My initial review was based on when it was located in Downtown Bellevue across from Bellevue and…read morestill know as Cost Plus. Since then, it has moved to Crossroads into the former Barnes & Noble space across from QFC and has updated its official name to World Market. The first impressions of the store mentioned before still are valid. It has a great selection of home decor, kitchen supplies and specialty food items. Particularly international foods that are hard to find elsewhere. The location itself is a lot more convenient as it is closer to my home than the other location, which is a huge plus. However, I knocked a star as it can be hard to determine the current stock of products at the store when checking online. I have made numerous online purchases on the website for store pickup as they offer a discount for this option. However, I have experienced many instances when a product I ordered was unavailable even though the website said it was. Particularly on items where the stock shows that there are a few left. If you order online, just be aware that the store may not have it available, especially if the website says they are close to selling out.

- horrible pickup process -…read more I placed an online order, and it was ready to be picked up after 3 hours. Yup, it takes them 3 hours to fill my order with two items, and one of them is out of stock but they didn't update it on my pickup notification. I went in, waited in line for it. Then when it was my turn, the cashier was gonna help me out but someone else came to line up, so she told me she has to help her first. So I had to wait for her to finish the order first before she could fetch my stuff in the back. When that was done, she went to the back and brought me one of them items. They weren't gonna give me a receipt so I had no clue the other item was out of stock, so I asked her where that is.. then someone else came and she had to help her first of course, so I waited forever for her to go to the back.. and eventually she came back and told me the item was out of stock so they didn't charge for it. I had no notification of that, so I asked for a copy of that piece of paper with the info, then she told me to take a pix. . It's weird how disconnected and inefficient this whole pickup process is. And the fact that I had to keep waiting for other people is highly unacceptable and the whole process took 20 minutes or more .. this is my first time placing an online order, and also the last time.

Very poor service from seller's point of view. The place is so cluttered and disorganized that it…read moreis clear your item is unlikely to be seen and prices are lower than most consignment shops. Our experience was extremely frustrating. After hearing multiple admonitions about picking up my item after the 45 day consignment period was up,I returned on the 46th day to retrieve it. The person working had no clue how to find my item and seemed overwhelmed by my request. After searching the shop for about 30 minutes and not finding my item, the owner arrived and said "let's see if it was sold". She looked on the computer and discovered it had been sold a month ago. (Why the employee could not have done such a search when I arrived was never explained.). The owner then explained that items were "settled" on the 10th of the month following the sale. So, they have known the item was sold (and my money) for many days but could not bother to call or email me to save me a trip.

They take 60% then 70% if it sits very long. Decent place for buyers , lots of stuff. But you don't…read moreget much for your things.

We absolutely love, Greenbaum In fact, Melanie, the sales agent sold us some beautiful furniture,…read morewhich we then took up to the San Juan Islands and picked up at their warehouse and Tim who is the manager. There is probably one of the greatest guys I've ever met as he was super helpful and so all of his guys! So you can imagine how shocked we were to find out that they're closing, but to be honest with you, the state of Washington and especially King County has made everything so horrible for businesses with all of the taxes we're not surprised. They are nickel and I mean the businesses and the consumers to the point that no one wants to live here anymore. Greenbaum you did a great job what a super business model thank you and happy retirement!

Greenbaum is not just a furniture company--it's a legacy. This multigenerational family business…read moretruly understands the meaning of craftsmanship, quality, and customer care. You can feel the pride they take in their work from the moment you walk through the doors. The Greenbaum family has built something special over the years, and their dedication shows in every piece they sell and every interaction you have. Their service is nothing short of exceptional--genuine, attentive, and personal. You're not just buying furniture; you're joining a tradition of excellence and trust.

Cute gift in home store on Main Street in old town, Bellevue. Even though I work in Bellevue, I…read moreprobably haven't been to this neighborhood since before Covid. I used to come down here often but now it takes 20 minutes to get there instead of five in the old days. The window display grabbed my attention because it had a lot of cute new jellycats. Went inside and they had a small section of new Jellycats, picked up two of the Valentine's Day macaroons and looked at a couple others. They had several great sale items at 70% off. Overall, the store is super cute and the owner and the person that were working there were super nice and friendly. I find the other reviews hard to believe but maybe they've changed over the years. Would definitely stop in here again if I was looking for a gift or the latest in JellyCats..

I had a very disappointing and uncomfortable experience at Hedge & Vine in Bellevue…read more When we walked in, the white woman working there did not greet us at all. No "hello," no acknowledgment nothing. Almost immediately after, another white customer came in and she greeted her and began helping her right away. The difference in treatment was very noticeable. Throughout the time we were in the store, she kept looking at me in a strange and uncomfortable way. It felt like we were being judged rather than welcomed as paying customers. There was no effort to assist us, check on us, or make us feel comfortable in the space. Customer service should be equal and respectful to everyone who walks through the door. Instead, I left feeling ignored and singled out. I don't take accusations like this lightly, but the experience genuinely felt discriminatory. I hope management takes this seriously and evaluates how customers are being treated. No one should feel unwelcome in a business because of how they look.

