For a friend's B-day I have been on the search for a mini copper shooter pot (1 oz) and all the…read morestores locally have failed me, however, there was a store in the US who was more than happy to take my order and had realistic shipping to Canada. The exchange rate at 1.36 at the time of ordering killed me, however, it made it worth while for the gift. Awesome customer service.

Build a bear has changed over the years. It use to just be about the bears. Now they have branched…read moreout into the licensing deals with movie characters etc... I guess I am old fashion. It was hard just to find the plain bear you can then dress up. I didn't want the tooty frooty bears. I was able to find a decent bear and I bought him an elf outfit with skates. This is my Christmas bear for my 2nd grade classroom. My bear looks adorable. This store has a lot of accessories for boy and girl bears. Everything is set up in an easy system to follow for children and adults. The set up is very customer friendly. Staff was very helpful and kind. You can have birthday parties here too!!! My cats at home love the Christmas Bear.

I had been looking forward to bringing my son here for his birthday because I had heard so many…read morewonderful things about the Build-A-Bear experience. I expected it to be one of those core memory moments for him, but unfortunately, our visit fell short of what I had hoped for. When we walked in, there were three employees in the store. We weren't greeted, and two of the associates immediately headed toward the back. One employee simply said, "Hi," but didn't ask if we needed assistance or explain how the process worked. After a brief awkward pause, I let her know that I was hoping to purchase a Birthday Bear for my son's birthday. She directed us to another associate who had just come from the back, and from that point on, the interaction felt very transactional. I completely understand that retail associates have sales goals, but throughout the experience, the focus seemed to be on upselling every possible accessory rather than creating a memorable experience for a child who was visiting for the very first time. I politely explained that we were just looking for a simple Birthday Bear with a birthday shirt and also mentioned--more than once--that this was my son's first Build-A-Bear experience. I even asked if she could walk us through the process. Unfortunately, there wasn't much guidance or enthusiasm. My son was simply told to step on the pedal to stuff his bear, with very little explanation about what was happening or why. When it came time to choose a heart, he was pointed toward several bins filled with different options. Since he'd never been there before, he had no idea which one to choose. Even after I reminded the associate that it was his first visit, she simply pointed toward one bin instead of explaining the significance of the different hearts or making it feel like the special tradition I'd always heard about. From everything I'd seen online and from friends who have visited other Build-A-Bear locations, the experience is supposed to be interactive, engaging, and full of excitement for the child. Sadly, that wasn't the experience my son received. The associate helping us seemed disengaged, uninterested, and eager to move on to the next task. The bright spot of our visit came at checkout. The associate who rang us up was genuinely kind, welcoming, and engaging with my son. She chatted with him, offered to remove the tags from his new bear, and explained that the Build-A-Bear Cub Condo doubles as a coloring activity at home. That small interaction made a noticeable difference and reminded me of the warm customer service I had expected from the beginning. What made the experience even more disappointing was what happened as we were leaving. Another family walked in, and all three associates immediately became energetic, welcoming, and fully engaged. They greeted them enthusiastically, asked questions, and began walking them through the Build-A-Bear process with the warmth and excitement I had hoped my son would experience. Watching another child receive the magical first visit that my son missed out on was honestly disheartening. We still left with a cute birthday bear that my son loves, and for that I'm grateful. I only wish the experience had matched the magic the brand is known for. Every child deserves to feel special during their first Build-A-Bear visit, especially when they're celebrating a birthday. I truly hope this was just an off day because the concept is wonderful, and I'd love for future families to experience the excitement and care that makes Build-A-Bear so memorable.

One Oh One Gallery has artist studios to rent. Several artists use their space as working areas…read moreand sell their work. My friend and I took a class from one of the artists who I visited with. She has experience in acrylic painting. Her painting has grown to mixed media projects. She offers group and private classes. I visited the other studios and looked at the artwork from the Mesa Arts League. Free street, lot and covered parking available.

We loved visiting The Cartel at One Oh One gallery. I had so much fun crafting with my daughter…read more All the supplies are available so the possibilities were endless. If we had more time, we have stayed for open crafting all day. What a great art activity for you and your family!

Corinne Cain's SavvyCollector.com shop is as ethical as it gets! Her descriptions of artwork,…read moreartists, and especially the condition of all items are precise. Her online shop makes purchasing over the Internet a pleasurable and an extremely safe experience. Highly recommended!

Not sure about the quality of the shop, but Corinne Cain is an unpleasant person to speak to at…read more7:30 a.m. While she may have extensive art knowledge, as others have claimed in previous reviews. She absolutely has a very low emotional intelligence (EQ). Quick to hand out advise, it seems that a course in phone etiquette may be useful. Btw, if 7:30 a.m. is too early...don't answer the phone!

White House Flowers (formerly White House Design Studio) is truly awesome! The new ownership has…read morecompletely revitalized the space, and you can feel the difference the moment you walk in. Kell has an incredible talent for creating beautiful, heartfelt arrangements that perfectly capture the emotion behind every occasion--whether it's a celebration, sympathy, or just because. Every piece feels thoughtfully designed and personal, not just something put together quickly. The attention to detail, creativity, and genuine care really set this team apart. It's such a refreshing change from what it once was, and they've truly elevated the experience. Wow, Kell and team--you've done an amazing job. Thank you for all that you do and for bringing so much beauty into your work! Ps and btw - the negative reviews aren't legit. Tom and Kell are amazing people and their product and quality is second to none. We will continue to use your services over anyone in town. ​

When Dennis sold, their quality and creativity dropped off dramatically, yet their prices went…read morethrough the roof. I've been a consistent customer for 15-20 years, sending flowers to my family, clients and others, as well as using them for weddings and special occasions. No one "oos and awws" like they used to. And believe me, they used to! I've heard similar complaints recently from a number of others I've referred to them over the years. We miss you, Dennis! You and your flowers are legendary!

I love this store. It's so beautiful. If you like Xmas decorations you need to come and check it…read moreout. If you spend over $50 you get this nice Nest Bag too.

I am so excited to have a beautiful home decor store in the Eastmark area. I stopped into Nest Home…read more& Co on their opening day and I got to be one of the first handful of people walking the store. All of the items are gorgeous, holiday themed, and the whole environment really put me into the holiday spirit. I cannot wait to come back with my daughter and share the experience with her. I think I just found my new holiday store! Everyone here was so nice, willing to help, and asked if I needed anything.

These curtains make such a statement without being overpowering. They create a calm, elevated…read moreatmosphere that feels both modern and timeless. I'm beyond impressed with the quality.

Michael was so professional and helpful with my projects. He guided me through the entire process…read moreand gave me pros and cons of each design items I wanted. He helped explain each item that I needed for my projects. This alone helped me see the difference between what I thought I was getting at the big box stores vs what I really was receiving. I'm so grateful for everything he did to help me save money and make my home so beautiful. I recommend him to everyone I know. You have to talk with him before you move forward with purchasing anything. Thank you for everything!

Loved everything about this place. Very easy to order, contact, and produce in a timely fashion…read more The woman who helped me was very nice & polite & tended to my needs perfectly. She even suggested a different color T- shirt to make the design look nicer. I loved my product. I will definitely be ordering again.

I received very professional and courteous service. She worked with me very closely on my design…read moreuntil it was exactly what I was looking for. Then she pressed it on several different items to give me an idea of what promotional items to offer at an event I was hosting. I ended up choosing everything she offered, from T-shirts to Mugs to the flyers and even the banner we used to welcome the guests. Will definitely recommend and return for future events.