The Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop
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The Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop
If you are looking for great gifts, beautiful home decor, and fun seasonal items, you'll find all of that and more at the Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop. We are one of the best places to go in the Capital District when you're searching for unique gifts to give, original items for your home or just a little treat to make you smile!

From home and garden items to toys, seasonal decor, and more, we have it all. Visit our store today in Valatie, NY to see it all for yourself. Our wide selection of unique gift items includes everything from adorable stuffed animals to delicious smelling candles! Whether buying for yourself or someone else, we carry fun and special items that you can't find at the big-box stores.
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It is the special touches that make a house a home. When you're looking to redecorate, finding just the right pieces, from wall art to table linens can be a challenge. However, when you shop at The Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop in the Albany, NY area, it will also be a lot of fun! Whether your taste is country, contemporary or somewhere in between, the staff here at the shop would love to help you find the home decor you're looking for.
Have you been searching for holiday-themed gift items? Perhaps you would like to spruce up your yard this summer. Whatever the case may be, you've arrived at the right place. The Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop has got you covered. Our shop features a variety of seasonal items to suit every taste. It doesn't matter whether you're shopping for yourself or a loved one; one of our friendly employees would love to show your around the place!
Need a gift for a family member, friend or someone special in your life? We have gifts for every person! Whether you're looking for specialty items, home decor, unique gifts or even just a special greeting card, we'll be able to help! Our wide selection of gift items makes Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop a worthwhile stop for any occasion.
Whether you are shopping for gifts for a wedding, baby shower, birthday, anniversary, graduation, baptism or any other kind of special day, you'll find something perfect here at the Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop. We also offer a year round gift registry that can be used for weddings, birthdays, new baby or any gift giving day you choose.
When you're searching for something sweet and thoughtful to give to a child, you can't go wrong when you come to Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop. We have a little bit of everything here for kids from birth on up. Whether you're shopping for boys or girls, the selection here encompasses everything from American Girl and Klutz books to old fashioned toys and games, Mad-libs, Curious George, stuffed animals from A to Z and more!
Reviews (16)
Anthony Capece
Anthony Capece
Jan 22, 2022
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Took my daughter there, it was a fun shopping experience. Lots of items to explore. There's even sports stuff like NY Sports teams like the Buffalo Bills flags and collectables right along with household gifts and kids unique mittens and socks. I really can't describe the place well. It's a huge gift shop with items you will not find in the malls.
Jackie Engel
Jackie Engel
Aug 24, 2021
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Amazing store. They have everything to chose from. Great collections store. Love this place. Great customer services skills as well. Never know what you'll find .. Could spend hours going threw their beautiful collections.
Robert Hargis
Robert Hargis
Jul 05, 2021
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My go-to store for that unusual, unique, affordable gift. The owner is very helpful in her recommendations. Every card for family or friends is purchased at the Cross-Eyed Owl. Never disappointed. :-)
M. Desormeau
M. Desormeau
May 31, 2021
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Nice little place..Off the beaten path. You'd never know the little treasures inside. A must stop for unique gift giving
Stacey Dunbar
Stacey Dunbar
May 27, 2021
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Always love coming here, there is something for everyone, for just about any occasion. Can't find something? Just ask one of friendly staff and they will point you in the right direction. Make sure you take your time and look at everything from floor to ceiling, and try not to bump into something!
Francini Y.
Francini Y.
Jul 28, 2020
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Lovely and quaint shop with primitives, gifts, sports gifts, ornaments, Jim Shore and lots of perfect gifts for that person you know but has everything.... I bet this place will wow them.
Friendly and helpful!
Debra J. Harper
Debra J. Harper
Jul 07, 2020
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A nice, small place for various kinds of gifts!!! You never know what you will find there!!! Lots of pretty and different things to choose from. They even have special sections of items to choose from!!! I loved their panda and owl sections!!! You never know what you will find there!!! Just a bit out of the way from the "big city", but I think it's worth the trip!!! There are two very nice apple stores nearby too. Make a day trip of it!!!
Cheryl Krein
Cheryl Krein
Sep 12, 2019
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No surprise that for many years the Cross Eyed Owl has been voted the Capital Districts best gift shop. I love this little shop. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Great selection of unique gifts. Well organized. Plus a huge selection of greeting cards.
Starlyn D'Angelo
Starlyn D'Angelo
Dec 17, 2018
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This gift shop is great! There's a big variety of styles and price points. Everything is grouped and displayed nicely but I think it would be hard to navigate if you use a wheel chair or walker. The staff are pleasant and helpful.
Mary May Molloy
Mary May Molloy
Jul 26, 2018
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Great gift shop has a little something for everyone. My husband also likes the shop for its puzzles. I love the candles and the lady are always friendly. I also use to go here when I was little for there American girl doll assesories an love the birthday club.
Kim P.
Kim P.
Jul 05, 2017
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Plan to spend some time and browse the very large and varied gift items arranged by subject matter. Large selection of gifts for more than 25 breeds of dogs arranged and labeled by breed. Helpful staff who are willing to direct you to what you are looking for or will allow you to wander just exploring the entire store. Not a good place to bring a stroller or small child since every inch of store is stocked with many small and fragile items.
Mary M.
Mary M.
Jun 12, 2015
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I love this store. Every time I've gone in there I've found something to purchase. You can't find a better selection of gifts anywhere. If you are looking for a unique and special item you will surely find it here.
S. K.
S. K.
Jan 17, 2015
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This gift shop has tons of merchandise, a good and helpful staff, and is organized by themes...lots of good ideas for gifts for different occassions...children would have a ball looking at the items. Got good gifts for difficult friends and family who are very picky about their gifts and did not have to return them. Also, found a "pet cemetery marker" for my beloved dog that passed, and these items ar hard to find locally.
Be prepared for a" feast for your eyes" and great service.
Jamie K.
Jamie K.
May 12, 2012
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I've been going to this store for years, and I never get tired of browsing. There is an AMAZING amount of merchandise in it, (I would never want to have to do inventory there!) but it's always easy to find what you're looking for. It's organized by theme -- wine, dogs, quilts, birds, etc. Whenever I'm looking for a particular item, all I do is ask and it's in my hands within minutes. The owner is extremely nice, and the staff is always pleasant and helpful. You'll be amazed by what you can find there. They also offer free gift wrapping.
Gail S. J.
Gail S. J.
Dec 11, 2011
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First of all, this gift shop is still open. I think Ocean State Job Lot is the one that should have been marked closed. It has lots of different stuff. I think it is crowded and cramped also. They don't have the customer service that others in the area do, no free gift wrapping!
Kate H.
Kate H.
Oct 08, 2011
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My niece got an American girl doll and wanted clothes for the doll for her birthday. After hunting around and get a couple of merchant recommendations I headed to the Cross Eyed Owl. I've probably driven by the store 100 times without stopping but today I did. The staff is really, really nice but the place definitely puts me into sensory overload. There's gift ware, mugs, scarves, cards, dog clothing, webkin clothing, doll clothing, stamps, puppets, stuffed animals etc. It's crowded, cramped and not organized in any fashion that I could fathom BUT if you need a gift you can find