It isn't that the store isn't a quality store with a good selection of supplies, given its size. It…read moreis! It's that the owner, Michael, is a judgmental snob. If you don't share his brand of politics and beliefs, he's rude, condescending, and judgmental. The same people who cry about being judged are now the judges. Come on, you know what I am talking about. Also, are you still playing the same Miles Davis tracks on repeat twelve years later? Come on, that's like the anti-hip.

Just the weird hard to find sharpener I was searching for ....everything i needed and some things…read morethat i didnt realize i needed - joyful alternative to Amazon!!!

Beautiful hand painted Canvas!!! There's a little bit of…read more"So Lyfe" in everybody. It's not exactly what you do; it's how you do it. It's easy to draw a few lines on a piece of paper, but turning those lines into a masterpiece is a different story. You don't have to have money, cars & clothes to live the So Lyfestyle. It's working with what you have to create your own unique masterpiece. It's enjoying your life to the fullest potentials. Whether you're on vacation in Maui or just taking a walk through your local park; So Lyfe is whatever you make it. So Lyfe aim to make a positive influence in a world crowded with negativity. From donating to charities or simply donating to those on the streets whose motives may not be so good; if you're in need So Lyfe is here to lend a hand. You may not be able to travel the world, but So Lyfe aims to show you different cultures of the world in every piece of art created. With So Lyfe's custom made options you can showcase your "So Lyfe" by incorporating your own individual style.

They always have a unique, fun and incredibly awesome selection of things. They also always get you…read morewith their "deals" or mark downs. You wind up spending more than you desire. But normally well worth it.

A very vacant empty feeling, walking through this large cluttered disorganized space, with white…read moreflooring and walls reminiscent of a large indoor flea market. The crafts section was appalling: it smelled actually a stench of pumpkin? Or 3rd rate candle store stench of cinnamon vanilla barf. Self service at checkout indicates that the corporation is cutting corners on personnel. The setup for checkout is very weird. Instead of lanes like in supermarkets, there is one side of the aisle for cashier, and other other side with two self checkout areas. This is okay for picking up stuff for scrap booking or perhaps holiday themed ornamental displays. For professional artists, look elsewhere.

I'm not generally one for arts and crafts, but I bought a wreath for my front door from Cornwall…read moreCountry Crafts and it is really a lovely and well-made product. It has a fall theme - perfect for this time of year - is a fairly good size, and cost around $35, which is not a bad price considering that you'll pay much more for smaller wreaths from Williams-Sonoma. The woman who sold me the wreath was very pleasant and makes all of the wreaths herself. I received a lot of compliments on the product, and it looks very nice on my front door. It's worth noting that I've never actually been to the Cornwall Country Crafts store. The owner had set up a booth at an arts and crafts fair I went to and that's where I ended up purchasing the wreath. While I have no idea what the store itself is actually like, I'm sure it's probably lovely and well-maintained. They make lovely products, so it stands to reason that the store should be lovely as well.

In a time when we are surrounded by giant chain retailers and automated, fast fashion, places like…read moreBeetle and Fred are a true gem. I stumbled upon this shop after doing a little research looking for local yarn shops after moving to the Hudson Valley. I didn't know what to expect, because I've been to some small yarn shops that were not all that friendly or inviting. The shop is conveniently located right on Main Street, Beacon. It's a great area to talk a walk around, especially on the weekends (Farmer's and Flea Markets on Sundays!). Parking is ample, even on weekends. I've always been greeted warmly at Beetle and Fred. The staff is always so friendly and offer great advice and recommendations. I never really did much sewing before visiting, but the shop offers an amazing selection of top quality fabrics at fantastic price points. Can you get cheaper fabrics and yarn, etc? Sure, go to any giant chain retailer. But will it be of the same quality and design? With phenomenal service to back it up? Absolutely not. They also offer some noteworthy local classes and workshops - be sure to check their website for a schedule of upcoming events! Beetle and Fred is always a stop when I'm in the area - even if I walk out of there with nothing, it's always a pleasant visit. Whether you're interested in learning a new hobby, or a seasoned veteran, I would give them a 5/5. I would definitely recommend to both beginner and experienced fiber crafters alike.

