The owner of this truly sweet gift shop is also a florist. Liz did my flowers for my recent…read moreintimate wedding. I didn't provide photos of what I wanted but she is a true visionary and not only gave me exactly what I asked for, she exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Sweetbay to anyone who wants to support local businesses! Thank you again, Liz!!!!

Sweetbay is my go to for flowers , gifts and exploring for sprinkled vintage throughout the store…read more Both Beth and Liz and wonderful to work with not to mention the entire staff. Everytime I go there everyone is kind, helpful and fun to deal with. Wakefield is so luckly to have Sweetbay in our town. Support the local small family owned business!!

A huge shoutout to Pam, the owner of Tin Bucket, for her absolutely wonderful customer service. I…read moream writing this review because Pam went above and beyond when helping me with an important framed print for my daughter Sarah's rehearsal dinner. The framed print was purchased by Sarah's future mother-in-law to display at the event. She initially asked me to do the lettering--the wedding couple's names and title--on the matte, giving me less than two weeks to complete it. (I must admit, she initially thought I could do it by hand, but I didn't feel comfortable with the task.) While searching The Tin Bucket website, I saw the beautiful work Pam could do with lettering transfers. I reached out and asked if she could possibly take on this project. With a smile on her cheery face, Pam went right to work, providing possible different lettering choices within just three days! Once the lettering was agreed upon, Pam took apart the frame only to find the matte was glued to the frame itself. This is the remarkable part, especially with the rehearsal dinner just a few days away: Pam actually bought another frame and matte herself and finished the lettering! It was all done within the needed timeframe, even with the unexpected matte issue. I cannot thank Pam enough; she was professional, delightful, and truly committed to helping me. I believe this level of service is extraordinary these days, and it is so important to know we have Pam and The Tin Bucket in our town. I am so pleased I thought of Pam and chose to support a local Reading business owner. Many thanks again, Pam!

I worked with Tin Bucket to host a Halloween-themed craft party at my home. Pam did an amazing job…read moreand made it so easy! I am incredibly thankful to not only have the adorable store in downtown Reading but also a talented artist who will work with you to create an event you won't forget.

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!

Absolutely Amazing merchandise!! All crystals and gems are extremely high quality. Jewelry made by…read morethe owners is beautiful, delicate and crafted with extraordinary care and detail. The atmosphere in the store is welcoming and friendly, after walking around for a good 45 minutes looking at all the wonderful merchandise, the store felt warm and comfortable, inviting me to go on and see what other treasures I could find. A must stop for anyone looking for something special, authentic and beautiful!!

Going to Ravenstone will leave you feeling serene, grounded and blissfully magical. Careful though,…read moreit's so wonderful, you'll find yourself there every weekend. The owners are kind and down to earth and it's a pleasure to spend time with them and their lovely apothecary. There is no crystal you won't be able to find, and if you can't? The owners are wonderful enough to try to find it for you.

Love Molly's! I like to come here every so often. Cute little independent bookstore right on Main…read moreStreet in Melrose, Ma. 2 levels- adults on the first floor and a kids section on the lower level. They have some gifty items as well as a good selection of books. They have some book clubs periodically. They have some nice cards here too, I've gotten some nice cards here in the past.

Delightfully charming book store with a wide selection of novels for all ages, kitschy trinkets and…read morefriendly, knowledgeable staff. The large front windows provide a healthy amount of natural light throughout the ground floor too, which really helps it feel welcoming.

The owner Sandy is so helpful. If you see an item at Etsy…read moreshe can create it for you. I always stop by just to see what items she has on the shelf.

This little shop has lovely, locally-made items and clever gift ideas. The owner will customize…read moremany of the items. I ordered a candle with a special message recently. It was done quickly and very well. The owner was very accommodating to when when I ordered by phone. COVID safety measures are in place for in-person shopping.

I used Pepperberrie florist for my daughter's baby shower, and the arrangements were breathtaking…read more I've truly never seen a bouquet like this before--the colors were beautiful, and the work was absolutely flawless. Every flower felt unique and high-end, and you could tell they were incredibly fresh. If you want something beyond the 'standard' bouquet, this is the place to go! John and team go above and beyond and create and deliver flawless bouquet every time! I highly recommend. Thank you again Pepperberryflorist Karen

Pepperberry is the only florist I use for every event. John, the owner, makes every arrangement to…read moreperfection. Flowers are so fresh and vibrant, definitely stand out. My neighbor just put down their beloved german shepherd, and I am going to call John now to make up an arrangement for the loss of their dog, Chase. Jan and Richard Penney

Was shocked to find out that their gift cards have expiration dates! Watch out folks, dont get…read moretheir their gift cards. Was signed by dog and they claimed they didnt know this sales person yet his card was at the counter Take your business elsewhere terrible and embarassing

This place is a very nice gift store run by very nice people. There is a great assortment of gifts…read morehere, even the hard to find items for the special people that you love. The local community needs a place like this since other chain gift stores have been closing down in the bad economy. I highly recommend this place.

Cute store! They were having a great sale and was able to grab an adorable top to wear for my…read moreupcoming birthday. Definitely worth checking out, just know the store is down the alley depending on where you park! I was a little confused when looking for the storefront.

Such a lovely boutique! I work down the street and have stopped in a couple of times. They have…read morealways been super friendly and helpful. Each time was a different lady up front and each one has been so nice. I recommend and will pop in from time to time when I need some new clothes or accessories. Also I can't wait to wear some of the long sleeved shirts I got here last week when I stopped by.

Such a fun afternoon creating!! I highly recommend Create & Escape! We attended the studio to…read morecelebrate Administrative Professionals Day!! Each of us created a different item it was such a wonderful afternoon!!! The staff is so helpful and accommodating. I had changed my design when I arrived and they didn't even bat an eye... So many different designs and items to choose or you can create your own! Everything is covered in the pricing no hidden fees etc a great value for this activity!

Wendy led a mobile candle-making workshop for my sister's bachelorette and we had so much fun!…read moreSuccessful workshop and very satisfied Bride & Squad! Some things I loved in no particular order: 1. Wendy was helpful and responsive during the planning/booking process. 2. She was professional, prepared, and on time. 3. The lesson and materials were of high quality. Wendy demonstrated value with her advice and recommendations, offering us insights into how we could make our own candles without the professional equipment, on a lower budget, or just getting creative with different vessels etc. All the scents she brought with her (there were soooo many and she'd have even more if we went into the studio!) smelled AMAZING and true to what they were supposed to smell like. 4. The display and attention to detail were just phenomenal. Check out the pictures! We decorated the space for the party of course and the setup really enhanced the vibe we were going for! So beautiful and classy! 5. Wendy is just a really cool person! It was a pleasure working with her as well as just chatting and laughing with her during the craft. The whole group (8 of us) had nothing but praise afterwards. The highest recommendations for this wonderful local business! I definitely want to visit the studio and will be using Create & Escape again for future events, and you should too!