Shop local... shop at On Centre!!…read more On Centre carries the cutest clothes, greeting cards, gifts, plushies, accessories, and so much more. As someone who despises Amazon and big corporations, I love to support On Centre for my shopping needs. I'm very tempted to buy all the cute Jellycat plushies when I'm inside. Their staff is very helpful and friendly. Be sure to sign up for their rewards program - they email offers and a special gift for your birthday.

I live in Ohio. I just purchased an online gift card for my niece who lives in JP and is…read morecelebrating an upcoming birthday. I had a question about the best way to get the online gift card to her, so I called the store. The gal on the phone couldn't have been more pleasant and more helpful. Thank you, On Centre, for your excellent customer service!

I don't know how this place stays in business. It is never open during its stated hours. I have…read morebeen there three times in the last two weeks, during hours they say they are open, and they've been closed every time. Too bad because my wife likes their products. Very disappointing.

In all of metropolitan Boston, there is not a better choice for unique, aesthetic women's clothes…read moreand accouterment. Diana Gaikazova has got it going on. If I really want to buy a present that will thrill the receiver, The Heart of the Square is the place I go. You should too.

Clean, well lit and non-sketchy Botanicas seem to be a rare commodity. If so, then Botanica San…read moreMiguel, and the wonderfully kind and helpful woman who runs it, have struck gold! I'm a big fan of this place and the people working there. I'm white and don't speak spanish, but every time I enter I'm greeted with "Welcome, this is your house" and a smile. The prices are good ( unusually, as most botanicas either charge wayyy too much or give me their 'white-boy' prices), they have a great selection of religious statues (Saints, folk Saints, Orichas etc...), different Colognes, the herb selection is great and well priced, a good deal of beads and saint necklaces, keychans and medalions, and they even have flowers. Also, slightly more difficult to find items, such as tiny thunderstones, pyrite etc... Also a good deal of spiritual and magical books, though these are for the most part in spanish and relatd to the spiritual practices of spanish speaking peoples in the US ( so no Wicca books, no western and english-language new age crystal books, and unfortunatley no legit grimoires either). While I haven't been to every single botanica in Boston, I really don't feel a need to go exploring if I'm in Boston and in need spiritual supplies. Best way to get there is to take either the 37 from Copley, or to get off at the Forrest Hills stop on the orange line and to walk up centre street towards downtown Boston (it'll be maybe 2 or 3 or 4 short blocks on the right hand side. Even if you aren't a believer, I recomend stopping in for a quick and colorful and multiple candle-lit vacation to the other side of beliefe.

Very Helpful and beautiful wide selection would come back. Would keep coming back. Offered guidanceread more

This is a wonderful store for finding unique handmade items & gifts. I love it here. Especially…read moregreat selection of cards and stationery. Cute holiday items as well. Definitely one of a kind finds. Very friendly and warm staff.

Lovely neighborhood shop that adds such charm to the square. Elizabeth is warm and welcoming and…read morehas super positive, calm energy. She's curated excellent gifts at various price points. and she keeps up with the seasons and holidays. All around favorite shop nearby and wonderful for little gifts.

OMG amazing stationary collection and such cool unique gifts. Cannot want to go back! Already…read moreplanning my trip to their either location. Great helpful staff as well.

Such a cool store! They had lots of items to choose from, ranging from art supplies to kitchen…read moreknives. We really enjoyed the Inciardi print vending machine. Great customer service!

Avery has a great selection of gifts along with excellent ideas and help from the owners.read more

I was talking with my sister when I entered the store. We made eye contact with the two sales…read moreassociates but were not greeted (this is only relevant since the 2 people that entered after us a few minutes later were also talking but were greeted). We browsed the store for a while, it has many cute things probably typical prices for a small "boutique" style store. We were not asked if we needed help with anything nor were we acknowledged until my sister asked for help. They sounded happy to assist once she asked and were very nice when she paid for the product.

I lived next door to Fire Opal for a number of years and regardless I never bought anything. I…read morealways stopped outside to browse and wonder and went in occasionally too if I was not in a hurry. Two observations: I liked some of the pottery, much of it I thought was soft colors and modern and impractical. The stuff I liked was either overpriced or again impractical. Second: Why so much friggin women's earrings and jewelry? Lots of dangling stones. Lesbian Heaven! Its a small store. I like the local artist and independent business appeal however, I guess it was not appealing enough to me.

I live in Chicago but my local boutique, which I love, hasn't been stocking the Porto pants that I…read morelove. I ordered a pair from Fire Opal and had several questions about sizing. I found them very helpful and will shop here again. I wish I could visit them in person and will one day if I'm ever in the area.

Went in for a last-minute gift idea for a friend who just beat cancer (which I told to the woman…read morebehind the counter). For the first few moments I was in the store the woman barely looked up from her phone, so I asked her if I was interrupting her, to which she said, "Oh, sorry...just playing a game," after which she put her phone down, kind of. She still kept glancing at it for the next few minutes. Argh. She begrudgingly helped me for a few minutes looking for parts for a funny idea I had for my buddy for a trophy, (a golden ball on a pedestal, you try and guess which form of cancer he had) but didn't have really the right parts for it. I then asked her if she could engrave something quickly for me before she closed in an hour. She told me that she couldn't because the machine was off. I asked her if she could do me a favor and help me out. She said she couldn't. She could have, she just didn't want to. What she wanted was to get back to her silly game, not to help a local out with a silly gift for a cancer survivor. Nice.

From the owner: We are a full service awards and recognition business we offer plaques trophies acrylics wood and…read morecrystal

I should have known this was a woman-owned business! I received a lovely Mother's Day bouquet from…read moreyou folks. In addition to the terrific arrangement was a very special poem printed on the back of the address card. Poet Nikita Gill's words about flower-hearted people struck a perfect chord in my world-weary heart. Thank you for that added touch. I think our family has found our new "local" florist! Gwen Lindquist Brookline

Wanted a house warming gift and thought of a plant. Woman at Derby was helpful showing me options…read morefor plants and different pots. Settled on 3 small succulents and she potted for me. Very much appreciated.

The plant arrangement was more beautiful in person than it was in the pictures. Ordering from out…read moreof state is always a bit scary because you don't know if your going to get what you paid for. Delivery was great. I highly recommend this shop to anyone needing to send flowers/plants, Just what I hoped for. Thank you so much for mom's smile for her a beautiful arrangement. Regards, Awilda Rivera (Windy)

Unbelievable worst Valentine's Day ever if I could give 0 stars I would!!!! These people are so…read moredisrespectful I paid $300 for these and look at these!!! Horrible had to send my girlfriend back on Valentine's Day and they had such a bad attitude to fix it! Never again biggest con artist in this flower game I never do these type of reviews but these guys are so bad and I'm highly upset having to have a day like this on Valentine's Day please do not buy from them they need to be out of business !!!!