Hand-crafted small batch soaps & candles using the highest quality ingredients. Cold process soaps are created from local ingredients when possible, including lavender and other botanicals grown in the gardens of this Newton business. Container candles are hand-poured from 100% American soy wax and the pillar candles are a blend of soy and beeswax. Wicks are cotton and burn clean for hours and hours. &Soaps is an environmentally-friendly company that takes sustainability seriously--steering clear of plastics and petroleum by-products.

Greentail Table in Nonantum is a Best of Boston Winner for Best Entertaining Essentials and a destination resource for modern tableware and gifts for pretty much any occasion. Much of the store's merchandise changes with the seasons, keeping pace with the shifting needs of entertaining and gift-giving. As a result, Greentail Table always seems to carry just what you need, just when you need it. Shop online or in-store, and they offer fast shipping too!

For those looking for just-the-right vintage piece to feather their nests, Nina Rachele Decor, in Newton Upper Falls, is a treasure trove of home furnishings and accents. Nina’s love of interior design, architecture, furniture, antiques and objets d’art, makes for a thoughtfully curated shop, with items spanning different decades and sometimes centuries. Specializing in Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique furniture, accessories, lighting, and art, the shop is stocked with items of varied styles and price points. In addition to furniture and decor, Nina offers vintage barware and serving pieces for entertaining, and fun kitschy items, like toys, and other collectibles.

If you’re like us, getting photos taken—whether it’s a family portrait, head shot, or even a passport photo—causes anxiety. How will I look? Can I relax in front of the camera? What should I wear? Luckily, there’s a professional photography studio in Newton, Famili Photography, that makes photo sessions easy and, well, even kind of fun. Photographer Christine Demura’s professional eye, attention to detail, and easy-going demeanor makes photo sessions a snap, resulting in A+ photos that are quickly delivered. The studio is located at 303 Auburn Street in Auburndale, and is open Tuesday-Saturday.

Since not every village in Newton has a gift shop like Just Next Door, residents from villages all over Newton head to this little shop in Auburndale when they need a special gift, card, or toy. Known for their voluminous card racks and gifts for any occasion, it's just the place to shop when you want to keep it local or need a last minute present.

As far as we’re concerned, there’s no place in Newton quite like The Paper Mouse. This magical gift and stationery shop is brimming with thoughtfully curated merchandise that inspires curiosity, puzzles, toys, books, writing implements, notebooks, and one of the best selections of cards in Newton. It also has gorgeous art prints—many of which were created by Newton resident & one of Oprah’s faves, Felix Doolittle, and other uber-talented artists on the Paper Mouse staff. They’re perfect for adding a touch of joy, color, and whimsy to any home.

Newton is now home to its first zero-waste refillery, Fulfilled Goods! With the feel of a general store (it's gorgeous), and a mission to reduce waste and deliver value, this new addition to Newtonville has a huge selection of products--from pantry items to households goods, and personal care products. There’s also a collection of locally-made sustainable products perfect for holiday gift-giving. Bring your own containers to fill up, and if you don't happen to have any, there's an assortment of sanitized ones at the front of the store for you. 612 Washington Street, across from Whole Foods, in Virtuous Tea's former space.

Karma is a curated, eclectic boutique like no other store in Newton. Owned by Phuni Kim Meston, a native of the Himalayas region of Ladakh, India, every object in Karma has a story. Phuni travels around the world, building relationships with talented artists and sourcing unique pieces. Committed to supporting up-and-coming artists from marginalized communities, Phuni has a strong connection to female artisans from the Himalayas. Karma's thoughtful and unusual finds include clothing, home accessories, and jewelry.