Magpie — Local services in Somerville

Need a last-minute indie gift for that wedding, birthday or upcoming holiday? Magpie is your store.

This small, whimsical shop is located right in the heart of Davis Square and remains to be my favorite place to shop for my quirky friend set. Inside you'll find shelves upon shelves of handmade items: bicyclist-themed coasters, indie t-shirts for babies, remade vintage jewelry, and more. The selection of screen prints, drawings and art is especially impressive; I recommend taking a look at poster-sized infographics like 'The Illustrious Omnibus of Superpowers #2' from from Pop Chart Lab in Brooklyn, NYC. It's super informative. For those of you looking for locally made treasures, Magpie also has several bell jar terrariums made by a staff member. I purchased one myself this summer. Happy to report it's beautiful...

Absolutely adore this little gift shop! Located right in the heart of Davis Square, it’s easy to walk right past but DO NOT!

They have all sorts of gift items from jewelry, tea, felt work, baby items, body products, pins, and more. They also have a great selection of unique cards. You can’t leave here without wanting something or finding the perfect gift for someone else.

I think I just found a new destination when searching for that perfectly unique gift (especially for the person who already has everything)...

PS. Staff are...

This is one of those dangerous little gift shops where you just want to walk in, pour the contents of your wallet on the counter, and leave with every single item. From mini ecosystems in glass balls to cute graphic tees to beautiful locally-made jewelry, Magpie is a one-stop shop for all your gifting needs. (And if you can't find everything you want, you can check out another awesome gift shop, Davis Squared, right across...