So whether or not you are looking for a comic book book-loving good friend, an art-loving associate or a fashion-savvy sibling, you are certain to search out distinctive and considerate items. 

Adrian Durban Florist
For nearly 125 years, the multi-generational, family-run Adrian Durban Florist  has been offering lovely bouquets, floral preparations and houseplants to the Higher Cincinnati neighborhood. Began in 1899 by George Durban, a gardener for a rich Clifton household, the store now has three areas and hand-builds its colourful creations from a every day supply of farm-fresh flowers. If you happen to’re bored by blooms, in addition they construct present baskets resembling a Style of Cincinnati field with Skyline Chili, LaRosa’s tomato sauce and Grippo’s chips, or one crammed with native craft beer. 3401 Clifton Ave., Clifton and 6941 Cornell Highway, Blue Ash, adriandurban.com.

Aglamesis Bro’s
Aglamesis Bro’s was based in 1908 by Greek immigrants and brothers Thomas and Nicholas Aglamesis, and it’s nonetheless operated by their descendants immediately. Specializing in ice cream, Italian ice and gourmand chocolate comprised of self-described “Previous World recipes” and conventional strategies, its candies are extraordinarily giftable. For a candy sampler filled with decadent taste and texture, select an assortment that features lotions, fruits and nuts coated in milk or darkish chocolate, or go for seasonally themed, foil-wrapped gold cash, stars, bells or Santas. 3046 Madison Highway, Oakley; 9899 Montgomery Highway, Montgomery, aglamesis.com.

BlaCk OWned Outerwear
BlaCk OWned Outerwear presents a mixture of males’s, ladies’s and children’ clothes and accessories, together with colourful T-shirts, comfy-yet-stylish sweatshirts and a plethora of hats in baseball to bucket types. Store proprietor Means Cameron says the purpose of the model is to “promote Black possession, whereas difficult societal inequities by means of our clothes and storytelling,” per the web site. Each bit is designed with the corporate’s identify as a focus to maintain spreading its mission. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, a number of Cincinnati Bengals gamers and loads of different native celebs have been sporting the store’s wares. 822 Elm St., Downtown, blackowned19xx.com.

Cincinnati Artwork Museum
The Cincinnati Artwork Museum is house to 1000’s of artworks spanning centuries and cultures, nevertheless it’s additionally house to a comfy present store crammed with goodies and trinkets. You may discover prints, baggage, shirts, puzzles and ornaments of a number of the museum’s most well-known items, in addition to books and merchandise from present and previous exhibitions and basic artwork historical past. A choice of inventive house decor, Charley Harper tiles and CAM-branded objects helps you to convey a little bit of the museum house with you. 953 Eden Park Dr., Mt. Adams, cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Cincinnati Museum Middle
The Cincinnati Museum Middle at Union Terminal is certainly one of Cincinnati’s most admired gems, crammed with reveals devoted to historical past, science and marvel – but when you have not checked out the present store, you are lacking out. This store is crammed with objects that can delight each children and adults, spanning from science-based STEM kits and distinctive Cincinnati historical past ephemera to space-themed jewellery. Nicole Koenig, retail operations supervisor, tells CityBeat the CMC present store is exclusive as a result of it is continuously altering. “We’re persistently new, recent concepts to supply our visitors,” she says. “We purchase from native and nationwide distributors, so it is a good mixture of what makes Cincinnati Museum Middle and Union Terminal particular.” 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate, cincymuseum.org.

Cincy Shirts
Unfold hometown delight far and large with a present from regionally owned Cincy Shirts. In any respect three areas, seize printed T-shirts with everybody’s favourite hippos Fritz and Fiona, fierce Bengals sweatshirts, and recent FC Cincinnati gear. You’ll additionally discover a medley of Skyline-themed stickers, nods to native popular culture and a choice of Cincinnati-themed hats to signify the town in type. Lots of the objects are available in each grownup and youngsters’s sizes, and in the event that they don’t have a measurement in inventory, they’ll print the shirt on website so that you can choose up later. 1301 Most important St., Over-the-Rhine; 2709 Observatory Ave., Hyde Park; 2501 Dixie Freeway, Ft. Mitchell, cincyshirts.com.

Inventive Home of Artwork & Design
Inventive Home of Artwork & Design presents objects for many who take pleasure in accumulating artwork or making their very own. Browse laser-cut buttons with a slew of cute characters, like Pikachu, Child Yoda and Sew, together with quirky earrings that includes intricate designs. If you happen to’ve bought an RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg) fan in your life, be certain to take a look at the store’s coasters honoring the legend. For these trying as an alternative for experiences over materials items, present somebody a workshop or schedule a paint get together and invite your whole buddies. 609 Most important St., Covington, creativehousead.com.

