It's so refreshing to see a local bookstore that truly cares about its curation and being apart of…read morethe community. As stated on their website, "We take pride in being more than just a bookstore. We are a vibrant community hub, hosting events, book clubs, and providing personalized reading services that deepen your connection with stories and fellow book lovers. We believe that everyone can find themselves in the pages of a book, and we're here to help you on that journey." You can clearly see that mission reflected as you walk around the store. The book selection, displays, and merchandise all demonstrate thoughtful attention to detail. Everything is well organized, making it easy to browse, and the staff is knowledgeable and happy to help with finding the right selection or suggesting information about upcoming events. They also offered to order certain books to store if they were not on the shelf! In regard to community outreach, their social media pages clearly communicate upcoming events and highlight their wide variety of book clubs. I attended the Dark Romance Book Club and was please with how well the store facilitated the discussion, especially given the large size of the group. Coming in for the meeting, chairs had already been placed out in a circle for members to sit. The conversation was engaging and well organized with employees asking questions that had clearly been researched beforehand. My only complaint is that parking can be scarce during busy hours such as book club events, particularly after snowfall when available spaces are more limited. Overall, I love visiting this bookstore. It has a lovely charm and a makes a wonderful connection with its customers. It is an asset to our local community as a small hub. I look forward to seeing how their small business grows. I felt comfortable to ask followup questions - I love to talk!

Having just left a conversation about Spider-man with fellow teenager, Peter Parker, Mary Jane…read moreWatson, after reluctantly being made Homecoming Queen, is surprised to find her tempestuous best friend, Liz Allan, who deeply coveted that title, waiting for her in front of her home. "I decked Flash...He wouldn't shut up and, without even thinking, I balled up my fist and...Principal Gorbert chewed us out. Said we were a bunch of selfish brats. Said tonight was for everyone, and we ruined it." Moments later, with tears running down her eyes, Liz makes a startling confession. "I care about you so much. You're my best friend, my sister. I try to think of what my life would be like without you in it, and it makes me sick inside." Liz pauses. "Your popularity and success, it's all great. It's what you deserve. I should be happy for you, right? And, I mean, in a way, I am, but...I needed desperately to be Homecoming Queen. Not because I am trying to feel superior to anyone, or because I have it coming to me. I needed it so...so maybe I could stop feeling like...I hate you." Eventually, the panels of the fourth issue of Sean McKeever and Takeshi Miyazawa's Mary Jane: Homecoming miniseries end in complete silence--with the two lifelong friends each riding one of the adjacent swings Liz seized for them in elementary school, but the words that Liz spoke before are what spark the imagination and trigger empathy, regret, anger, and love. Sentences in the best-written novels, mysteries, fantasies, speculative histories, and gothic horror do that too; and there is no better place to discover new sequences of words that will linger in your memory than Queen Takes Book, located at 6955 Oakland Mills Road in Columbia, Maryland. There, the friendly service will welcome you as if to the sparking embers of a fireplace in which only your imaginations are lit.

Had a great experience at Unusual several years ago, and it hasn't changed a bit. The gelato is…read moreamazing and service is exceptional. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area! My friend and I stopped by on a Friday night right before closing. We had a coupon for buy 1 get 1 gelato. The man working was super kind and didn't charge us at all. The owners and rest of the staff have always been really friendly as well!

Really cool shop on Main Street! Loved all of the unique items available. They also have a…read moregelato/ice cream spot upstairs. Great place for fans of horror or other unique items! I definitely want to come back when I have some extra money to spend for gifts and things for myself!

On this side quest adventure, I decided to try a pottery class for the first time and the matcha…read moreportion definitely justified the last minute trip from NoVa. Tim was out instructor for the Matcha No Michi Experience. He was very thorough, patient, and knowledgeable! Him and the rest of the Seeing Green team made the event so much fun! Quite a few of us were first timers but we all ended up with successful pieces thanks to the team! It takes a few weeks to get them back but they also offer the option of having it shipped to you. They have various pieces to purchase and I was so smitten with my chawan that I ended up buying it from the instructor since it was his piece! I have told my friends about the time I had here and I can't wait to return with them! I arrived intimidated but left feeling proud of my work! Such a great experience! Parking is very limited in their lot but street psrking is available. They are located to the right side of the building connected to the antique shop.

Absolutely loved this place. Went for our anniversary with the intention of trying something new…read moreand can definitely say we will be returning for future events. We did the couples private lesson that lasted 2 hours. At first I felt two hours was way too long but I was wrong. Mia made the class so fun and entertaining that time flew. Mia was an amazing instructor. From her music taste to jokes and wonderful ability to teach I have no complaints. We had enough time to work on more than one piece. The first piece being the most guided through and the following pieces allowed us to apply our new skills and get more creative. Mia was as hands on as we needed her to be and able to give advice to guide us through our visions. It does take about 6 weeks to get your finished pieces back but it gives us something to look forward to. They offer both shipping and pick up which is very convenient!

