SOTA is a great place all around. I can't walk by their Antique Row shop without at least stopping to see what's new outside or in the window, and it's the first place I go when I want to buy a special, unique gift for someone.
The shop offers a wide variety of artisan-made, well, everything--photo frames, puzzles, dinnerware, jewelry, yarn decorations, wall decorations, clocks, wind chimes, coasters, bookmarks, ornaments, stamp dispensers, business card holders, vases, contact lens holders...well, you get the picture. I've bought gifts here for adults of all ages--college to elderly.
The prices are great for hand-crafted goods, and the quality of the items is phenomenal. If you want something cheap and tacky, this is not the place to go.
The owners are really friendly, and even though I only pop in once in a while, they always remember that I've been there before.
Basically, go here if you want to find something memorable and useful to give someone. You won't be disappointed.
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