Ordered a glossy 5x7 photo print online, and the print was ready the next day! Very speedy, good…read moreprice, and the print itself was beautiful and high quality, no loss in graphics. However, I did have to slightly trim down my print in order for it to fit a 5x7 photo frame I wanted to put it in, because there was a white border around half an inch thick around the main picture itself, which I did not realize increased the dimensions of the print. Other than that, very happy with my purchase!

I had a need to print a photo before I left Bellingham on Wednesday (8/23). I live in Georgia and…read morewanted to leave a gift for my son in Bellingham; a framed image that we had taken at Artist Point over the weekend. Quicksilver is closed on Sunday and Monday, so on Tuesday morning I got up early and went downtown. I arrived at around 8:45am even though I knew that Quicksilver did not open until 10am. I wanted to be there as early as possible. I parked in the business's designated parking space behind the building and waited. At 9:57 I got out of my car and walked around the building to Quicksilver's front door. I could see people inside and I assumed it was open, so I walked in. I was immediately scolded by the woman working there. She told me I was early and that I would have to wait. She did a few little things behind the counter while I stood there. Then at some point she checked her watch (or phone) an announced that it was now 10am and asked me what I needed. I said I am from out of town and was hoping to get a photo printed prior to my departure the next morning. Wow! I barely had those words out of my mouth before the angrily exclaimed "No Way!!" She spoke to me so harshly I was taken aback. I had not even finished my question. I actually stood there speechless for a few seconds. At that point she followed up with "if you really want it today, it will be a $100 rush fee and maybe I can get it by the end of the day." Look I get it - People are busy and my priorities are not their priorities. I also understand that there is apparently no local competition in this space. But it was one photo and she did not have to be so rude. I work in a service industry and try to help people whenever I can. It actually makes me happy when I can help someone. I immediately left Bellingham, drove to Vancouver (Vancouver Photo Lab) where a very nice man printed it while I waited. I turned around, drove back to Bellingham and I was back in town by 2:00pm. I had the mat and frame ready to go and I had it finished and on his wall by by 4pm. Left the next morning for Seattle at 4:30am. I strongly don't recommend Quciksilver.

For my husband's retirement, I wanted to get his father's Bible repaired. His dad, who passed in…read more2001, had been a minister, and his Bible had started to come apart; the front cover was completely separated from the rest of the book, and the binding was beginning to degrade. The cover of the Bible had a unique design on it. So, I took it to Bison, and Kevin did a great job of incorporating the original cover into a new cover. I can't wait to present it to my husband at his retirement party!

Stumbled into this place when I also happened to stumble upon a local yarn store next door and…read moreBison Bookbinding is so charming! I love love love stationary stores and this store made me all giddy with their cute supplies, notebooks, stickers, pens, etc. It took everything in me not to buy everything. And the person at the cashier (maybe owner?) showed me pics of her dogs and cats

I cannot even hide that I'm a huge and loyal collector of Peter James' incredible artwork already…read more That being said, I want to highlight a specific service that he offers to all clients called his mock-up visualization service, which is offered at no charge to you. To use his mock-up service, you simply take a photo on your desired wall space with a standard imaging scale card that Peter provides, and then you e-mail it to him. They use their imaging software to take the exact print that you're considering and then place it on the actual wall for you to properly visualize. They can also do it with multiple pieces and sizes to help you make the best decision for your space. Not only is this free service incredibly useful, but it is unbelievably accurate too. Please see my examples attached of the mock-up service and then the actual photo that I took of my new Peter James art on the same wall. What an extraordinary value to you as you pick through his impressive photo gallery. This is just another reason why I choose Peter James Photography Gallery for my art collection, and another key differentiator between him and other artists. Take advantage of these impressive services that he is so very happy to supply for you...and you'll be thankful you did when you see his amazing prints start to take over all your free wall space!

Working with Peter and his gallery and staff was a first class experience from beginning to end. I…read moreactually met him on a trail that I was hiking with my daughter. I ended up buying the picture of the waterfall he was taking and gave it to my daughter for her birthday. Peter was great to work with me to accelerate the process so that I could get it to my daughter on time for her celebration. She was blown away by the gift and its quality and memories that it provoked. I even got to select from multiple images that he curated for me. What a first class experience and first class product to match!

Limited selection of good and very overpriced. Did not felt welcome by staff. Sad they couldn't be…read moremore welcoming .

This place is great! If you need something for a project or some kind of home/garden improvement…read morework, ALWAYS check here first before going to a hardware store. I just bought an electric sander for 10 bucks for example. Inventory apparently changes regularly so check back often, you never know what you might find!

