Fun little stationary shop on Beacon's Main Street! Various…read moreselections to pick from, anywhere between pens to pencils to erasers, to cameras, etc. it's great! Everything priced reasonably for the most part. Service was kind and helpful.

THIS STORE MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!…read more From the moment you walk in, there's nothing like this feeling. Something about going into a stationary, art supply, craft store that really fills you. This is the kind of place that gets you inspired. Inspired to create, junk journal, write, get creative and feel alive. From fun stickers to special occasion cards, cool journals to the very coolest Japanese pens, cute decor to sticky notes, everything you can dream of is inside of Zakka Joy. I heard a little girl that was there with her parents say: "mommy I know why this store is called Zakka Joy, because it makes you happy!". She's 100% right, this store is pure happiness.

So I just had a very interesting experience at Echo. I'm here visiting from the city for my mini…read morevacation and kept hearing rave reviews about this place. The family I'm staying with also suggested I check it out. It's my last day here and I wanted to check it out before I left because I heard they have really cool old school toys (which I collect), cool clothes, and bras in my size! I waited until they were open but no one was there so I decided to walk around and come back a little later. Upon entering I was not greeted. Not a big deal though because I can be pretty shy and wanted to browse around. I soon felt uncomfortable; like I wasn't welcome but I brushed it off. It's a feeling POC unfortunately often feel when they're shopping in unfamiliar areas or shops. I wanted to give the woman at the register the benefit of the doubt. I found a cool harmonica that I wanted to gift my boyfriend but was being indecisive about what else to get I remembered the bras! I went to check them out and then I stumbled upon the sale section and that's when the woman at the register basically ran up on me. She said to let her know if I needed help with anything. It was completely bizarre because it was clear she came over just to see what I was doing. There were a few other people in there and she passed by them and didn't ask them if they needed anything. It was so clear in my mind that she thought I was trying to steal that dumb ass harmonica or anything from that janky store. The bras were overpriced, the clothes were honestly hideous and not for anyone under the age of 40. The toys and books were ok but nothing really jumped out at me. Except this woman. It was a very uncomfortable experience and when I went to pay for the items (yes I got the damn harmonicas) she gave me full on attitude. No smile, very condescending "you're welcome" after I thanked her. Just all around bad attitude as if she was the one being followed. I would beware if you are a POC. I didn't get the woman's name but she was probably a SWF, pudgy and had dark hair.

I saw a sign out front for bra fittings today. I am so happy I stopped by. Christina, I believe was…read moreher name, was extremely helpful. I was wearing completely the wrong size and it was amazing what the difference was once I got an appropriate bra on! I will also say that previously I have bought several dresses that are high quality here. The kids side of the store has a great selection of toys, books and a super cute jewelry.

This is the kind of place that has those nostalgic types of…read moretoys. The goofy gags, the Balsawood propeller airplanes, unique refrigerator, magnets, greeting cards, and there were some really impressive mechanical toys, although they're not really a toy, more of a conversation starter. See the photos. It's fun to just look around even if you don't buy anything, this trip.

This place is so much fun and the staff is always super friendly and will strike a nice convo with…read moreyou! They have a wide selection for kids and adults. I've been here many times I always go when I visit beacon

It has a definite Japanese atmosphere to it. There are the kind of items you would find in ¥100…read moreStore chain and high end Japanese knives. For many of the imported food stuffs you better have your translator ready; because it's all in Japanese! I noticed books, suribachi, lovely shōyu dishes, and other kitchen ware. The store is well laid out and does not have a crowded feeling.

A modern Japanese zen-themed store filled with random household products (cookware, beauty, etc)…read more The layout is really spacious and well organized. My favorite part of the store is actually that it has AC and seating. The interior is rather fragrant (think strong ginger/ginseng aroma), so if you're sensitive to smell, you may not want to stay here long. They do sell onigiri (rice balls) in the back of the store, interestingly enough, with various fillings.

Successful transactions. 90% of the items I consign with Blackbird Attic sell. They are very…read moreparticular about the items they accept. I would recommend this place for buying and selling.

Came across of this shop during a visit to Beacon and was surprisingly pleased at the large…read morequantity of items and the good quality. Purchased 2 bags! The customer service is always very friendly and helpful. They helped me ship a product back to NYC as I was debating purchasing it while in store. Overall, 10/10!

What a wonderful shop, FULL of nesting dolls from Russia!…read more Enjoy an informal tour by the husband and wife team running the shop! Informative and most enjoyable! And with each purchase of a set of nesting dolls, you receive instructions on how to care for your nesting dolls.

Even if you are not in the market for a Matryoshka, go see this store. It's very pretty and very…read moreinteresting. If you are lucky enough, the husband, a character himself, will chat you up for hours. They are somewhat overpriced but the store experience is fabulous.

This is a very nice fabric, needlepoint, sewing store. I love the small shop vibe. They have…read moreclasses in the rear and we were greeted as soon as we walked in the door with a smile and an offer for help. Prices, I don't know enough about what threads and buttons cost in general but it all seemed reasonable.

What an adorable shop! The yarn display in the window lured me inside and I found a large selection…read moreof fabric and other crafting supplies. I wish there were more yarn, especially from local dyers, but what is there is pretty cool. Will definitely be back.

A collection of individual artisans, craftsman, and vendors under one roof…read more There are unusual and often unique gift ideas, for the home or that special person in your life. It's the kind of place where you'll find what you don't see every day, everywhere else. Not your mass produced crap. It reminds me of going to a market in another country, and oohing and ahhing at all the different things there. It's obvious you're supporting local businesses. Browsers are welcome and questions will be answered. It's worth the trip; there are always new things to check out.