I love stores like Made. Local shops like this have unique, clever, tasteful gifts and run circles…read morearound box store experiences. As soon as you walk in, you'll find Kansas specific gifts like cutting boards, mugs, pint glasses, shot glasses, all with a little different flair. There are also prints in the back, cards, candles, and some classic baby gifts. The owners are really friendly here and are totally plugged into the wonderful community that is Lawrence, KS. I got to talking about running and he knew all the best organized races and weekly meet ups... has me wanting to move to Lawrence more and more.

I love this little store. Fantastic unique gifts and made from local Kansas artists. I love the…read moreselection and everything has great craftsmanship. The staff was friendly. I bought several magnets and my boyfriend bought me a buffalo kitchen towel. So adorable. Definitely returning.

This is my kids' favorite store when we visit Lawrence. Mainly to visit the shop cat Dave, but also…read morefor the fun craft options upstairs or sticker selections in the back of the store. They also have the haunted bathroom which is fun although I have to say I've never experienced it. If you need a new shop for unique gifts you should definitely check it out.

Mass Street is full of shops & boutiques in which to stop and part with some of your hard-earned…read moremoney, and Wonder Fair is no different. Well, actually it is, because it's full of cool stuff. Think gift shop + art shop + boutique curio, and maybe that *starts* to describe the space. There are plenty of keepsakes, art supplies, and gift ideas that will run your tab up very quickly. It's all good stuff, mind you, but it's almost like they should have an "I'll take one of everything package". The front of the store is mostly boutique-ish and has a small up and downstairs. You can find gifts for just about anyone, and this is the kind of place where you can stuff stockings or get something unique for that special someone. If you need ideas, then ask one of the staff who are always willing to help. If you need specifics in the art department, then there is a station in the back to help you with various items such as paper types or other supplies. The unique nature of some of the items leads to perhaps some higher prices, but the value is spot on. You're finding gifts, not clipping coupons, so enjoy and shop a little. For everything that you think might be marked a little high, just remind yourself that you probably aren't going to find that in very many other places. And that's the fun of shopping: just browsing when you have the time and maybe the resources, looking at things that you didn't know you were going to find, and in this case, helping a great small business thrive.

We're from out of state and had to do an exchange. The staff was super friendly and helpful! We…read morewill definitely return, we love the store!!

Very large selection of (primarily) KU apparel. Kansas Sampler is unique for all the trendy women's…read moreapparel they carry, and there's a good amount of gift and souvenir-type trinkets. I wish this place was more reasonably priced, however, because I've often found a t-shirt I liked only to see on the tag that it's $40. I'll come here to get maybe one thing every once in a while.

This is one of my favorite stores in Lawrence. I love their selection of clothing, candles, kitchen…read moregoodies and so much more. Highly recommend coming here just before the holidays. They have great ideas that are unique and awesome stocking stuffers. This is my go to for fun things to send my friends. Don't forget to check out their back sale rack! Lots of hidden goodies and at a lower price. The staff is always friendly.

Love the Striped Cow! Not many stores have super cool clothes, jewelry, lamps, unique gifts, the…read moresoftest stuffed animals, and a HUGE wall of crazy fun socks! Always new merchandise, and super friendly and helpful staff. Great value, some very reasonable prices and others are on the high side, but all great quality products. I love when I can find a truly unique and eclectic store with so many really cool finds.

I always love stopping in. Sadly, they do not carry many new things. You can go there today and 6…read moremonths later, the exact same stuff will be there with very few exceptions. Wish they carried more roll on or solid perfume like they used to. I do like a lot of their stuff, very unique and it's a great option for gift giving. Please switch out your merchandise. Shout out to the always super friendly and welcoming staff.

The people are amazingly kind, and the product they sell is authentic and beautiful! I love this…read moreplace probably one of my favorite stores and I would go back here many many times. I've bought a few things from there and they've held up really really well.

such a fun shop with affordable surprise toys, sticker sheets, pens, stuffies and more!read more

We stop here every time we are in Lawrence. It's such a great store full of items you can't…read morenecessarily find anywhere else.

Totally dragged my feet coming here, over one year later I finally made it in. I was skeptic…read morebecause so many boutiques are expensive and a little "uppity". I could not have been more wrong. This is the cutest local shop in Shawnee with so much to offer and from so many local artists. There is so many items to see in this little places, you have to go slow and just take in the complete laid back atmosphere. Do not miss any nooks or crannies. A great place to treat yourself, find top notch local apparel and one of a kind gifts for anyone from brides to hosts. So happy I made it in and I will most definitely be back.

This is a great shop packed with lots of great finds. Some things new, some antique, some…read morerepurposed. Cool place to find unique gifts. I found an awesome repurposed window with a bible verse stenciled on the glass. It was just what I had been looking for all day at the west bottoms and didn't find quite the right one. This was my first time at B's and the owner was so nice. I will definitely be back.

I really love specialty items that you cannot get anywhere else. I come here about once a month to…read moresnag their hard candy that my friend in California loves. I also enjoy their selection of mustards and preserves. These are also great stocking stuffers. If you are a fan of British goodies, this will be your new favorite place. Check out their awesome tea selection.

Lovely store with lots of interesting items and the staff are very friendly. I love that they also…read morehave great choices in their freezer.

It is a wonderful gift shop as well as gallery. There's a lot of unexpected finds to be had.read more

I have loved this Gallery for decades and was happy to see it was still open after the Plaza store…read moreclosed. Makes me happy.

Is there a scientist in your life? An inquisitive child? Or do you yourself have an insatiable…read morethirst for knowledge? If so, Wild Territory is the store for you. There's something for everyone from gemologists to astronomers at Wild Territory. I think of it as kind of a Discovery Channel store with a little more emphasis on real science and some kitsch throw in for good measure. Purely science-minded individuals probably disapprove when time pieces and the musculoskeletal system are combined, but if you think skeleton clocks are cool Wild Territory will be right up your alley. Personally, I don't think learning is ever a bad idea. After all I'm no scientist so I must have picked up the word musculoskeletal somewhere! If you can pick up a gift or something for yourself at Wild Territory that expands your mind - even a little bit - it could replace some of those dendrites you killed down the street at Free State, or the Granada, or Jackpot Saloon ...

Yes, I bought a ring with a beetle enclosed in the plastic from this store. And I lost it, and then…read moreI went back and bought a ring with an ant enclosed in the plastic. I still have that one. I think next time I'll buy earrings that match the ring. I stop here every time I visit Lawrence. I like this store. It has not only bugs enclosed in plastic to wear as jewelry but it has sterling silver bugs as well, for earrings, and rings, and charms keychains. Infact, it has all kinds of stuff, not just buggy things. They have human parts, as well, like the brain jello mold I bought here. While I like the fossils and rocks, and body parts and some bugs, I also enjoy the oddities such as a cricket sucker.I'd never eat a cricket sucker, but I suppose it has protein in it. It's really a cool store, no where else like it. I visit this store if I had work in Lawrence, or if I happen to visit Lawrence, on Mass street. Mass. Street is my mega shopping extravaganza, and this is one of the awesome stores available.