Arizona

Bloom Maven — Tucson, AZ
Recommended by Mi Ji

"I love this small independent store."

MAST — Tucson, AZ
Recommended by Mi Ji

"I love this small independent store."

Warm Shape — Tucson, AZ
Recommended by Mi Ji

"I love this small independent store."

Arkansas

Markham & Fitz Chocolate — Bentonville, AK
Recommended by Carla

"It's a bean-to-bar boutique chocolate shop that prioritizes sustainability (compostable packaging!) and supporting farmers. Plus the chocolate is amazing with inventive flavor combinations, in addition to single-origin bars!"

California

A Priori — Berkeley, CA
Recommended by Erin

"Thoughtful, tasteful gifts - I can always find something there."

Bay-Made — Oakland, CA
Recommended by Kristi

"All their products are from local artists, businesses, and craftspeople. Good variety of products and prices. There is a shop dog sometimes."

Broome Street General Store — Los Angeles, CA
Recommended by Sara

"Well 1, I work there. But 2, they have great gifts and home goods from all over the world. Unique and thoughtfully made pieces."

Mercado Mesa — Costa Mesa, CA
Recommended by Anne

"Unique products."

Oaktown Spice Shop — Oakland, CA
Recommended by Amy

"The great selection of high quality spices and other goods."

Penngrove Market — Penngrove, CA
Recommended by Stephanie

"It’s a local market with products from small businesses."

Pigment — San Diego, CA
Recommended by Carling

"It's not easy to find places for cute gifts! Pigment always delivers."

Rare Device — San Francisco, CA
Recommended by Jess

"I love the unique gifts and art!"

Shop Merci Milo — Los Angeles, CA
Recommended by Christine

"They have such a whimsical selection of kids toys and goods that spark childhood magic."

Shorthand — Los Angeles, CA
Recommended by Angela

"Cute local stationery and gift shop."

Soap Plant / Wacko — Los Angeles, CA
Recommended by Clarissa

"There's no place like it on Earth. Even people who hate to shop, like my Dad, love it. They have great books and unique things."

TANTRUM — San Francisco, CA
Recommended by Duong

"Unique finds with style and quirk."

Therapy Stores — San Mateo, CA
Recommended by Terry

"Unique thoughtful gifts."

Tortoise General Store — Los Angeles, CA
Recommended by Evon

"It’s a well curated shop with lots of aesthetic things for the home, Japanese imports, and Japanese-inspired domestic products."

Vroman's Bookstore — Pasadena, CA
Recommended by Christiaan

"Vroman's is a Southern California institution. They have an enormous gift shop, in addition to being a two story book store. They also own the legendary Book Soup in West Hollywood."

Colorado

ZERO market — Aurora, CO
Recommended by Amanda

"I love their sustainability and great products. Package free shopping eliminates so much plastic waste."

Connecticut

Grace — Niantic, CT
Recommended by Karna

"A variety of women's clothing and small household items."

The Beehive — Fairfield, CT
Recommended by Colleen

"I love their selection of home goods."

The Wish House — Cornwall, CT
Recommended by Nathan

"Neat and high quality."

District of Columbia

Capitol Hill Books — Washington, D.C.
Recommended by Igor

"They are a neighborhood staple and have a rich background, plus just seem like great people. Just read their "About"!"

Salt & Sundry — Washington, D.C.
Recommended by Meghan

"They offer thoughtful gifts for lots of people."

Florida

Golden Hour Wine — Orlando, FL
Recommended by Paige

"Great recommendations! So many bottles of natural wine."

House of Petals Flower Co — Safety Harbor, FL
Recommended by Jen

"A woman-owned flower shop, offering a small, curated selection of gifts (Ayurvedic chocolates, locally made cards, natural body care/candles)."

Georgia

E 48th Street Market — Dunwoody, GA
Recommended by Patricia

"Italian wine and gifts, plus food (take-out, desserts, etc.). They also go to Italy once a year to buy olive oil that they bottle and sell."

Guild + Journeyman — Decatur, GA
Recommended by Erica

"This is a neighborhood spot that relies on community support; very kind and friendly places with top notch service."

