Sam Flax is way more than an art supply store and framing shop. They have all kinds of gift items,…read morebooks, premium name brand ink and fountain pens, home decorations and more. I had not been to Sam's since they moved across the street a few years ago. As a customer I went for some colored pencils and the staff was extremely helpful in finding items for a gift. I was walked by a staff member to several areas of the store and items to choose from were placed in my hands while the staff member explained the features and made recommendations. The level of customer service and help is something you don't commonly see in retail stores these days. The store has a tranquil vibe which makes it fun to browse the many gift items. Their stock is unique in that they carry a breadth of items that are high quality at a range of prices. You can spend a lot of time here finding inspiration and treasures. They offer art classes and during the Christmas season they offered free make and take craft classes. They had a small cardboard 'house or cottage' setup inside the store with tables stocked with all the supplies you needed for that weeks's free project. This was not just for kids. My friend and I had fun making gift tags the day we were visiting the store. The store is beautiful inside and out. The beautiful murals that cover the outside walls echo the beauty and fun you will find inside the store. Since they are popular the parking lot can get pretty full.

What a very cool shop for art supplies! So much to choose from, and a bit overwhelming. Go when you…read morehave time to wander. They have everything you'll need for your next art project or framing. Great service and so many fun things!

5 Stars for a teeny tiny gift shop that PACKS the goods!…read more Seriously, though only about 5 people can fit inside his shop at any given time, there must be a thousand little specialty gifts and goods to choose from. Every inch of the display space is packed to the gills, but it doesn't feel messy- instead it feels perfectly curated and like every thing has its perfect place! It's a pink, purple, and rainbow-colored dream house and has a gift for any occasion. I would imagine this would be a great shop for bachelorettes, brides, birthday folks, host/hostess, bestie, etc. Heck- I can't imagine going in and not leaving with something for yourself! So excited to have a spot for unique gifts for so many occasions.

This is my favorite gift shop in Ivanhoe district! My daughter and I have always loved visiting…read morethis treasure of a shop. I bought the cutest umbrella and what I love is every item has a story to it. The owner is so wonderful and it's like visiting a friend when you go into the shop.

Just learned today that this location is closing soon and I'm really going to miss the convenience…read more(and copy prices!) of their printing services. Now where am I gonna go when I'm inevitably running late and need to print last minute signage and work documents (which is basically every week lol)?! The self-service printer & I have truly become BFFs, so today was a sad day. On the other hand, they're having a huge clearance sale right now. Seriously, the whole store is on sale so now is the time to stock up on office supplies! Maybe I should buy a printer...

They're an even three if it weren't for their boob of a manager and ghosted corporate response. As…read morein, the weakest apology ever and radio silence from the suits. Basically, walked in with my lucky pen looking for some ink and walked out with a handful of broken pieces parts because the manager flubbed up and dropped it on accident. Skulky response was one for the books! Boo. Inexcusable and unacceptable. Would have been happy with a good apology and shrugging off an offer to repair or replace it but that didn't happen. Wouldn't shop here with your expense account anymore.

I especially love the author events here, I've been able to meet some of my favorite authors and…read morenew ones too

This is the largest book store around central Florida ,I haven't been here in a while…read more They offer a lot of books and toys for kids you could spend a whole day here This is still one of my favorite book stores around

Absolutely amazing, I visit this shop and they had great customer service and also, had very…read moregood/cool products. I highly recommend this shop.

Maffreys is one of the cutest stores on Ivanhoe Roe. It's a curated store with home goods, jewelry,…read morebooks and lots of trinkets. There are so many themed sections to browse. There's entire area for cooking with some high quality ingredients. The mahjong area is adorable with so many cute pieces for a player. There's something for everyone! The owner is super sweet! He always down to chat or assist you with shopping. I love taking friends visiting town to this shop.