The customer service value for your money and prices are reasonable and unbeatable I highly…read morerecommend this store

While I was listening to a live musical performance at the Marketplace at Factoria, a bespoke art…read moreprint store, Exclusively Art, caught my attention. I was pleasantly surprised to find the print selections well curated with a not too modern European flavor. The colors, art and store, trended warm, and the illustrative categories were wide ranging. More importantly, I was allowed to browse and enjoy the art. Since art is totally subjective, having time to savor the displayed pieces was a big deal to me. Overall, it was like being at an art walk which is one of life's great riches. In addition to the boutique customer service I received, the prices for both the prints and any custom framing were very reasonable. The end result was that I purchased two prints with one of the prints serviced for framing. Anyway, if you enjoy art and design, and want to support small and local businesses, it's well worth your time to visit Exclusively Art.

Sold us a "leather" loveseat and sofa combo several years ago. We even bought a leather protection…read moreextended warranty. It started peeling after a few years. We went to the store to see if they could refund our money. They claimed they too were duped by the supplier and that it's not actually leather but rather bonded leather. All they offered was a $800 credit. Why would I spend even more money at a store that is so scammy! And even if this wasn't an intentional scam, they clearly don't know real leather from bonded, which for someone in the furniture business is total incompetence. Now we are stuck with this peeling eyesore in our family room. We are contemplating reporting them to the WA AD. Selling is a leather protection package was just salt in the wound. We are so mad

Quality products. Helpful staff. A few retail stores to shop at in and around d Seattleread more

UPDATE 12/16/2024:…read more This is an update partly to say that Paula's Hallmark Shop at Crossroads Shopping Center, is now Trudy's Hallmark Shop, since my original review in 2019. And also to say that they now accept MobilePay (ApplePay, and GooglePay). Today a friend of mine and I stopped into the store to get some funny Christmas cards. He complained about the high prices of their Hallmark cards. Me, I bought a 5 x 7 comical Christmas card today (see pic) which was $3.85 after tax. This is a little pricey, but their selection is supposed to be much better than at most stores. Though today, I did not notice their selection being as good as I would hope. Perhaps a lot of people have already bought Christmas cards here this year. Nevertheless, my friend and I have found suitable cards today, Merry Christmas, and a happy new year!

The staff at Trudy's in Crossroads Mall is very helpful and friendly! They have a nice selection of…read morethe cards, wrapping paper, and ribbon you have come to expect from Hallmark as well as unique gift items and sweet snacks.

Beautiful mission, beautiful hand blown candle holders…read more This little shop is little but packed with well made high quality candle holders. Unique colors and friendly staff. I came with a small group after learning of the background story of glassybaby's inception. If you're curious, go visit and ask for yourself. It's quite the lovely story. There is a wide shelving unit holding all the options. It's also doubly used as a room separater where the glass blowing area is. Small parking lot but street parking options as well.

Such a disappointing experience from start to end. We were not greeted when we entered , as one…read morewoman was too busy in her phone to even look up, and it was just the 2 of us in the store.. I had to say hello and greet them after 30 seconds of being inside. They also do not sell individual drinkers anymore, only in sets. Yes it's cheaper that way but what a bad business decision- would have paid more to buy 2 different glasses. As we were walking to check out, 2 more employees were standing in the way of the register and we had to excuse ourselves to get them to move out of the way so we could pay. All the women were stand off -ish and pretty rude. Although I live not even a half block away, I will be taking myself to eBay next time I'd like any more glassybabies. Doesn't matter how much of a cult following a business has, customer service is just as important.

I go here about once every two years which is too much and a reminder of why I don't go…read more I walk in. The same woman is always working. She looks at me from the desk she is always standing by. She seems to quickly decide I cannot afford to shop there and proceeds to ignore me. So I spend about two minutes looking at the couple of things I saw from the window and then leave because regardless of how much I love those things there's no way I'm going to give that shop any of my business if that is how they treat people So my recommendation would be not to shop there And not support people that treat others like they are beneath them

What a treat it was when I found myself in the showroom of a boutique that mixes vintage pieces…read morewith contemporary and modern pieces with the ease of and grace of a time I thought had been long since lost. This may have been my first visit, but will definitely not be my last. This boutique "The Ivy" is the kind of place that makes you feel better.

We've decided to remodel our bathroom and went to Final Touch showroom to check out some options…read more We were presented with multiple options, Installed at their showroom so we could see the fixtures, wall finish, and accessories that we could potentially use. Final Touch gave us two separate quotes, one for the material alone and the other one including the installation. They're a licensed contractor as well and took care of all the parts of the project. I would most definitely recommend them to everyone else.

We selected Final Touch to manage our kitchen remodel and it was the best decision ever. They were…read morephenomenal. They have great communication, have an eye for detail, kept on schedule and within budget, are knowledgeable about products and construction, and their subs were always on time, did excellent work and were professional. Everyone on the team was delightful and easy to work with. I've attached before and after pictures.