Brambles of Hanover

I love this store. I used to live in Hanover, and went there all the time to buy gifts for friends and family. The owner is almost always there, and is really friendly and helpful, and English! :) They have a lot of handmade things, which I like because I like to support artists/​craftspeople. Apart from all the awesome girly things like bath products, jewelry, bags and stationery, they also have a really cute baby section.
Best part is that they gift wrap, and its free! You can put together little gifts for your friends and they’ll wrap it up for you. The owner is really creative, and always does a really nice job. Yeah, it is below street level, but she’s done a really nice job of lighting it and it seems really cozy to me. There’s a lot of color and really funky stuff, which really adds to it.
Davis Squared in Somerville is a lot like it… so i get to shop locally somewhere that’s kind of the same, now that I’m not in NH :)

A little store on Main Street that sells trinkets, jewelry & bath items. For the girly girl who loves supercute gifts.
Also offered: Stationery, children’s clothing & dorm room basics. Most items in the $ 10 — $ 50 price range.
Half star subtracted because it’s below street level. Small space, lack of windows + dim lighting = claustrophobia. Plus, the staircase is narrow & steep.