The Every day Classic
Cut back, reuse and recycle with a splash of time journey on the Every day Classic. The shop’s inventory is continually up to date with trendy classic finds, together with retro Cincinnati sports activities attire like traditional Bengals, Reds and UC sweatshirts and shirts, together with incredible ’80s and ’90s pop-culture throwbacks. It additionally has timeless hats, purses, equipment and garments for each season which are each modern and sustainable. Try its Instagram web page for probably the most up-to-date choices, or simply make an impromptu cease within the retailer — you by no means know what you will discover. 1810 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, instagram.com/thedailyvintagecincy.

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Everyone’s Information

Everyone’s Information
With an expansive assortment of latest and used information, the unbiased Everyone’s Information has impressed music followers within the Cincinnati space for greater than 40 years. Peruse the large choice of vinyl overlaying genres from rock, pop and reggae to jazz, rap and nation, plus discover albums by native acts. Go away time to browse the CDs and cassettes to disclose long-lost favourite tunes you grew up listening to. Not solely is that this store jam-packed with music, however you will additionally discover band T-shirts and customized Everyone’s items. 6106 Montgomery Highway, Nice Ridge, everybodysrecords.com.

Fern
Fern is a inexperienced oasis for plant lovers and design fanatics with a wide array of houseplants to select from, together with air vegetation, ferns, hoyas and cacti, together with all the pieces you might want to care for them in type. Its two areas are crammed with all of the instruments you might want to hold vegetation flourishing, from watering cans, pure plant meals and propagation instruments to trendy and stylish planters. Do not forget to take a look at their stationery, espresso desk books and residential decor merchandise for the right of completion for a well-accessorized house. 6040 Hamilton Ave., Faculty Hill; 737 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills, fern-shop.com.

Fleurish House
Fleurish House has a bit of little bit of all the pieces multi functional spot, from house decor and children’ toys to apothecary objects and classy ladies’s clothes. For many who like to entertain, there are coasters, chopping boards, towel holders, picket spoons and adorned napkins. For the style-centric, there’s jewellery, purses, scarves and eyewear collections. And for inside design followers, take a look at the pillows, throws and seasonal decorations. 135 Most important St., Hamilton; 110 S. Second St., Suite B, Loveland, fleurishhome.com.

HOMAGE
Whether or not you are looking for a loyal UC Bearcat, devoted OSU Buckeye or die-hard Xavier Muskie, HOMAGE has the gear to signify their favourite Ohio group, plus duds devoted to the Bengals, Reds and FC Cincinnati. You may additionally discover super-soft shirts, sweatshirts and hats repping Cincinnati classics, like Uncle Woody’s, Skyline, Little Kings and Kings Island, all designed in a classic type. Not a sports activities fan? HOMAGE additionally sells clothes with popular culture references from traditional ’80s films to exhibits like The Workplace. 1232 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, homage.com.

Hustler Hollywood
If you happen to’re choosing naughty over good this vacation, Hustler Hollywood is a one-stop-shop for erotic gift-giving, with a variety starting from intercourse toys and grownup books to lube, X-rated lingerie and BDSM kits. The shop caters to each sort of particular person in a self-described “judgment-free zone ruled by educated and unbiased workers.” So be happy to buy kinky costumes, playful pleasures or academic objects with out blushing. 18 E. Seventh St., Downtown; 411 Elm St., Downtown, hustlerhollywood.com.

I Love Cincinnati Store
The I Love Cincinnati Store is for many who can not help however share their love for the Queen Metropolis with all of their household and buddies. Because the identify suggests, you will discover T-shirts, mugs, hats, keychains and drinkware centered on our metropolis’s greatness. There are numerous attire choices for native school {and professional} sports activities groups, shirts honoring delicacies just like the legendary 3-Method, and wooden chopping boards and ornaments that includes the Cincinnati skyline. 441 Vine St., Second Ground, Downtown, ilovecincinnatishop.com.