Kudzu Antiques + Modern — Decatur, GA
Recommended by Erica

"They offer unique products from independent sellers."

Squash Blossom Boutique — Decatur, GA
Recommended by Erica

"They offer unique products from independent sellers."

Star Provisions Market & Cafe — Atlanta, GA
Recommended by McKenna

"Along with incredible food, they always selling goods from local merchants."

the beehive — Atlanta, GA
Recommended by Jill

"It’s a black woman-owned shop, selling work by local Georgia artists."

Illinois

Anfora Wine Merchants — Oak Park, IL
Recommended by Sharon

"They have an incredible selection of wines and other Italian-focused items. The owner and staff are so knowledgeable. They also have incredible, educational classes about Italy and its wines."

Hazel — Chicago, IL
Recommended by Sarah

"It’s a great neighborhood store, offering eclectic and thoughtful gifts plus they always offer free gift wrapping."

Moth — Chicago, IL
Recommended by Victoria

"I love the curated Japanese goodies."

Maine

Blanche & Mimi — Portland, ME
Recommended by Jessica

"Amazing vibes."

Bramble and Stone — Southwest Harbor, ME
Recommended by Ann

"Small shop with great variety, including local items."

Swallowfield — Mt Desert, ME
Recommended by Ann

"Small shops with great variety including local items"

Maryland

Mount Royal Soaps — Baltimore, MD
Recommended by Monica

"Natural soaps and bath products that are made locally."

Massachusetts

Davis Squared — Somerville, MA
Recommended by Catherine

"Eclectic, well-curated selection of cards and gifts in a thriving neighborhood. Owned by a husband-wife team who live a few blocks from the store and have the perfect eye for both trends and classics."

Formaggio Kitchen — Cambridge, MA
Recommended by Finn

"Edible gifts for people who love chocolate, pastries, wine, cheese and more!"

Joanne Rossman -Purveyor of the unnecessary & the irresistible — Roslindale, MA
Recommended by Aria

"Joanne is just a lovely and funny character. A staple of Roslindale Square or Roslindale Village, which is the same place, but what you call it is an indicator of how long you've lived here. The store has great cards, journals, books, and other gifty things. Easy to get lost in an honestly tiny store with so much cool stuff. Look out for the pugs underfoot!"

Lovestruck Books & Cafe — Cambridge, MA
Recommended by Katherine

"A variety of offerings."

Studio on the Common — Winchester, MA
Recommended by Paul

"Unique gifts."

Minnesota

Flour & Flower — St. Joseph, MN
Recommended by Christina

"Really good baked goods, great coffee, dog treats, t-shirts, bags, jewelry, flowers—but mostly the people are great. Chef Erin works really hard and is really talented."

SENTi — Edina, MN
Recommended by Anna

"Offers unique items that you can't find all over they place. With an international flare (French, Japanese, and Scandinavian) and a restrained, serene atmosphere."

Montana

Cactus Blossom Collective — Livingston, MT
Recommended by Rhea

"They have the greatest array of items - you can find something for near about anyone! They are women owned and operated, and have an artist collective backing!"

Nevada

The Writer's Block — Las Vegas, NV
Recommended by Crystal

"It’s such a lovely bookstore that sells little gifts too."

New Jersey

Lucky Honeybee Goods + Gifts — Jersey City, NJ
Recommended by Christie

"Great eclectic options."

Modern Love — Frenchtown, NJ
Recommended by Katie

"Small business with excellent taste."

The Hive — Ridgewood, NJ
Recommended by Patricia

"I love the cute casual clothes, the great hostess gifts and home goods."

New York

192 Books — New York, NY
Recommended by Clay

"They offer a carefully curated mix of literary and art books."

Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Luz

"I can always find a good gift for any occasion."

Assembly Line — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Kelsey

"The selection is well-curated, interesting, and different than you might find on social media."

Beam — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Aly

"Really great ceramics!"

Bellocq Tea Atelier — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Annie

"I used to work there! Gorgeous teas, blends, gifts, incense, vibes."

Big Night — New York, NY
Recommended by Laura and Brendan

"The unique dinner/party/home goods store is filled with very well curated products that support local businesses in addition to carrying niche products that are hard to find anywhere else (e.g. good italian olive oil, cookbooks that typically are only available online, etc)."

