I like shopping at Hallmark's Little Green Apple in Avon on Rockville Rd (US 36). Most of the time…read morewhen we enter the staff is busy with customers so we do not receive a personal welcome but I can live with that when they're with a customer. Parking is usually available since it sits back off of Rockville Road (behind Burger King) in the strip center. The store is filled with a large amount of gift items or items you personally might enjoy. They have all the typical Hallmark holiday decor intermixed with other brands. Right now they are filled with Valentine and Easter items. I'm here for a sympathy card and they have a decent selection. It's always difficult selecting a sympathy card as what can you say to comfort your family or friend. Hopefully a card will let them know you're thinking of them. Items range from holiday items, stuffed animals, sports themed gifts, home decor, collectibles, gift bags, wrapping paper and so much more. I enjoy browsing the store for new arrivals. I find stocking stuffers, future birthday and anniversary cards and gifts often plus much more. The staff is always helpful and friendly. Stop in and browse the store.

So I decided to do something different and start a new…read more tradition in my family which is buying my child a holiday card for every holiday I have a 3 month old and I wanted to do something different that I never got to do with my other children who are 17 , 22 & 25 with that being said I wish I new about the Hallmark store yrs ago they literally have a card for any occasion I brought my 3 month old his 1st Christmas card and I absolutely LOVE it now I will say there cards are expensive but they are well worth it if your looking for a cute , expensive , creative , gorgeous , out of this world card then this is the place for you

Fun selection of items and gifts. Great for special events. Gifts and just around the houseread more

If you like finding unique gift ideas for yourself or friends, I suggest stopping by this little…read moreshop that sits on the Sullivan Hardware property. After walking through the hardware store, this shop is on the south end of the property. After climbing a few stairs to enter, the house turned shop has lots of nooks and rooms for a wide variety of items. Gift cards, holiday items, women's clothing, themed socks, kitchen items, etc. can be found inside. If you need help finding anything, the staff seemed helpful and answered questions. I found a few items and the checkout process was smooth and quick. I'll bring my wife next visit so that she can check out the merchandise. Review #3439

Love this Christian Bookstore! They have an awesome assortment of religious books and gifts. They…read morehave an excellent selection of Sunday School materials and Christian shirts. If you can't find what you are looking for they are always willing to order it if they can find it. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. There store is always very clean.

From the owner: The Open Door is an independently owned Christian Bookstore. Located in west/central Indiana, we…read morehave been serving churches and families for over 36 years. We carry a large selection of Christian books, music, family videos, gifts, and home decor products. We also offer custom laser engraving, Bible Imprinting, Book Rebinding, and more!

While I've talked a lot about my recent journeys through Hendricks and Putnam counties, I've not…read moregiven as much time to my frequent trips through Speedway on the way to my parents' home following my father's death. I'd seen the Speedway Artist Collective multiple times as I pass 16th and Lynhurst just about every time I make my way to US 36 (Rockville Road). The Speedway Artist Collective is a permanent program coming out of the Mars Hill Arts Center. MHAC has the mission of encouraging, supporting, and promoting local artists by giving them a place to sell their works. The founders of MHAC are from the Speedway area and have been committed to really promoting Indy's west side. Located in the end spot of a small strip center, Speedway Artist Collective is open limited hours. It's a non-profit shop featuring art from local artists. Speedway is obviously a racing-centered community, however, you can find much more here than racing themed items. The art has a diverse price range and you can easily find affordable art that also supports local artists. There are also classes here and I kind of fell in love with the "Free Little Art Gallery" out front (think "free library" but with art!). I might be exaggerating a bit to go 5-stars here, however, I don't think I am. I love the art work. I love the vibe. I love the community. I love the fact that you can introduce yourself to local artists and snag some art for the home. The sidewalks have curb cuts here. there's street parking alongside the building. You can enter through a single glass door that's level to the ground. Yes, there's a lot inside, however, I found it immensely workable and worth the effort. Given the limited hours, I'd be sure to check that they're open (hours may vary with special events). However, once I was finally able to stop in I fell in love with this little gem in Speedway.

Nonprofit shop full of affordable artist creations, including t-shirts, pillows, paintings, etc…read more Owner is very welcoming and knowledgeable about Speedway history and lore. My sister loved some coasters, but there were only 3 left. The owner called the artist and arranged to have more made to my sister's specifications. Above and beyond!

