Everytime that I walk into Pomegranate & Lime I am warmly greeted. They have such lovely unique…read moregifting items as well as great items for myself such as Susan Shaw and Julie Vos jewelry. The owner is adorable and has great taste. When purchasing a gift she wraps each gift beautifully. I give it six out of five stars!

I posted this review on Pomegranate and Lime website during the week of Hanukkah in 2022. For those…read moreindividuals who might be celebrating Hanukkah, and for those who do not tolerate antisemitism or discrimination of any kind, I thought my review was worth posting and I hope after reading it, you will give serious consideration to taking your business elsewhere. "Hi Everyone, I have never written a review such as this, but in the light of all the racism and antisemitism on the rise, I thought this story was important to share. And as always, my reviews come from a place of truth and transparency, based only on my experiences. In 2022 Hanukkah began December 18 and ended on December 26. I live in Mariemont and this gift shop is the only one in my area. My first purchase I had bought a beautiful hat and gloves back in 2021 shortly after my return to Mariemont. During the first week of Hanukkah, 2022, I decided to stop in for two reasons. The first because I wanted to see if I could buy another hat. And the second was because I was wondering if the shop carried any Hanukkah ornaments that I could pick up. As it turns out, the owner was there that day along with one of her employees. This is how the conversation went: I said hello and I asked the owner if she had any hats for sale. Her response was, "not this year". I then asked her if she had any Hanukkah ornaments that I could buy. She looked at me with this sarcastic grin on her face, and then looked back at her employee, and laughed and said "nope, not this year- no hats, no Hanukkah ornaments" and laughed. You really had to be there to understand how this went down, but that remark, the look on her face, and how she said it in itself really was so dismissive and disrespecting. I just looked at her and said OK and then I left. I've spent a great deal of time thinking about how absolutely dismissive and humiliated I felt by her. During the time that followed I never said a word to anyone because I really wanted to think about what had happened before I responded. Mariemont has a well-known history regarding the demographics that they've been passionate about keeping in their neighborhood. But I would've thought that being the only gift shop in the area that she would've taken into account that there might actually be Jewish people living in the neighborhood, that Hanukkah started way before Christmas and that there might be people who might be interested in getting some Hanukkah ornaments, Jewish or not. I feel the owner not only displayed her disdain for me as a Jew, but Chanukah in general. I decided to share what happened with close friends of mine, some of whom live in Mariemont much longer than myself or their whole lives, knew the Owner and some of her employees. Shocked and upset, they shared negative experiences. Out of respect for my friends and their privacy, and because it would be considered hearsay, I won't be giving the details of the experiences that were shared with me. But I will say that these individuals shared that either the owner or her employee(s) had disrespected them and/or their children if they did not recognize them to be a regular customer, or perceived them to be just someone that appears to be "different" or someone they preferred not to do business with. My friends, sharing their experiences with me and that this behavior towards me by the owner and her employee(s), was not just a one time thing, made me realize that responding to her directly in any way would be falling on deaf ears. If I owed a store such as this and someone came in asking for Hanukkah decorations and I didn't have any. I would offer to see what if I could get some and use this as a tool to remember in the future that I should have just a few in the store in case somebody does want anything. I do realize sometimes you have to buy in bulk, but even if products sit for several days, or even months or years, Isn't it worth it for good business to have it around just to be able to make that one Jewish person happy who might be interested in buying something. And you never know, someone who is not Jewish would enjoy them as well. This is a shop that if it were mine everyone would be welcome and no one would be ignored. any form of discrimination, or racism or antisemitism in my mind is never acceptable."

Always beautiful, always find what I am looking for!…read moreWonderful place to shop! The owner is always so helpful!

Cool store, but packed with merchandise which can feel claustrophobic. Literally, floor to ceiling…read moretunnels of merchandise. Nice staff, prices a bit high.

I was doing a cross country trip and had a chance to stop by and explore this store, and let me…read moretell you it didn't disappoint. It has so many things to see/buy and the nicest lady who runs the store. A place you must go if you are near by!

Seventh Street Gifts is the most unique and overall the best shop in town! I highly recommend for…read moreanyone and everyone to give seventh street gifts a visit and buy some soap, various oils, spices, and many other spectacular items and gifts :) Thank you seventh street gifts and the face mask I got was definitely immaculate. Keep defying the odds :)

Past & Presents is the newest store to hit Bellevue, opening in November of 2011. The owners are…read morehere every day, and couldn't be friendlier. Their passion for their shop shines through in their personality. While classified as an antique store, you won't find any dusty knick-knacks here. Past and Presents carries a variety of items, from tee shirts to niche books, to accessories and homegoods. And yes, they do have a cabinet of vintage items, like pocket watches and rings. Be sure to check out Past & Presents for that unique gift for someone special!