Blue Tree — New York, NY
Recommended by Julie

"I love the neighborhood, Carnegie Hill. It’s a bit of a hidden enclave. It has lots of independent stores with unique items."

Books Are Magic — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Stephen

"It's a locally-owned bookstore. I love that it has a diverse selection of writers, in terms of race, gender identity and sexuality, and book subjects that run the gamut."

Bowne & Co. Stationers — New York, NY
Recommended by Emily

"They are a printing press still in business!"

Catbird — New York, NY
Recommended by Angelita

"I’ve loved their gifts and their products for YEARS, and adore their in store shopping experience."

Clic — New York, NY
Recommended by Emily

"I love to frequent these neighborhood places."

Collyer's Mansion — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Rozit

"The curation is so wonderful!"

Delphinium Home — New York, NY
Recommended by Michael

"Quirky and one of a kind items."

Feste — New York, NY
Recommended by Emma Grace

"Always cute stuff, love to just be in there. And great inspo."

Fort Orange General Store — Albany, NY
Recommended by Sarah

"They have a great selection of local goods, gifts, and little delights!"

Gem Home — New York, NY
Recommended by Natalie

"They offer a well curated, chic retail experience."

Green in BKLYN — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Kellie

"Local and quality."

Greenlight Bookstore — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Sydney

"They have something for everyone."

Kaaterskill Market — Catskill, NY
Recommended by Kat

"Thoughtfully curated, hand made things. Definitely doesn’t feel like a chain store."

Kingston Social — Kingston, NY
Recommended by Jorge

"A great selection of art, coffee, books, and knick knacks."

LEIF — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Peter

"It has the best selection of home goods. Unique items that you don't find anywhere else. Tons of one-of-a-kind items and the selection rotates constantly. It's the best!"

Liz's Book Bar — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Emily

"An amazing book store and wine bar in one!"

Maison Jar — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Veronica

"Zero Waste store in Greenpoint, Brooklyn."

McNally Jackson Books — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Chitra

"The selection, the atmosphere, the fact that I can give my money to them instead of to Amazon."

Mogutable — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Kelly

"Asian owned business carrying lots of cute items."

Mommy + Papi — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Mia

"It's a remarkably well-stocked tiny toy store and I go there for all kids gifts these days."

Newburgh Mercantile Gifts and Picture Framing — Newburgh, NY
Recommended by Ilana

"Small, independent, locally made and sourced goods."

Newt — Kingston, NY
Recommended by Chelsea

"The girls who run it are just kind and lovely."

niconeco zakkaya — New York, NY
Recommended by Miriam

"They sell the most beautiful Japanese and Far Eastern stationery and crafts."

Outline — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Natalie

"They offer a well curated, chic retail experience."

Pink Olive — New York, NY
Recommended by Erica

"This is a neighborhood spot that relies on community support; very kind and friendly places with top notch service."

Poetry of Material Things — New York, NY
Recommended by Madelyn

"I love the well curated aspect of the store. They have special things that don't feel run of the mill."

Random Accessories — New York, NY
Recommended by Chie

"They have a really fun selection of stuff. Tiny knife necklaces, to strange cooking gadgets, to kids books. The owner is always there unpacking new fun things. It’s a go-to for holiday time. "

RIDER — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Melissa

"They have a point of view that’s well curated, so hard to find these days!"

Simply Wine — New York, NY
Recommended by Matthew

"They have an engaged staff making picks from smaller vineyards. They always have tastings on Fridays, and they remember your past wines when you’re looking for a point of reference."

Stay Forever — Ridgewood, NY
Recommended by Monica

"It's locally owned and they have a great selection of gifts."

Tangerine — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Natalie

"They offer a well curated, chic retail experience."

The Corner Bookstore — New York, NY
Recommended by Julie

"I love the neighborhood, Carnegie Hill. It’s a bit of a hidden enclave. It has lots of independent stores with unique items."

The Locavore Variety Store — New York, NY
Recommended by Cate

"Great concept, great execution, great vibes, great pickles."

The Quiet Botanist — Hudson, NY
Recommended by Sandra

"Natural sense of home, and a beautiful layout."

