I love this store in Firenze. And I am delighted that the shop is open in Palm Beach. I have…read moreordered and had shipped many special gifts from this location. The gifts have always been beautifully packaged.

I bought my very first Il Papiro diary ("agenda" as they call it) in Siena, Italy, in 1985, then…read morewas overjoyed when I discovered another Il Papiro (though called Oggetti) in San Francisco on another vacation the following year. Then, by a great stroke of luck, one opened in Los Angeles (where I live) the year after that. For the following decade plus, I would religiously buy their absolutely gorgeous, unique, one-of-a-kind florentine marbled paper creations. Their beauty and singularity inspired me to fill up their pages and write every day. When the Oggetti in LA closed and I could no longer locate any of these fabulous diaries, I stopped writing regularly, for several decades. But I never stopped searching and hoping. It wasn't just the diaries I had purchased there, I also purchased many other objects of beauty in the marbled paper that they sold in their magical shops. But the diaries were so important to me, they chronicled the story of my life, every year a different color scheme. Those gorgeous colors would burst off the front and back covers, and the spine, and were mesmerizingly kaleidoscopic. I absolutely treasured them and they occupied a special shelf on my bookcase. Once Google made its debut, I periodically would look to see if there was an Il Papiro or Oggetti still in existence, but I never had any luck. Until last year. There to my wondering eyes appeared an Il Papiro in NY and Palm Beach!!! I got right on it and requested to be notified as soon as the agendas for the new year came in. The very kind lady I spoke with did just that, and, with great joy and anticipation, I ordered my very first Il Papiro agenda since 1999! Because the dyes are so individual, not every book looks as it appears on the website, so when I received my agenda, although it was beautiful, it wasn't as perfect for my own personal taste. When I called to ask whether I could exchange it, it was no problem. However, like an idiot, I didn't wrap it carefully enough, and it got damaged on the way back. Despite my negligence, they still provided exemplary, above-and-beyond customer service and took the return and sent me my stunning new agenda which I have been so very happy writing in every night, filling it up with all things great and small, wise and wonderful...and some not...I just finished my latest entry, and although it is very late, I thought, "I have to let the world know how very, very much I am absolutely loving being reunited with the most gorgeous diaries in the world after a too-long absence. Especially after how kind they were to me!" Il Papiro's products are always one-of-a-kind. Although I am particularly besotted with the agendas, I would gladly fill my home with many other of their beautiful objects...if I could afford them! Maybe one day...a girl can dream. Thank you Il Papiro for bringing a smile to my face every single day. I can't wait to fill up many more agendas, hopefully with many more magical moments.

I visited the Cultural Council for Palm Beach after reading about the kinetic energy exhibit which…read morefeatured sports in Palm Beach County. The exhibit included artwork depicting soccer to Polo. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 12 noon to 5 PM, it is free to visit and there is plenty of on street parking nearby. I was welcomed in by a very pleasant greeter who shared information about the gallery and was obviously passionate about it. I found it very interesting that all artwork on display is by Palm Beach County artists. The gallery is bright and well curated. There is a small gift shop. Restrooms were very clean and well stocked. When visiting downtown Lake Worth, I recommend a visit to the cultural council for Palm Beach. You can see all that the gallery has to offer in less than one hour.

There is a wealth of info about art in my county shared by the Council. Their frequent emails &…read moremailings keep me well informed. We are so fortunate to have so much talent here! The council was created in 1978 to promote and support art and culture in the county. In 2010 the Montgomery family donated the Streamline Moderne Building to the cultural council. There are informative staff, many galleries and a beautiful gift shop.

I was in the area for the Día de Muertos festival and I am in the market for some unique birthday…read moregifts for a friend. I remembered all of the cool shops on Lake Ave and while walking around I discovered Bali Importers. Bali Importers purchases directly from the artisans and manufacturers and ships in items from Indonesia to sell them in this spacious store. You can see pictures of the Bali artists on their website. In the store I saw clothing, beautiful fans, wood carvings, home decor, musical instruments, stickers, greeting cards, and sunglasses. They had large wooden spiders that make for one of a kind Halloween decorations. My favorite find was all of the colorful and inexpensive costume jewelry. Earring were $3 and bead bracelets were $5. I especially loved the colorful chakra adjustable bracelets. It was so fun to look through all of the beautiful gemstone jewelry. Now that I know about Bali Importers, I'll be back to shop for Christmas presents.

One of my favorite shops in Downtown Lake Worth. Lots of fun costume jewelry that doesn't cost a…read morelot. Along the top of the counter are painted fish plaques that are about $10. Very nice, great option to buying expensive ones at arts festivals. Of course they are all handcrafted. There are beautiful clothing pieces made of natural fibers. And of course, unusual novelty items.... towards the back. Lovely shop to walk thru.