Grannie's Gifts is a cute little gift shop located in Mt. Washington's water tower district…read more Apparently the shop has been there for about a year but I just noticed it the other day. The shop carries a variety of different types of goods. The most popular thing they carry are called Webkinz. I had to ask what they were as I'm not hip to this new fad. Apparently you buy this stuffed animal and can then log into a website to play with and feed it. Sounds fun. The shop also carries pet accessories such as collars and leashes. They have dog and cat themed stuff like table cloths, cards, and notepads. A great place for a dog lover. On the other side of the shop you will find all of the Red's and Bengal's footwear you will ever need. They have socks for every size! You can also find jewelry, lip balm, and home decorations. The selection is slightly random! The store's owner is very nice, her name is Kristie, go in and say hi! Unfortunately, she hasn't been getting enough sales to keep the store open and she thinks she may have to close in June. Everything in the store is on sale!

This is a quiet little spot tucked away from the main stream to shop for a special gift or a unique…read moreitem for your home. It's a bit stuffy and it's definitely a bit pricey. When I was there they only had one person in the store so there was a lot of waiting and milling around until The sales person was available to help you.

If you're looking for a unique gift while you're in the Hyde Park area, look no further than Nest…read moreon Michigan Ave right off Hyde Park Square - Heather the owner is so friendly, she personally curates finding the coolest items which you can't find anywhere else in town. I recently went on a long vacation and found a cool rain poncho which folded into a small pouch and also a small folding bag, which came in very handy for the trip & since I returned from the trip is a great little bag to carry in my purse and use while I need an extra bag while shopping. I've also purchased jewelry, note cards, coasters in the past at Nest, don't miss stopping by Nest while in Hyde Park, Cincinnati neighborhood.

I kept hearing my friends rave about Mercantile on Main in Newtown, so I went in to look around for…read moremyself and grab some teachers' gifts. What I left with was 2 teachers gifts and a bunch of stuff for me! Meghan, the owner, was there when I walked in and she walked me through her whole store. She had so much personal knowledge about all of her products. I had a difficult time choosing because I wanted everything! I really appreciated the reasonable price range for a boutique! Meghan hand makes Anthropology's famous Volcano candles in a variety of adorable containers, at a fraction of the cost! Most importantly, Meghan uses her shop to help our community. She does sip'n shops for our schools, where a portion of the sales for that day are donated to the school. On small business Saturday, a portion of the sales are donated to a local food pantry. Businesses who help our community will always earn my loyalty. To sum up- it's the perfect spot for one-stop gift shopping! (Card and wrapping paper/bags available too!)

From the owner: Small local boutique with home decor, hand poured soy candles, retail and hand picked jewelry read more

Love art galleries that are filled with so many different types of art. There are quality…read morehandcrafted goods in this new location. I found so many interesting pieces and there are bios about the artists whose work is featured throughout the space. The space is a lovely old building in New Richmond. There are two floors to peruse. I found so many varieties of art including pottery, drawings, paintings, handmade soap, jewelry, clothing, woodwork, and so much more. There are some very eclectic items in the shop. I will visit the shop when I am in New Richmond again. Stop in and take a look around!

Go to The Collective to find unique gifts for friends or fun things for yourself! Everything in the…read morelarge selection is from local artists and makers. They have clothing, accessories, greeting cards, tea, ceramics, plants, artwork and a lot more! It is really worth a stop.

Great store with unique fair trade items. Wonderful place to get gifts…read more Many items are made by less fortunate women.

A great place with a great mission! Lots of amazing and funky gift ideas from over 33 countries…read more I love the lemon and lavender candles specifically...and keep getting one every time I go back. I also recommend checking out the selection of jewelry that is actually repurposed bomb shells.

The staff knows it's stuff. The plants are a tiny bit more expensive than elsewhere, but typically…read moreof much better quality. I'm a fan, for sure.

By far, my most amazing experience when buying plants, trees and shrubs for my home. Their products…read moreare beautiful and healthy. Their staff are kind, courteous and very knowledgeable. Their prices are reasonable. I would absolutely recommend shopping at Plants by Wolfangle. They are my go-to place for all things plants.