Boston's Best Gifts and Stationery

Beacon Hill gift shop specializing in accessories for wardrobe and home: handbags and belts, hand-crafted jewelry, candles, frames and pillows.

Reviews:

• “great shop”
• “so much fun”
• “charles street”
• “my fun accessories shop”
• “love this place”

Tips: Weather permitting, the shop usually has a few bargains on sidewalk tables.

The Flat of the Hill or email The Flat of the Hill

Independent Newton bookstore is renowned for its low prices, varied selection and bargain bins.

New England Mobile Book Fair

A treasure on traditional Charles Street, this sleek home-goods store takes your breath away.

Reviews:

• “Best small shop in town where everything you can imagine is there to entertain in style!”
• “Still crazy….after all these years”
• “Love it”
• “like it”
• “stylish wanna be”

Tips: The store offers both residential and commercial interior-design consulting services.

Koo de Kir

Selling fine pens since 1948, Downtown Crossing shop also offers repair and engraving services.

Reviews:

• “Incredible shop—great experience, love my new pen”
• “Unique & fancy pens”

Bromfield Pen Shop or email Bromfield Pen Shop

Gourmet shop, located in the Copley Westin, carries fine international foodstuffs like caviar, tea, truffles and sweets.

Reviews:

• “what a delight”
• “Great Boutique, great choices”
• “Custom Gift Arrangements”
• “Very Nice Store!”
• “Best Gift”

Gourmet Boutique

Campy Cambridge warehouse sells funky secondhand clothes, including lots of retro outfits and accessories.

Reviews:

• “If you’re a REAL thrifter, then you’ll LOVE this!”
• “The Garment District rocks!”
• “Beggars Wardrobe "
• “Amazing place!”
• “Customer Service”

Tips: Take a break from shopping by crossing the street and enjoying an indie film at the Kendall.

Garment District

Area foodies worth their imported Brittany salt have depended on this culinary Cambridge landmark for more than 20 years.

Reviews:

• “you won’t be disappointed”
• “Disappointed”

Tips: Boston residents with a hankering for a gourmet snack don’t need to cross the river; the shop has a smaller location in the heart of the South End.

Formaggio Kitchen

Popular, family-owned local chain sells well made home goods.

Reviews:

• “A cut above”

Bowl & Board

Colorful specialty store sits on the Somerville-Cambridge border, near Porter Square, and sells unique gifts and lifestyle products.

Reviews:

• “stylish gifts to impress”
• “My Go-To Place for Gifts”
• “Fun, hip, unique gifts”
• “Find gifts for those hard to buy for”
• “Great Little Gem!”

Satinbox

South End home boutique sells hand-picked antiques, gifts and home items, many of which are imported from Europe.

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