I loved coming here, the owner Shiann is so kind. She knows a lot about crystals. I got this Aggot…read morestone here!

Although a small venue, it does not lack in stock. With lots to choose from, my ten year old was…read moreable to pick out several things that she liked. She saw a pendulum that she really liked and the owner offered to make it into a necklace for her. She was very kind and communicative with my daughter and made the necklace quickly, and charged her a great price! We will definitely be back.

Very friendly little shop with all the goods, great service and recommendations. Great price for…read morethe value. Quite a variety of selections as well!

Much of this store is local/regionally-made art. Jewelry, paintings, photos, sculpture, wood…read morespecialties, apparel like hats and gloves, wall art, all made by area artisans are here. The prices are reasonable for the quality of work. This store is run by a non-profit artist organization, The Pillar Group. There's another similar shop at College Mall in Bloomington, where Victoria's Secret once stood past Target. The art is diverse and has a local and Indiana theme to it. While most jewelry is focused towards women, there are a few pieces of men's gear. It has the feel of a gift shop, and indeed there are greeting cards, and wrapping available for purchases. It's a very wide variety of handmade art, and it's all well-presented. I'm embarrassed how much I've purchased here; the values are pretty good for what I look for. Parking is downtown-crappy, but the store is bright and easy to shop.

One of the benefits in shopping in store is that you get to appreciate the quality of the goods…read morebeing sold. Another benefit of getting out to explore your community is finding a business you didn't know was there and you are pleasantly surprised by what you find. Kind of like finding a hidden treasure! My wife was shopping next door inside Tivoli Fashions in the Fountain Square Mall just south of the county courthouse in Bloomington. Since the shopping she was doing had nothing to do with me, I wandered out into the mall and found By Hand Gallery just across the hallway. If you enjoy looking at hand crafted items like wall hangings, ceramics, and small items that can be gifts for either your friends or for yourself. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted and asked if I needed any assistance. Even when I explained that I only stopped in to pass time while my wife shopped next door, he said he understood and to feel free to browse and ask questions. I was feeling welcomed, not watched or like I was wasting his time. That's good business. I really enjoyed looking over the items. I don't do a lot of decorating in our home, but I did see things here that I thought would look nice. I didn't make any purchases at this time, but the items I looked at seemed of good quality and worth considering coming back for. Review #3911

Lovely shop. Relics sells several vendors products and collections as well as local artists goods…read more We found the shop incredibly clean and well organized. Owner is very friendly and welcoming!

Great vintage and antique items at great prices. Friendly staff. I will definitely keep coming back.read more

I remember visiting magic shops like Rich's when I was a younger man. Back then they were not…read morecommon, but also not rare. The friendly clerk that greeted us when we entered Rich's proclaimed it one of the few "Brick and mortar magic shops still open in the country" and I believe him. You don't really see them anymore as toy stores and Amazon have taken over the novelty magic department. However, the store is so much more than a place to buy novelty tricks. It's a show all its own. We were in Nashville for a Fall Sunday out in Brown County and stumbled on Rich's by happy accident. My younger son is very interested in stage magic, so we went in to see what they had to offer. The shop is fairly sparse, but in an Apple Store way--meaning that I felt they went for quality over quantity. The best part of any store like this should be the clerk, and Rich's didn't disappoint. A good magic shop clerk needs to be a competent magician with the ability to pull in kids' attention and get them interested in tricks. Our clerk performed four or five different little tricks for the small group of kids that had gathered at the shop counter. Finally, my son saw a trick he couldn't figure out at all. So I bought it and the clerk took the time to not only teach him the base mechanics of the trick but also some tips for how to make his performance of it shine. My son left with not just a new trick to add to his magic kit but much more than that a life experience that I have a feeling will be with him for a very long time.

My wife and I were wandering Nashville when we stumbled upon this small shop. With grandsons who…read moreenjoy magic, we stopped in to see if there was anything that might appeal to them as a Christmas gift. When we entered, the shopkeeper was finishing up with another customer. As the customer turned to leave, the shopkeeper asked him for a dollar. Intrigued, the customer turned and handed over a dollar. Magically, the dollar was crumpled in the fist of the shopkeeper, then floated right in front of us. As the shopkeeper talked, his hands passed around the bill as it continued to float and twitch. We were hooked. Of course, we knew there had to be an element of illusion, but we were completely baffled. We purchased the "trick" and appreciated the suggestions on how to misdirect and sell the illusion. We can't wait to see our grandson spring this on the rest of the family. Reasonable prices and personnable service made this shop a worthy stop. Review #171

A little slow and quite pricey but very friendly and accommodating. They do much better than…read moreordinary work.

The absolute BEST! I've taken so many things here and it's always excellent service. Great…read moreselection of frames, matting, and the employees are very knowledgeable without being pushy. The framed artwork for sale is beautifully done, too. For reference, I've paid between $45 for matting in a frame I already owned, and $100-$350 for complete framing depending on the size & quality of wood the frame. I always choose the conservation glass, which is their mid-level choice and a good deal. It's been hard to find a good frame shop in other cities, but not with this place in Bloomington. Highly recommended!

I purchased a bison from the owner here and never received it. We contacted multiple times only…read moreasking for what we bought. They eventually stopped responding and refused to send the item or process a refund. I would not recommend purchasing from here or Sadly Harmless. If the review is still up, they never refunded or sent the item.

The perfect activity for a sunny, Saturday morning…read more With 50+ creative shop vendors selling everything from gorgeous, handmade cutting boards, kid's pillows, silver jewelry, Indiana clothing, and more, you'll definitely find something for you. There's even Cardinal Spirits cocktails. Win-win. A DJ was spinning 90's tracks and the market is located very close to the Bloomington Farmer's Market, so you can hit them both in one morning. There's a summer and winter handmade market, so if you missed the last one, stay tuned on their website or social media for the next one!

Camp Creek Stoneworks is one of the best rock stores in Indiana. Period. It's extremely…read morewell-organized and the selection and pricing are excellent. But perhaps most importantly, the owner, Joe, is himself a rare gem. He's knowledgeable about stones, yes, but also very tied into the rockhound community in the state. This store is small, but don't let that fool you. You'll find a wondrous selection of rocks, fossils, crystals, and minerals at exceptional prices and great quality. We were so please with our first visit and I just can't wait to go back. 10/10, highly recommend and so excited to return!