indigenous craft gallery
indigenous craft gallery presents a mixture of handcrafted merchandise, from jewellery and pottery to prints, ornaments and stained glass, with many made by native and regional artists. Proprietor Diane Christian-Budd says her retailer’s choice — with distinctive items in media like wooden, metallic and fiber — and vitality set it aside. “[It’s a] relaxed surroundings with great pure gentle to point out off the sweetness, coloration and number of our handmade works,” she says. “Plus, now we have a gallery cat named Junipurr, who’s at all times obtainable for comfortable pets.” 1609 Madison Highway, East Walnut Hills, indigenouscraft.com.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers
At Joseph-Beth, you will discover a guide (or two) for anybody in your checklist, whether or not they’re into thriller, romance, biographies, cooking or something in between. The youngsters’ part boasts tons of of titles for ages starting from new child to center faculty. Whereas getting sucked into a superb guide is simple, the store additionally has a present part on the primary ground with regionally made items and treats, house decor, vogue equipment and stationery. 2692 Madison Highway, Norwood, josephbeth.com.

Kentucky Botanical Co.
Kentucky Botanical Co. sells a wide range of Kentucky-grown hemp merchandise, all free from unnatural flavors and preservatives. Some objects embody CBD tinctures, gummies, capsules and a mix of topical lotions and private care merchandise, like bathtub soaks, salves and cooling ache aid lotion. “We provide a choice of merchandise that we’re enthusiastic about to start out a dialog and ignite an curiosity in everybody who walks within the door,” says proprietor Christain Watt. “From the homeowners to our associates, we convey information and keenness for the merchandise that we supply to each interplay.” 406 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, kybotanicalco.com.

King Arthur’s Court docket
King Arthur’s Court docket is a whimsical and nostalgic toy retailer. The open-concept retailer’s cabinets are crammed with dolls, constructing blocks, vehicles and devices. There is a part devoted to books, puzzles and board video games, and the store has an enormous variety of craft and STEM kits to maintain kiddos studying whereas having enjoyable. Whereas the toys on the principle ground are mesmerizing, children can also climb and swing within the dungeon-themed play space within the renovated basement. Bonus: King Arthur’s Court docket presents complimentary present wrapping with every buy. 3040 Madison Highway, Oakley, kingarthurstoys.com.

Kismet
Kismet is an eclectic store with two areas promoting distinctive clothes and baubles with a boho lean. Catering to free spirits, Kismet’s choice of chunky knits, printed clothes and cute hats is complemented by a treasure trove of worldwide impressed jewellery, tarot playing cards, crystals, candles, journals and tons of zodiac-themed equipment. 1233 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine; 2037 Madison Highway, O’Bryonville, iluvthatstore.com.

Knickers of Hyde Park
Knickers of Hyde Park makes a speciality of lovely intimates and undergarments. Associates are on the able to information consumers by means of the shop’s choice of high manufacturers, together with Panache and Chantelle, and to offer one of the best match doable for all physique sizes and shapes. Browse an assortment of stylish lingerie items, together with child doll-style and teddy items, or store for comfortable and comfy loungewear like plush robes, silky pajama units and fluffy slippers. 2726 Erie Ave., Hyde Park, knickersofhydepark.com.

Metallic Giraffe
Metallic Giraffe sells items and attire made by a mixture of native distributors and specialty retailers. This boutique presents house decor and kitchen objects, together with cookware, seasonal door indicators, kitchen towels and painted wine glasses. There’s additionally a set of Merely Southern T-shirts and classy attire to signify your favourite Cincy sports activities groups, plus scented physique care merchandise and candles. 2034 Anderson Ferry Highway, Western Hills, metallicgiraffe.com.

MiCA 12/v
MiCA 12/v presents a curated assortment of things made by native artists, indie makers and small design traces. Discover its stock of house decor and kitchenware, together with high quality ceramics and vibrant handmade glassware. The shop additionally presents distinctive prints and work, vegan-leather purses, cute children objects and enjoyable finds, like handmade glass nightlights that includes varied celebrities. “Our specific choice of objects normally resonates with individuals who love artwork and design, with a tiny little bit of quirkiness,” says proprietor Carolyn Deininger. MiCA additionally presents free present wrapping with every buy and complimentary supply inside the I-275 loop. 1201 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, shopmica.com.

The Native Model
Contained in the Native Model retailer, partitions are lined with screen-printed T-shirts and sweatshirts, brandishing the corporate’s identify or selling Cincy’s hometown spirit, with designs devoted to Pete Rose, Joe Burrow and Harambe. Every shirt is made utilizing a remarkably comfortable cloth that’ll hold the wearer feeling comfortable and comfy all day lengthy. Do not forget to take a look at the assorted coloured beanies and snapback hats with the phrase “Native” and the world code “513” on them. 1 Levee Method, Newport, thenativebrand.com.

