Shopping in Canandaigua

For more than 45 years, Unclaimed Freight's family of owners has stocked their expansive showroom with household furniture and mattresses from trusted brands. They can peddle designer merchandise at discount prices thanks to the fact that they purchase closeouts, canceled orders, discontinued products, and armoires that were mistakenly declared haunted. Mattresses from Therapedic and Spring Air slide into sturdy bed frames, while upholstered and leather couches in a variety of styles pair with occasional tables from Ashley or Harden.

The fashionistas at Small Wonders Boutique meticulously scrutinize prospective consignment pieces, accepting only the garments that meet exacting standards: freshly laundered and pressed; name brand; no older than three years; and devoid of smoke, stains, and holes. In addition to seeking out quality pieces, the staff strives to ensure a diverse selection, with women’s sizes ranging from XS to 4X and brands including Kate Spade, Ann Taylor, and Express. There’s also an ample selection of children’s and teens’ clothing as well as maternity wear by A Pea in the Pod and Liz Lange. Customers can keep their kids entertained in the store’s small play area while they peruse circular racks and reenact Elizabethan fashion montages.

Steve and Tom Sanna oversee Bristol's Garden Center, a verdant, 11-acre garden and nursery that has been greening up the Rochester region for more than 25 years. Their flora emporium blooms with more than 900 varieties of trees, shrubs, and specialty plants ranging from red maple and spruce to dwarf evergreens and ornamental trees. Cacti, houseplants, and cascading fountains fill their tropical greenhouse with sweet scents and calming sounds, and leafy residents in the covered greenhouses include perennials, ornamental grasses, and hostas. The center's garden store arms DIYers with tools, soils, and fertilizers, and professional landscapers lend out their services to customers whose thumbs are flesh-colored instead of green.

A childhood charm bracelet. A necklace for prom. A pair of earrings to wear on your wedding day. Since 1968, the accessorizing experts at Beads ‘N Things have been crafting inimitable jewelry to model during life’s many occasions. When taking over the full-service bead shop in 1984, the current owners began cementing their reputation as a reliable source for beading advice. They regularly unveil the tricks of the trade to visitors during private lessons, group classes, and casual conversations at the counter.

At Beads ‘N Things, arts-and-crafters can find all the supplies needed to string together their own unique accessories. The shop's display cases and racks brim with pendants, freshwater pearls, and beads carved out of almost every material imaginable, including metals, bone, semiprecious stones, and hand-cut Czech glass. Fully equipped kits and learning materials inspire amateur and experienced artisans alike to pursue various beading projects. Finished pieces of jewelry hang on display, and guests hoping for more personalized trimmings can commission custom items. The staff also repairs cherished possessions, carefully restringing tattered strands and replacing missing parts.

After witnessing his first store, Port of Pittsford Gifts, thrive in its eponymous locale, owner Michael Miller decided to shepherd his success to his hometown. Today, he complies Seasons of Fairport's selection of wearable souvenirs, thoughtful gifts, jewelry, and accessories, bestowing travelers and locals alike with tokens that commemorate Fairport. Life Is Good clothing and accessories herald positive vibes along the shop's shelves, which teem with baubles such as stuffed animals, figurines, and pet accessories. Specialty lotions and soaps pamper skin, and gourmet dips and wine jellies pamper nude tortilla chips. The eclectic, immense inventory includes trinkets and cards for all occasions, such as holidays or baby's first 5K.

At Dazzle, staffers rely on their eye for style, scrutinizing each of the tees, jewelry, scarves, and purses before allowing it to grace their shelves. An eclectic inventory outfits ladies of all ages and styles, ranging from edgy bracelets crafted in paracord for tweens to DaVinci beaded necklaces for conservative shoppers. Like a tree's favorite outfit, the shop's inventory changes with the seasons, drawing browsers back to check for unexpected gifts or rare accessories.