Lots of cool Albany swag. Even if you live here, you'll want a sweatshirt! Or a shot glass with…read moreNipper on it. Lots of unique things too, from body butter to bar tender essentials to books about Albany. Stop by and browse! It's a small boutique located in downtown on Broadway.

While I do understand that the ownership has changed and inevitably will give the store a different…read morevibe, my main issue has been that in the times I have been into this store since the change in ownership and management, the staff has been unpleasant and on one occasion in particular, made my friend and I feel very uncomfortable as she had a loud and extremely personal phone call during the entire time we were in the store without even acknowledging that we were there at all. I do think the selection has always been great, and I appreciate the emphasis on supporting local work, although that also seems to have changed a bit since the change. It is a pricey location for most things, but I do always enjoy seeing what is in the store, the card selection is consistently excellent, and it is a great place to find a gift!

OBSESSED. I was really impressed with their art collection -- and really every vintage piece there…read more Prices are OK. This place is definitely a maze, totally jam-packed, but really fun and stimulating.

I really loved this shop and I would highly recommend it. I thought I had seen jam packed vintage…read moreshops before, but this one took the cake! It had amazing variety, tons of small things like jewelry and mid-century porcelain items, which are among my favorite vintage items! The owner was really nice, too, and very patient as I spent over an hour looking carefully through her things. I did buy, and when I looked over at home the items I had purchased, I was even more pleased with them than I had been in the shop! Don't miss this one the next time you are in Albany, NY, guys! You will be so glad you went!

Great toy store. Like Toy Joy or Terra Toys in Austin, TX…read more Fun and brainy games for adults and kids, snow globes, cards, puzzles, puppets, and studies. Free gift wrapping upon request. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.

This is one of those places that remind me of days when I was not introduced to shopping malls or…read morechains but a nice friendly neighborhood stores. If you think about it, the person who is in charge of purchasing in this store can control how many options you will have for that birthday card or a gift for your nephew. I think this place has a good choices in almost all departments. They are a little overpriced but that comes with being and independent store in the neighborhood. I did not buy anything here but enjoying looking around.

Well...I like to support independent stores. I purchased something from this store and never…read morereceived it. Was charged for it. Reached out every way I could imagine and got no response. So...?

This eclectic gift shop was a gift in itself to Hillsdale residents when it opened its doors about…read more5-yrs ago. Since then its fan base has grown while its walls and inventory has expanded. From cards and gifts to entertaining and garden items, this shop is fun to explore and it's easy to find something you will want.

I love going into Opa! Every time I go in she has something new for me to see. The owner is…read morepersonable, excited about her business and always happy to meet new people.

From the owner: Visit our pop up shop in the Deerfield Valley of Southern Vermont at The Village Roost featuring…read moremany items that would make amazing, fun and different gifts.

Stopped in after we left the General store. This was a cute little gift store with a good…read moreselection on locally sourced artisan sourced gifts. We were there late in the day so really did not find much I was interested in but would love to come back in over the Holidays. They had a good variety of items which was nice but prices tended to be on the high end.

Such a super cute gift shop with a large variety of unique gifts. You can find gifts for babies,…read moreyour bestie, your mom, your favorite griller, your gardener, or even your pet. The woman running the store was so sweet and helpful without being pushy. Even the basic wrapping with a purchase, makes it feel like something special. The store is broken up into sections with different vibes/themes of gifts. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area and looking for a unique gift.

Fantastic local goods store. I always get my organic flossers and bamboo toothbrushes here. Cute…read morewhimsical items.

This spot is super adorable vendor boutique full of fun, local, handmade items. I found displays…read morefrom artists I already love and follow, and was introduced to several new-to-me local artists, too. The customer service was exactly what you'd expect from a small shop like this; the cashiers were happy to let me browse in quiet, and engaged in pleasant conversation about the artists and items I'd chosen during my visit. So much caught my eye while I was browsing - jewelry, stationary, wall hangings, table top art, and so much more. I thought things were very reasonably priced for a handmade vendor market and spent less than $20 on two small gifts for friends. I will definitely be back during my future visits to Troy to see what new treasures await at this boutique.

Such a whimsical, transportive shop that has all its own personality and gifts to offer. Walk…read moreupstairs to see their "Bloom Room" which is a whole other fanciful world that adults and kids would go nuts over, flanked with colorful carpets and lamps and fairies. Like a kid's Disneyland. A must-stop when you're in the area. 5 stars!!!

5 stars for the positive energy and fun of the Sparkle Barn. Tons of fun; tons of cool things. I…read morecan't believe they have been there 8 years and I just found them. I'm sad that I could have been going here for the past 8 years !!

Beautiful store with so many unique gift ideas. The employees were all kind and helpful. The…read morechocolate selections nearly endless and all the ones we tried were beautifully made and delicious!! Our go to for gifts and handmade chocolates. We'll be back again and again!

Happy to see this store is still in business when other places have been forced out of Stuyvesant…read more A reliable stop for great gifts and cool home decor items. They also have an excellent selection of greeting cards, a small selection of food items such as those from Stonewall kitchen and a small jewelry selection. If you like vintage, you will enjoy the back rooms!

EDIT TLDR: I would avoid at all cost because of the very rude staff (as mentioned in other…read morecomments). But if you are looking for another flower shop alternative that is sweet, kind, and considerate, I recommend going to Ambiance Floral instead of coming here. ********** I checked their website to order a fruit basket for my parents, and got this message: to order, please give us a call, I've attached a photo below for proof. So I called and the first thing the gentleman says is "what is it" and I was really shocked but thought I must've heard wrong. And I asked if this enchanted florist? And he tells me yes that's what I JUST said, his tone was already super irritated. I asked about their fruit basket options and he tells me to just look on the website as all the options are on the website. And I told him the website told me to call, which is why I'm calling. And he said well "that's simply not true it's all on the website", which took me aback because I feel like this isn't how to speak to anyone? And also what about elderly people who wanted to place order but didn't know how to use the internet to check "all the options"? We went back and forth a little cause I just wanted to place an order, but he was super rude and condensing. So I asked for his name and rudely told me, why do you need it, and I told him he's being very rude. Then he proceeds to say, well when I answered the phone you were speaking a different language. I was so shocked because I barely have an accent but he concluded I wasn't even speaking English? I had to hang up because he was getting super belligerent and argumentative on the phone and I was super scared. I'm actually shaking in fear right now because I don't think I've ever had such a bad encounter over the phone. He said I was laughing at him but I was actually about to cry from how mean he was. This place makes it so hard to support small businesses. I would avoid at all costs since they don't seem to want business and are super unhelpful. For the business itself, I would suggest training your staff better and to treat people with respect.

8/3/2018 Many thanks to Louis for doing the wedding flowers!…read moreMy bridal bouquet was gorgeous! So were the table arrangements, corsages and boutonniere. He even made a special trip to the hair salon to drop off flowers for my hair! Wouldn't have gone anywhere else to order flower arrangements! (Repost from another account which has been deleted)