Consignment Galleries 2044 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140, 617-354-4408, A wide and varied assortment of antiques and other collectibles can be perused at this antique shop.  

Ed Gersh Antiques 534 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, 617-661-7909, One never knows what may be discovered when exploring the varieties of antiques and other collectible objects that can be found at Ed Gersh Antiques.  

Canterbury's Book Shop 1675 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, 617-864-9396, This book shop deals in both rare antiquarian books and new scholarly titles; there is a plethora of used paperbacks, and a great number of hard cover fiction and nonfiction books that emphasize British and American literature.  

Grolier Poetry Book Shop 6 Plympton Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, 617-547-4648, Grolier is the “oldest, continuous poetry bookshop in North America;” as well as featuring book signings, autograph sessions, a yearly poetry contest and poetry readings, this book store also carries little magazines and over fifteen thousand current poetry titles. 

James & Devon Gray Booksellers 12 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, 617-868-0752, This bookshop specializes in rare books of antiquity; as well as English classics printed in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, books in Latin, Greek, Spanish, French, German and Italian that were printed before the Eighteenth Century are also offered.  

Central Square Florist 653 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, 617-354-7553, An established floral shop since 1929, this shop offers unique designs, attractive flower arrangements and a full line of floral services. 

Cross Zero Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02116, Located in Harvard Square, 617-536-5352, Cross, offers a contemporary assortment of items related to writing and accessorizing for both work and leisure, proving that in a world where technology and email rule, something as timeless as pen and paper can be both fun and chic.

Scottie Connection 169 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474, 781-646-0021, Gourmet barkery and boutique for dogs offering gourmet baked treats, treat baskets, bitrhday cakes, pupcorn, and doggie brew. Holistic and organic dog and cat food including Innova, Evo, California Natural, Karma, Solid Gold and Merrick is also available.