The Joy of Old
85a warren st, +1 617-242-6066, (http://www.thejoyofold.com/). anyone who enjoys rustic antiques would have a blast spending all day gazing at everything from oak bookcases to wicker furniture. the jewelery offered is unique as well; a handmade crocheted and beaded bracelet is an extremely popular item. more best-sellers are necklaces made from handmade glass and gemstones. someone in the college crowd would be interested in a classic sign like "dorm sweet dorm". for a clean-burning scent that is long-lasting you can pick up one of the soy candles while you are in there.
Bunker Hill Florist
1 thompson sq, +1 617-242-2124. in its 20th year of operation, this long-time flower haven is usually the first place called in the event of a funeral or wedding or for a funeral home.
Harvard Art and Frame
250 main st, +1 617-242-7700. if you decide to buy a photograph at the acg, this is the place to go to get it framed and matted. besides framing art, it sells antique prints and paintings.
Artist Group of Charlestown
523 medford st, +1 617-241-0130, (http://artistsgroupofchar...). the agc was started in 2002 and has become a staple of the charlestown art scene ever since. there are many different types of art offered in this gallery. in addition to the group selling its own art, artists from the community who aren't members can display their art. anything from watercolor paintings to sculptures to photography is on sale at the exhibits. in the spring and summer there is an outdoor festival held at city square.