Charles Mayer & Company has a long history in Indianapolis including 20+ years in its current…read morelocation at 56th and Illinois Street. Charles Mayer & Company is a "gift shop," though likely not in the fashion you're thinking. If your primary thought is "I'm on a budget," then Charles Mayer & Company is likely not going to be your first destination. This is a "premium" gift shop offering home decor, tableware, books, frames, candles/fragrance, linen, jewelry, fashion, decor, baby items and more. Charles Mayer & Company began in downtown Indy in 1840. Charles Mayer immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 19. It grew into a five-story building and operated until 1954 when its inventory was sold to L.S. Ayres. The building was then razed in 1959. Fast forward. In 1992, Claudia Ryan decided to revive the story alongside her husband, Tim. Tim just happens to be a maternal great-great grandson of Charles Mayer. A new tradition was born inside this store on the northside intentionally designed to resemble a home. It's also, much to my surprise, more accessible than I expected - though, given the price of some of its items I'll openly admit this is one store where I'm super cautious. Somewhat ironically, Ryan is also a former VP of Fashion Merchandising for L.S. Ayres. So, a few things here. First off, the customer service is impeccable. If you know me, you know I'm a bit of a slob. Hey, it's true. You can say it. I don't exactly radiate the vibe of being someone who's going to enter your store and spend a lot of cash. So, I'm always a little impressed when I enter a more luxe store and am treated well. At one point, for example, I wrote about the fact that I'd gone through the former Saks Fifth Avenue, not particularly dressed well but with cash in hand, and was completely ignored. That doesn't happen here. This is a neat little corner - you're talking places like Kids Ink, Byrne's Grilled Pizza, an art gallery, a butcher and more. It's quite cool. Charles Mayer & Company feels natural here and really fits in with the vibe of the area. The people were friendly. The store is surprisingly accessible. The selection is remarkable - I'm particularly dazzled by the MOVA Globes. While not everything on the website is in-store at all times, it seems like they can usually get it and in a pretty timely manner. Have you ever wanted a $145 designer fire extinguisher? They have them here (and they are incredible). This place is completely dazzling. However, again, it's definitely a more luxe gift shop. If you're looking for a gift on the finer side, this is definitely a place to check out.

I ordered a particular item for my wife as a Christmas present from their website. It turned out…read morethat the item was not in stock. An exceptionally helpful and friendly person made multiple attempts to contact me and was able to find the specific item I was looking for in a slightly different color that still fit in with the decor I was trying to match and which would still get to me in time to be under the tree. Even though it wasn't a big ticket item, Charles Mayer & Company made me feel like I was their most important customer.

What an absolutely adorable shop!! My mom and I stopped in after we grabbed coffee at Fresh Pots…read moreand were blown away by how cute this place was. It's very small (like a long hallway) but it's put together so thoughtfully and doesn't feel crowded at all! Lots of unique gifts at a good price for anyone you can think of - mom, MIL, coworkers, friend who just had babies, etc. The woman that was working (I think it was the owner's MIL) was the sweetest person ever!! So kind and helpful! I'll definitely be back!!

While at Fresh Pots getting some coffee, I overheard someone headed next door to shop for some…read moregifts. I knew we had to check it out. It's a very small shop but packed with so much character and a carefully curated selection. The owner greeted us with such warmth. She explained where she sources items from- all over the world but a large amount come from artisans in United Kingdom. This is a perfect place to come get a gift for yourself or someone else. I found a candle holder which I have been looking for one. The owner gave some tips on how to burn candles in it which is so helpful. The store was decorated for the holidays and playing Christmas music. It was so great and I'm glad we found it and were able to find some amazing items. I will be back!

I have had an amazing experience working with Avon Sports Apparel. Phil, the owner, is charismatic,…read morefun, engaging, efficient, informative, and great. He took over an hour to meet with me at his Avon store to go over our club's options for new uniforms. He didn't try to sell me on something that didn't fit within our budget, which I appreciated. He was easily accessible and excellent with communication during the design process. He even went through extra effort to deliver our items to the greenwood store since we live in the area. We had many teams to provide uniforms for. Each team was separated and labeled by player. So amazing. Phil rocks! I will definitely continue to give my business to this locally-owned store that goes above and beyond.

It's hard to describe this store. I put it under Home Decor, and Gifts. They cater to esoteric…read morereligions such as Santeria, Voodoo, Buddhism, Hinduism, and a couple nativist African religions called Yoruba and Igbo. Santeria/Voodoo/nativist-African religions are inter-related. The proprietor is an ordained in Santeria if I understood correctly. They sell books, candles, small statues, soap, washes, fragrances, warming oil, incense, symbolic knick-knacks. It's like each fragrance of something does a certain thing. Most of the books are in Spanish, but some are in English. The owner is bilingual English/Spanish. Even if you're not into Voodoo/Santeria, the exotic candles, soaps, incense, and knick-knacks would make nice gifts. So it's worth a few minutes browsing if you're in the area.

Was pointed in the direction I needed to go for Reds attire. Found what I liked. Spent more than I…read morewanted but it happens. Nice guys working.

Great service at Rally House today! Free gift bag with Pacer colored tissue!! Thank you!read more

Arrianna was so wonderful!! She was so attentive and paid so much attention to our details. Didn't…read morepush us towards anything and was extremely relatable. We bought two Mother's Day bracelets and got stackers with it for a deal! We didn't spend too much for the two comparable for the value. 80$ for four bracelets! Wonderful job!

My favorite local boutique! So nice to have somewhere close with great quality clothes.read more

Somewhat of a hidden gem of Indianapolis. Really cute clothes, jewelry, and well priced.read more

Store attendant was not helpful or attentive. Seemed to have a fair collection of shoes bit I…read moredidn't get a chance to look since I wasn't interested in buying anything anyway by the time I had finished talking to the store attendant.

So my SO goes here for work shoes. Always a nice selection of work shoes that do not look like…read morecombat boots (they have those too) and comfortable as well. They have Reebok, Timberland, Sketchers and other brands with steel toes if your job requires them. I wish I had known abound it this place when I needed steel toed shoes for work because what I found at a box store was so uncomfortable that I hated putting them on. Pricing is fair for the type of shoes offered and a job may provide a voucher for shoes so call to find out if they will accept the voucher.