Under the Sun — Local services in Falmouth

Doesn't like children in the store. We were looking for a gift and the kids found some fuzzy gloves and scarfs while we were looking around. They were trying them on their arms and heads and laughing. The kids weren't being disrespectful, rowdy, or ruining anything. They weren't touching any of the delicate items, just gloves and scarves. I was standing with the kids and watching them. The owner said they didn't like the kids touching the items, so I told the kids to put them back. The owner came over and took the items off the kids. The kids and I were already putting the items back and not necessary for the owner to do that, and they made the kids cry. The owner also said the items were only for women 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️- little boys like pretty, fancy, and fuzzy items too. Then the owner made another totally uncalled-for-comment about how they don't like window shoppers and about the kids being there. The comment was made to my husband- as he was purchasing an item- the owner didn't realize he was with us. I was going to purchase other items, but not after the way the owner was towards the kids. If you don't want kids in the shop put up a sign.

*the kids were respectful of the items on display, only touched the gloves and scarves, and they were fully supervised by 3 adults while in the store. We appreciate and respect the hard work of artists and enjoy supporting them whenever possible. The comments and actions of the staff were uncalled for and...

First of all, it's Woods Hole. Science nerd heaven. The town is small and charming enough for any tourist but for science types this is a special place. Under the Sun recognizes that and offers a range of lovely crafts, jewelry, soaps and gifts that will charm anyone. Many of their beautiful things are handmade so the prices are not bargain, but you get quality that matches cost. There is a range from affordable to high end which is great when looking for a small lovely thing to remember a lovely place. They take cash, credit and debit. Street parking only, metered, and getting a spot is a gladiatorial game, so it's easier to plan any Woods Hole trip with walking as the main means of travel. Besides, you see the town in a way cars can't offer. Lovely for anyone but truly special for anyone in...

I have known this shop and this shop owner since I worked in the shop 43 years ago. I saw the review from a parent who thought it was okay to allow her children to try on items meant for adults. I don't agree with that parent. I have known this shop to cater to families with well behaved children, to sell t shirts and other items especially for children, and I know the shop owner to be a woman who likes children. If I had been working in the shop I would have immediately asked the mother not to allow her children to try on hats and gloves not meant for them and that would not be purchased for them. The shop is not a playground. I don't know the parents of these kids, who I'm sure meant no harm, but I do know the owner and manager and they are wonderful people who have run this shop well...