Painted Tree Boutiques - Glen Allen — Attraction in Short Pump

Over the year or two that this “boujee flea market” went up, it has gone down, I’ve only been in here 4 times and it’s just, FAKE FEELS, and hit a “rock bottom” and it seems to continue to show that way. I couldn’t bring in my Disney backpack, because of reasons unexplained and I wonder how many people roll in with carts and burkas… the “starving media artists and crafters” is real here, don’t be fooled by the appearance, I was, and I feel like my pockets would’ve been swept by not only over priced used “designer” or “indie designer” pieces from poor passed away stores and PIER 1 Imports…but the people that frequent in there… I honestly never felt a genuine vibe, and it seemed very desperate. The lights are too much, the waterfall over the top, and the staff, seemed, FAKE NICE (and maybe for reasons AGAIN they cannot explain probably because management knows the negative). Thought it would’ve been nice to see and purchase from fellow ACTUAL HOMEMADE CRAFTERS OR ARTISANS. Not… washed up try hards that are desperate… that and it was difficult to really shop with so much exposure and tiny stalls… very uncomfortable in the end. Please, just support thrifting and DIY for yourself! 🌟 thanks anyways...

This indoor mini-market of unique shops is an experience that has something for everyone with clothing, jewelry, home furnishings, sports, gifts and more under one roof. Some of the best shops focus on hand-made items. An example is Saffron Treasures (location B7), a merchant that presents items such as hand-made jewelry, scarves, crocheted pieces and lamps from Turkish and Afghan artisans following fair-trade practices. To either side of Saffron Treasures you will find such diverse offerings as honey bee products and JMU fan apparel. Just over the wall, you'll find a shop with hundreds of Funko POP collectables... truly, something...

As a heartbroken Christmas Tree Store shopper, my heart left when I saw the Painted Tree sign and I thought I wonder if it's a similar store? I can say it is not like the Christmas Tree Store. I would say it's more like an Etsy rent a space "flea market" type shopping experience. I went during the week and practically have the whole place to myself. The vendor booths seemed set up so that you get pulled one way, then another, which can give a sense that you're skipping some. It certainly something refreshing and if you like Etsy and unique items, at very reasonable prices, this is a thoroughly enjoyable...