I have been shopping Cottage Melts online for going on two years and have watched the evolution to…read moretheir brick and mortar location with great excitement. Not only are their melts long lasting, they create some of the best scent combinations of any company I have found. Their dedication to creating quality products and excellent customer service has made me a life long customer and fan. I love their melts, candles, lotions and car diffusers to the point I almost exclusively gift from their shop for holidays. When creating their store they have been incredibly intentional in curating a space that not only will showcase their growing range of products but has also given opportunity to other small, local businesses to sell their products. This commitment to their new community and giving space to help others succeed is incredibly admirable. Definitely worth a drive to see them - smell their products in person - and I promise you will fall in love with Cottage Melts too!

Wonderful assortment of items at a variety of price points. Beautiful space with friendly people.read more

Very friendly staff in this store and some cute items. Not too expensive. Ended up buying three…read moregifts in there.

Tons of really cute things and Gift ideas. You will definitely go in for someone else and leave…read morewith something for yourself. Staff was very nice, friendly and helpful will definitely be back!

After hearing many good things about this shop from friends, I'd been wanting to get out here to…read morecheck it out myself. I finally got the chance last weekend (mid-June 2022) after finding Re-Inspired had in stock something I desperately needed for a découpage class online two days away. First, the place is adorable. Outside and in, it's just a happy, pretty little place. Sharon, the owner, took time from her lunch to answer some questions I had--so generous with her time! And Holley, her assistant, was amazing. Since I was there primarily for the line of Fusion paint and accessories, she gave me soooo much info and tips on achieving the beautiful finishes on many furniture pieces in the store. She was an absolute delight. I got what I was looking for--plus a bit more for a different project--and had a good time in the shop. For those looking for decor or gift items, there's a lot of beautiful things there. There's a wide range, but I could tell it was carefully curated (wall art, florals, vases, cool vintage items, and more). All gorgeous. This shop is one I will be returning to again and again'

Unique finds. Beautifully displayed. Love the special pieces of furniture we bought here! Great…read morevalue and wonderful staff.

This is such a cute general store! They have everything from ice cream to Christmas ornaments. They…read morehave a bakery section and lots of candy and food. Cute cards and trinkets. Fun spot to checkout or stop for a snack. Good place to get someone a gift too.

Is there anything more fun to do (in public) than visit a well-thought out general store? These…read moreare sorely missing in the cities but thank goodness for Western Massachusetts. A friend brought me here while I was visiting Northampton and what a treat! $80 later I left with a hand warming mug, a pair of earrings, a bracelet, a roast baster, and a delicious treat called a wrapple (an apple turnover on steroids). I left there with visions of a T-shirt that I will buy for my cat-loving friend entitled "Petting map" which showed all the reachable petting zones on a cat with hilarious captions like "yes, please" and "don't even think about it." Not verbatim but you get the idea. This outfit had all the qualities of the best general store--stocks everything you could ever want, something for everyone, with friendly and helpful staff.

I totally heart this place! Very homey, welcoming attitude and really neat things at ridiculously…read morelow prices. I saw a beautiful raku(?) vase and figured it would be way out of my price range, but I couldn't resist carefully lifting it to have a look. It was under $50! I seriously was expecting the sticker to say something like $350, it was THAT gorgeous. They always have special pottery pieces here, and they have some fantastic jewelry. All right alongside a plastic sushi that will crawl across the table when you wind it up, tie-dyed infant onesies, and... chocolate-covered sesame seeds? Weird and great mix of stuff, and the people who work there will tell you the story behind each and every thing they have...who made it, where it came from, etc. Seems like they carry lots of things from emerging artists, which is something I love to support. I get how it got its name... it's impossible to leave there not feeling happy!

What an adorable store, with so many beautiful things to admire! We stumbled in here on a Saturday…read morenight when almost everything else on this street was closed (around 9:20 pm). We were so excited to find a store that was open and had such interesting items for sale. Tons of local art including pottery, paintings, jewelry, children's clothes, toys, art for your garden, etc. They have something for anyone in this store. I ended up finding and purchasing two small bags of seeds, in which a local woman had spent time gardening and developing unique versions of plants and then collected the seeds to sell. What?! So cool! Not only does the store have the most unique and beautiful items, the woman who owns the store could not be more friendly and sweet! If you're in the area, make sure to stop by this shop!

