Bug Store

This store is a cute little store located right down the street from the Botanical Garden, so it obviously caters to people who are visiting that, or who are locals that garden. It is a mix of all sorts of things, but mostly garden type items, from tools to knicknacks that you would put in the garden. I always found the prices to be a bit high, but it is a specialty shop so you should expect that. Parking can be iffy here, especially if the Garden itself is crowded. more

I agree with another reviewer to start in the basement - lots of garden items and seemingly random decor. Very inexpensive but item quality is hit or miss. Check your item over carefully before taking it upstairs to pay. In 2004 during the holidays they were even giving away freebies to everyone who came in the door. (We used the odd little free statue as a gag gift, but it was great nonetheless.) more

I love this place! lots of new and old and old looking as new chachkes that are great for us collectors or as my husband calls it, pack rats.... :) i've found the most original Xmas ornaments here, great smelling soaps, 50's purses, lizards and some beautiful doorknobs. butterflies, necklaces, head scarves, fountains, pots and settees are just some of the other items offered here. above all, i start in the basement! here, perfectly good objects may have a small chip on them or a thread out of place and the mark down goes down faster than you can SALE! most things down here cost less than $10 tho i get most of my stuff for less than $5. great place to go shopping for Xmas and Birthday presents. definitely add this one to you list of places to visit. you'd be surprised. more