My Mom passed away in January, 2018. Preparing for the funeral services, I had an original,…read morebeautiful picture of her that belonged to her Mom which is about 60 years old that had some water damage that I needed retouching to display at the services. I came to the Southgate Shopping Center and visited Thomas Photogenic on 1/13/18. I explained what I needed and the business owners were very friendly with me and told me that the picture was still in good shape. They were very gentle and able to remove the original picture covered in plastic and taped on the backside and suggested I go next door to Art Corner where they could frame it. I thanked them and went next door to Art Corner. I walk in with the picture and met Pam, the owner. She took special care with the picture and complimented how beautiful the picture was. They were able to make a scan of the picture to save and touch up the original picture. She showed me a frame that looked antique and when I put frame with the picture, it looked like it would work nicely. So, Pam went in the back to work on putting the picture in the frame to secure it. When she finished and brought it out from the workroom in the back, I started crying because it looked so beautiful together. She hugged me like I was family and told me this is what makes her job worthwhile. I thanked her many times. In December, 2018, I came back to Art Corner to get a scanned copy of the picture of my late Mom made for my sister and a copy framed to give to my grandmother as a surprise. She's in a nursing home now and thought all of her belongings in her apartment were disposed of. When I walked in, I was greeted by Ryan and Stephanie who both were pleasant to work with. They explained that Pam had sold the business and that they were the owners now. Both of them worked hard to give me what I wanted at a more than fair price. I picked the same frame as the original picture is in, it had to be ordered which took several days to come in. They are so customer service oriented that Stephanie came in on Christmas Eve to meet me to pick up my order as both were Christmas gifts. How rare & awesome is that? This review is long overdue but I am happy to share about this outstanding business. Trust them, they know what they are doing and care about their craft and product. Thank you Art Corner, I smile every time I see your name and you have made so many of my family happy, including in the heavens. A+++!

Friendly, courteous and a wide selection of frames and art supplies. I like the quaint and cozy…read moreatmosphere too

I'm 60, a painter with a BFA from SAIC, have been an artist for 40+ years. I came to this store to…read morere-up my entire palette of Golden fluid acrylics and maybe pick up some of the new OPEN acrylics while I was at it. We were first stopped just inside the door by one friendly associate who welcomed/greeted us and recited a long menu of store specials and their back to school sale, and if we need help she's right over there at the counter for us. We were like, ok, got it, thanks! I knew what I needed and just wanted to see the colors I was buying in person, so I start shopping. Less than a minute later here's another associate, another WELCOME here's ALL our sales and our BACK TO SCHOOL SALE and if you need ANYTHING we're right over HERE by the counter! Okay, I said, thank you, that's great. I smiled and again I tried to start shopping. Another thirty seconds and here's another associate who gives me, AGAIN, the welcome/sales sales sales/we're over HERE by the cash register if you need anything! (Where ELSE am I going to go look for assistance? The deli next door at Whole Foods?) Unable to concentrate on selecting my paints, I went to give my husband the three things I had managed to pick up and was stopped by another associate who gave us both the same sales speech AGAIN. It was as though the entire shift was actively preventing me from finding the materials I was there, cash in pocket, struggling to buy. Yes, I did start getting terse and snippy when I was just repeatedly approached with the very same canned spam sales pitch by multiple ridiculously aggressive associates, because it was incredibly annoying. Maybe they thought I was shoplifting? One associate who had already given us the sales speech and apparently taken offense at my manner then approached me when I was by myself (of course) still trying to look at the Goldens. In a voice dripping with contempt, they slowly and deliberately gave me the same speech yet again. That's not creepy or confrontational, is it. Refusing to make eye contact with them, I squinted at the tube in my hands and said again, great, thanks, got it. We were in the store for maybe five minutes, seriously, for all of that. The contemptuous confrontational person came to the door while I was outside waiting for my husband, and stood with phone in hand, watching me with a little smile, seemingly texting. So on top of all that I'm sure I'm the new Karen on some sad social media site somewhere. And then we drove to the Schaumburg Blick, which is awesome with associates who are allowed to speak normally to customers and let them shop, and I bought all the rest of my paint there.

Still a great store, but uh. Guys, update your voicemail! "As we head into Covid lockdown..." Not…read moretimely!

I cannot begin to convey my gratitude to the staff at Hoosier Highlander Stationery for their…read moreguidance, patience and expertise as I last minute tried to create a memorable photo display in memory of our new son-in-law's sweet mother at our daughter's recent wedding. They not only professionally rose to the occasion but absolutely went the extra mile. (Monica, you know who you are!!) The selection of materials was stellar and the value(price) was impressive! - 5 STARS - Truly a credit to Northwest Indiana!! Lifelong resident of Dyer/Highland/Hammond area NWI

This is more of a 3.5 rating than a 3 based on my experience as a whole…read more My overall first impression was okay. I stopped by one Saturday and asked for quotes on diplomas. The lady working there said she couldn't give me a quote because she needed to see the actual diploma even though I gave her a rough estimate on the size. Okay, that's fine. I live nearby so I went home and brought it back. She said it would take about two weeks for my framed diploma and I would get a phone call when it was ready. Well... I wait and still didn't get a phone call. I finally call the place and spoke to one of the men who does the framing. I ask him what the status of my frame is because it felt like it was a while ago that I took my diploma in for framing. He tells me that he's surprised that someone never called me and also told me it was ONE MONTH AND TWO DAYS ago that I dropped off my diploma but it would be done in a week. Guess what? Still didn't get a phone call and I had to call again to check the status. They said it was ready, so I finally pick it up! After over a month of waiting and I get my framed diploma. When I get home, I noticed that there were little spots of dirt and little pieces of hair or something in it. Thankfully they were nice and said they would be able to fix it and clean it up, but the experience in general was not the best.