Great addition to this shopping plaza! With Cava, Trader Joe's, Habit, Just Salad and now Barnes…read moreand Noble, this is fast becoming my go to spot for eating out and shopping. While not quite as big as the branches in Boynton Beach or Boca, this Barnes and Noble has a very solid selection of books and surprisingly, vinyl records too. The staff is very friendly and helpful and overall the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I would definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for books or music. Great place!

This store was lovely. I'd never been to this group of upscale shops. It was nice that a bookstore…read morelike Barnes & Noble was included here. Inside the store was pristine. Well organized with seats placed throughout. Perfectly spaced racks and shelves grouped by categories to browse and explore. The staff was very helpful in locating a book I wanted to check out. My husband actually found a Christmas gift for one of the grandkids, too. We were here with friends so next time we are in this area, I'd stop by to linger just a bit longer. Many more things I'd like to discover..

Just Hearts is located in the historic building that is also the Colony Hotel and Cabana on…read moreAtlantic Avenue. The hotel was built in the Spanish Colonial Revival-style of architecture and it opened in 1926 as the Alterep Hotel during Florida's wealthy land boom years. It's distinctive yellow color and history makes it one of the most recognizable buildings in Delray Beach. The are several little shops in this area of the building including a stationary store and a women's wear boutique, Beach Paradise. Just Hearts has been been in business for 34 years. It was started by former teacher Sarah Epstein who collected hearts. From her passion evolved this darling gift store where almost all of their items have hearts. Just Hearts sells art, glass, housewares, gemstones, jewelry, stuffed animals, and clothing, There are a lot of unique things you won't see anywhere else. They are also a retailer of Brighton accessories. you can have your purchase beautifully gift wrapped. I loved the colorful glass hearts, elegant necklaces, one of a kind handbags, and fun wineglasses. There were many items for pet lovers, home chefs, and fashonista's. The prices seemed very reasonable and there are affordable items for everyone's budget. This is the kind of gift store where you can find a present for that hard to please person while picking up something that you are going to love for yourself.

The owner of this charming little shop was so helpful. I was able to get the perfect gift for my…read morebest friend's birthday. I couldn't believe what a fabulous selection of heart-themed items were in this store.

For some reason, I was intimidated to walk in since I haven't needlepointed in almost 30 years. If…read moreyou feel that way, don't! They are super welcoming and nice and will help you with whatever feels foreign to you once you're in there. Such personalized attention even though they were incredibly busy. I went after I got off work, which is around 11 AM. There must've been 30 or 40 people that all came in the door separately and on their own within the first 30 minutes I was there. They were absolutely slammed, but they made time to get to know me, even though it was my very first time in there and they didn't know me and there were clearly many longtime customers there. Everyone was cheerful and upbeat, and everybody got help with their projects. It is a very well oiled machine. The selection is so much fun! The staff is friendly and helpful and makes great recommendations. I had a 30 year-old project that I hadn't touched literally in decades that I wanted to revive and they helped me through every step of the project and made me feel like it was the most amazing thing they had ever seen, even though I started it when I was in my teens and I know it isn't. I just think we are so lucky to have a business like this in Palm beach! They also do finish work, which is outstanding and I will definitely be back again soon. In fact, I already invited four friends and we're going next Wednesday and then going to lunch. What a crowning gem for us here in Palm beach!

I'm a needlepoint newbie and my sweet boyfriend surprised me with finding this amazing spot while…read morewe were on vacation! It was SO CUTE and they had so many things to choose from, I wanted everything! It was very inspiring seeing all their completed projects too like the beautiful stockings!! Lorelay was so kind and helpful! She picked out thread to accompany my design, providing me with a whole kit. Her and Libby were really friendly and helpful. The store itself is so cute with tons of designs, materials, and inspiration!

As a long time customer of Mac Fabrics, I recently had the pleasure of working with Scott Shore in…read morehelping me design a cover for my pool. He was inventive and gave great ideas to achieve what I was looking for. I would definitely shop there again especially with all of the beautiful fabrics they carry.

The store is an eye candy for us designers and anyone wanting a sophisticated upgrade of their…read morehome. I could stay there all day.

My family and I had a lovely time here last night with Maria. She is an entertaining and engaging…read morehost. She made everyone feel comfortable regardless of their skill level. We all left with a nice painting. This is a great activity for a family or group of friends. It's also fine for a single or couple who are ready to mingle. It is a social event. The price is reasonable and the beer and wine are cheap. Go, have fun.

Easy, friendly, relaxed. A++ The stuff here is relaxed and…read morewelcoming. Truly enjoyed my time painting outside without anyone bothering me.