Choose from a wide variety of freshly made delicious chocolates, including gourmet truffles, from one of the country's largest family-owned candy-making companies. A family tradition since 1916, this place is perfect for gift ideas. Anthony-Thomas candies can be made to order and use only the finest ingredients.

If you're stumped for a gift for that hard-to-buy-for person, try Baskets by Bonnie. Custom-designed baskets can be made on-site while you wait and can then be shipped anywhere. An extensive selection of baskets and thousands of items to tuck inside the basket, including gourmet foods, gift books, stationery, bath accessories, Ohio products, and baby gifts. Something fun in every price range.

GERMAN VILLAGE. Truly a readers' and collectors' dream, this huge, thirty-two-room shop (one of the largest independent bookstores in the country) has a well-organized collection of books from every genre. The peaceful courtyard is a great place to relax and decide on purchases and is also where bargain books are found for as little as a buck. Located in the heart of German Village, just a few miles from downtown.

One of the most fun and eclectic shops in Columbus. A delightful assortment of leather furniture, antiques, gift ideas, curiosities, tempting bath indulgences, and random beautiful or interesting items. Look for the dangling red monkey on the awning and watch out for the owner's cat, who enjoys reclining among the unique inventory.

Run your fingers over intricate carvings painstakingly crafted by Tibetan artisans. Browse through colorful clothing, collectibles, folk art and handicrafts from all over the worls and you'll be sure to come away with a treasure from some far-flung place you might never get to visit. A purchase here ensures that these artisans are fairly compensated and you are helping build equitable, long-term partnerships between consumers in North America and producers in developing regions.