Srujana made my graduation complete! I had an idea to honor my relatives in a unique way on my…read moregraduation cap, but I knew I needed some artistic help. I found Menakshee Designs on Yelp and scheduled a call with Srujana. Srujana couldn't have been nicer and agreed to help me even though I only gave her a week's notice. She worked diligently throughout the few days we had to get my cap finished for graduation. In the end, my cap looked beautiful and I received many compliments. My family and extended family loved the design and we plan to have my cap framed now after Srujana's beautiful work. I highly recommend Srujana and plan to use her services again in the future.

For my wedding gift to my in-laws, I had an interesting idea: since a part of my wife's family is…read morefrom the Indian state of Kerala, I wanted to give them something meaningful, and get a calligraphy print of my mother-in-law's favorite Bible verse written in Malayalam (the primary language spoken in Kerala). However, I ended up frustrated after reaching out to various calligraphers with no success. I ran into roadblock after roadblock, as Malayalam is not an incredibly widespread language and most calligraphers A. don't take commissions in languages that use different scripts than English, or B. are willing to try it, but for a much higher price and with no guarantee that the finished product will turn out as expected. After months of searching, I was referred to Menakshee Designs by another calligrapher who had been unable to take the commission, but said that Srujana may be able to help me. A few weeks later, I had two completed prints that were miles above anything I thought I would be able to have done. Srujana did such an amazing job. The customer service and attention to detail was astounding throughout the whole process, from ensuring that the commission was completed, shipped out, and received on time (even when it was on short notice) to making thoughtful suggestions like including a specific type of flower significant in Indian weddings - something that I wouldn't have even considered! Through every step of the way, she was communicative and offered me options so that she was sure the work was exactly what I wanted. My in-laws (and grand-in-laws!) were thrilled when I gave them the finished product, and they have gotten nothing but compliments on the framed prints that they now have hung up as a centerpiece in their living room. This was six months ago, so this review is much later than it should have been (the months after a wedding can be hectic!), but I wanted to do my part to support and draw attention to this amazing artist. I would not hesitate to urge anyone who is looking for amazing customer service and outstanding results to give Menakshee Designs your business, and I will be doing the same to every member of my wife's large family once wedding season starts in a few months!! Thank you for everything, Srujana - I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to work with you again.

This elegant stationery store sits in a charming little building in Lower Highlands. It's on Meade,…read morea quiet street off the very busy West 32nd Avenue. We were able to find parking without much difficulty. The displays in the store are nicely done and very enticing. There's a true stationery department where many types of writing materials, business cards, announcements, invitations, and whatever else you might imagine can be ordered. There's also an extensive selection of greeting cards. Unique gift items lurk throughout the store from mugs to toiletries to tableware to jewelry, housewares, candles, stuffed animals, stickers, bags, books, and even bits of clothing from vests to caps to socks. This is a really interesting small, local business run by lovely people. They are definitely worth repeat visits.

Love this store! Not only is there an array of cards to choose from, they offer various knick…read moreknacks and trinkets. The staff is always so nice and helpful. Highly recommend stopping by!

Cristy was a pleasure to work with. I designed my own Save the Dates and provided Lucky Onion with…read morethe files. I talked to four different letterpress printing company's and not only were the prices competitive at Lucky Onion but Cristy took the time to meet with me and go over all my options. The final product turned out beautifully and I could not be happier with the quality of the work and the professionalism from Cristy. I look forward to working with Lucky Onion for my invitation suite and the rest of my wedding day paper products.

Holy cow, oh-my-amazing. I sent Lucky Onion a quote request via Yelp! along with 3-4 other ones it…read moresuggested I could contact. I needed 8 - 4"x4" cards printed for my bridal party on card stock. Lucky Onion was *by far* the fastest to respond and I was blown away how quick the turnaround time was. I gather it was the most cost effective option since other companies that finally got around to messaging me back (some didn't at all) let me know that I didn't meet their minimum order requirement. I'll definitely be considering Lucky Onion for wedding invitations and thank you guys so much for such great service!

Beautiful store with amazing offerings for gifts, projects, or display/use at your home…read more Sign up for their newsletter to be in the know of their upcoming events and workshops. Conveniently located on west pearl there's lots of free parking within just a few blocks. Staff are friendly and eager to help you find just what you need. Highly recommend for your holiday shopping!

Such a great collection of papers, pens, and other related materials. Friendly staff, old school…read moreart store vibe. Great shop!

This supply house for artists is as good as it gets. I no longer live near Denver but I always…read morevisit. I always find items I had no idea that I had to have! Over 30 years ago I bought my Holy Grail Fountain Pen here.

