Dear Hiring Manager at Desires Art Store, I've walked past your window a dozen times--always…read morepausing at that charcoal sketch of the woman mid-laugh, the one where her eyes look like they know exactly what I'm hiding. It's the kind of piece that doesn't sell itself; it just... stays. And honestly? That's why I'm writing. I've spent the last three years behind the counter at a tiny gallery in Portland--nothing fancy, just good light and people who'd rather talk about brushstrokes than buy anything. I learned how to spot the quiet ones who come in for just a look, then leave with a $400 watercolor because I asked if they'd ever painted their own shadow. I'm not pushy. I'm patient. And I remember names--like how Mrs. Alvarez always wants the softest pastels, or how the kid in the hoodie keeps circling the same neon print until he finally asks if we do layaway. Desires feels different. Not louder--just deeper. I've seen your Instagram; the way you frame a single canvas like it's breathing. You don't just sell art--you curate moments. I want to be part of that. I'm good with inventory (I once reorganized our entire back room by mood--warm tones on the left, cold on the right--sales jumped fifteen percent). I can wrap a piece like it's a gift to someone's future self. And yeah, I'll admit--I've already daydreamed about restocking your shelves at six in the morning, radio low, coffee black, watching the city wake up through the glass. If you're looking for someone who'll treat every customer like they're about to fall in love--with a painting, with themselves, with whatever--they'll find here--I'm your guy. Let me know if you ever need an extra pair of hands. Or eyes. Or just someone who'll stay late to hang that last piece right. Warmly, Leo P.S.

I probably find myself at Leather & Sewing Supplies at least every 3 weeks. I love this store, and…read moreeveryone who works there. Some are absolute legends (Anita) This place has everything you need for your projects and a lot of stuff you didn't know you needed until you saw it. Great prices. Well stocked store. Perfect location.

Tagged along with a leatherworking friend to see what this place is all about! We spent a good hour…read morelooking at and feeling all the different leathers. This place offers a great variety of supplies and the prices are very reasonable. Hides, patterns, tools, paint, etc. They have an online store too, so check em out. Whether you are just getting into leatherworking, or already quite experienced, they seem to have something for everyone. I was eyeing some beginner kits, but decided to try another day. The staff are very knowledgeable and approachable. Many of them were chatting with customers who had questions. There was a workshop going on in the back, making keychains, and looked like a very fun activity. There are also free classes now and then. Would love to try some day.

I have ordered from Tandy Leather before and had my items shipped to me, but I have never been to…read moretheir actual store before. Let me tell you, the staff there know their products! The fellow that helped us was prompt, polite, knowledgeable and all around lovely. Customer service is a very important part of any shopping experience for me. He took my products up to the counter while I continued to shop, so my hands were free, helped me locate things when I was having trouble, made suggestions for my project and even offered to special order items for me which they didn't have enough in their store. The selection was awesome and I left with everything I needed. It was certainly a very positive experience at Tandy Leather's store location; I will definitely be back. Don't hesitate to go there for any and all of your leather needs!

Highly recommended. Yes, they are perfect…read more I needed a belt for my new travel pants. They have an extensive selection. The service and knowledge of the staff cannot be beat. $56 CAD

I've come here for repairs several times and they've always done a very good job…read more Pro tip: they also have an upstairs where they keep all their (heavily discounted) deadstock/old merchandise from previous decades. It's basically Aladdin's Cave of Wonders; don't miss it.

I was even SCARED to write this review because of how TERRIFYING the staff was. Tony THE OWNER…read morecalled me and started YELLING AT ME OVER THE PHONE. They told me to come in but I DO NOT FEEL SAFE AT ALL COMING INTO YOUR HEADQUARTERS AFTER THE PHONE CALL. I EVEN HAD TO BLOCK THEIR NUMBER BECAUSE OF THE HARASSMENT. So go on with your threats AND RELEASE THE UNTAMPERED version of the phone calls and footage of when I came in. They said that I was lying about the repairs that I wanted to get done. I have a physical copy of the receipt where Tony signs off on getting a repair done. Not a clean. If you can't fix my handbag, then don't say you'll fix it AND CHARGE ME FOR IT KNOWING YOU GUYS CANT DO ANYTHING THEN SAY THAT I'M LYING. Not only that, Tony and Kathy kept on going on about how horrible my handbag looked, to begin with. I brought in my handbag to get a tear fixed. And they didn't fix it. They said that "of course, it wasn't going to be fixed for $113". They were spewing lies saying that I was very stingy on price when I came in. They have footage of that conversation but refuse to release an untampered version of it. On top of Tony yelling at me, Kathy clearly didn't read my e-mail and just stated that I was lying. I asked her what service I paid for if they didn't want to fix my tear and she couldn't even answer it in the call. She was saying that they did nothing to my bag... even though I paid over a $100 for a service? I just got scammed. After that TERRIFYING PHONE CALL FROM THE STAFF, they told me to come in. I wasn't going to come in because I'm SO SCARED after that phone call. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE COMING IN AGAIN. I just opted for a full refund of $113 but they are only giving me back $90 because despite the physical evidence (receipt and bank statement) they claim that I only paid $90

