Cutest apothecary shop I've ever been to. This was so similar to Schitt's Creeks Rose apothecary…read more You'll find local merchant items, candles, fragrances, artworks, sage, stones, skincare products, rugs, household items, there are so much to look at. As you walk into the shop, you'll also find a cute little cafe that serves pastries, coffees, lattes, teas. There's a small seating area with a couple of chairs and tables for people to work, study, or even catch up with friends. It's a great place to be around people if you're sick of wfh.

b. Inspired Home is a shop/boutique on a small strip on Nott St in Niskayuna; it's delightful,…read morecharming, and reminiscent of Provence, France. I purchased gorgeous hand towels & liquid soaps, gifts for a friend, The store owner, Anne, is friendly, and I told her of my excitement about my flight to see and gift my friend. She made sure to alert me that unless I was checking the bag, my gift of liquid soap would be rejected at airport security. If I was only using carry-on, she recommended the 4oz hand cream which my friend adored. I was so thankful because I would have had to throw out the beautiful French hand soap that I'd just purchased! Thank you for such a personable and kind experience. This shop takes me back to kinder, gentler days of healthy main streets filled with little boutiques curated individually to reflect the human sensibility of an individual, NOT a soulless corporation. b.inspired home is a truly beautiful gallery offering vintage and new treasures. In addition to such a nice selection, I was delighted to see original paintings by a local artist. I really liked the art and was surprised at the selection of magnificent pieces like one depicting Florence and another of Aix en Provence. Wandering between beautifully curated display tables, I could not help but sing along with French Icon, Edith Piaf playing in the background. How befitting in this boutique in Niskayuna which looks like a shop that I could have stumbled upon along the French Riviera. Merci Beaucoup, Anne. Thank you for bringing this gem to our community.

Stopped in after we left the General store. This was a cute little gift store with a good…read moreselection on locally sourced artisan sourced gifts. We were there late in the day so really did not find much I was interested in but would love to come back in over the Holidays. They had a good variety of items which was nice but prices tended to be on the high end.

Such a super cute gift shop with a large variety of unique gifts. You can find gifts for babies,…read moreyour bestie, your mom, your favorite griller, your gardener, or even your pet. The woman running the store was so sweet and helpful without being pushy. Even the basic wrapping with a purchase, makes it feel like something special. The store is broken up into sections with different vibes/themes of gifts. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area and looking for a unique gift.

Love to support an independent and local bookstore, especially one that sells gifts, jewelry and…read morehas a toy and game section. I am a "Frequent Buyer" here and earn points. Stopped by for a summer read and a few items for grandkids on family vacation in RI. Hope the teens like the game I selected: True or False. See photo of all purchases today. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable! Store supports local artists and writers.

I went in to browse and found some lovely books for my grandsons and a birthday card for my sister…read more What a large assortment of stunning items for almost everyone I know. Free membership that doesn't expire. Discounted items (including book shelves of them as well) from holidays and their book selection offers. Helpful, kind present people working there. It's downtown Schenectady so street parking. (Best to go on Sunday)

This store had an awesome variety of lines to choose from. I checked off everyone on my list in one…read morestop. I recommend to everyone!

This wonderful novelty toy store is brimming with popular and unique offerings for all ages. My…read morenine year old granddaughter and I had a wonderful time browsing. We only had 45 minutes to shop which was not enough time to check out everything, but with the guidance of the friendly, knowledgeable owner, we spent our time well. We selected fidgets for her, presents for her cousins as well as several games to bring on our annual family vacation in Narragansett, RI. It was great to be able to ask the store owner about items and get informed responses. It was much better than shopping online and searching for questionable product reviews. Again, we chose to support a small local business!

For a relatively small store, it's amazing how much interesting (to me anyway) stuff there is in…read morehere. When I first walked, in, I thought it was mostly for kids, but as I strolled around, I was amazed in a good way at the inventory here, including an assortment of smaller games (card, dice, social, party, etc), "grumpy old people" themed socks, a variety of interesting books, and more. There's a lot of things here which I don't necessarily need but are still calling out for some of my discretionary income. I have quite a few friends who would also definitely enjoy coming here when they visit me.

Beautiful store with so many unique gift ideas. The employees were all kind and helpful. The…read morechocolate selections nearly endless and all the ones we tried were beautifully made and delicious!! Our go to for gifts and handmade chocolates. We'll be back again and again!

Happy to see this store is still in business when other places have been forced out of Stuyvesant…read more A reliable stop for great gifts and cool home decor items. They also have an excellent selection of greeting cards, a small selection of food items such as those from Stonewall kitchen and a small jewelry selection. If you like vintage, you will enjoy the back rooms!

I love this little country shop and coffee house! The specialty coffees are fantastic and the…read morepastries are excellent. As far as a breakfast, the most you will get is an egg sandwich, which is wonderful also.

What a cute spot! Easy to find and a lot of parking made this an easy choice. The options were…read morenumerous and all the pastries looked divine. I chose a cranberry muffin and vanilla latte-both were tasty. The breakfast sandwich was received fresh and piping hot and was also pretty great. I can't wait to return to try more drinks and food.