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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

The shop repaired my BÉIS travel bag straps perfectly AND told me what to use to get the black…read morescuff marks off my CHLOÉ sneakers. Amazing!!

Yes, be ready to pay in full and so you should be! This is a small local business, not a place to…read morekeep repaired shoes for extended time. This guy works hard for every dollar. Top notch service, great advice and friendly staff. I have been using Sole Perfection for a while and have recommended them to friends and family, no issues. Ever.

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.

it is one of the best leather store in toronto downtown they have this business since 1993 for real…read moreleather goods leather Jackets ,leather biker jackets, leather vest,leather pants,leather chaps,shoes ,bags,belts,busckles,boots, at wholesale prices come down to See the Owner His Name is khalil and get a good bargain price for the what you like for you nice peaple family business 416 2600909 Toleather@gmail.com

From the owner: Canada souvenirs One stop shop for every one…read more Come and enjoy the great quality and price at wholesale rate More you buy more to save Thank you to all for your support with my small business To save me Thank you

BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE! If you appreciate a company that stands by their products and services and…read moreresolves issues quickly to ensure customer satisfaction, this brand is not for you. Just read the reviews online and it is clear that I am not the only one who has experienced terrible service from this company. I ordered from this company from their online store since they no longer carry the popular items in their stores. They shipped my item to the wrong address and it got returned back to their warehouse. I reached out to customer service who said they will still bill me for the shipping cost, even though I did not receive my order. They said I can order the item again but would have to pay shipping again. They also said I would need to wait 2 weeks to get a refund on my first order. It has now been over 2 weeks, and still no refund, and the customer service team at Danier have stopped replying to my emails. Do not purchase from this brand.

Tagged along with my mom to this store. It's small & they have a lot of sales clerks for such a…read moresmall location. But this one looked to be well stocked. I don't know if it seemed busy just because there was lots of people crammed into a small area or if there really were that many people in there. I took a quick look around because sometimes leather stores have fake leather items as well. But apparently everything in Danier is real leather. I came out empty handed. Mom did too.

I really dig American products, especially when one comes to cycling but lately I have been turned…read moreon to a couple of Canadian companies that I had not known that much about that have really impressed me, and this is one of them. I ride fixed bikes and as with many things, the particularities and details are often what takes a product from okay to amazing. I was riding my Fuji with Hold Fast straps which I was initially happy with. As time went on however, I found they became worn too easily and flopped around when I was trying to slip my feet into them. Some riders enjoy the metal or hard plastic toe clips, but I'm partial to nylon, so I was faced with only a few options. Walking home one day (the YNOT shop is a block from my building) I decided I'd go in and take a look. I hadn't realized I'd seen these straps around before and that this was their flagship store, but I had seen the pedal straps on display through the window before so I decided to take a look. I was blown away. First off, I like how simple they've made purchasing there. People sometimes forget about the beauty of simplified shopping. They have a stock of three or four Wellago plastic pedals. Not over the top, but a good clean simple pedal and it's $20! Totally fair price. Then they have about 15 colors of the standard strap, some leather ones (I do believe available in 5 different colors) and finally reflective designs as well (4-5 colors). They have bags, really sweet looking messenger and top open courier bags. Customizable and plenty pre-made designs in store. They have a few bikes, chain lube, a few tools and some cycle fashion and here's the best thing about it and a bit of an answer to my American loving consumerism: IT'S ALL MADE RIGHT HERE IN TORONTO! I've heard through them that they're fairly popular in Korea and Japan, and I've seen it on websites as well, but I think it's time that Torontonians and Canada as a cycling nation took notice too. Their products are of amazing quality. I will say the material for the bags feels a bit thin but it comes with a lifetime warranty and lighter is better and thicker material isn't always better so I think it'll hold up. I bought two pair of the standard pedal straps and have been very happy with them. Unlike the Hold Fasts, the YNOT's actually keep their shape, and are sturdier as well. They are easier to adjust and come in such a wide variety of colors that you can match them to any bike color out there. The price is very reasonable $49.99 for the standards up to $64.99 I believe for the leather straps, and they also all come with a lifetime warranty. The staff was very friendly and they even have a dog who hangs out in the shop (a note for you pet owners in case you're out strolling with your dog, it's a pet friendly atmosphere) and last but most definitely not least, it's so rare to find a REAL local shop that actually makes its stuff in Toronto and/or Canada. Totally worth going to see. YNOT indeed? GO!

From the owner: Toronto-made customizable products to simplify the life of the urban commuter, travelers,…read morephotographers, cyclists, professionals, backpackers, and the style-conscious.