Beautiful architecture associated with History…read more.. It is a small neighborhood in the Boston city, hardly 1 Km from Boston Commons. It is located on a small hill and seems picture perfect like movies. The tree-lined streets include eclectic boutiques, antique shops, and eateries. There are many antique/souvenirs shops and cafes in this neighborhood, with old-style brick houses in the straight lines leading up to the hill, makes everything mesmerizing We walked down Commonwealth Street which is designed like the streets of Paris. Absolutely gorgeous. While wandering through the area, it is easy to get a sense of how life may have been a couple hundred years ago. Boston commons- State house- chapel -beacon Hill, everything is near to each other, so wear comfortable shoes, or you can take the bike for few bucks. A recommendation is to explore this area by foot.

Excellent. 1) The…read morearea is very pretty. 2) Take a pic in Acorn Street, it is apparently the most photographed street in the US. 3) Overall, it is a must visit spot.

Beautiful items, though many things are quite pricey. I've been here several times to buy gifts for…read morebaby showers. I love the owner's taste. In general I think this is a nice addition to the borough. The owner should know that the young woman who regularly works on the weekends is quite bad -- she is very frosty and not at all interested in making small talk or offering to help (she's constantly buried in her phone). A little interest in customers would go a long way.

From the owner: Bluebird Day is a contemporary children's clothing boutique located in the historic seaside village…read moreof Stonington, CT. We carry clothing, footwear, accessories and gifts for children from birth to age 14. All of our selections are curated to make sure we are offering the best quality products from unique and interesting brands.

Stumbled upon this shop on a trip to RI and fell in love !!…read more The staff is wonderful ! The shop is spotless , Inventory is practically brand new ! Pricing always makes me feel like I got a really good deal !! It's now a stop EVERY-TIME we are in the area! However have made the 1.45 hour trip from CT just because on occasion as well! A+++

High quality clothing, toys and baby equipment at great prices. Good selection, too, of items and…read moresizes.

This place is racist. The woman behind the counter did not have her mask on ... while there were…read moresome Caucasian women in the store .. as soon as I walked in (I'm middle Eastern) .. she immediately put her mask on .. by the way I'm a pharmacist and I administer the vaccine . I'll never shop there again. I was vaccinated in January!

Customer service at Captain Kid Toys was top notch! Great products at very reasonable prices!…read more Found some really unique gifts that hopefully will make the little people in our life very happy.

Before our son was born some years ago, we gave him a placeholder name of "Ichabod." As in Ichabod…read moreCrane and the Headless Horseman. Yeah, weird, but we had fun with it. We didn't want to go public with the actual name we'd chosen for him before he was born, and for the purposes of this review, I'll refer to him as Ichabod. Hey, it's nostalgic. After "Ichabod" was born, one of the nicest baby gifts we received was from our cousins - a soft white towel with colorful trains on it, and his name on it. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/FVluLU0ipBv3FoeRsBmo1g?select=-bfU5BxCC7DGP8EsUxeJLA Ichabod is not a common name, so it's not like our cousins just picked it up at the store. Our son loves his train towel, and uses it after every bath. Our friends just had a baby and named her Paisley. We thought this would be a perfect present for her. We called my cousin so we could give this great gift to our friends. It comes in a variety of colors and designs (butterflies, fairies, ducks, fire trucks, dinosaurs, zoo animals, fish, sailboats, etc.), and you can have other things personalized, including: * Towels * Hooded towels * Bibs * Spa wrap * Holiday stocking * Pail and shovel This makes a thoughtful gift for any kid and is very high quality. You can order online or over the phone. Ichabod loves his unique towel, and I think we'll buy others - especially for other kids with unusual names.

When Jennifer L. wrote her review of this site I bookmarked it. A dear friend of Tam's was…read morepregnant and I thought this would be a fine place to buy her baby a gift. After he was born I ordered a towel w/ sailboats and his name on it. I ended up calling to order it rather than going through the site because I don't like PayPal, which they use. It's a long story. Don't ask. The woman I spoke to was friendly and warm. She was a little apologetic that it would take maybe three weeks, I told her not to worry about it, that I'd waited this long to contact her and could wait a little longer. We agreed the baby wouldn't know the difference. The towel arrived while we were in KC and I opened it last night when we got home. It is a gorgeous blue, soft and beautifully crafted. I just love it and so will Mommy and Baby, I think. Enclosed was a sweet note w/ another apology for the wait and a coupon for a discount on my next order. Well, I have a little great niece who will be turning 2 this summer and could use a towel w/ her name on it. I look forward to choosing the color and design. This will not be my last purchase here. I think the prices are extremely reasonable and the website gives you a good sense of her products, which Jennifer lists in more detail in her review.

Sadly, the shop is closed and the building gone for years now, the garden and building replaced…read morewith a parking lot. The shop was here for decades, with the most beautiful selection of the finest European children's and infants' clothing, shoes, accessories, stuffed toys, and classic children's books. I shopped here as a child and throughout my children's baby and teen years. The proprietor, Linda Keunkler Ward, sadly, passed away in 2018, it was a very special, tasteful, and lovely shop. My children and I have memories of the shop's pet gerbil, Christmas photo cards pinned to the wall, and a little dish of gum drops at the checkout counter.

If you've ever been one to fawn over insanely beautiful children's clothes, this would be a…read moredestination, y'all. I gotta say I've hunted far and wide for the odd baby gift, took great pride in trying to be the cool aunt to my nieces by finding unique clothes, and ive even worked in a shop or two in my day. But I tell you this with great confidence - you'll never find a shop with such an exquisite array of children's clothing. Im not kidding. The owner has impeccable taste, and Ive yet to poke through these racks and find something that wasnt classic and of the utmost quality. If you ever find yourself in Essex, Ct.: 1. consider yourself lucky. 2. visit the red balloon. Love, Sara

Nana's has a wonderful selection of infant clothes up until about 4 years old. They have some very…read morebeautiful clothes, accessories, and stuffed animals. There is a small table of a limited amount of games, puzzles, and hair accessories.

Wonderful customer service. Was in Glastonbury from out of town and the baby was down to one clean…read moreoutfit. She stayed open past closing and had the outfits I requested waiting at the register. Beautiful quality. Very happy with the purchase. I wish it was closer to home.

Groovy Gator is an adorable children's boutique that offers great value. After almost giving up on…read moreshopping for my 4yo daughter, I popped in and was so pleased with the quality of clothing AND the prices. Most other boutiques in the area are outrageously priced. Most importantly, the owner (I wish I could remember her name), was genuinely warm and loving...yes, loving. (My daughter began the school year in style!)

I LOVE this store! This cutest kids clothing and accessories in the area! The owner was super…read morehelpful and kind. The shop was neatly organized and easy to navigate. And there were items here that I have never seen anywhere else. My 5 year old LOVED all the tutus!! She couldn't wait to wear her new outfit complete with a pompom necklace.