Eclectica is in many ways a dying breed. There was a time not too terribly long ago that small,…read moreunique specialty shops were seemingly everywhere. And now they have largely been replaced by the dreariness, drabness, and sameness of chain stores. And make no mistake. Eclectica is a gem. You can find unique gift items here that you can't find anywhere else. There is something here for any budget. The owner is friendly, always offers a warm greeting, and is very helpful. It's clear from the moment you enter that she's put a lot of care and heart into this place, and it shows. If you are looking for a unique gift that literally you won't find anywhere else, or something for yourself, take a few moments to visit this place. You won't be disappointed. The items are always changing, always something new, and always something to please.

I left a large vintage bag made of folded cigarette papers woven together…read moreon consignment with Joanna when her shop was in the trolley square neighborhood of Wilmington. She sold the bag and never paid me anything for it. I'm sure she got a nice sum for it, but I never received a penny. We were actually friends at the time, and she had the nerve to just expect me to accept this behavior. Rotten.

I cannot begin to guess how many times I have needed a gift for a friend or client and found…read moreexactly the right thing at Friendly Gift Shop. I probably shop there 8 or more times a year and have never been disappointed in the selection available or service provided. It's a wonderful, family-owned local business -- well worth a visit.

A great store to find souvenirs! We are from California and collect ornaments from each place we…read morevisit. This store also had handmade ornaments from a local vendor. The ladies working there were very helpful and friendly. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for Delaware souvenirs and other great gifts.

I had an interview right across the street back in 2010 and my husband came across this place when…read morehe was waiting. He was so excited and pretty sure I would love it. Yes I did! In the past 8 years, I kept on visiting this place and purchasing something each time I visit. It has been a habit. This is a very lovely place full of creations. The owner is quiet but very kind. You can feel the dedication of the owner to collect best arts in this small and warm space.

From the owner: Creations Gallery, located near Wilmington, Delaware, features unique American-made gifts,…read morefurnishings and accessories in wood, glass, metal and ceramics for home and office. Featuring over 150 fine craft artists in both modern and contemporary styles, Creations is your all occasion gift destination.

Just left this store 2 sales girls , not one said hello ,…read morenot one asked if they could help . I did try something on and needed a different size . I got dressed put the item back and left . Was not going to get dressed and undressed again for a different size . Lost a customer !!! Their prices are VERY high also, which is not a problem if I see something I want. If you are going to charge top dollar you should at least have top help!!!!! I blame management for not training their help .

The service is excellent. People are friendly and willing to help. There are lots of selections. It…read moreis a great place for everything, including little things for yourself or as gifts to someone you want to bring a smile to.

Such a cute little store. They have a great selection of mushroom themed gifts, food, and fresh…read morelocal mushrooms for sale! The staff is always friendly and the selection is great!

A darling, sweet little shop, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Lots of little cute mushroom…read moregifts including mushroom coffee and fresh local mushrooms! Lovely printed dish towels with mushrooms, flowers and birds. The customer service person was very informative and served us a sample of their delicious mushroom coffee! We learned the health benefits in this coffee. A wonderful experience!

This delightful store is full of all price ranges of gifts for others or special treats for…read moreyourself. While all the available space is used, it is arranged in attractive, everchanging displays. Whenever I need a gift for most occasions I can usually find what I want and am most satisfied. The owners are on the premise and are pleasant and helpful but not hovering.

From the owner: A Whimsical and Unique Gift Shop with everything from Sages and Crystals to neon and more. There is…read moresomething for everyone. We are women and minority owned.

Look no further than whimsy for all of your wedding paper goods!! Amy & Janet are masters at what…read morethey do and created the most perfect wedding invitation suite, place cards, menus & wedding ceremony programs for us. I wasn't familiar with wedding invitation etiquette, inserts, etc and both of them were very knowledgeable and helped walk us through the whole process. They had a beautiful selection of paper and styles to select from so we could create our timeless and elegant wedding invites. We also live in PA but got married in DE and they were great with allowing a mix of in person and e-mail communications throughout the process to make sure we were happy with the final product. Not to mention our invites were reasonable and tax free! We had so many people comment on our invites and other paper goods and how they all complemented each other so perfectly. Will definitely be using for other events in the future and definitely recommend if you're looking for personable and professional service with an excellent product at a good rate. Thanks again!!

I absolutely adore Whimsy, their employees are so nice and help you with all your needs. Whimsy has…read morea great selection of hilarious cards (for every occasion), hostesses gifts, point to point hats!, baby stuff, wrapping paper and much more- in addition to a beautifully decorated store. Their new wedding invitation room is perfect for picking out invitations for your special day too.

My wife went to The Gift Horse and bought a E-Cloth for my birthday. I had never seen anything like…read morethis but it has worked great for washing my truck. After finding out where she got it from I went there and the employees were very friendly and helpful. A great store.

I love the Gift Horse in Hockessin DE. Everyone is always so nice and helpful. They have a…read morebeautiful selection of jewelry, scarves, home accessories and the cutest baby department. I stopped in to see the new bracelets called Endless. They are so cute and will be very popular according to Jennifer Lopez in her People magazine article. They didn't have my size but the owner was ever so helpful and said she'd get me one asap. Love the purple leather but they also came in lots of other colors.

Nice atmosphere, and great food. Love to be able to look at plants and soap. I usually find…read moresomething unique. I live in Washington State and whenever we visit we come here.

Terrain is Anthropologie's sister brand (they're owned by the same parent company), which sells…read moreeverything for your garden and home: indoor plants, outdoor plants, terrariums, and so much more. Some Terrain shops (the smaller ones inside Anthropologie stores) are limited to dried flowers, indoor plants, and accessories and garden tools, but they have larger stores, including this location in Glen Mills - their flagship location. It opened in 2008; it has a nursery, a huge home store (decor, candles, llighting, food, gifts, garden gear, indoor plants), a fafe, a greenhouse... Whether you're a gardener or not, Terrain is fun to explore. We visited two weeks ago, and I have to say that it's particularly beautiful in winter - all those Christmas trees in snow and a fire pit and seasonal decor... Worth stopping by if you're in the area!

It's a beautiful art museum with a really nice garden in a cool area in the city, worth checking outread more

I'm a Delaware Art Museum member so I must say it is one of the best decisions that I have made in…read morerecent years joining. I have visited the museum many times over decades but in the last two years since joining, I've probably visited just as much as I did in all the time prior. There's quality diverse program on top of the standing exhibits in the galleries and visiting ones. I am a born Wilmingtonian and have always enjoyed culture and the arts, which again is why I have frequented this museum many times before, but I think it's a jewel that many locals neglect to appreciate. You don't have to go to the larger regional cities for acclaimed artists as many are here. The proximity to other places of interest in the area, can allow you to enjoy this and many others during a day or weekend trip if you're not local or live outside of the city. Join the mailing list and check the events because there is always something going; the images on my review are from a few of them. I keep saying I'm there so much I should join the team, but this is my way of supporting in sharing this review.