This is a wonderful gift shop. Very unique gifts that are pleasantly arranged. The owner is very…read morepersonable and when I commented that I liked the fragrance in the store she showed me the essential oil that she was using (unfortunately she was not selling it but now I can look for it online). I ended up purchasing 2 pairs of earrings that were homemade, 1 for a gift and 1 for me. I will definitely return when in the area.

From the second I stepped inside, I was greeted with a beautiful tableau and enveloped with a warm,…read moreinviting vibe. I was greeted just as warmly by Deb, the shop owner, who chatted with me as I browsed. She's got the level of attentiveness just right-- she's lovely and engaging, anticipating customer needs (like offering the fitting room, if you're looking to try on their cute selection of vintage clothing) while also giving you room to explore the gorgeously-curated boutique. There are quirky, fun details to be found in every corner. I've learned pretty much everything you see is fair game! Even antique pieces I was sure were display only, like vintage thermoses and framed art. All affordably priced. Stationery, slim beeswax tapers, canvas pouches, unique kitchen/home goods, retro posters, knicknacks, vintage accessories, and so much more. I'll be adding photos, since words can't convey the array of awesome to be found here. Even better is it's pet friendly! Bring your furry friends. I know I'm going to visit as often as I can to make up for not discovering this Ithaca gem sooner! What makes the vibe immaculate is the shop staff, especially the owner! They have been just sincerely kind, generous, and lovely people. They have a basket of free water bottles to keep visitors hydrated. This is a new local hospitality bar set! If you drop by, tell them E sent ya.

I had friends says it's expensive but it's not really a thrift store. It's more collectibles and…read moreantiques. So if you're looking for some busted old stuff. They have legitimately nice stuff. So I would go here if you're looking to pay dept store prices but want something rare and nice. Sure there's a few really nice priced items. Think more like a $5000 vintage Italian dining set for $1200. They have a lot of really great midcentury modern pieces. Some high end designer furniture. Sophisticated wood bending techniques. I would honestly rather spend money here. I just saw a lot of styles I haven't seen in a while. There plenty of items in the lower range too Lots of clothes, I'll be honest, I didn't look. Their music section in back has some great vinyl, posters, signed stuff. It was pretty busy for being in such of an out of the way location, but the mural walk is there too and the site is going to be a $38M development soon. Definitely checkout some of their one in a kind/limited pieces. Feels like a furniture museum.

Not my kind of store. I like antiques and this was alot of vintage and clothes. Lots of weird art…read moreand kitschy 60-70s decor.

I'm almost never on The Commons anymore, but I had a gift certificate for this store that I needed…read moreto use... so when I was able to get out of work a little early one day recently, I decided to stop for my first visit to Home Green Home. And what a delight it was! It's a really lovely and welcoming shop with plenty of plants, books, meditation or yoga supplies, bedding, prints, and more. With a focus on eco-friendly products, the prices aren't necessarily for the budget conscious, but you can rest assured that the quality is there. The staff here are happy to help, but also let you wander the store without being overly pushy or hovering. I got into a conversation with one of them regarding some of the plants they had available - and she was quite excited to show me a new plant that she had just learned about. I ended up buying a couple plants (among other items), as I had managed to find a cebu blue pothos tucked away upstairs, as well as a white princess philodendron on display downstairs... both of which had been on my plant wishlist for a while. TL;DR. It's probably a good thing that I'm not on The Commons often, because it'd be very easy for me to spend way too much money here (especially on the bedding items, as I'm a sucker for comfy blankets and all that). That said, I'm definitely adding Home Green Home to my list of favorite Ithaca shops. Highly recommend it!

Sustainable green interior plants and home decoration. This store has a great variety of small…read moreplants and sustainably made and sourced home decorations. Very pleasant and creative interior space. I especially like the tile floors and the vine covered staircase to the upstairs. The store also has a small selection of books up stairs. They sell sustainable mattresses and bedding. Which is hard to find elsewhere in Ithaca.

