I would avoid this place. As a local I have brought family and friends here who of course have never been back to be return customers so if they had an issue I'm sure they just wrote it off as a 'gift shop' oops. The piece I bought was overly priced for a piece shipped from China the staff informed me when I went for a refund or exchange. I was accused of bending it in a way that it was sold assuming that was the designers intention. Anyways, there are great artists on the peninsula who take pride in their work and by far friendlier places with better staff. There is absolutely nothing here you can't live without or probably find online. Skip...
Read moreWant cheap, mass-produced trinkets? Well go somewhere else then because Homestead Gifts only has the good stuff!
The wonderful staff has curated a lovely assortment of hand-crafted artisan gifts like carved jade, ivory, whale-bone, and walrus tooth; one-of-a-kind pottery, leather works, wooden shelves & jewelry boxes, found native artifacts like bone spear tips, and more!
If you want something you'll be equally proud to display on a shelf at your own home or give as a gift, look no further than Homestead Gifts!...
Read moreWas able to visit Homestead Gifts on my last day in Soldotna/Sterling area. Absolutely loved the store, there were so many beautiful pieces and assorted gifts. I ended up buying a knife that was made in Alaska to remember my trip, but I enjoyed there was a great scale and variety of relatively inexpensive gifts to more high end quality purchases. The lady running the shop was so kind and I was glad I could support the business and area before I left. Also, the store is immaculate and very well organized....
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