Formerly Gumshoe, 40 South Street has brought this older vintage shop a new coat of paint, better hours of operation, and more choices in clothing. Channeling a former era - about mid 20th century or so - you can find all sorts of clothing and accessories to compliment your inner Dean Martin, Doris Day or whichever 50s icon works for you.

Needing a tiramisu fix? Fiore's is the place to go - once you walk in you are face to face with glass cases filled with tasty treats. You can get something yummy, an espresso to go with it, and then sit at one of the tables in the front to enjoy it. Or you can get a box filled with an assortment of beautiful Italian cookies to take home with you.
Fiore's caters to its neighborhood - they have all sorts of vegan goodies to tempt the non-dairy crowd. It's a friendly atmosphere and always bustling.

Harvest is a cooperative market - so you can become a member and get back some of the money you spend. But you have to pitch in a couple times a year, stocking or providing other services. But you don't have to be a member to shop here. Emphasis tends to be on organic, eco-friendly items - this isn't Stop n Shop after all. There is a great bulk food section as well as a wine shop (go back to the left and up the stairs) which also where the cheese case is! Recycle your used portable rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys. This location is a Call2Recycle™ drop-off site.

A funky little shop offering all sorts of items.

Featuring crafts from local artisans.

JP Art Market is both the working studio of visual artist P. Hudson and is also a small community art gallery which Hudson shares with the public 9-10 months each year.

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UPDATE: Petal & Leaf moved to its new location at 48 South Street. The new spot is smaller but the compact space is warm and the selection and staff make this the go-to-place in Jamaica Plain for fresh flowers and arrangements. Petal & Leaf is a full-service florist and it's got a great mural of a lush garden on the side of the building to entice you with what you can find inside. Consistently in the running for "Best of JP" in multiple categories (friendliest business, service, mural) you will never go wrong by going into Petal & Leaf and asking for help in selecting the perfect flora for whatever occasion you have in mind.

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