RUDE RUDE RUDE Brutal customer service from the woman at…read morethe front counter today - incredibly rude! Wow.

I am very disappointed with the quality and prices at Village Cobbler…read more No prices are posted and the quality is lacking... Beware .....

*PRICE GOUGING* I needed two rivets set in a leather key ring. The owner, Bijan, charged me $20…read more This is a small (the size of a pea) metal piece that costs about a dime and takes 30 seconds to set. I thought my local neighborhood shop would do just fine, and indeed, the work was fine, but at $20 to do less than--let's be generous--five minutes of work, this thief is making, at minimum, $240 per hour. Do yourself a favour, do a little research beforehand so you don't get swindled into paying more than what's fair. After posting in my local neighborhood social media group, the sentiments from the others were the same--egregiously overpriced. Buyer beware.

My friend and I dropped off our shoes for store owner Vahid on a Wednesday. He had a customer at…read morethe time but was quick to assist us as soon as he was done. Our shoes include a range of men/women shoes: Gucci loafers, Ferragamo loafers, Hermès sandals, Louboutin loafers, YSL Chelsea boots, Alexander Wang ankle boots and some other pairs of shoes. Most shoes are damaged at the bottom where the wood panel, leather bottoms or heels are wore out. One pair is more severe as the leather is detached from the sole. Vahid has done a fantastic job to give new life to the pair by patching some leather and reattaching the leather to the soles without much trace at all. Vahid is professional as he not only quickly identified the problems with each pair, he is also helpful in advising us how the shoes can be repaired and offering options for us to choose. Some shoes require new fully protected bottoms whereas some can last with just protected heels. Vahid chooses the best color to match the original shoes' bottom so that the layer is unnoticeable from the side. Overall we are very happy with Vahid's professional work!

My old suede boots were very worn out and part of the sole of the boot came off. I looked up the…read morereviews of this place and took my boots there. They said the glue of the sole to the boot was really old and has expired and needs to be re-glued. I told them that they were given to me by my late mom and I am from out of town and I had to get them fixed. Normally it would take them a few days, but they were so kind that they expedited the repair and I was able to pick them up within a few hours. I am so impressed with Professional Shoe Repair. They are quick, and did an impeccable repair job. I highly recommend!

Danier Leather Outlet was the perfect place to buy Christmas presents for the ladies in my life…read more Wallets, purses, briefcases - all slightly cheaper than their regular stores. This outlet is huge, smells leathery delicious and has (almost) too many sales associates. The selection of leather jackets is insane and they also have other leather clothing, if you're into that kind of thing. Next time I need a full leather suit, Danier Outlet is where I am headed.

Their selection, materials, and craftsmanship are impeccable! I got a beautiful new midriff-length…read moreleather motorcycle jacket that I absolutely love. The leather is buttery soft! And they took in some slack on the sleeves so they fit me better - alterations at no extra charge! Their latex is all from Polymorphe in Montreal and is similarly beautiful and well-fitted. They have some very unique designs and vibrant colors you don't often see in ready-to-wear designs. George was so kind, chatting with us for a long time and even giving us a tour of his workshop upstairs. Kandi was so helpful, giving us a hand getting into the latex and bringing us various sizes of the leather pieces.

What an amazing experience I've had over the year's shopping here they really know how to make you…read morefeel special and really listen to you and your ideas. Their custom work is unmatched. If you're ever looking for custom leather pieces, I do recommend this mom and Pop shop their brand is unmatched customer service through the roof and they even guarantee you a lifetime of service if anything happens to ur stuff because they stand by their work. Here's a fun fact they make everything in store like right upstairs. It's crazy I've never experienced such a wonderful store in my life.