The Prickly Pear

My go to for all my gifts! Wonderful owners, excellent selections & FANTASTIC prices! Love them!

Went here for the 1^st time this weekend for some holiday shopping. What do you get those that have everything? Prickly pair had plenty of unique and trendy options. I will soon be a regular.

It all started with a cup of coffee.
Upon meeting a friend to catch up, I immediately noticed her adorable earrings and complimented her on them. «Thanks! I got them at the Prickly Pear,» she told me. I had never heard of the place and asked her about it. She started to tell me and then asked, «Actually, would you want to go there now?» And off we went!
At the first glimpse, I was in love. Prickly Pear is located on Main Street in Middletown in a yellow building. Immediately when we entered, one of the owners greeted my friend by name as she continued to show some merchandise to another customer in the store. I immediately went to the room with the jewelry (I’ve never gotten over my childhood love of shiny/​sparkly/​bright jewelry) and couldn’t get enough. There was a huge variety of necklaces in all colors and styles, stretchy rings, and — like the cute ones my friend was wearing — tons of earrings. It ranged from clover lavaliers to chunky coral-​like necklaces, to earrings made out of bullet casings with a crystal in the middle (trust me, they’re extremely cute!)
There are two other rooms in the shop with all sorts of whimsical, monogramm-​able, and perfect-​for-​gifting merchandise. Speaking of merchandise, the merchandise presentation is easy-​to-​browse and attractive.
The best part: this place is local and CRAZY affordable! I love supporting local businesses, particularly ones like this one with owners who care about and greet their customers by name. Some places I can’t frequent with the budget I’m on, but Prickly Pear is one place I can see myself returning to for gifts for friends (and for me!). Jewelry was mostly under $ 20 (for necklaces) or even $ 10 (rings and earrings), and many of the whimsical gifts (wine gift bags) can be bought with nothing larger than the bill that Alexander Hamilton resides on.
Put this place on your list for hostess gifts, home gifts, monogrammed items (bags, stationery), and cute new accessories to dress up any outfit!