MiCA 12/v is a family-owned, independent gallery and gift boutique featuring local, regional and international artists & designers/makers since 2003. It is located at the corner of 12th & Vine in Over-The-Rhine. The shop was owned by Mike & Carolyn Deininger. She has worked with many independent artists and designers as a consultant for fine art. As a family-run, independent gallery and gift boutique, they aim to provide a venue for makers, designers, and independent artists to show & sell their work. They offer a wide range of products and artwork. The store has handmade, design-based items for you & your home by local artists and innovative design lines. If you are interested in selling artwork or gift products at MiCA, you can contact them with a working image, pricing info, artist statement, and bio.
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MICA 12/V REVIEWS
This is a great little store filled to the brim with cute items. I love to stop in and see what new stuff they have. Last got a great print and some ornaments for my parent's Xmas tree. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. Great place to support local artists.
I love this shop on the corner of Vine Street in OTR. They have some really unique and nice quality gifts here. The people working behind the counter are always friendly and welcoming. It’s a fun shop to look around or to find a great gift.
Mike was very helpful in the search for my Matt and Nat backpack. He gave me a great price and shipped it up to Dayton! It is perfect. Thank you!
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Appointments is Ohio's premiere seller of fine writing instruments, plus leather goods & gifts from brands such as Bellroy, Bosca, Capitol, Scully, Trafalgar, Tusting, and XD Design. It is located in the heart of downtown, on the 2nd floor of the historic Carew Tower. The shop has some of the world's finest pens. They also carry a selection of excellent bags, leather goods, and accessories from such brands as Bosca, Chiarugi, Bellroy, Johnston and Murphy, Scully, Trafalgar, and Tusting. They sell over three dozen lines of fine pens, including Aurora, Cross, Diplomat, Faber-Castell, Kaweco, and Lamy. Their gifts are unique and specially selected to suit all occasions, including business and groomsmen gifts. The shop strives to stock only quality, long-lasting products designed to provide customers with many years of service and enjoyment.
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Bellroy The Low Wallet $75.00
Metal Earth X-Wing Star Fighter $12.95
Metal Earth Millennium Falcon $12.95
Amodex Ink & Stain Remover - .50 fl. oz. $8.95
Amodex Ink & Stain Remover - 1 fl. oz. $12.95
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APPOINTMENTS REVIEWS
A great source for pens, ink, stationery, office supplies, gifts, and more! Aside from the personal touch of shopping locally, you may even find that Appointments offers more competitive prices than online retailers. We're so lucky to have a store like this in Cincinnati.
I love this place! Unique gifts and fine writing instruments. One of a kind must visit. Doug Kennedy, the proprietor is gracious whose knowledge is without compare. If you time you might share tea and talk about Doug's favorite topic, pens.
I was looking for quality, yet relatively inexpensive pens to give as gifts. They had great options at all price points. Definitely recommend and will be back.
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Ten Thousand Villages is a retailer selling fair-trade crafts and housewares from Asia, Africa, Latin America & the Middle East. Their mission is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries by getting their products & stories to their markets. This shop is a maker-to-market movement. Visit their shop to discover one-of-a-kind gifts & positively impact their global artisan partners. When you shop with purpose, you share in the joy. They have huge collections that include kids, teens, pet parents, say thanks, get well, weddings, mindfulness, and for foodies. Meditation can help you to improve your emotional well-being and physical, so they offer meditation accessories such as singing bowls, chimes, and incense to help create a calming environment.
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Turmeric Soap Handmade in India $5.99
Take Care Wrap Handmade in Nepal $44.99
Duality Hoop Earrings Handmade in Cambodia $44.99
Pointed Path Necklace Handmade in Cambodia $59.99
Dino Mates Stuffed Animals Handmade in India $24.99
Socks that Protect Elephants II (Sm) $15.99
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Sun: 11am - 5pm
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TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES REVIEWS
A gorgeous array of fairly-traded items... perfect for gifts (fancy kitchen things, decor), small treats for one-self (amazing quality soaps, scarves, etc), or new goods for the home (like woven baskets and hampers). High-quality items that are hard to find - and you can feel good supporting small artisans all over the world!
Quinn at this store was very nice and helpful! He was willing to wait a few minutes after closing so that I could get there and replace a pair of earrings that had been lost ! Thank you so much!
Have bought several items over time. Never regretted a purchase. Good quality good mission.
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