Kudos to Curate for braving the pandemic and bringing a new gift shop to Cushing Square at a…read morechallenging time! It's conveniently located in the heart of the Square near Savino's, Ovenbird, and the Spirited Gourmet, my other favorite neighbor businesses. Curate is a bright little shop with a variety of classy and fun gifts, stationary, and home items that change with the seasons. I usually pop in to buy a card and a chat with the owner. I've found gifts for hosts, housewarmings, and occasions in between. I especially like their candle selection, many of which are soy based. They carry amazing scents from a small business in Rhode Island, with candles and lotions that smell exactly like the seashore. After a cousin fell in love with one of them, I bought a bagful at the end of the season clearance to treat relatives to a scent party. They also carry British Christmas crackers when in season (like now!). These are so hard to find! The crackers (beautiful wrapped cylinders that pop open when pulled to reveal little gifts) delighted my family when I brought them to our holiday gatherings last year. (Note that crackers contain a tiny amount of gunpowder and technically can't go on a flight, something I had tried before...!) Curate's products tend towards the classy side with mid to higher prices to match. Sometimes I just go to poke around and see what's new. They have some baby gifts and customized items for Belmont and Watertown, but if you want a wider selection, I would go elsewhere. The owner has also kindly offered to order things that I couldn't find directly in the shop, but I haven't tried that option yet.

I found a very thoughtful selection of gifts and items I wanted for myself at Curate. The…read moreshopkeeper was personable and friendly but not intrusive. I look forward to seeing what other treasures are offered from this shop.

Some unique items but overpriced. Stopped in one day just to browse. I would not shop there…read morewithout a deep wallet.

Avoid this place!!! Snobby, passive-aggressive and classist staff. Only give attention to shoppers…read morewho are buying high priced furniture and design.

Designer quality, so if you're looking for a good deal on some Jimmy Choo shoes this is your place…read more But if you're looking for a regular quality bargain this is probably not the place.

Exquisite selection of furniture along with furnishings and artwork. The owner along with her staff…read moreare knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions you might have. As for value, I was quite impressed with the quality and workmanship of the items displayed. Definitely worth a visit!

I've shopped here many times. Awesome place for gifts. Today I treated myself, and purchased…read morehedgehog measuring cups. So adorable! Actually using for an appetizer station. So many quality items, not overly expensive. Incredible sale area, merchandise from bright and colorful to muted and relaxing. Service is excellent thank you to the owner and coworker. I always enjoyed my time there.

this is the perfect shop to get cute things! I am so happy that I discovered this store on one of…read moremy walks - it is such good quality items with a good price point as well. this is my new go-to place for seasonal decor to make my home cute. I can't wait to give all my friends little gifts from here. The owner is so nice and helpful and makes the experience even better than it already is. probably my new favorite place to shop for home items :) I recommend following their instagram to stay in touch with the new items they get

Not a large selection. What there is on display is pretty cheaply made and less expensive.read more

This store has only beautiful items in perfect condition. I wanted to take home at least 50% of the…read moreitems I saw and/or touched. I was impressed with the prices of the furniture and jewelry expecially. Thoough there were some nice vintage books and other items. Check it out.

Gifts at Peppermint Place is absolutely adorable and supports a great cause!!…read more I stopped in on a whim trying to waste time before an appointment. They had really cool glass pieces hanging in the store front and I was looking for a gift for my super artsy bridesmaid. They sell local art, jewelery, crafts, knick-knacks and furniture - some even made by residents of Beaverbrook (a non-profit program for adults with disabilities). In fact, the store itself is a training module for its residents with developmental disabilities,helping them transition into the workplace with some confidence and skills. Everything is unique and I would highly recommended bringing your business there. Why not get some totally awesome art and do something good while you're at it?!

They have a lot of different things and at good prices. Last year I went in right before Christmas…read moreto do a little gift shopping and I managed to find some cute things to give as presents and a little something for myself. If you like stores like 10000 villages, you should check this place out.

I am not one to leave reviews, but I wanted to put this here in the hopes that it prevents this…read morefrom happening to any future brides. I had a call with Marlene and loved speaking with her, she seemed to really understand my vision and was willing to work with my budget. At the end of our call she let me know she would have a quote over to me a week later. It's been 7 weeks now and I never received a quote or any kind of follow up. I understand getting busy and things taking more time, but I was disappointed after sending 2 check-in emails and calling the store and getting completely ignored, especially since I was not looking at any other vendors after my call with Marlene. Since I never got a response or any kind of follow up message I have since signed with a different florist. Again, I understand getting busy but an email saying they no longer had the bandwidth to support my wedding instead of being ignored would have been nice.

The bouquet that arrived was so much prettier and bigger than I had hoped. It was absolutely…read morestunning. There was a bit of a mixup about delivery but when I called to check in about it, the shop jumped into overdrive to make sure the flowers were delivered.

Fancy furniture store in neighborhood. Nicely appointed inside, a style that is modern but hearkens…read moreto traditional as well. Staff friendly. Worth checking out. But bring your wallet .... pricey stuff this is!

Reside is a neighborhood gem. I love coming in to browse and shop their new pieces. Their selection…read moreand the design of the shop show a clear dedication to curation. I always feel comfortable walking around and asking questions & the customer service is lovely - Chloe is a gem! I'll definitely be back.