Best place for unique finds and thoughtfully curated gifts. Never leave without a pair of earrings. They are ones youll hardly find anywhere else and always get compliments.

Such a cool little shop! It’s a little tight in there but there are sooo many different things. Could easily spend a longgg time in there looking at everything! A lot of one of kind items- great place for present for anniversaries, birthdays, mothers or Father’s Day, etc. And a bonus is that it’s locally owned for almost 40 years. Shopping and supporting local is so special. I can’t wait to go back again.

Great store! I always find something and usually several items. Nice clothes, stationary and lots of unusual items.

I love vaguely reminiscent and have for years!i always go in without a plan and leave happy. the staff are all so helpful and know just where to point you for the perfect gift (and so are many of the other customers!). always a fun time at vaguely!

Went in today, I wanted to buy myself something nice, And I used to love this store. I figured I deserved something nice. However, after an employee ask me twice if I needed something and then Continuously looked over my shoulder I decided I’d leave and spend my hard earned money somewhere else.Oh she also stopped me before I walked out and had the nerve to ask if I was looking for something. I told her no I’m just really tired of you following me around the store so I figured I’d just leave since my business wasn’t welcome. Your loss.

I enjoyed this beautiful store. I assume shes the owner, but today she went above and beyond to make me feel special, she even came outside to tell me Thank you... I love this place and will be back... Its a cute gift shop..

This place is a hidden gem. I found it by accident when I was in town for a wedding and needed a different pair of shoes. I absolutely love them! I get compliments on them often. I came back today a year later to find it and after some searching online I found it! Just bought a gorgeous pair of ankle boots!

I loved this unique place. Its quite small but full of interesting items. The only thing I did not like was that the ladies were watching my every move, as if I was going to steal. I understand though, the place is small and they were just watching out for their merchandise. No offense taken. They were very nice overall.

You havent done Durhams 9th Street until you pay a visit to Vaguely Reminiscent.This store is a treasure trove of unique jewelry, hair ornaments, comfortable clothing, fun gifts and the best brands of womens shoes you can find for style and comfort. I bought a pair of red leather Italian made sneakers, compliments every time I wear them.The salespeople are friendly, helpful and go out of their way to help you find that special something. Apologies but above list falls far short of listing all the goodies youll want to take home.

Ive been coming here for years. The space is small, but the items are unique and beautiful. I have found some wonderful deals here and the staff is usually quite kind and smiling. Just be careful walking around, you might knock something over!

Durhams most unique shop for clothing, cards, gifts of all varieties. Must look high and low in this gem - theyve utilized every nook and cranny of their small space in order to carry a wide array. Clothing is not found anywhere else, and they only carry one of each size and color - seize the moment & buy, dont hesitate as the item may not be there when you return!

Every now and then you happen upon a real unexpected gem of a store. Vaguely Reminiscent is exactly that. They have unique and interesting gifts, clothing, and accessories that are unlike anything Ive seen in other stores. If you are looking for gifts for the hard-to-shop-for, something unique to make yourself stand out, or just some quality fun, stop by this store for sure! The staff are super friendly and will do whatever they can to help you out.

Love this place. Not sure if its a clothing/shoe store or a novelty store! They have lots if cool items such as candles that look like saint candles but have famous authors and books like I could pee on that (its told from a cats perspective). The clothes are for hippy women of all ages! The store is so filled with awesome items that someone with mobility issues might not have the room they need.

Cute clothes and unique gifts.Adorable little shop and a favorite birthday spot.

I just returned to this great boutique after 20+ years away, and it is even better than when I was a student here. Best place for shoes and dresses around & at respectable prices. The staff is super nice and helpful too.

One of my favorite gift stores in Durham. Gotta call them out right off the top for having the best card selection around! So many great cards that you just dont see other places, and covering a variety of occasions. Other than that theyve got great jewelry, socks, clocks, toys, games, knicknacks and doodads. The clothing selection skews a little bit old for me, but its just right for some. Tiny store so limited stock, but they utilize every bit of space and have found some great items. Bought my sister in law a famous first lines of literature mug which she loves, and recently bought my mother a gorgeous bracelet. Have spotted many other great gifts Im sure to return for on future friends and family birthdays.

Love this place! Great spot for gifts and things you might not otherwise think of our find elsewhere. Staff is super helpful!!

If I could give this place a billion stars, I would. Its small, but you could spend a 40-hour week in there and still not see everything. The staff was extremely helpful and made us feel very welcome and appreciated. They have the largest Blue Q collection Ive seen inside an actual store. A great, fun selection of greeting cards and artisan jewelry. They also have tons of purses and shoes and just random must have items. I cannot wait for my next trip to Durham because Vaguely Reminiscent will be my first stop!

Unique gifts and personal items. Katrin is very helpful. Will visit when Im in town. Love the lace shawl/wrap and watch I purchased.

I love this little shop. The staff are helpful and kind, and the selection here is fantastic.

I love the unique gifts. I can always find the perfect thing!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Super unique store with lots of pretty little trinkets and gifts.

Best gift store ever! They are so sweet and so lovely every time I go in. They help my husband find me Christmas gifts too LOL. I dont know what I would do without them!

One of my favorite gift shops. Great variety of cool stuff

They always have the perfect gifts.

One of our favorite stores for years, a reliable place to stop in and find a unique gift for anyone.

This little store has ever unique gift item you could ask for - and everything I want!

Amazing place for beautiful gifts and clothing.

Always have something interesting and good gifts.

This place rocks! Great selection.

Perfect spot to get a little something for the wife or kids

The shop is very tiny and tough to get through if there are several people in the store but the items in the shop are very much like what you would find in a Light Years or Urban Outfitters. There are lots of fun humor gifts and genre items that are overpriced but cool nonetheless. My big issue with the store was that there were three women working in there and they all followed you around like you were a common thief. If you picked anything up to buy, one of them was right there to take it to the register to hold for you. They would act like they were fixing something on the shelf while watching you. Now, being in a college town, Im sure they do get quite a few shoplifters, but they dont need to treat every customer like they are going to steal. I am not a shoplifter and do not appreciate being treated like one. I wont go back.

Most unique in the area.

Browsed while waiting for my pizza to be ready, rude employees, look you over as if your stealing. wont bother next time

Super cramped poorly laid out place with a large selection of items ruined by an overly paranoid person hovering over families who come to browse assuming they are up to no good.

Its funny to realize that the whole city of Durham buys their presents in the same shop on 9th street. At the heart of this mini commercial zone, Vaguely Reminiscent offers jewels, trinkets, souvenirs, games, clothes ... Perfect to offer, made in North Carolina or in the rest of the USA, most objects are issued independent companies.