This little shop on Broadway in East Somerville is part gift shop, part florist and part bookstore. Petals in Paradise carries an array of flowers and house plants with bouquets and arrangements available for a number of occasions. Petals also holds a selection of Christian religious books in Spanish and English, as well as other Spanish language titles. Turn to the opposite side of the store to find assorted gift items, including soaps and shampoos.
This little store is part video store, part gift shop. Head towards the back of the shop to find hundreds of titles of Korean films. If you can read Korean, that's a plus, as none of the labels are in English. Explore the shelves in the front if you are looking for a cute card, or a neat gift, ranging from lamps to slippers, and chopsticks to funky decorations. Reliable Video also stocks stickers and collectibles featuring Sanrio characters, as well as housewares and wrapping paper.
Whether it's back to school, moving into a new home or just sprucing up your place, Bed Bath & Beyond could easily be your one-stop-shop. You'll find bedding, cookware, table linens, window treatments, furniture, stuff for the kids' rooms and even electronics and luggage. The Assembly Square location is open 7 days a week, and you can get here on the 90 and 92 buses that stop right out front.
A.J. Wright offers men's, women's and children's clothes and shoes in addition to housewares, picture frames, rugs, backpacks, books, plants and bedroom wares. All items are well stocked.
This whimsical Davis Square gift shop is the place to find local crafts year-round. Opened by owner Dave Sarkowski in 2006, the work of over 175 New England artists can be perused inside the cheery lime-green space. Sarkowski prides himself on his selection of handmade items and unusual gifts, from fun cards and ironic notebooks to art T-shirts, one-of-a-kind toys and jewelry by independent designers.
Locally owned and operated, Grand offers contemporary home furnishings, gifts and clothing from independent designers, most of whom are locally-based. Owner Wendy and her partner concentrate on hip wares, selling offbeat plates and glasses, couches, alarm clocks, candlesticks, bottle openers and place settings. A print of Boston which parses out all the individual neighborhoods is a top seller and one can also find vintage field notebooks, handmade invitations and designer t-shirts.
