SUCH a great find in downtown Andover! The store is filled with a variety of unique gifts, and the…read moredesign showroom has the most beautiful furniture. Whatever you need for your friends (wedding/housewarming/holiday gifts) or your home (rugs, lights, art, couches, tables) - You will find it here!

A Coastal design twist in the heart of New England. Fabulous home decor and housewarming gift ideas!read more

Stopped in for flowers for my mothers birthday on the way home today to add to her birthday gifts I…read moregot her; The cashier in front was passive aggressive to me upon my arrival and upon check-out she spelt my name so wrong after going over it with me a few times it felt purposeful. The women in the back were very helpful and kind, the flowers are of good quality. I would have told my sister to go there for her wedding flowers but the cashier today sadly bumped this down to a 3 star experience.

This is a beautiful arrangement however it was delivered on a Thursday and was wilting by Sunday…read more I've never had flowers wilt so quickly.

Cute gift shop with a friendly owner! I came here to try to find some holiday gifts, wasn't really…read moresure what I was looking for. A lot to browse and many options. I finally found an awesome lighthouse paint by numbers that I snagged for my sister in law. Though it was a bit pricey, I felt good supporting a local business vs Michaels. While I was shopping I could hear the owner on the phone with a customer assisting them and not rushing to get them to hang up which is very nice. Once I checked out she offered to wrap it for me with no extra charge. I thought it was such a special touch. She also has an adorable dog that was behind the counter who was a friendly old lady. As an animal lover this is always bonus points in my life. It seems as she hosts some type of events, has some space in the back not sure if it's for crafts? But worth checking out! Plenty of parking!

Brissonte is my go-to place if I need a gift, some chocolates or just some me time to browse and…read morelook at all the lovely products Colleen carries. I always something new! Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, thinking of you gifts, cards; I can always find the perfect gift to give! For me, besides the chocolates, I love the Swan Creek soy candles and all the soaps. Colleen stocks her shop with products I do not see anywhere else. Brissonte is a gem in North Reading!

I absolutely LOVE this bookstore. I don't live close but the selection of books, as well as the…read moreamazing staff, are so worth the drive. It's a cozy place to shop and hang out in. They have a fantastic collection as well as numerous special events and book clubs to join. I'll take this place over any other bookstore out there. Definitely check them out. ~Sheriff Smutt

Cute bookstore alert! While I haven't been in to the store yet because I live in a different state,…read moreI've seen pictures, I know one of the employees very well and follow the store's instagram feed. They offer great community gathering opportunities for kids and adults, are friendly and are ready to recommend books! Stop by and see for yourself!

Love this spot...or I should say experience. Plan to stay a good while and take it all in…read more Everything I have gotten at Elsie's and gave as a gift or served at an event is met with "where did you get this? I love this". Be sure to get plenty for you to enjoy yourself!!

From the owner: Elsie's Pantry provides locally sourced organic cooking and home goods Monday through Saturday to…read morethe Merrimack Valley and Andover, MA. area.

The food is great. The people are wonderful. And I love the ambiance. Try it. You'll love it!read more

This place feels a little different every couple of years I come by but the essence is the same and…read morea very enjoyable experience. One of Boxford's few stores and a great place to get a healthy and delicious lunch. The Turkey Brie Apple sandwich was great. The Larry David sandwich and story is incredible.

Excellent service! Called the store just now, to buy presents for my son's friend's upcoming…read morebirthday party and the 2 different store clerks who I spoke with on the phone were so helpful! The prices of items were very reasonable, and best of all--in my opinion--the store does gift wrapping FOR FREE!!!

With the closing of so many brick and mortar stores it's comforting to know that Learning Express…read moreis open for toys and games for children of all ages. This was my first visit to the Learning Express in years, and I found the service and abundance of choices amazing. In these days of ordering everything on line, I felt like a kid in a candy store as I navigated all the choices. The women who work there were extremely helpful, and I was happily surprised by the free gift wrapping. I went there to find a gift for my soon to be three year old grandson, and my five year old granddaughter has a birthday coming up soon. The Learning Express will be my first stop.

Royal Jewelers is a family run and operated luxury business since 1948. I had the immense pleasure…read moreto have visited their store in Andover and had a wonderful experience. During this unprecedented time of COVID-19, they were able to craft an environment that is both comfortable and personal. Associates wear face shields and masks, following CDC protocols for proper handling and sanitation. The associate I worked with was Dan. He was extremely helpful with my inquiry on timepieces. Attentive, patient, and knowledgeable, I was even more impressed that he took the time to help me on his day off ( since the associates are not commission based) to help me find/purchase a Grand Seiko. Royal Jewelers is the only authorized dealer of Grand Seiko watches( my personal favorite timepiece) in MA. I have had multiple experiences both online and in person at authorized dealers of Grand Seiko in NYC, Texas and Florida but never had the as thorough enjoyable of an experience as I had with Dan at Royal Jewelers. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I also had a brief opportunity to speak with one of the owners of the shop. He was friendly and pleasant to speak with. I was impressed with the care he has for his business. It is rare these days to find people who truly love what they do and at Royal Jewelers, you could tell that they care about the customer and the services they provide. I've purchased several timepieces before ( mainly Rolex and Omega) and Royal Jewelers is without a doubt the best luxury watch shopping experience I have had. If you are in the market for luxury watches, ask for Dan and he'll hook you up. You should visit Royal Jewelers.

Absolutely avoid this business. I cannot caution you strongly enough. Absolute incompetence verging…read moreon malpractice. They're just there to push metal and rocks with no genuine concern for the customer. My wife went to Royal Jewelers with her engagement ring and the ring marking the birth of our daughter. She's had them for 27 and 24 years, and she left with both rings destroyed and needing to be rebuilt from scratch. The rings were joined together and she wore them often, but this past time she wasn't able to easily remove them. She wanted them resized and expected they would remove them by cutting them, easing them off and then add a small section to make them larger. Instead, after they were cut, their senior "expert jeweler" went after them with two pairs of pliers like he was using the "Jaws of Life" and tore open a 1/2-inch gap in the ring putting sharp bends and scratches all around the ring, including hard bends in the settings and basically destroying the entire ring set. Now she's home in tears with her ring, absolutely ruined by this yahoo, and needing it to be rebuilt from scratch. To make their failure even more painful for us, the ring was originally made by a good friend of ours who has since passed away. He was an actual professional jeweler that I'm certain could have easily have managed this task. When I called to speak with this jeweler, I got a complete song and dance of "Well I had to be careful not to cut her finger with the sharp edges" and "I told her some of the set stones may come a little loose". Seriously? He should have told her "I'm going to open up your ring like a pinata and you will never wear it again." And the nonchalant attitude of not my problem "well these things can happen" I got from him on the phone was beyond the pale. He could have easily slipped a thin strip of stainless steel under the cut to protect her and eased the ring off. Or, he could have cut the ring on both the left and right side so it would come off in two pieces. This is a simple job that just needs some care and can be done in many ways. Royal could have done better with bolt cutters! So, I would say to any potential customer, Royal Jewelers may be suitable for retailing pre-manufactured items or working on costume jewelry, but for anything with sentimental or monetary value just stay away. And to Royal Jewelers, I just say this, if you cannot do a job right, then just say so and don't take the job.