Local artistians craft unique items of jewelery, pottery, paintings, photography, to sculptures…read more Two buildings of unique gifts and hand-crafted items for the collector or admirer in the Hudson Valley. As a avid scrapbooker and greeting card specialist myself, I find it interesting as a friend purchased a heart-shaped rose quartz pendant for me. In the summer months, Crafts People expand their selling space outdoors (with weather permitting). Disappointedly my friend and myself were not served apple cider. I do not believe credit cards in any form are accepted.

Been coming to Crafts People for the past 13 years, and when I want to get myself some funky…read morejewelry, I know where to always come. Crafts People has about 3 buildings and each, are filled with unusual gifts. One building highlights their candles and soaps. Main building houses their jewelry- from brass-made, sterling, beads, bracelets, etc. Another building, has woven items and other knick-knacks. Crafts People showcases local artists and their unique creations. We stopped by and picked up a necklace for our daughter and my hubby surprises me with a funky Copper and Turquoise necklace. Mary was so sweet and wrapped our daughter's necklace in a gift box. The attention that Crafts People gives, is always top-notch. Thank you- as always.

If you are looking for fun and creative inspiration slightly off the beaten path, The Department of…read moreThings is your spot. Tucked just off of Broadway in Kingston, this little store is stocked with unique and creative items, not things you can purchase just anywhere. Merchandise changes with the seasons, so you can always find fresh gifts and goods. A standard item includes Beam watercolor paints, one of my favorite addictions. They also do screen printing lessons and other analog adventures so you can harness your creative vision in a way that is rare to find these days. It's well worth the 5-minute walk off of Broadway. It's a not-so-hidden gem.

We saw an advertising placard at the bottom of the street along the main rod where everything else…read moreis and decided to check it out. The promised 3 minutes turned into about double that, but we didn't mind the walk since we were just discovering the are on foot anyway. We don't know what to expect, but there are lots of little curiosities, stationary, greeting cards, paints, and, well, lots of things! Definitely worth a look. You never know what may catch your fancy!

Beautiful Antique store! Well curated and arranged and has an adorable pop up flower shop inside!read more

My go to spot for gifts for friends and family (mostly my wife). Amazing space filled with the most…read morewonderfully curated antiques. Staff is so knowledgeable and friendly!

Since I had a beige+grays+black+white minimalist color grouping going with Christmas ornaments I'd…read morepurchased at Home Goods, I wanted to fill in the gaps in my 8' tree with vintage pieces in those same tones to add character and charm. Plus, I always love mixing old and new items in my home decor because it just feels more personal and layered for me. That's where Isabella's Treasures in New Paltz came in around late Fall '24. I wanted my tree dressed in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Yes, I'm that person who puts up the tree at least the day before and lights it during dessert time to kick off the holiday season. To my surprise, Isabella's had exactly what I was looking for: vintage ornaments in the perfect colors- each one unique, full of soul, and priced reasonably in the $4 to $8 range. Totally worth it for pieces I won't find anywhere else. The shop itself is a cozy treasure trove, filled with everything from jewelry, textiles, to jewelry boxes- both new and vintage. There's also an attached room with vintage board games and clothing (though I'm not sure if that's part of Isabella's Treasures or a neighboring vendor). Isabella herself is a doll- super helpful, warm, and even gave me some background stories on the ornaments I purchased. It made the whole experience feel extra special, like I was taking home tiny heirlooms with their own little history.

I have received several gifts from Isabella's and recently made a glass ball and choker purchase…read more There is a wonderful and varied selection of items at Isabella's. I highly recommend a visit to this store!

Overpriced yarn and retail. I have knitted many garments with this yarn for friends who wanted them…read more... doesn't hold up and pills terribly. Roving yarn is not good for garments.

UPDATE: I want to bring to everyone's attention that the…read moreowner of this business has publicly harassed me through the company's Facebook page by posting my photo (done without my consent mind you!) and opinions in hopes of silencing me through group intimidation. To whomever was responsible for that SHAME ON YOU. Thankfully, these tactics did not work and I am now able to continue to live my own true authentic life as I please without interference from this type of bullying, which is a great relief. Thank you Jon R. for pointing all this out to me. You were very brave and didn't deserve to be silenced by the algorithm. I'll be doing everything in my power to reverse that decision. My advice: Put out more positive energy into the world, you will become a much happier person and that will translate into better business success! Check out my review and the other reviews for places to start on improving the in-store customer experience. (Hint: the word "rude" appears quite often, should probably start there). ORIGINAL: Made in China! Came here once or twice and then saw the same "natural fibers" sold wholesale by AliBaba for a fraction of the price. Potential consumers, PLEASE do your research and don't fall for this imitation snake oil act. The FTC should look into this place and their shady practices. Makes sense that they try to hide growing negative sentiment from the knitting community by having multiple Yelp profiles . Terrible service, extremely rude management selling low quality fibers masquerading as a luxury brand. Similar to a knockoff handbag, so if that's your aim then you're in luck. Otherwise, just steer clear of these shysters.

