who is TUC? THE UNCOMMON COTTAGE� is a gift shop, but mostly it�s a place of imagination and great passion. � not just any gift shop, but a retail sanctuary and shopping adventure. Weird and Whimsy enchants every aspect of this independently owned alternative accessory store meets card & gift boutique. Breathe in Deep as you Enter You have arrived at a place where the everything funky and fun you didn�t know you wanted is waiting to greet you. Let us serve you a shopping cup of tea as you discover our world.