If you like wolves, swords, dream catchers, statuettes of fairies, and other niche fantasy stuff,…read morethis is the shop for you. If you like antiques, they have lots of little things, but you may be put-off by the prices. The store is chock full of various goods, old and new, and maneuvering around the store is at your own peril. The owner is not friendly and won't probably say a word to you. The two times I've stopped by, I wasn't impressed.

Get your Purdue University branded items here. They have so many Purdue things, like bags, adult…read moreclothing, stickers, flags and even children's clothing. And also Purdue sorority and fraternity things, like Stanley mugs, clutches, hats, jewelry and more. But let's say you couldn't care less about Purdue? Well, there's still a lot for you here! Especially if you're a child or you have or know children. Probably 50% or more of the store is products and gifts for children. They even do engraved piggy banks here, which make a nice gift for a new baby. (Those babies need some place to put all of their spare change.) You'll also find stationery, home goods, gourmet foods and other things that you didn't know you needed but totally do once you see it in the store. The people who work here are very nice and will help you find the perfect gift.

This little shop is awesome for creative decor, neat trinkets and miscellaneous items for kids…read more They have a large variety of clothes, signs, decorations, and just really cool items. Some of their inventory changes with the seasons and you can even personalize some (piggy banks, ornaments etc...). If you are wandering down main street on a nice day, this is one shop you should stop in. Tip: The personalized piggy banks make a great gift for a child!

ok-i have to come out and say right off the bat that i am not an artist, nor do i work with…read moreglass--although i did work at a company that did a lot of glass walls--think 1/2 inch glass--but this is a lot different. my girlfriend is the artist and works with glass and she and i had a discussion about coming here. i am totally enamored with the tour, the production and the information presented. what really blew my mind away is the trememdous customer service attitude that i witnesses today. she needs something specific, and the great care that was shown her in finding particular colors of glass really impressed me. too often it seems that in a lot of places the care of the customer is overlooked. not here--by a long shot. and you gotta take the tour even if you are not looking to buy or work with glass. it is fantastic to watch and i suppose in the oven room on a very cold winter day would be a great place to be but even so today was delightful even with the heat outside. thanks again for the time and care that everyone showed us today in trying to find something special. and yes, the drive was worth it.

Kokomo Opalescent Glass is America's oldest glass manufacturing company. They began manufacturing…read morecolorful sheet glass in 1888 and, today, produce 75% of the world's stained glass. I took a tour of their factory today. Tours are available weekdays by calling their office. The 45 minute tour costs $6 for adults and $3 for students. The tour starts and ends in their small gift shop. We visited and saw demonstrations of molten glass moving from furnaces to make sheet glass. We learned about how they mix colors and recycle waste glass. We visited their warehouse and learned about the different qualities of glass and how the glass is shipped. Finally, we saw artisans making decor pieces from the glass. Our tour guide was friendly and interesting. I had trouble hearing her in the furnace room, but still was able to follow. Closed shoes must be worn (no sandals). They provide safety glasses. We found ample parking in their lot. Restrooms are available on site. The buildings are ancient and interesting. The furnace building holds a beehive furnace that was interesting, but is no longer operational. Worth a visit to this Indiana treasure.

This is the place in Lafayette to git yer gifts! And what makes Artists' Own even better is that…read morethis is an artists' cooperative, so all of the art on display and for sale could potentially be created by someone working at the store when you visit. The people behind the counter are also the people making the art for purchase. Artists' Own is part gift shop, part art gallery, and most everything is reasonably priced. There are gifts for all price levels, so just pop in and see what you can find. When I visited, I went with a local who said that she buys gifts for her family from Artists' Own, and requests that people buy her gifts from this shop. What a way to shop local! I saw everything from handmade kitchen tools to pottery to kids' toys to jewelry to art prints and much more. You will definitely find something unique here.

The service is friendly. Everything is unique and of good value. There is a wide variety available…read moreto look through

Great fairly small store -- has lovely gifts-for-women merchandise. I can find unique things…read morethere, including some clothing, costume jewelry, small figures, hilarious refrigerator magnets, beautiful hand towels and other home items. I love this store!

If you are looking for something different for a gift, Gretel's is the place to visit. There is a…read morewide variety of items in which to select the perfect gift! Also, the service is excellent from when I walkEd into the shop until I left with my wrapped gift. I also tend to "need" something for myself, but don't tell on me!

This is my first visit to this brand new gift shop and I'm really impressed. These ladies have had…read morea few gifts in their cafe for a while but now they have expanded to a location in the building behind their wonderful yummy cafe, Grace Place. Don't expect it to be large, it is only one in room, but they expect to have local artwork on the walls soon and might possibly consider expansion at some time in the future. For a little shop though it has some charming items and yes, it was hard for me to get out of the shop without buying something for myself. (I succumbed!) One of my favorite things about this shop is they are selling items made by local artisans. I love not only shopping local but supporting local people. Quilted items, maple syrup, jewelry etc. There is one issue, however, and that is parking. It is very limited but if you find the parking lot full then take advantage of on-street parking. Just don't park in spaces intended for nearby businesses. Not cool.