Shake the Tree

"I grew up in Boston and have been going to Shake the Tree for over 10 years. It’s still my favorite store and I make sure to visit every time I’m in Boston. Great for clothes, holiday gifts, etc. It’s a perfectly curated collection"

"My family and I always love to stop in here. They have a wonderful and wide selection of items. I recently purchased a winter hat from this store. It was a little expensive but after wearing it I have found that it is best quality hat I have ever owned. Will be back in the future!!"

"Great gift shop, the owner really has a great eye and keeps it fresh. Gotta say my favorite time of the year here is the holidays because her ornament selection is so unique and good. I’ve purchased frames, books, cards, vases, candles, candy bars etc. as gifts from here. Really great options if you are in a pinch for that certain person you can cheap out on gift wise but you need to not spend a ton. This place is the perfect in between."

"Customer service was incredibly disappointing, not a reflection of the quintessential north end friendliness. I stopped in last week to pick up a present for my friend's thesis exhibit at massart after picking up dinner from Pauli's next door. Having previously worked in higher end retail on Newbury, you couldn't give me enough discounts to come in this store, see below 1. The saleswoman didn't greet me, she was the only one in the store. 2. Didn't ask me if I needed any help or why I was stopping in. 3. it was awkward as hell from there. 4. I tried making conversation with her about why I was buying the paper weight and she ignored me. 5. I asked her how long this has been in the north end, I just moved down the street a couple months ago - with a snarky reply "15 years" 6. I asked, "oh.. okay, is this a new store front" ... I already knew the answer, I order from Pauli's 3-4 times a week. Do better, ladies. Please."

"On a recent trip to Boston I found this little gem in the North End. I loved everything in the store and bough a great sweater and scarf. I want to take another trip back to Boston just to shop here again. It's the perfect mix of on-trend clothing, accessories and cute house wears."