Like a fly to honey I was attracted by the large colorful five-foot flowers sprouting from the…read moregrass in from of Purple Julia. Once inside I was amazed at all of the gifts and trinkets inside. Apparently they are ordered from craft fairs across multiples states making the selection very unique. - Excellent customer service - No parking? Park at the church - Look for the tall colorful flowers - Designs, jewelry, crafts, bath & body products - Gifts not found elsewhere - Free gift wrapping with foil printed bags - "Make Your Own" bath section Keep calm and get your craft on at Purple Julia with the very best gifts for all ages. This family owned business has such a variety of products you're bound to leave with something for yourself and come back to purchase gifts for others. Some girls are just born with glitter in their veins like this mother/daughter duo. They have thought out every detail of branding for their store and from custom buckets holding product to foil stamped bags with your purchase. It's hard to miss the special care they put into their store and you can feel the passion by the seeing the quality variety of products offered. Purple Julie is a hidden crimson rose in downtown Pensacola that I wish had a larger online presence so I could purchase gifts after I move. The hand selected boutique apparel, gifts, jewelry and bath products range in price but are worth ever penny. there is no store quite like this that I have seen. Are you prepared for random acts of crafting? Come by and talk to the owners, they are great fun! their story is interesting and you might learn a thing or two about crafts.

Just went there for the first time. When you pull into the parking, there's a bubble machine…read moreblowing bubbles everywhere! Love it! This store is very unique and special. There is so much to look at and 5 different rooms. So many things to choose from and everything is made from local artists. The gal working there was named Barbara and she was so friendly and helped me find exactly what I was looking for. I'll definitely going back and telling everyone.

Stopped in again September 2015. We would not make it before they closed and the shop owner waited…read morefor me. I make a lot of handmade items and get around with others that do as well. I am continually amazed at the beautiful unique items in this place year after year. I always go in thinking.."I won't spend much, I've been here many times and I've seen it all!" So NOT true! It is obvious to me they are continually getting new items in and they are high quality, handcrafted items-not things you will see just anywhere. If I lived in Pensacola, this would be my primary stop for gifts!

I didn't realize until I left that they overcharged me, so I went back in to get a refund. They…read moredon't offer refunds for overcharging you. Calculate what your total should be before getting to the counter. Items are cute, though.

I've been shopping here for years and they have the cutest things. I've always experienced the best…read morecustomer service even if I needed to return something. There are new things to look at each month and gifts for all ages with a wide range of price points. Gift wrapping is free, all day everyday, and beautiful!

Gorgeous store that's set up in old homes. Stunning decor and plants. Employees very friendly and…read morehelpful.

Went to celebrations again, everyone there is amazing and very kind and courteous. David helped me…read morepick these flowers out I can't thank everyone there enough! Would highly recommend going to celebrations they have amazing prices on personal bouquets.

The store has a great atmosphere and a large selection of items. The staff is friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. The specialty items seem to be well priced. You need to go every few weeks because they get some cool stuff and it sells out quickly.

Racist! As soon as we walked in I saw this cute tote bag that I was thinking of getting for a…read morefriend but $36 for a small tote is pretty steep so I decided to hold on to it while we browsed around and decide once we got to the register. I grabbed it and as we were walking to the next section the sales lady says "do you want me to hold that at the register until you're done looking around?" We were the only people asked that. I politely decline and she proceeds to watch us as we shop never too far behind us as we walk around. Sucks because there were a few interesting things I would have gotten if not for her.

I've had my eye on this shop for years and I was finally able to stop in! I'm so happy I got to…read morevisit this special shop. They have so many items that are absolutely perfect for gift giving or for your own home you could spend half the day here and still miss something. I was able to pick up a few gifts while I was here, but truthfully I just wanted to keep looking because I did not want to miss anything. The ladies were very kind and helpful when I asked about anything specific. It's obvious they have a loyal customer base because they greeted a few people by name while I was there. If you are anywhere near Pensacola and are in need of something for your home or a lovely gift, I highly recommend stopping in because you will find what you're looking for here. I can't wait to go back!

Artesana has been one of my favorite shopping destinations for many years. The owner and staff are…read morefriendly, helpful and knowledgeable. i can always locate suitable gifts as well as items for myself. Casual table linens, books, candles, lamps, serving dishes, and so much more make for a most pleasant shopping experience.. The diversity of the stock is certainly a huge draw. For those with children and grandchildren, don't miss the Artesana Children's Store, next door.

Beautiful items and everything is so well-displayed and curated (for lack of a better word) to…read morefind. Highly recommended.

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We came here yesterday with our two year old toddler and I already know we'll be frequenting this…read moreplace. It isn't an overwhelming selection and all the areas were perfectly organized. The kids section through the little lighthouse is SO cute and the young lady working at the register was really sweet. Pro tip, if you're a member of the YMCA, you get a discount! We didn't get a chance to try out the cafe because we were coming from having brunch, but the cafe looked really cute. I also loved that they feature and sell local artists' stationery. There is outdoor seating as well!

Always have such a great experience when we come in. Either for a new book or a coffee or pastry…read morethe staff is lovely!