Puzzle Items A Sensory Sensation
Puzzle Items is a sensory-friendly youngsters’s retailer providing a choice of toys, plushes, fidgets and extra for these with autism and particular wants. The shop supplies a novel expertise for teenagers by permitting them to check virtually all of the toys in inventory earlier than shopping for. “What makes us distinctive is our retailer design,” says proprietor and creator of Puzzle Items, Holly Younger. “We’ve got a sensory room on-site, plus a play space for the youngsters — mountain climbing wall, playhouse, sand play space and extra.” 11912 Montgomery Highway, Mason, puzzlepiecesohio.com.

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Queen Metropolis Alchemy

Queen Metropolis Alchemy
Crystals, candles, and self-care galore — you will discover all of them and extra at Queen Metropolis Alchemy, positioned throughout from Findlay Market. Take time to find the gathering of handmade face and physique merchandise, together with lotions, pure deodorants, bathtub salts, face masks, toners and cleansers, all in varied floral and woodsy scents. Tables within the middle of the store are crammed with an assortment of crystals, every accompanied by a notecard describing the stone’s particular skills. 1808 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, queencityalchemy.com.

Queen Metropolis Comedian & Card Firm
Queen Metropolis Comedian & Card Firm boasts the self-proclaimed largest choice of new and back-issue comedian books and graphic novels in Cincinnati, with titles from Archie, Marvel, Disney, DC Comics and past. The store additionally sells a set of superhero T-shirts, baseball and gaming playing cards, Disney park pins and motion figures. If you happen to’re undecided what to get, the workers is completely satisfied to assist. “Our buyer expertise is totally different as a result of we attempt to assist every buyer discover what they’re in search of or provide recommendations if they are not certain what they need,” says proprietor Geoff Hoffman. 6101 Montgomery Highway, Nice Ridge; 6600 Dixie Freeway, Suite V, Fairfield, queencitycomics.com.

Richter & Phillips
Since 1896, Richter & Phillips has been one of many metropolis’s high spots to search out — and restore — jewellery, watches and diamonds, together with customized and property items. The family-run store is helmed by Gemological Institute of America Graduate Gemologists and positioned in an Artwork Deco constructing downtown, full with its personal bank-vault-turned-speakeasy lounge. Providing all the pieces from rings and bracelets to necklaces and cufflinks in a variety of worth factors, workers will show you how to select the right current, whether or not that’s a show-stopping engagement ring, timeless Rolex or fairly pendant for on a regular basis put on. 601 Most important St., Downtown, richterphillips.com.

Rose & Remington
Rose & Remington is a regionally spawned and family-owned chain devoted to offering “empowering and inexpensive vogue for each mother and daughter,” per its web site. With a base in Lebanon and areas unfold all through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana and West Virginia, the approach to life model makes a speciality of flowy clothes, elegant tops and comfy cardigans. It additionally carries trendy athleisure put on — leggings, joggers and pullovers — and jewellery and equipment, like headbands and scrunchies. 7875 Montgomery Highway, Kenwood; 454 Ohio Pike, Beechmont; 3657 Stone Creek Blvd., Colerain; 9275 Governors Method, Fields Ertel; 7562 Bales St., Liberty Township; 454 Ohio Pike, Beechmont; 35 E Most important St. Lebanon, roseandremington.com.

Ten Thousand Villages
This nonprofit store options ethically sourced fair-trade items from around the globe, all made by artisans in underserved communities. You may discover handmade private care objects like vegan soaps and woodblock-printed robes, in addition to a wide array of house items and decor, from hand-woven pillow covers and rugs to ceramic sake units and recycled iron wind chimes. A self-described “world maker-to-market motion,” every buy celebrates sustainability and immediately helps artisans and their communities. 2011 Madison Highway, O’Bryonville; 11316 Montgomery Highway, Harper’s Level, tenthousandvillages.com.

The Village Junction
Situated in Montgomery, the Village Junction is a regionally owned store crammed with a curated assortment of considerate objects, together with attire, baggage, candles, house decor and extra. This welcoming store is the perfect spot to cease, particularly when you’re uncertain what items to get. “Our primary focus is our prospects,” says proprietor Lisa Tepe. “The Village Junction is a small woman-owned enterprise, and we thrive due to our loyal prospects. We help prospects with selecting the right present or outfit that makes them really feel assured.” 10827 Montgomery Highway, Montgomery, villagejunctioncincinnati.com.

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