I echo other positive reviews about the staff here. They are super friendly, helpful and talented…read moreas well. They are all great to work with for events too. Some of the items are priced higher than nearby stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby, but the quality of items here are top notch. I am a big fan of Sharpie markers and moleskin journals and they always have a great selection here in different sizes, colors and unlined or lined versions. I like to come here for unique gift items too. Check out their Artist of the Month displays and special events too. However, I will share that parking here on the weekends is getting challenging, now that the new H Mart has opened.

Very nice helpfull staff. Came in to grab some frames for some posters I bought. Staff showed me…read morewhat I needed. Clean place, will be back soon to buy some oil painting materials

The staff was really helpful in navigating the store in post COVID19 status and signing me up for…read morethe new Teachers club card

Fine, I'll admit it: I'm in love with Lakeshore Learning…read more I was first tipped off about this place by one of my baby's (okay, so she's two...not exactly a baby but whatever ;) therapists and to say it was love at first sight...that wouldn't come close to cutting it. I'm a mom of four (5, 4, 4, and 2) and my youngest three have developmental delays from mild to severe. While my husband and I have come up with some amazingly engaging/proactive activities for the kids thus far, we're always on the hunt for more, for better, for That One Item/Activity/Etc. We've Been Missing. Lakeshore Learning--much to the chagrin of my Visa card--has yet to disappoint. It's by no means exclusively a store for teachers; it's by no means exclusively a store for special needs parents. Sure, sensory items and activities abound...block play, active play, puzzles, and manipulatives in abundance--but this is just the tip of the iceberg. If you don't want to make the trip (although I don't know why you wouldn't!), hit up the website and request a catalog. It is huge, glossy, and enticing. Also? Lakeshore Learning offers up a pretty sweet check in deal for the mobile Yelping crowd. As *if* you needed more incentive to stop in, right? Riiiiiiight. :)

An artist's playground in the middle of the city. The selection is huge across two floors. I…read moreespecially love perusing the pens, pastels and pencils. I recommend stopping by even if you don't have a project in mind. Dillydally a little.

Fun, and inviting display and atmosphere. If you're looking for light, entertaining gifts even for…read morethe non-artsy person, you'll find something here. It's relatively small so you won't find a full range of supply like they did back when they where on State street. Friendly staff.

Have used Reprographics for several years for my business printing needs. They offer different…read morepaper thicknesses and finishes to make the printed materials look GREAT! From 8.5 x 11 to 11x 17 and then folded, the staff delivers time after time. Turn around time is excellent and Herman is the best when it comes to detail.

Poor customer support, they refused to replace an oil paint brush which fell apart for no reason, I…read morewould not have called and asked but the brush was not cheap, had high hopes but don't think I will be going there anymore when I could order everything and more online.

I love going to Blick to look at all of the supplies! There is a lot to choose from so it is easy…read moreto get overwhelmed with their available choices. On my last visit I was recommended a paint that would be easy to manage for my daughter's project for school. The associates here are always so kind and helpful.

Forest was so helpful!! I'm starting a painting class and had a list of things i would need and…read morewasn't sure what some of the dimensions and materials would be- they were so helpful! Knew exactly which aisles to take me and gave me all the time to go through the list with me and make sure I had everything! GREAT customer service!

Writing as a former teacher and a true beginner this is not the place to start. It's very…read moreexpensive, sitting for 3 hours is hard and the place is far from being clean. I was told that all supplies were "included " nothing was said about paper for watercolor, $30.00 extra. I find it rude to be told that this or that brush is 80 or 100$ , why then give it to a beginner it only adds to the stress. The project became what he saw not what I saw. I was so tense and stressed out that I didn't go back for the last class! I feel taken advantage of and believe that a 70$ refund is more than fair. Classes for beginners should include how to hold a brush right from the beginning , paints used were not even given the correct names, etc, etc, ; class should be fun! They were Not!

I've been taking classes from Len for 2 years and I can't recommend it enough. When I saw the…read moreamazing work he gets out of his youngest (school age) students, I knew he would be an excellent instructor. I love this place, and the great sense of camaraderie among the students.

This is my new fave local florist. Reasonably priced (by florist standards) and beautiful…read moredeliveries on time. Nice job! Keep up the great service and decent prices. You will obtain many loyal customers, myself included.

I got my wedding flowers from here and they did such an amazing job I was left speechless when I…read moresaw my bouquet. The staff here are amazing always ready to answer any questions you have and they did a wonderful job making my wedding day so special . I also want to mention the prices are very reasonable, do not hesitate to book with them for your special event !