarn selection is phenomenal - every color and texture you can possibly imagine. I lost track of time wandering up and down the aisles, petting nearly every skein. I think I managed to buy some of the softest things ever invented. Some of the yarns were so cool and weird that I actually did a little excited dance! I love that the woman running the shop didn't even laugh at me when I ran up to the register, smiling and giddy, and said "WHAT CAN I MAKE WITH THIS!??!" Instead, she gave me a pattern and made sure I knew how to do all of the stitches, since I told her I was a new knitter. The cat, Tanner, is the fattest cat I have ever seen, but she is absolutely adorable. She sprawls out in the aisles, and if you rub her belly, she'll lay on her back with her legs stretched out and look like a big ole pillow. It's also a nice bonus that they'll wind your yarn for you if you buy any hanks. In my case, this ended up being a double-edged sword though, because I wandered around and found more things that I simply had to buy. Nice trick! I love shopping in small yarn stores like this because they also give you so many project ideas! Looking up on top of a shelf and seeing a beautiful shawl constructed with the yarn you're holding in your hand is awesome and gives you a much better idea of how the yarn actually looks in a project. I can't wait to come back to this place! If only they could pick it up and move it to Columbus!!