A train buddy of mine recommended this place as a good destination when taking a trip with the…read morewife. He said they had lots of trains, and other things that would appeal to the misses. He was correct on both counts. It took an hour to get here from Albany (actually, a little more because we got lost and our smart phone led us astray) and as we were arriving at lunch time we both hoped that food might have been part of their wares. Sadly, it was not. What we did find was a charming store that seemingly carried everything one could ask for if trapped in a nearby camping area. They had an eclectic selection of nature, history, cooking, an entertainment books; local candles, soaps, and jam; sewing and craft supplies; toys, puzzles, games, and other similar things; car, boat, plane, and R/C plane kits; metal soldiers and castles; chochkes and knickknacks; and they had trains. I took about 45 minutes in the store and believe I saw everything. They didn't excel in one area but had a nice selection of a little bit of everything. Their hardware section was extremely small, and I overheard someone asking for twine which they didn't have (and I thought that was odd). I was hoping to find some old fashioned candy but their sweets selection was limited. I purchased a small soap for my mother but otherwise didn't buy anything except a pastry made nearby at a bakery. But, I came for the trains and they had lots of them. Someone looking for a train set would find a good selection in various scales (N, HO, O, and G) here. Their prices were decent and considering that they were located in the middle of nowhere I think more than fair. Their selection included lots of new, modern trains (meaning, made recently) which surprised me, as well as some old, used trains. They had books, magazines, hats, whistles, and some VHS tapes that likely will be there for eternity. They had a couple of display layouts that hadn't been operated in a while, including one in Z scale which I thought was neat. Sadly, I couldn't find anything I needed. I hate going to a train store, especially one where the proprietor is actually trying to run a nice store, and not buying anything. They had some things that interested me but their prices weren't what I wanted to pay. They had some great prices on things but I didn't need or want them. So, I bought a pastry and left without a train purchase, actually feeling disappointed. It is a cute store. It won't replace the local, well stocked train stores near me but it was a fun destination place. For anyone camping nearby that needed something to keep themselves busy I can imagine this would be a little bit of paradise.

On our visit to Kingston we decided to stop by Hurleys' Country. My husband is a model train…read moreaffectionate, we wouldn't want to miss visiting this store. You find everything and anything to build your model train sets here. Very nice owners, family run. Owner spoke to us and told us the story on how he decided to open his business and all. We will be back soon!! Definitely recommend to come by and get your toys train sets.

Excellent bar in Woodstock, NY. It's a cozy spot that seems to be visited by locals and tourists…read morealike. The server was extremely knowledgeable, and I had a green bean cocktail I never would've imagined would taste that good. They have a small food menu as well, but I didn't get a chance to try that as we were headed to dinner right after.

This is exactly what I want from a cocktail bar. The inside is unassuming, but comfortable. The…read morebartender was nice and knowledgeable and gave each cocktail the care and attention it deserved. The result was delicious cocktails and some good chat. We were very happy and it was a great prelude for going out to dinner.

Went there today, really enjoyed the selection! It's definitely in the neck of the woods, so be…read morecareful driving since it's twisty roads all the way there. Shop has a great selection of yarns, even a small section of thread and fabrics for quilting! The shop is very warm and cozy so I ended up spending extra time just because of how welcoming it felt. They also have a nice selection of books and patterns and knitting kits to look at. Definitely will be going back!

Quite the haul from Poughkeepsie but I have to say it was well worth it. Be sure to use your GPS…read morebecause you're going into the woods and down a gravel road. But when you see the wood carved Countrywool sign, you know you're doing okay! The store was so homey and pleasant and I have to say the owner was probably one of the most friendly people I have ever met. Not only did she take the time to talk me through any questions I had, she also entertained my 30 year old boyfriend by showing him how a yarn swift works. Come on...that's adorable and you know it. She has amazing kits and lots of fairisle patterns and designs, so definitely check this place out if you're looking for a cozy, warm knitting store with the items to match.