I took my daughter here to celebrate her birthday. She absolutely loves candies so what better way…read moreto celebrate than to bring her here to make her very own candle! She absolutely loved the experience. The establishment was beautifully tucked away in the Clipper Mill area of Baltimore. Letta was super amazingly nice and educated on the health risks associated with typical candles. She spent time educating the attendees and showing us how to create our masterpiece candles. The shop was cute with lots of things to purchase like candles, car scents, room sprays, diffuser and more! We spent a little over an hour chatting, giggling & making our signature candles. It was more like a candle making party than a workshop. I can't wait to go back. The cost was quite reasonable for the amazing fun times, vibes & candle.

I came here a while back on a double date. It was a perfect activity. Not too over the top, but…read morestill a nice vibe. The music was good, the instruction was simple and friendly--- still allowing space to socialize and enjoy the moment. You have to wait a while for the candle to set , i think an hour, so grabbing food in the area makes this a nice day long activity. Advice to get there early, so you can get the seat you want---especially if coming with a group you want to sit with. I dont remember pricing, but I recall it feeling fair.

The location is a little out-of-the-way and in a historic old industrial building, but well worth a…read morevisit. This was our second time visiting and both times it was to pick up handcrafted drinking glasses. This time we also picked up three Christmas ornaments. They also craft bowls, jewelry and vases. Items are unique, and as to be expected, a tad expensive, but well worth the craftsmanship involved.

I had a ball with my ornament class. I hand Emily and she is amazing!! I cannot wait to pick up my…read moreornament this week. Staff super friendly and kind. I recommend this place! They even have glass blowing classes!!!!

This was one of my favorite experiences I've had in a long time. Highly recommend, for adults, kids…read more7+, teens, young adults... everyone! First and foremost, the staff here is so lovely. They totally made the experience wonderful. Thank you Gina. Both ladies were knowledgeable, patient, kind and super awesome. The activites available here: Soap making Scrub making Slime making Treat making Resin Art Painting Candle making And so much more... There's also put put golf area, an arcade game, and live animals to pet. Everything is reasonably priced and the entrance fee is fair. If you go to the Be with me playseum next door, you get entrance to playseum upstairs free. And the playseum upstairs was open an hour longer than the be with me playseum which allowed us to do both till close. Please just take a look at the esthetics of this place. Its gorgeous and serene and relaxing. Look at how gorgeous our DIY crafts were. (Pix attached). Im in love with my crimson son and pearl flower soap! Obsessed. Its perfect. We did the fluffy slime for the kids, and make your own scrub and soap for adults. It was so much fun! There are so many options- smells, colors, add ins, molds.... you will definitely find something you like. We can wait to come back here to make some candles and resin art. They are also opening a location in Annapolis that will cooking activities! How fun, can't wait.

Had so much fun doing a group activity! They make the process very fun and easy. We loved how our…read morefinal projects turned out. Definitely check this place out. And for those less artistic, they sell some adorable pieces and local products!

We went to Reclaimed By You as a team event. Jen and Whitney were great to work with! There was…read moreanother woman who helped us but I didn't catch her name. We were a group of 14 and even though their spaces only held 12, they still managed to accommodate us. I thought this would just be stenciling, but as it turns out there's a lot more to it. I think I heard a couple of times, "crafting is hard!" from my teammates. We walked in and were greeted by Jen. The wood they use has such a neat story and my particular "canvas" came from Baltimore and they even had the street it came from. We went upstairs and Whitney took over helping us. We were allowed to bring our own beer/wine and Whitney even found us an Alexa to play music while we did our crafting. Your paint color choices are painted on a wall so you can see how they dry, which was very helpful. Ooo, they even found our company logo and drew it on a sign to welcome us! The whole experience was worth it. We laughed, we got frustrated, and we made some pretty cool art to be proud of. I would definitely recommend reclaimed to anyone looking for some fun team building.

Have been bringing my daughter here since 2020. In the two years she has been here I have…read moredefinitely seen and improvement in her art. She also loves to come here on Saturday mornings. She previously attended the online classes but there is nothing like in person instruction. They offer classes several days a week and on Saturdays for various age ranges, even for adults. Parents must be present at the door at pick up and drop off so I don't have to worry about my daughter's safety. Supplies are included in the price for newly registered students. That fee is waived for returning students. It's located right on Reisterstown Rd. There is not much street parking but there is a small lot located behind the building. From the front it looks like a house. I am not sure how it looks inside, as I have only been at the front door for check in and pickup.

Two of my daughters have taken classes here, and both have felt that they have grown tremendously…read morein their art. The classes here are self-spaced.. students work at their own level and move on when they are ready. Instructors give feedback and suggestions as the children work on their selected art.