Update: My partner and I just attended our first class with Jenn! It was so fun and informative. We…read moredid so many different things and Jenn gave us a lot of ideas for using the origami in gifting, decor, and ornaments for the holidays. I can't wait to come back for another class!!

Fantastic store filled with fun gifts, brilliant cards, and extremely friendly employees. Walked in…read morehere curious about gift wrapping my mother's birthday gift, which was oddly sized. Since I ultimately decided against wrapping, they offered to wrap some ribbon around it at no charge. This is a very special store - the perfect place to pick up a gift for that unique person in your life.

Best gift and card shop in Beacon Hill! Friendly and helpful. Great little hosts you won't find…read moreanywhere else, like the martini ornament we found! Great shop!

I found this place after I received a Groupon alert that they were a needlepoint store and had a…read moreGroupon! It's a delightful sunny little store with lovely canvases, a good selection of different kinds of fibers and other needlepoint supplies. They have classes for all levels, as well as one-on-one help. They have finishing services to turn completed canvases into pillows, ornaments, belts, etc. There are also beautifully stitched examples all around the shop. The co-owners are friendly and knowledgeable. One is a former owner of Needlepoint of Back Bay, the shop that was a couple of blocks away on Newbury Street. The shop also carries gorgeous yarn for knitting and crocheting, along with patterns and classes. They're a refreshing alternative to the rudeness and hostility you encounter at Knitting and Needlepoint on Newbury street. So if you love needlepoint there's no longer a need to drive to the suburbs (unless you just want to.)!

The cost of clothing and jewelry is overpriced . You can buy locally cheaper . Quality and…read moreselections are nothing exceptional

We came here because my niece loves the store…read more.... It was my first time in the store, so I was intrigued. The store advertises itself as a place with no high end brands. MUJI's name in Japanese, translates as "no-brand quality goods." The brand mark and the brand name, which are well-recognized by designers, convey a certain image to people beyond factors such as the functionality, quality or value of the product itself. Mujirushi Ryohin was created in Japan in 1980 with the development of 40 products in the areas of apparel, household goods and food--which, as the name indicates, had no brand but were good-quality products. I thought the prices were not bad and the quality was good. My niece bought some writing instruments, which she loves.

We were in Boston for my birthday weekend. I knew it was going to be cold, but I don't know that…read moreI've ever been as cold as I was there in my entire life. After a day of walking around, I knew I had to find a scarf or some type of net gator. We stopped in multiple shops along Newberry Street with no luck. I had not been in MUJI before and was so impressed with the layout, the organization, and the selection. We found the much needed net gator, which was priced fairly and so warm! While the store was crowded, the flow worked well and they had a number of people running the cash register so the line went really quick. Would definitely go back and visit again.

When I visited Boston last week for a formal event, I realized I didn't pack a wrap to go with my…read moredress. After checking a few places I came across Sushma Handicrafts and Ada was so helpful! We unfolded almost every option before I settled on a reasonably priced and beautiful option.

If I could give zero stars, I would. Very bad experience - prices were not posted anywhere except…read morefor the deeply discounted items. The cashier has you swipe before seeing the price and then won't accept returns even though it's required in MA. Nowhere in the kiosk is it posted that they don't accept returns. Customer service was brutal - gave the runaround when asking where the no returns posting was (makes sense because it isn't posted anywhere...).

I met with Andrew to get 6 pieces of artwork framed. Andrews is thoughtful--He has deep expertise,…read morepatience and guides without over-reaching. He really knows how to get you through the process. The office feels like they understand and love the craft and the artwork. I am looking forward to the end result. The prices seem reasonable for the amount of care taken when we explore options. Seems like you can't go wrong with the son of an artist--who is an artisan himself.

Dropped a framed print off for a new dust cover. Friendly people, quick turn around and fair price.read more

This place is great. The owners are fantastic. It's family run, which we should all support more…read moreoften. It's got anything you could imagine, but the quality of all their products is just better than what you would find at Staples or OfficeMax. They accept all major credit cards and don't have a limit on how much you need to spend to use one. A Cambridge institution!

The nicest people in Boston that I've met!! Gale is such a sweetheart - never turning anyone away…read moreand always there with a helpful hand. They have a great selection of anything you need, the prices are great and the company is awesome. I would recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat - even if it was just for the conversation

I accidentally found this place on a walk and so glad I did! They have all different types of craft…read moresupplies and all reasonably priced. They also have an online storefront too. There are some nice art prints as well.

I have ordered online from Make and Mend twice. Both times, the products were as shown, clean, in…read moregreat condition and were shipped promptly. I look forward to shopping there again, and I highly recommend it!

This is an expansion of their Kneeland location. Located in the former restaurant supply location…read morethis spot seems to specialize more in antique and reproduction furnishings than the other shop. First off, they've really done a great job making the location look a lot better. The flooring is nice, they seem to have closed off the creepy staircase that led to the basement, and they've opened a nice little loft to house more of their items. I was struck by the "new" smell of the store. A welcome change from the stuffiness that came with the restaurant store. they also seem to let more light in which helps add an airy feeling. The furniture they have here ranges from 150+ year old vegetable chests to brand new standing writing desks and everything in between. There are some great Tibetan reproductions and what I can only assume were temple doors. Considering the size and age of many of these pieces the prices seemed very reasonable. They also have a nice selection of knick-knacks including these cool reproduction jewelery boxes with mirrors that flip out and brass locks. There are silk place mats, table runners, fountains, HUGE vases, urns, exquisite pottery, and many other things. The center of the store has a low set table where they invite you to experience Kung Fu tea. though I didn't partake the variety was impressive and the people sitting there seemed to be enjoying themselves. I did like the selection of teas and tea sets in the area and purchased a cute brewing tea mug as a gift. I also picked up a bag of rose petal tea to go along with. Both were sold at great prices. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. One of the owners gave us a tour of the loft and explained the origin of many of the products. He is clearly very passionate about the shop and knows a lot about the items and their manufacturing. It added to the experience and certainly made the pieces seem that much more special. What a great little shop and a marked improvement over the last shop to be in this location.

It's horrible but true. The very core of China Town is slowly rotting away and being infected but…read morestores that don't uphold the pillars of the community, Plastic, Bamboo, and Sketchy. Slowly stores that used to sell low cost items and wrap items in Chinese dailies are being replaced by places selling "quality" products. The restaurant supply store that was here previously was fantastic and somehow managed to hold out while the other stores were replaced. The new store is just random. A number of the items, from vanity screens to wooden chests are interesting but the entire location has an odd layout, pricing is well above a casual purchase and I can't for the life of be understand who they are trying to cater to. Perhaps with a bit of a rework of their inventory they could cater to a broader range of buyers but a Chinese furniture store doesn't seem to be a good fit for the location.

This is a really lovely frame shop. The folks who work here are true artisans. Whether you walk in…read moreknowing what you want or are looking for a little help, the talented members of the Stanhope team will walk you through the many, many options available to you. Most recently, I got a large poster and a cross-stitch framed. The woman I worked with, Jennifer, took plenty of time to explain to me the different kinds of glass, matting, and framework that I could have done. This isn't where you go for a plastic 3X5 frame (that's Target)--the work they do to present your pieces will likely last a lifetime. I couldn't be more pleased with how these pieces came out, and I look forward to making more investments with Stanhope Framers in the future.

Max at Stanhope Framers did a large install at my office in Boston and he did an amazing job! He…read morewas courteous, flexible and detail oriented. The frames chosen were solid and elegant. Max did everything in a timely manner and the cost was very reasonable. It's clear that he takes great pride in his work. Couldn't be happier! Thank you!