Used to like this place, but now it's just become a no-go. They look like they have a lot of stuff,…read morebut every time I go, they're out of whatever I went there for --- usually several things, as I always go with a list, since it's a bit of a drive for me. Their watercolor brush selection is quite skimpy; they never seem to have the size I need or type I want, and even weeks later they still don't have that size/type in stock. Same for specific watercolors. They have an entire display of Daniel Smith watercolors, yet the very color I need, they're out of. One day one of the staff spent 15 minutes checking all the other brands to see if they had that color in *any* other brand -- nope. And it was a common color like Prussian blue. Watercolor sketchbooks? Unless you like blocks (which I personally can't stand), you won't find much. A small display of Hand-book sketchbooks, which are mostly for drawing and not watercolor. The watercolor ones are 200gsm, not 300gsm. (Which I was able to order from Amazon for the same price as Meininger was charging for the 200gsm.) Drawing pens? You're in luck if you do manga. If you use probably the most popular brand, Uni-Pin fineliner, forget it. They don't even sell them. (They seem to prefer Sigma Microns.) Watercolor pencils? Sure, if you want the really large expensive sets. If you want to try them out with a set of 24 Goldfaber Aquas, nope. Art storage? Slim pickings. A few zippered pouches. The dollar store has a better selection. Overall, they're out of whatever I need when I need it, and they won't be getting in anytime soon. Sometimes they can get stuff sent from their CO Springs location, but that means a second trip back to the store, when I only wanted to drive there once. (The neighborhood is awful.) Also, their website is very hit or miss, and *won't* tell you if they have something in stock in the store. Sometimes you put in a search term that will return "no item found" when I know for a fact they sell that item in the store. Go do a search for "Lamy Safari" and you'll see what I mean. They have a selection of Lamy Safari pens in the store, but only converters and lead refills on their website. Prices are high, sometimes by $10-15 or more over what you'd pay elsewhere. I was looking for the Albrecht Durer 24 watercolors set, which they were selling for full price at $72. I had just seen this same set on Blick Art for half that, $37.50. I mentioned this to one of the staff and his response was, "Yeah, well they can buy in bulk and we can't." Okay, fair enough, but wow, even with shipping I could get it far, far cheaper online. As for returns, ha! Don't go by their printed return policy. I mistakenly bought a quill watercolor brush that's way too big for my needs; called the store to see if they have the next size down, which they do, but was told I could not exchange it "because the manager says it's too hard to tell if a brush has been used or not." Then why doesn't the return policy state that? See the attached photo for their posted Return Policy. Now show me where it says "brushes can't be returned because you can't tell if they've been used or not." The staff person on the phone said I could bring in the brush and speak to the manager about it, but I will not be doing that. I've encountered him before: he's one of those people who thinks he's hilarious and is in your face whether you need help or not. Sorry, I refuse to deal with him, so I'll just keep my overpriced $47 synthetic brush and try to find a use for it. Some of the staff are pleasant and nice to work with; we even got to know some by name. But overall, shopping at Meininger's has just become too much of a hassle and we won't be shopping there again.

I called from out of state for a same day delivery. I spoke with "Skyler" and she was fantastic…read more Professional, very friendly, and just a pleasure to deal with. She helped with an Arrangement suggestion within my budget. She was able to get in on the next delivery run so it was delivered literally in a couple hours! This was for my sister's birthday and she absolutely loved the bouquet. The flowers were fresh and plentiful. The agent was exceptional. The delivery exceeded my expectations. And the cost was very reasonable. I highly suggest Honeycomb & Co.

Honeycomb is my favorite neighborhood shop for a last minute cute, clever card or a unique gift. I…read morelove the bright layout inside, and they are always super friendly. While they are a bit on the pricey side, I think it's totally worth it to support a local place and avoid driving. It's also a fun place to browse around. They also do flower arrangements. I've never tried them for this, but can attest to the fact that the flowers they have in the shop have consistently been beautiful and distinctive.

Exceptional and creative work at a very reasonable price. Imaginative artwork. Requested…read moredeadlines were met with highly professional products. I can't recommend this business more highly. You will enjoy a walk-through of her gallery.

Evette was more than I bargained for. I called her and wanted a scroll written to complete a…read morehalloween costume for a hair show halloween party in San Diego at the last minute. My flight leaves on Tuesday I announced. HELP! Evette quickly setup a time to meet and collaborate the idea in my head to a beautiful work of art. I was able to throw ideas her way and she quickly translated them into a reality. The scroll of my dreams. I dressed as a knight in shining armor and bled from my heart a poem for the ages to a beautiful unicorn that night. WOW what an amazing experience and I cannot wait to have Evette involved in my wedding. Not to mention the price was amazing. Yet the scroll is priceless.

Red Herring had everything I needed for my figure drawing class! The person at the front desk was…read morevery helpful in grabbing what I needed. Their hours are better than options in Denver. Please come here rather than a large chain!

Stopped in here for the first time Sat. April 14. I loved it! It's small from the outside but it's…read morea whole other world on the inside! I had a great time. The woman working (forgot to get her name) was just as friendly and knowledgable as she could be. She explained how they were set up and all about the arts council, and everything she could about all the arts goings-on in Lakewood, the history etc. She was a wealth of information. It was truly enjoyable! Stop in for a fun time and don't forget to look up as you wander around! Thanks, I will be back soon.