Absolutely amazing find! Gorgeous locally made things. This is not your grandma's dusty flea market…read morestall. These pieces are carefully constructed works of art and meticulously cared for. Leather work, exquisite jewelry and clever pottery. Gorgeous prints and local photos with mosaic frames. I picked up two little pots on magnets - great for single flowers picked by your kids to stick to the fridge. Practical and lovable. Wanted to spend all my money. Not too pricey. 10/10 will comeback.

Ithacamade is full of beautiful stuff! Handmade pottery, shirts, postcards and nice…read more people. I have my eye on a hand printed tee shirt with a rooster on it...(hope its still there). Also..say "hi" to Patti, she is a wonderful sales person. When you are finished try the great cafe's and the cool shops in the Dewitt mall.

This was my favorite place to shop in Ithaca. Good amount of street parking in the area, and the…read morestaff members are friendly. It's similarly sized to other college town artist co-ops that I've encountered, but their inventory has some of the best variety of mixed media I've seen, at an appreciably high standard. Jewelry/accessories, apparel, pottery/glassware, wood carvings, prints/paintings, wreaths, and more home decor of all materials and dimensions. We found the perfect souvenirs to commemorate a group hike we did during our trip, after discussing the merits amongst ourselves between three artists who depicted the same trail in their own approaches: linograph vs photograph vs watercolor. We also purchased some crocheted plushies and a magnet, and my better half talked me out of a piece of enhanced folded book art. To respect the no photography policy of many of the artists, I'll just note that the website's artist portfolio just represents a drop in the bucket of what you'll find. We'll definitely stop in again for more unique wares whenever we pass through the area.

This place was a little more high end than I had thought it would be at first glance. It's a great…read moreplace to get good quality goods, instead of a souvenir/browsing kind of store. There is pottery, blown glass, carved wood, and many more handmade items. It's great that many artists fill this space and their stories are shown through their info cards by their work.

Nice antique store in downtown Ithaca. I often find something special on each visit…read more Has some furniture pieces unlike some of the other small crowded stores in town.

I went to pick up something I purchased online and was treated as if I were bothering the worker in…read morethe middle of their task. There was no smile, no pleasantry, just vague annoyance. Have shopped there many times over the years but have not been there in a couple of years and was surprised that my treatment. It wasn't until today that I learned that there was new ownership. Too bad, used to be a great place.

Too bad they are out of business. I enjoyed shopping and speaking to the owners and their family.read more

This place is wonderful. The store itself is super tiny, but packed with lots of great stuff. Great…read moreplace to buy silver jewelry and scarves. The prices are much less expensive than you'd pay elsewhere, and just fun to be in.

only giving it 4 stars bc the bras are awesome and fit my 100% ideal. a 0 was too big in…read moreshorts???!!! lack of choice and weird sizing. cheap quality for higherv$$$ staff friendly and helpful though nicecsummer crop tops .love the staff!!! love the atmosphere of the store

This Urban outfitters is small, but has great clothes and books, sunglasses and sometimes shoes…read more Great for casual but fashionable clothes. They play great music here too.

This place is a nice little store where you can buy artworks and crafts from other artists…read more Love the different variety of crafts they have, from jewelry to glasswork and more. They have two floors, ground level and stairs to a basement level. The people working here are nice. They know a lot about the art pieces being sold here. You can ask them questions about something you're interested in, and they'll likely know a few things about the item and the person who made it. Prices here can be expensive, but I guess that's to be expected since the selling products are crafted artworks.

Nice unique gifts. Bought a gift for our family with finger lakes in it...they loved it.read more

This place is always very helpful. Lots of contractors go there, but also good help for the do it…read moreyourselfer. Have most basic stuff in stock and can get other stuff from warehouse pretty quick. Very helpful buying cabinets and other stuff there also.

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