Updated; I received a call the next day from General Manager Bob Dodge. He showed genuine concern…read morefor my posted review. Typically, a retailer doesn't want negative publicity in the social media world of today. He generously and/or appropriately gave me a refund of a portion of the price I paid to a figure I felt was fair. I accept that my experience was the result of a sales person who is either in the wrong job or was having a bad day. When I have a need to return to this store, I will choose to be helped by a more considerate sales person. Original post. I've never purchased furniture at Samuel's myself but have accompanied friends who have and have, myself, been impressed with the selection of quality items and the staff who helped in my friends purchases. On October 15, I entered the store in search of an end table for a particular spot in my house. I was greeted by Mr. Van Den Berg. I explained what I was looking for and we moved around the store but found nothing that seemed right. He suggested I look around and he proceeded to sit at his desk. As I walked by, I saw an interesting piece that was near where he was sitting and was obscured by a fake plant that sat on top. It was marked "Hue Round Stool" # 12532 or 928419. It was made from laminated wood that made up a conga drum-like "stool". The glue had obviously failed from severely shrinking wood and there were cracked seams around the entire item. The SALE tag showed it to be marked down to $119 from a regular price of "$259". It was in very bad shape for the quality of what the store sells, but it was perfect for what I was looking for. I asked if it could be marked down more and I received a cold and emphatic "NO". I was tired of searching for the right item and agreed on the "as-is" price. While Mr. Van Den Berg was writing up the sale, I noticed on the attached tags that the original price tag indicated that the regular price was $199, not the $259 which was the MSRP. The sales tag was blatantly misleading. I pointed it out to Mr. Van Den Berg and noted that this "table", which was really a stool and would have sold at a garage sale for $20, wasn't even half off. All he had to say was that he would point this out to management. I proceeded to pay for the "table" since it was what I was looking for even though it was, in my opinion, over-priced. I asked if it could be carried to my car and he said he couldn't do it and nobody else was around. I carried it myself. I have to say, I am happy with the "rustic" table, but not happy with the experience. Most people would have seen this item as something to use in a garage or IN the fireplace. So much for my taste in furniture. I feel that I took it off their hands and would have praised Samuel's for selling it at a reasonable price.

We are no strangers to Stressless (Ekornes) furniture. We have purchased a number of pieces over…read morethe years primarily from well-known Scandinavian furniture stores in the Puget Sound area. On January 3, 2026 we purchased a Stressless recliner from Michelle at Samuel's paying a 50% deposit with estimated delivery of 3 to 4 months. We have been patiently waiting, but at 5 months we asked for a status report. We did not get a response. Last week when we called we were promised updated information "soon". We never got a call back. Today, 7 1/2 months after the sale I visited the store. The person who helped me made a telephone inquiry, and was told that the factory had not responded to their call so could not provide me with any information. When I suggested that the store should have kept track of the order and certainly should have kept me informed (especially after passing the estimated delivery date by so much!) the person told me that the salesperson was on leave and therefore I did not get updates because customer contact is the salesperson's job. I cannot trust a store with a large deposit when the store does not take responsibility for ensuring that the sales contract is fulfilled in a timely manner, and that shows a disregard for its customers. The sort of behavior I experienced made me suspicious that a bankruptcy could be imminent. I asked for, and was immediately given a refund. I know what I want, and there are 3 places relatively close that can take my order. I will have to wait, but I will be working with a trustworthy store that I know will give me timely, and straight-up answers. Too bad...Samuels is very close, and they have a nice showroom of Ekornes. If Michele comes back, I might consider it again, but I would need assurances from the store that they may not be able to keep.

Bellingham not only needed a new fabric store, it needed THIS store! I've had the chance to visit…read moreSew Inspired a few times now and all I can say is...wow. Even if you're not into fabric, this is a fun spot to wander through with its variety of prints, colors, and textures. The fabric has been so carefully and thoughtfully curated, I can tell a lot of love and thought went into this shop. In addition to fabric, they carry thread, notions, patterns, and books. There's even a little classroom area in the back, with sewing machines ready to learn and create on. I can't wait to take a class! And the service at this family-owned business is unrivaled. I was there during their grand opening, and even though they were incredibly busy I was able to get my fabric cut and paid for quickly. If you're into sewing, don't miss this special little spot in the heart of Fairhaven.

Wonderful shop. Visited on a Friday afternoon and ended up engaging with the owner and found some…read morehidden gems!

Awesome custom frame work as well as awesome local art. Photography, paintings, old school…read moreamericana. Great customer service! I will be getting a lot of art and framing done here!

Bay Street Studios is an eclectic combo of several local artists sharing one space upstairs at the…read moreBay Street Village building in downtown Bellingham. The best time to visit is during the monthly Art Walk, when the studio is open (with free cookies!) and the resident artists are there to show off their talents in everything from painting to jewelry-making to textile art. Don't be shy - they love to talk and share about their work and what inspires them! This place may be a little hard to find, but it's worth the hunt. Not to mention, the art here is very well-priced for pretty much any budget.