This is a great bulk spice/furniture store/bakery/deli run by a Mennonite family. As soon as you…read morestep inside, you're enveloped with the wonderful aroma of fresh baked goods. The deli makes great sandwiches on their housemade bread. The rest of the store includes bulk spices at great prices, candy, jams, beef jerky, and fresh baked goods. There are household goods and furniture for sale, too. If you've never been to a store like this before, you should definitely check it out. The bulk spices/cooking and baking selection is staggering. The prices are great, too. If nothing else, you won't find a better sandwich in Farmington than at this deli counter!

I can't say enough good things about this place to do it any justice! Located on Hwy D in…read moreFarmington, it's a must go to place if you like fresh made breads and desserts. Oh, and you can have them make a sandwich from their deli, they're awesome (the deli has some great meats and cheeses)! The people there are very friendly and take alot of pride in a great establishment.

Basic little ice cream, candy, soda, & gift shop next to Thee Abby Kitchen. Fun diversion while…read moretraveling or exploring the area even if you don't want to sit down for a full meal at Thee Abby. Families come by after games or with friends and visitors and grab a little something to go. Plenty of parking in the lot out front.

A gift shop gem in the Arcadia Valley, with locally inspired soaps, lotion, bath bombs, and gift…read morebags. The room fragrance spray has been very effective with just a spray or two at a time clearing out a space. Some scents are natural, some are artificial, but all are lovely. They love giving an option for tissue types and including little extras with in store purchases. A great gift to send or take home from this area.

Excellent soap, always a nice selection of soaps homemade also offers online shipping. Such a…read morewonderful little business in our very own little valley

I love this shop. It is the best gift boutique shop in Carbondale, IL! When I'm looking for gifts…read morefor others (or myself), this store is my first stop. While the store itself is a modest (smallish) size, the owner has packed it full of goodies galore - literally from floor to ceiling. And speaking of the owner, more often than not she is there to help you find that perfect item, ring you up at the cash register, and is the first to greet you by name when you walk in the door! The shop itself has an eclectic mix of items: -Yankee candles -boutique baby gifts -one of a kind, exquisite holiday decorations (including Christmas Village collectibles) -gourmet food items like teas, hot chocolate, crackers, cookies, etc -garden flags -women's accessories such as scarves -women's jewelry -unique linens like crisp cotton table runners and table cloths -kitchen decoration / accessories like picnic baskets, decorative olive oil dispensers, and select ceramics -small yard art -and much much more I know I said this already, but I love this place. I never go in without buying something! The staff will beautifully gift wrap your packages, help you create a gift basket, and they even have gift registries. The shop is tucked away in a quiet little strip mall (next to Murdale Shopping Center), but that ensures you almost always get a parking spot. If you're in Carbondale, and you want a nice little gift for mom, (yourself), aunt, (yourself), grandma, (yourself), BFF, (yourself), newlyweds, (yourself), or just about any ladies(yourself), you must stop here. The Apple Tree is just about perfect.

Letting my wife write this one... My daughter and I really…read moreenjoy shopping at this one-of-a-kind treat of a boutique! If we don't want the "same old" we go here! It's a wonderful place for a gift, and they will wrap it for you too! Great selection of jewelry, cards, garden flags, candles and dip mixes too. They never disappoint, which means we "never" leave empty handed!

Deep in the Ozarks... in the forest there is a sleepy little river town that has an incredible gift…read moreshop. The Great Stuff Gift Shop is a hidden gem along Highway 60 in Carter County's Van Buren, Missouri. Great Stuff Gift Shop (GSGS) is not a fancy place. It is located inside an old house. The word "rustic" comes to mind. There is very little that is new and it is definitely not upscale. That does not matter at all, though. Inside this quaint little house with an old red Ford truck in the yard are treasures beyond measure. Items in this store were not just plopped down for sale. The owners very carefully crafted mini-stories and scenes from which to display their objects. Everything is artfully placed and given a loving touch. The items felt so much a part of the shop, I almost did not want to buy anything because everything fit so well together. I love stores where the proprietors have put effort, creativity and art into their items. This store has a little of everything. There are a few wigs, hats, vintage purses, a slot machine, old books, lovely jewelry, holiday decorations, antique plates and cups. There are lovingly used games and puzzles. Too many wonderful artifacts to mention. I was surprised at the prices. For the quality and uniqueness of the items, I expected prices to be much higher. The price points were more than reasonable. This store is also easy to access. There is plenty of parking and the shop has a private parking lot which is always a plus. The owner was very nice and accommodating.There was no high pressure sales spin here. She did make some handy suggestions based on my interests and I appreciated the guidance. It is challenging to fully describe this store. The atmosphere, the items are just beyond my poor power of description. You have to experience this wonderful, unusual, artistically designed store for yourself. The minute you walk through the doors, you will understand. I left the same way I entered which was by saying "WOW!"

Driving through Southeast, Missouri, I needed some coffee and a "little something", so I made a…read morestop at Villainous Grounds. Their coffee of the week was White Chocolate Irish Cream, and I could not resist that! It came out hot, but not so hot that I could not drink it, and it was just the right sweetness. Their "little somethings" were a variety of muffins, scones, and cinnamon rolls. Maybe something else, but I stopped his recitation over the phone after he said "cinnamon rolls". Another winner, but next time I will take up their offer of heating it up. At the time I wasn't sure I was going to eat it right away, but I do love some drippy icing! They are still take-out only, and you can either call in your order, which I did, or you can appear outside their door and they will come out to take your order. I was very happy that the young lady who came out with my goodies was wearing a mask! Service was quick, and what I had was good, so give them a try if you're in the area!

Cool little coffee shop here. The barista (possibly the owner) was very personable and…read moreknowledgeable. I got an iced breve, no syrup added, for a nice afternoon pick me up. The flavor, which started somewhat weak, got better with time -- perhaps due to the frozen coffee ice cubes. Anyway, this is a solid independent shop. I do recommend.

Love this boutique. They are located in Swansea now. Open Thursday Friday and Saturday.read more

Whether it's a gift, a new outfit or an awesome notebook to keep me organized, I can always find…read moresomething new to love obsessively at Bad Sister. The shooing experience is fun and laid back too. I'm a pretty hefty gal, so a lot of my shopping experiences are NOT fun. Bad sister always has something flattering and on trend!

What a cute shop! If you want something different in home decor they have it. If you need a gift…read morethey will bag it and add tissue paper, she even has cards.

From the owner: The Fancy Crow Shop: Gifts, Farmhouse Decor, and local artists…read more The Fancy Crow Studio: Art and Crafting Workshops, Create and Sip Events, Parties, and Creative Space

I have been using Country Lan Florist for many, many years. They have always been fantastic. Even…read moreduring the supply chain shortages, her flowers have been perfect every time. And they last way longer than the boxed ones.

I used Country Lane Florist for my girlfriend's birthday. I had a romantic arrangement that was…read moresupposed to be delivered to her work on her birthday. I make it clear what that date was, and the woman at the counter said it would be delivered on that date. However, it was delivered over a week early. Instead of the flowers showing up at her work while she was there, they showed up on one of her days off. She got a call from her work, saying to come pick up her flowers. She got them home, and they're wilted and half dead. I couldn't be any more displeased.