12 Best Places to Shop in USA

Running on Saturday mornings and early afternoons year-round, this astoundingly large and diverse farmers' market carries not only Oregon's bounty of flowers and produce (look especially for berries in summer and stone fruits in fall) but also hazelnuts, cheese, delectable baked goods, wines and ciders, and other goodies. It's great for people-watching and souvenir shopping, and several stalls sell great food to eat on-site—be sure to come hungry. If you can't make the Saturday market, check the website for locations of smaller but still very popular versions of the market, held most days during the warmer months at various locations around town.

The boisterous blooms in this flower shop come from its nearby farm, where they're sustainably grown; bouquets are for sale along with a lovely selection of housewares, gifts, and the card you forgot to get ahead of time.

Kelly Marie Thompson has expanded her popular floral boutique to include home goods, linens, and fine jewelry. Unfortunately, there’s no way to bottle the lush, floral scent of the shop’s interior, but the selection of artisan candles and fragrances are a good substitute.

Part florist and part gift boutique, the Green Cottage creates interesting bouquets and carries small gift items such as handcrafted and estate jewelry (one of the owners has a jewelry studio), ceramic vases, prettily packaged soaps, sculptural candles, children's books, and a few toys. It's the perfect place to pick up a hostess gift or a souvenir.

Kawamoto grows all flowers on its 3½-acre orchid farm near downtown Honolulu. Their specialty is the cattleya, a favorite for Mother's Day, but they also grow hundreds of hybrids. The nursery now does the bulk of its business online, and they have decades of experience shipping temperamental orchids to the Mainland.

This full-service florist offers a wonderful array of gourmet foods, local charcuterie, chocolates, wines, craft beers, high-quality olive oils, and cheeses. There's a small deck where you can enjoy harbor views.

You'll find one of Chicago's best selections of fresh flowers here. Designed by architect Cynthia Weese, this breathtaking shop carries singular antique and vintage furnishings and accessories as well as a fanciful selection of candles, vases, tiles, and pots.

Nestled in a historic section of Harlem on Malcolm X Blvd., this adorable green shop carries rare and unusual indoor plants (like philodendron Florida beauty) and plant-centric gifts. Pop in to admire the colorful array of planters, terrariums, candles, cutesy jewelry, and air plants, while soaking in the soothing atmosphere. Everything is reasonably priced, and the staff is knowledgeable on helping shoppers choose from pet-friendly plants to plants for beginners.

Brighten your day with a visit to Plant Material. This charming nursery and plant shop specializes in California native plants with a diverse selection of organic herbs and other climate-adapted flora. The friendly owners have also curated a lovely collection of pots, gardening tools, and naturally dyed gardening apparel to bring extra joy into horticulture.

There’s something comforting about Potted, almost as if you’ve just walked into your parents’ sunroom or a woodland fairy’s home. This is a garden full of colors, nooks, and crannies to tuck yourself into, and there are treasures of the botanic kind waiting to be discovered. It’s every plant lover's paradise, but even those who wouldn't consider themselves to be plant fiends will be tempted to buy a memento here.

Walk into this shop and your senses are filled with the fragrance of flowers and spice and a riot of color. Flowers, baskets, plants, unusual gifts, candles, and wrought-iron wall hangings are just the beginning.