I don't buy a lot of stuff here, but it's the first place I go when I need anything crafts-y like…read more The coolest thing I bought was fabric printer paper. I like paint pens as well. I have not been to any of their art classes, but they always look well attended. The angle parking out front is always full. There is so much stock in there, it's overwhelming, but the staff is very helpful. It's technically off Whyte Ave, but I'm adding it to my cool East Whyte ave list.

I enjoy abstract painting and a little sketching here and there. If I am on Whyte Avenue and need…read morebrushes, pencils, pens, or sketchbooks, I head to The Paint Spot. The selection is great, prices are reasonable, and staff are helpful. Students get a discount with ID, and the staff themselves are artists, so they really know what they are talking about. Other supplies available at The Paint Spot include canvasses, cutting materials, and, of course, paint of all kinds. There is even a gallery in the basement featuring the work of local artists, and The Paint Spot is central to the annual Art Walk on Whyte.

This store relocated recently to St. Albert Trail from 137 Ave. Although I only shopped at the old…read morelocation once or twice, I can't really compare the differences. I really like the new location as there is lots of parking, the store is spacious and bright inside and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The wall on the right side of the entrance changes with difference themes periodically. The store is laid out so there is lots of room to look around without getting in other people's way. The paper is displayed by theme along with stickers and embellishments. They carry some unique papers like printed acetate. Ink, markers, ribbon, stamps and die cuts are located near the back of the store. What I was so excited about was to see stamped images on watercolour paper. There was a selection of different images and greetings for cards, each sheet was $1.79. The images can be coloured with Copic markers, watercolour pencils or aqua painters. You cannot walk in and not buy anything. If you spend over ten dollars and you get one scrap buck which does not expire. They offer Saturday crops as well as the occasional weekend crop. Sign up on their email list and receive store info!

I was working on a project and needed some letters so I popped into Scrap & Bean to see if they had…read morewhat I was looking for. The place is very bright and clean with an okay selection - it's definitely not the biggest that I've seen but I think you would get by for a project that you were working on. I love the idea of scrapbooking/creating and enjoying coffee at the same time - I didn't have a coffee though as I was on a mission for my letters! The customer service was lacking though as I asked for help finding anything with letters - stickers, stencils, anything. The lone employee told me that she was pretty sure they didn't have anything. I looked through the store and I found two separate packs of letter stickers and she was surprised when I brought them to the till. I get that you may not always know what's in stock, but I would have expected an employee to come out from behind the till (when she wasn't serving anyone at the time) to double check a few places where she may have seen the product I was seeking in the past. This store is out of the way for me on the north end of the City but it is conveniently located just off St. Albert Trail.

Saw pretty little signs around the neighbourhood for Th Makers Keep, advertising that it is a…read more'local collective boutique'. I like to support local where I can so I decided to check it out. Despite the address being on 122 St, it's actually located in a ground floor suite right on 121 St right across from the Brewery District, close-ish to 104 Ave. There is angled parking out front. It's a cute and quaint little boutique filled with treasures beautifully displayed. My favourite was a selection of jewelry tucked in between pages of an antique novel by the door (when you see it, you'll understand). There was inspirational home decor, some cool stuff like concrete diamonds, some baby and kid's clothing (including these adorable baby headbands), lots of unique jewelry, cool razors, little succulents.. It's a bit like shopping at a local market but with everything in one pretty place. There is even a little coffee corner at the back. Prices seemed pretty reasonable. I would definitely recommend popping if you're looking for some unique gifts.

This little shop is a fantastic concept. It stocks handmade items for many of your local Edmonton…read moremakers. It looks like each artisan has their own little section. You can find anything from jewellery, clothing, accessories, to paintings and custom made signs. An awesome place to come for unique gifts. Check them out on instagram for pics because I forgot to take pics! And I bet their stock changes frequently anyways. Excellent place to support local!

