I've only ever written a few reviews in my lifetime, and after unexpectedly arriving in San Rafael…read moretoday and finding ARTT, I just had to do it! They had a really impressive, quality, and fun assortment of art supply this and that in their funky and cool shop, and In no time I had a basket full of amazing treasures, and a head filled with new ideas and inspiration!! I also had the pleasure of chatting it up with the very welcoming, charismatic and fun owners! I sincerely look forward to my next visit there! They make art supplies accessible, affordable, fun, and non intimidating. It's important we support their mission, because they're doing great work! I'll definitely be back to donate and to shop!

A fun little creative reuse shop selling various art supplies, old magazines, sewing supplies, old…read morecostumes jewelry, old photos etc. Probably not worse the drive from San Francisco like we did but if you're in that area and like creative reuse, definitely worth a look.

I love the Darma Trading Company but the hours are limited for my schedule. They are open from…read more10-5, Tues-Sat. Tons of cool yarns. This isn't your Mom's Hart selection. Hope you stop by and enjoy the selection plus other cool stuff.

I had a lovely time shopping here with my mom recently. I've been coming to Dharma with her since I…read morewas a kid, but our most recent trip had a different purpose for me as a newly minted knitter. Their customer service was friendly and helpful without feeling stifling; they gave us room to browse, which was nice. They offer various classes that sound fun and interesting. I appreciated the friendly vibes; their sale section had some great finds, too. They're committed to selling ethically sourced products and won't sell things made in sweatshops, which is excellent and makes me so much more inclined to shop there again. I've been interested in trying Shibori dyeing for a while and will likely return soon to buy supplies and more yarn. Overall, they have good vibes all round, and I recommend them for your crafting needs.

They have the cutest collection of everything you name it. Great gift ideas, party decorations,…read morebest collections of gift wraps . Every-time I go in I can't come out . Lol.. also they have a craft table for the little ones. So you can shop without distraction.

My first time here and because of the experience I had, most likely will not be returning…read more The products are wonderful. So many beautiful stationary and note card sets that are crafted by women using recycled paper. Loved that! A little pricey, but quite nice. The service however was horrendous. It started when I asked one of the elder sales persons a simple question. She acted like it was the stupidest question ever and she answered super sarcastically. A younger person overheard and answered my question in a much nicer and normal way. When I was ready to checkout out, the first sales person (rude one) was busy chatting with her colleagues and looking at photos on their phones. I was completely ignored. Once again, the nicer sales person saw me and asked to help me. When I left I said thank you to everyone and to have a nice day. The rude women just gave me a black stare.

I found their items really cute and unique, which makes this even more disappointing…read more Unfortunately, the staff was very rude and unwelcoming during my visit. One of the women working there made us especially uncomfortable--she kept following us around and watching us as if we were stealing. There was no smile, no greeting, and overall just a very unfriendly atmosphere. When I mentioned at the end that a more welcoming attitude toward customers would go a long way, she seemed completely indifferent. Update: The experience got worse--the staff didn't even bother to properly wrap a candle, and by the time I got home, it was already broken. After reading other reviews on Yelp, I realized this doesn't seem like a one-off situation. Many others have had similar experiences, which makes it seem like this kind of unwelcoming behavior is a pattern.

I rarely write reviews anymore unless a business warrants one through exceptional service or the…read morepolar opposite of that. Folio falls in the latter category. We live in the neighborhood and love supporting our local businesses, but the few times I have been in this store left me wondering why I even try supporting a business that clearly doesn't want me shopping there. Today was the last time I will ever step foot in this store again. No greeting, just a hand reaching for the merchandise I was trying to buy. No thank you, either. Seriously, why have a shop if you can't be bothered offering any kind of basic customer service? People wonder why brick and mortar stores are dying...well, this is the reason.

Great service; wonderful selection; welcoming enviornment!…read moreSince 1st Books is close to a Cafe, I can dine and read by just walking a few steps!

Such a cute store with an adorable aesthetic. Staff is so happy to be there and is great at helping…read moreyou find what you're looking for. Highly recommend.

Nooo. Racoon fur? Seriously that's not okay. And the exact same little crochet set (hooks, stitch…read moremarkers, scissor, stitch counter, needles, measuring tape etc...) that costs $7.99 on Amazon or Tik Tok, she sells for $74+. That's quite the embarrassing markup. And yes, it's the exact same little kit, mustache logo and all. I'll cone back when Dharma is open. 2 stars because their dog is adorable and it's harder to take down a 2 star review. But my Mom just told me that she had overheard the owner being extremely rude to a customer, so this is a one star review.

Beautiful shop with large selection of yarns and notions. The staff is very kind and helpful. It is…read morea pleasure to shop here.

They did a fantastic job fixing a piece I had and making sure it was done to a high standard. They…read morewere very professional and timely!

We've recently had two paintings framed by Painters Place and are delighted. Their helpful advice…read morewhen selecting the mat and frame worked out beautifully and the promised completion date was met. When I called to confirm the completion date, they called back within the hour with the status. But our experience goes back many years. We first learned of the Painters Place from my wife's mother who had many pieces of art framed by them over 20 years ago. Thank you Painters Place!

Went into topdrawer to look at their sunglasses, and the associate working was very rude and…read morejudgmental (Sunday April 5th at 11:15am). We were interested in a couple items and he told us to not try the pens (that they have set out notebooks to try on). Immediately felt disrespected; he was not giving any positive attention to help us choose anything out. I was very shocked by this behavior as every associate at other stores are very sweet. Would not recommend this location solely for the salesperson.

Topdrawer is now open at Marin County Mart. It's a smaller location and the selection is a bit…read moresmaller as a result. Topdrawer sells high-quality, mostly Japanese school/office supplies and more. The items are attractively displayed: pens, pencils, reading glasses, keychains, scissors, handkerchiefs, house slippers, socks, backpacks, pouches, greeting cards, photo albums, sunglasses, notebooks, wallets, and more. The items look like they're made to last. Mr. Froyo likes their Japanese (made in Japan) slippers. Topdrawer is owned by a Japanese company, Itoya, maker of school supplies. The style is minimalist but more colorful than MUJI. The merchandise doesn't seem to change much though, and how many pouches and pens does one really need? Service was very friendly. They have an online store and you can earn points on your purchases.