This is my first visit to this brand new gift shop and I'm really impressed. These ladies have had…read morea few gifts in their cafe for a while but now they have expanded to a location in the building behind their wonderful yummy cafe, Grace Place. Don't expect it to be large, it is only one in room, but they expect to have local artwork on the walls soon and might possibly consider expansion at some time in the future. For a little shop though it has some charming items and yes, it was hard for me to get out of the shop without buying something for myself. (I succumbed!) One of my favorite things about this shop is they are selling items made by local artisans. I love not only shopping local but supporting local people. Quilted items, maple syrup, jewelry etc. There is one issue, however, and that is parking. It is very limited but if you find the parking lot full then take advantage of on-street parking. Just don't park in spaces intended for nearby businesses. Not cool.

Walked into The Primitive Porch hoping for some cozy fall décor -- maybe a pumpkin, maybe a…read more"gather" sign, maybe just a whiff of cinnamon and sanity. Instead, I was blindsided by what can only be described as a full-scale North Pole invasion... in early November. There were trees. There were lights. There were carols. I swear a ceramic Santa winked at me while I was still trying to process the fact that it was 72 degrees outside and my jack-o'-lantern was still holding on. Don't get me wrong -- I love Christmas as much as the next caffeine-fueled Midwesterner, but I'd at least like to digest my Halloween candy before I'm peer-pressured into buying an elf-themed potholder.

The Primitive Porch was a place my friend knew I'd love to shop and she was correct. The store is…read moretwo levels and filled to the brim with well organized merchandise for those who enjoy primitives, country, rustic, seasonal, and farmhouse decor. Note, candles are burning and the aroma can be a bit much for sensitive noses such as my husband. I had no problems but just be aware. Primitive Porch just moved into this location in February, 2018, which use to be the home of Lighthouse Christian Bookstore. They kept the book section and Cafe from the Lighthouse Bookstore. Smoothies and sandwiches are just steps away from the shopping. You can easily spend an hour plus browsing all the unique pieces throughout this large store. Seasonal items are gorgeous, primitive everything (well, almost), all types of candles, beautiful quilts, florals, pottery, shelves, cabinets, furniture and so much more will keep you busy. The second floor has a large women's boutique with a dressing room and even more home decor. Jewelry and scraves can be found downstairs by checkout. Outdoors, by the entrance, is patio furniture and garden decor plus many cement statues. The staff was so helpful and friendly! The prices are reasonable and affordable. Terrific shop for gift giving for any occasion.

Seriously stop here. The owner is so nice. The store is fun with a ton of candy. You walk in to…read morethe delicious smell of chocolate. The milk chocolate salted carmel is to die for. Yum!

This is a great local store in Farmland! The owners are extremely nice and friendly! There are lots…read moreof different items in this store, including antiques, gifts, and toooons of candy! They even have candy that is hard to find! You should check it out if you are ever in town!

If you are in the Columbus area Wed - Sat with some time on your hands (recommended) be sure to…read morestop in the local shop on Washington. Not only will you enjoy browsing the multiple rooms of original handmade items, but you can also sign up for classes, or even just watch a video and make something on your own! They have the supplies for a lot of art/craft projects and you simply let them know whether you want to try it then or sign up for something. And if you aren't artistic on your own, there is no pressure to sign up...just browse through the wide range of items. There are paintings, photos, soaps, candles, wood items, jewelry, ceramics, glass items, etc. All items were made by artists in the region and seem to be affordably priced (especially compared to many of the galleries I've been to.) What the shop is interested is in giving the customer an experience, not just selling you an item. They can't out "Amazon" Amazon. But they can provide you a creative experience that Amazon can't. If we had more time, I think my wife and I might have taken a shot at making something. If you are interested, you might contact them ahead of time to get an idea of how to dress and get an idea of how long you should plan for making something or when the classes are. I did include a photo of a price list for some of the DIY projects with my review. If you are looking for a unique gift and/or want the option of making something yourself, plan on stopping by this shop. Review #2230

Great locally owned and operated small town store located downtown in the heart of all the other…read morebusinesses and activities. All types of artwork inside such as paintings, clay crafted items, wood work items, children's handcrafted clothing, home made soap and great smelling candles. If you seek a unique gift or item be sure to stop in here and take a look around. The place is a very long and deep building with several rooms of all types of cool items.