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Bassett Furniture offers personalized design help, including in-home measurements and fabric/color options. Reviews praise attentive staff, especially Jordan and Robin, who guide customers to pieces that fit space and style. Delivery is followed up with care, and even handwritten thank-you notes reflect the courteous, high-quality shopping experience.

Past To Present; Furniture and woodworking gifts is an Amherst-based shop offering furniture refinishing and custom wood pieces. Customers praise Josh for fast quotes, steady communication, and flawless results—from refinishing heirloom bedroom sets to reviving front doors and tabletops. Services include matching stains to existing pieces, coordinating glass table tops, and arranging delivery and updates throughout the project.

Fitz Books & Waffles is a welcoming Buffalo bookstore and cafe that blends a diverse selection of new and used books with Liege waffles, a cozy, fenced-in patio, and rotating local art with an on-site gallery. Guests praise the owner’s friendliness and community focus, with book clubs, events, and ties to local artists. The shop also showcases a vault of vintage, hard-to-find titles and an autograph collection.

Her Story is a gift shop and clothing store in Buffalo renowned for its beautifully curated gifts and a welcoming, women-supported community led by Sue and Ciara. The space blends shopping with a classroom kitchen, meaningful cooking classes, and wellness items that promote balance. A beloved community resource, with online shopping available and customers leaving inspired.

Em and Em's Books, located at 1415 Hertel Ave in Buffalo, offers a curated mix of new and used titles for children, teens, and adults. Customers praise the spacious, easy-to-browse shelves, affordable prices, and books in fantastic condition. The shop hosts Crafty Book Club and sits across from the North Park Theatre, making it a welcoming community hub, with owners described as amazing and staff among the nicest. A small selection of stickers, candles, and DVDs complements the book assortment.

Alice, Ever After Books is a charming Buffalo independent bookstore where kids and adults feel welcome. Guests praise owner Meg for friendly, attentive service and personalized recommendations, with a wide range of titles from 0 to adult. The shop includes a story-time seating area, gifts for adults, and tasty popsicles, plus easy special-order pickup at the counter. Located at 295 Parkside Ave, across from the zoo.