One of the things that makes Northampton, well, Northampton, is Essentials. I started shopping at…read moreEssentials almost twenty years ago, and it's been a staple of my quirky life ever since. It's changed hands twice in my awareness, and just keeps getting better and better with age. This is a design-focused, design-heavy shop, and there are things I can pretty much only get AT Essentials; for instance, they've got a cut-to-custom-length ribbon bar, and some of that ribbon is vintage, and my absolute favorite is the hand-dyed silk. Also, they've got the best collection of Tintin and other European character favorites (like Barbapapa and Babar) this side of the pond. Oh, and the staff is wonderful. Knowledgable, friendly, thoughtful, and creative. Over the years, the cast of characters has changed, but it's always top-shelf. One giant boon: they've helped me put together a gift in no time, saving my bacon on numerous occasions! On a typical day, you can find stationery of all kinds, the indier the better; dishware; rubber stamps; intriguing books (think Chronicle); bath goods; bags of all shapes, sizes, and purposes; clothes and scarves; eight million things for kids, from blankies to onesies to stuffed alligators; jewelry; small home goods; special pens; DIY kits; custom furniture; large sheets of beautiful artisan paper; and a ton of things I'm forgetting. And one other thing about Essentials I am not forgetting, but which I saved for last, because it's my favorite. Essentials has an in-house design and print studio. And they also work with a select group of indie designers and printers who create everything from business cards to party invites. Here is where Colette, the current owner, really freaking shines, in my opinion. There was one thing I wanted when it came time to get married. One. Thing. That one thing was letterpress wedding invitations from Essentials. Colette took us from beautiful nebulous idea to flawlessly-executed product without ever breaking a sweat. I don't know if you've ever worked with people who are about to get married, but we are not always the most poised, cool-headed, or unflappable of people; Colette sat us down in the big comfy chairs and made sketches and phone calls, and really made our family feel like we were the only people in the entire world. Go see what I'm talking about - our invitation is probably still hanging in its golden-framed, green-paper-backed glory. Nearly four thousand miles away now, and I'm still bouncing in my chair as I look forward to my next trip to Essentials, whenever it may be.

I like this store and their merchandise. The prices are high, as the merchandise is of a high…read morequality. However their store policies are not up par with many upscale stores. We received a lovely gift of several girls garments, however we have a male child. The store manager, who did not have the courage to call us, rather made a sales associate do their work, informed us without a receipt we can not get a store credit. So wonderful Essentials, you made some money from this sale, but you lost a lot more revenue from this here shopper.

Great store with a lot of nice seasonal items. Definitely worth visiting! Excited to go back. Be…read moresure to follow their Instagram

We absolutely loved our shopping experience at A Thyme and Place! They appropriately followed…read moresocial distancing measures, and though the shop is smaller, we felt safe browsing with just 1 other customer in the shop. We came at the transfer from fall to Christmas decor and were thrilled to find a plethora of holiday decor! The shop is filled with classic and country style decor of all kinds, both fit for indoor and outdoor decorations. The staff is helpful and personable and clearly hard working, as the shop is beautiful and constantly supplied with the latest items. Would definitely recommend a trip out to the "country" to visit this wonderful shop!

A friend of mine recommended this store and I am glad she did. I needed bowls and the great thing…read moreis that with Polish Pottery you mix and match the patterns. The store had an abundance of pieces to choose from. I ended up buying six bowls which turned out to be a welcome addition to the dinner table. They function as a soup, salad or pasta bowl. Just the right size. The store has some incredible merchandise and is definitely a place to keep in mind for gifts for any occasions including for yourself.

After fifty years of being Polish, I finally discovered I love Polish pottery. I've bought pieces…read morehere and there, and Great2bHome is one of my top two to shop. The pieces here are different from another shop I frequent, and I love that. I'm into the mixed look, not matchy-matchy. Just my thing. I've found gorgeous pieces here that I love to use daily and showcase at special occasions. The ladies in the shop (one is the owner but the other was equally knowledgeable about the pottery) were two of the genuinely nicest people I've ever met. So engaging and happy. Loving to share info and knowledge and time. Just lovely, lovely people. There's not only a good selection in the main shop, there's also a "gently loved pottery" shop through the lot. Lots of good things in there, too, and all in great condition! What a nice way to offer a budget-friendly start to one's collection, or to expand on one currently started. Since the Covid 19 pandemic, I haven't been able to be back in-store, but took advantage of an online sale. I got three gorgeous medium plates (7-8"?), and they were shipped quickly and arrived with nary a chip or crack. Looking forward to adding to my collection over time! Thank you, ladies!!

I used to work out in the field where I had the opportunity to personally pick and deliver my wife…read moreflowers each month "just because"... for the past 2 years +, I work at an office and no longer have the freedom to do that. I am so picky about the flowers I choose and I know what my wife likes. I decided to try Jan's Flowers and I have to say that they have NEVER disappointed. My wife feels like I still pick out the arrangements myself, because they're so beautiful and feel personal. It's like Jan knows my wife :) I highly recommend Jan's flowers for all of your Floral needs. They just know how to add that personal touch, they are always on time and their creativity and artistry are top notch. Trust is so important, and I completely trust Jan's flowers.

Jan's Flowers & Gifts once again exceed my expectations with the most beautiful arrangements for…read morethe altar at St. Paul's Church, Holyoke this past Sunday the 23rd of March. Such a beautiful combination of so many flowers and colors and oh so fresh! And the value is outstanding.