The WonderMart — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Ruby

"WonderMart is such a great neighborhood gift shop with all sorts of artisan gifts, from candles to handcrafted purses and stationery. The woman (and her adorable dog) that owns it is so lovely every time I'm in there. The store is dog-friendly! Look for the tree with a custom knit sweater on India street!"

Upstate Stock — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Phil

"I love the space, and the curation of goods is pretty phenomenal."

Upstate Stock — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Jordan

"Lots of fun grocery and home items."

Woods Grove — Brooklyn, NY
Recommended by Jessica

"This store always has a nicely curated assortment of thoughtful gifts in a pinch."

Word Up Community Bookshop — New York, NY
Recommended by Yasmin

"They are run by community volunteers and have a lot of events for all ages and relevant talks."

North Carolina

East Fork Asheville — Asheville, NC
Recommended by Rayna

"I'm in love with their pottery - quality, colors, and culture."

Moxie Mercantile — Charlotte, NC
Recommended by Elizabeth

"I love the people, their mission, and the uniqueness of the items."

Ohio

Tigertree — Columbus, OH
Recommended by Katherine

"Really well curated and the owners are lovely. It's also attached to the sweetest kids store."

Oregon

Bestow — Ashland, OR
Recommended by Sheila

"I love that they carry unique gifts. My mom and I almost always purchase from local shops. Purchasing online, except for some clothes and Keap candles, is rare."

Bloomsbury Books — Ashland, OR
Recommended by Sheila

"I love that they carry unique gifts. My mom and I almost always purchase from local shops. Purchasing online, except for some clothes and Keap candles, is rare."

Jupiter Row — Ashland, OR
Recommended by Sheila

"I love that they carry unique gifts. My mom and I almost always purchase from local shops. Purchasing online, except for some clothes and Keap candles, is rare."

Prize — Ashland, OR
Recommended by Sheila

"I love that they carry unique gifts. My mom and I almost always purchase from local shops. Purchasing online, except for some clothes and Keap candles, is rare."

Tender Loving Empire — Portland, OR
Recommended by Deborah

"They carry lots of cute indie brands, with a hand-crafted and artsy feel."

Pennsylvania

Head House Books — Philadelphia, PA
Recommended by Leanne

"Great independent bookstore."

Texas

Revolución — San Antonio, TX
Recommended by Jeremy

"They make their almond milk from scratch, their Honey Lavender in Texas Hill Country, and they juice everything in house."

Sfingiday — Austin, TX
Recommended by Jennie

"It’s a great curated selection of ceramic home goods, typically made in Texas."

Shelter Goods — Wimberley, TX
Recommended by Nanette

"I love the curated beauty of everything in the store, it's unique."

The Little Gay Shop — Austin, TX
Recommended by Marc

"Great store with helpful owners and staff who give back to the community consistently."

Vermont

Powers Market — Bennington, VT
Recommended by Kerry

"I love a general store!"

Stowe Street Emporium — Waterbury, VT
Recommended by Lisa

"It is family owned and carries unique gifts."

Washington

Baleen — Seattle, WA
Recommended by Rachael

"They are a lovely neighborhood business that specializes in jewelry, but they sell tons of great homeware too."

Bear Foods Natural Market — Chelan, WA
Recommended by Susannah

"Quality items."

Compass Rose Tacoma — Tacoma, WA
Recommended by Justin

"They have so many cute things!"

Madrona Wear — Bellingham, WA
Recommended by Matthew

"It's both an outdoor-gear consignment store and repair shop. They are great. Maybe they aren't even on social media. But in an outdoorsy place like Bellingham having local tailors who fix and recycle expensive outdoor clothing is a real service to the community. Plus, they are super chill. Everyone around here should check them out from time to time."

Watson Kennedy Fine Home — Seattle, WA
Recommended by Rebecca

"Great shop full of treasures, big and small, for gift-giving, home items, gourmet foods, etc. Ted Kennedy, the owner, is a wonderful human."

Woodland Mod — Seattle, WA
Recommended by Ingrid

"Beautifully curated."

Wisconsin

Hazel General Store — Madison, WI
Recommended by Nancy

"So many original and thoughtful items."