Some of my favourite vintage mid-century finds have come from this shop... and they were a fraction…read moreof the cost they should've been. Where else will you find legit pre-loved Eames chairs next to spacey light fixtures next to luxe glassware. In Edmonton, nowhere else. Check it out, but memorize their hours of operation; I too often am disappointed to find them closed.

Populuxe reminds me of a giant garage sale but with well cared for items. My roomie really loves…read morethis store and usually pulls me while we are in the area. I think the store is a wonderful idea, but I am just not into retro! They carry furniture and home accents from the 1950's through to the 1980's. The inventory changes all the time and they only carry items in close to if not perfect condition. I do really like some of the light fixtures they have as well as the odd funky lamp, but I just don't know that I could find a loving home for a lot of the items in there. It is an acquired taste for sure and if you LOVE garage sales, yard sales, and retro collectibles then you will LOVE this store!

We contacted Carole LaMarche at Picture This Framing & Gallery to inquire about purchasing a…read morepainting by the artist, Maurade Baynton. Ms. LaMarche is the perfect representative for their artists. The picture was shipped to the West Coast of the US, and she made the process easy and seamless. That painting now hangs over our fireplace, and it is perfect. Carole worked closely with us and the artist as an intermediary as we worked through the process of commissioning two paintings. She coordinated phone meetings and made sure our concerns were pointed out to the artist and hers to us. She worked closely with us in selecting frames and matting. Thank you, Carol, and thank you, Maurade. Regards, Tom & Nancy Conner

This Sherwood Park gallery features some beautiful and inspired art objects, paintings and…read morereproductions. From the outside, you can see some large-canvas paintings that are colourful and eye-catching, nicely displayed and inviting. There are two large presentation rooms, the smaller of which features bear statues by Vance Theoret, who sculpts with soapstone, slate, chlorite and Kissi stone, and works with lots of subjects, but his bears are his favourite ... and it shows. They're playful and embody an innocence and curiosity that are almost human-like. There are lots of other original works by a variety of artists. As I'm not much of an art connoisseur, I didn't recognize most, but know the names Robert Bateman and Trisha Romance, whose giclees (high quality reproductions) and limited edition prints are available here. I think sometimes they come buy originals. It's a lovely show space, and there's something for every aesthetic, from landscape and abstract to fantasy and realism. The shop's been around for almost 30 years and has a solid reputation in the art business.

Good selection and occasional sales are good. However, this business really should work on their…read morecustomer service skills. Staff can't seem to sometimes handle basic customer service. Yes I was in a rush, and tried to pay but the staff manning the cashier is helping another customer. I asked for help from another staff but got ignored. Cashier gave me attitude and said they are understaffed. If you are a business delivering service, priority should be helping customers as this translates into business. Staff is not trained or not willing to multitask. My friend and I left the store fuming, mostly with the staff's attitude.

Outstanding service and prices! Received so much valuable and interesting information from John on…read moremy last visit re the products I was interested in. Although in the past I have had staff reluctant to serve and/or not knowledgeable he more than made up for that. Overall it's just a great place to shop!

I stopped into this store for the first time about a week ago. I never really go into framing/art…read morestores because I always think they will be ridiculously overpriced. However, a painting caught my eye so I decided to stop and check it out. This painting was beautiful! It was gorgeous! I looked at the price tag and it was $240. I don't know much about art but that seemed decent considering the size and the fact that it was mounted on a wrought iron backing. There were two that were similar and if I had the $240, I would have bought it right away. Sadly, I didn't. No one approached me when I went into the store so the customer service was definitely lacking but I liked the store in general. It was small but it definitely had a few hidden treasures that I might have to go back for one of these days!

A big WOW! GREAT JOB! It was my first time visiting this shop to frame my diamond painting, and I…read morewas surprised by the result. I really love it and deserve it. The owner is so nice and friendly and helps you all the way, whatever you request. Excellent customer service I recommend this Art N Frame shop; you won't be disappointed with the outcome. The price is right.

Pleasant owner and staff to deal with. Helped me with a custom frame design and I couldn't be…read morehappier! Thanks again!