Bettle and Fred is a small independent fabric, yarn, needlepoint sewing store serving and localized…read morein Beacon, NY. It is a very adorable shop for the crochet hobbyist, embroidery enthusiast, and avid seamstress dressmaker. Books are available for purchase, but I do not believe there are any beginner instructional step-by-step books with photos or sketchs. I believe the books available for purchase are theme, advanced stitches or how to make hats, scarfs, and gloves possibly for profit as personal gain. There are also a small amount of embroidery tools of thread and including small 4 inch wooden circular embroidery hoop. Oh! In my youth I embroidery as a amateur craft which was a very laborious task, ergo I abandon the craft. I have the large 14 inch circular wooden embroidery hoop from the former F. W. Woolworth Company. There is a small selection of ribbon velvet, grosgrain, organza but I was seeking double-sided satin ribbon of .25 inch. There is a small selection of buttons. I believe classes are available in the rear of the shop. It is here at Beetle and Fred my party of six were greeted for good customer service. We entered on a whim freely roamed and browsed for brisk walking in continuation of our Hudson Valley region one day excursion. Hone your craft well!

Fun little stationary shop on Beacon's Main Street! Various…read moreselections to pick from, anywhere between pens to pencils to erasers, to cameras, etc. it's great! Everything priced reasonably for the most part. Service was kind and helpful.

Zakka Joy is a cute localized cards and stationery shop in Beacon, NY. My party of five entered on…read morea whim browsing. I have always have an interest and predilection in stationery, pens, writing pads and all things school or office supplies. There are mini notebooks that is substantially smaller than the standard small notebook size and there are A5 size notebooks. There are many pens, mechanical pencils, mini decorative stamps and stamp ink pads, post-it notes, stickers, erasers mostly imported from Japan. I was hoping to purchase Parker medium ballpoint pen refills, but to none avail. There are stationery items of Sanrio characters Hello Kitty of erasers which I have previously purchased from Amazon.com. It reminisce of a past journey to Tokyo, Japan. There are also craft items as origami paper and Faber-Castell pens. There are many graphite pencils for drawing. There are some cook books and children's coloring books. The atmospheric environment certainty depicts a Back-To-School mood or invoke to awaken your childhood days as a student. Zakka Joy also carries plush toys. I saw a mini blue cornflower vintage CorningWare for the avid cook or collector. I actually have a vintage CorningWare blue cornflower casserole dish. There are bric-à-brac objects as mini typewriter which really serves as decoration. I did not make any purchase. These objects do not captivate my interest or attention for usage to make a purchase, but Zakka Joy does joyfully captivate me for a visitation experience to browse. It is a notable mention for a visit.

Such a cool spot. The owner does letter pressing on old machines from the 1920s... this is a real…read moreartisanal press shop with hilarious products. Every dollar was worth it. The shop is in a trendy neighborhood area where you can stop in before or after brunch. If you see the owner don't hesitate to ask him questions, he has a ton of knowledge and interesting stories. Highly recommend!

Markus did weeding invitations. He was super nice and professional. He went out of his way to…read moreaccommodate to the bride's requested.

If you want good quality t-shirts at reasonable price This is the right spot. Great customer…read moreservice, my order was flawless. Looking forward to work with them on my next project. Doug was exceptional!!

All I can say is WOW What a disappointment. First off the…read morestore name is not Hudson Valley Print Shop so that was a bit confusing (see picture). After having several emails back and forth regarding what I'd like done I went to the shop on a Tuesday. I had told him the previous Friday that I'd be coming in to drop off the items for embroidery on Tuesday. When I get there he tells me he can't have the items ready before Christmas despite telling me there was a 2 week turnaround time (it was before 2 weeks). His response to me was "well I have had other people come in since we talked". Really you got that many orders the Monday after I talked to you on Friday?! (Shop is closed on the weekends). It was a 40 minute drive to get there and he was not the least bit accommodating. I truly hate to slam businesses but this was extremely poor form. Don't lie to your customers. Additionally, he charged $75 for digitizing logos which is high compared to other establishments.