A huge shoutout to Pam, the owner of Tin Bucket, for her absolutely wonderful customer service. I…read moream writing this review because Pam went above and beyond when helping me with an important framed print for my daughter Sarah's rehearsal dinner. The framed print was purchased by Sarah's future mother-in-law to display at the event. She initially asked me to do the lettering--the wedding couple's names and title--on the matte, giving me less than two weeks to complete it. (I must admit, she initially thought I could do it by hand, but I didn't feel comfortable with the task.) While searching The Tin Bucket website, I saw the beautiful work Pam could do with lettering transfers. I reached out and asked if she could possibly take on this project. With a smile on her cheery face, Pam went right to work, providing possible different lettering choices within just three days! Once the lettering was agreed upon, Pam took apart the frame only to find the matte was glued to the frame itself. This is the remarkable part, especially with the rehearsal dinner just a few days away: Pam actually bought another frame and matte herself and finished the lettering! It was all done within the needed timeframe, even with the unexpected matte issue. I cannot thank Pam enough; she was professional, delightful, and truly committed to helping me. I believe this level of service is extraordinary these days, and it is so important to know we have Pam and The Tin Bucket in our town. I am so pleased I thought of Pam and chose to support a local Reading business owner. Many thanks again, Pam!

I worked with Tin Bucket to host a Halloween-themed craft party at my home. Pam did an amazing job…read moreand made it so easy! I am incredibly thankful to not only have the adorable store in downtown Reading but also a talented artist who will work with you to create an event you won't forget.

The owner of this truly sweet gift shop is also a florist. Liz did my flowers for my recent…read moreintimate wedding. I didn't provide photos of what I wanted but she is a true visionary and not only gave me exactly what I asked for, she exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Sweetbay to anyone who wants to support local businesses! Thank you again, Liz!!!!

Sweetbay is my go to for flowers , gifts and exploring for sprinkled vintage throughout the store…read more Both Beth and Liz and wonderful to work with not to mention the entire staff. Everytime I go there everyone is kind, helpful and fun to deal with. Wakefield is so luckly to have Sweetbay in our town. Support the local small family owned business!!

Walked in and Lisa immediately helped us find an envelope the right size for a card I have at home!…read moreShe deserves a raise she was so quick and efficient! Thanks again Lisa!!

I, my wife and our daughter have used the Reading, MA Paper Store for years, for cards and gifts…read more Today I went in for a card, and saw a rack with "warning" papers covering some of the items. When I looked behind the papers, they were oven mitts, dish towels and socks with illustrations and text; the text on many used words including "f**k", "sh*t", "b*tch", "motherf**ker". Not all of the items with those words were behind the papers. The intent seemed to be messages of "strong woman", "girl power", etc. Great way to send a message. (After I post this I'll see if I can post some photos I took.) A clerk came up and tried to be humorous. She"Are you old enough to look at those?" Me"Yes, but a substantial number of your customers aren't." She"[We're careful with them.]" Me"No, you're not." She simply turned and walked away. I needed the card, or I'd have left then, so I bought it and left. I might give such an item to my wife or a friend as a gag gift, but such items should not be easily accessible to kids and even teens (the rack full of items extended from the floor to about 5 feet high). Further, such coarse language should not be casually presented as being normal and acceptable where kids-teens can see it. I'm an adult and I know when and where I can use such language, and when and where I should not use it. I Googled "Paper Store reviews" before writing this, and posts by employees suggested that much of Paper Store's upper- to store-level management seems to lack good judgement.

Cute store! They were having a great sale and was able to grab an adorable top to wear for my…read moreupcoming birthday. Definitely worth checking out, just know the store is down the alley depending on where you park! I was a little confused when looking for the storefront.

Such a lovely boutique! I work down the street and have stopped in a couple of times. They have…read morealways been super friendly and helpful. Each time was a different lady up front and each one has been so nice. I recommend and will pop in from time to time when I need some new clothes or accessories. Also I can't wait to wear some of the long sleeved shirts I got here last week when I stopped by.

I called (admittedly last minute) with a rather large order for a work event the next day. It was…read more4pm and they close at 5pm but the team was more than willing to help! They put together some great looking platters full of an assortment of chocolates and some extra bark on the side. They even helped carry everything to my car. To say that my work was impressed with what we got is an understatement. My residents LOVED the chocolates and are still talking about how delicious everything was 3 days later! Plus, I was able to get some extra chocolates for my wife while I was waiting on the finishing touches to my work order. I'll happily suggest the Chocolate Truffle to anyone looking for delicious chocolates and wonderful service!

I liked ordering on-line and making up a custom box of candy. Curbside pickup was great. I had seen…read moreposts about Hot Chocolate bombs. That wasn't on the on-line order form, so I called about them. It was also very easy to call in an order and pick it up curbside. My favorites are dark chocolate peanut butter cups and the chocolate mousse filled chocolates. Once I am vaccinated, I plan on going back inside the store also. In the meantime, it is wonderful to have safe options.

Excellent packaging and service but the soup itself was just OK. Broth is salty. Challah was…read moreexcellent.

This was one of the most disappointing food purchases I've ever made…read more I placed an order totaling over $250 several weeks in advance so it would arrive in Idaho on time for Christmas. Despite ample lead time and premium pricing, the delivery was completely mishandled. The package arrived late, during the afternoon hours of Xmas Eve day, no one was available to receive the package by then, and it was rescheduled for delivery several days later, with confusing/misleading tracking information posted. When the order finally arrived, 2 containers of soup were fully spoiled, the latkes were missing, and the only usual items was a challah bread and a cake. The rest was a total loss. This was meant to be a meaningful holiday gift, a comforting box of food to enjoy for the holiday. Instead, it turned out to be a waste of money and unnecessary frustration. Paying this much for food that arrives late, is incomplete, and/or is unsafe to eat is unacceptable by any standard. There is no excuse for this level of failure. To top it off, Customer Service was unhelpful and unapologetic. I would strong urge others to NOT order from this company, particularly if the time matters or if the food is intended as a gift.

I called for a family basket to be sent to my sister's home in Reading - her father-in-law had…read morepassed way. The very kind and empathetic floral designer (I've forgotten his name) helped me confirm a floral planter was the perfect choice. Phone engagement was quick but all questions were answered completely and patiently. The designer was spot-on when he told me the plants they had were good sized and healthy. I thought I wanted a 12" planter but they had 10" or 14". He suggested that the 10" planter would be fine, which I appreciated. However, it was folk a few of us so I went with the 14".. I thought delivery fee was a bit higher than I've paid in the past, BUT they delivered the planters on the same day, exceeding my expectations! The planter is gorgeous and plants look super healthy for a lasting gift. Worth it! I'd say great value!

While the arrangement photo in the advertisement was beautiful, the delivered arrangement was not…read moreas advertised, and the flowers were dying during the wake, and falling off. I specifically chose a local florist to support when choosing my bouquet to say farewell to a family friend, and to say I was disappointed at the quality is an understatement. Instead of just ignoring my complaint if she found it unfounded, Lori contacted me to retract the refund promised by Ben. My family was in mourning, and I'm 3,000 miles away, so we certainly didn't take a picture of the bouquet to confirm what I'm being told. There is nothing more unseemly than debating the "value" received for a funeral bouquet. It only takes a moment to take a snapshot of the arrangement sent, if one is not going to stand behind the quality of their creations delivered, and argue over a refund of any type. Neither of us wants to have a bad experience, so I'm chalking this up to Judge Judy's advice - I won't be using Affairs To Remember services again.

Love this shop. Beautiful crystals and a great selection. I especially love the candles. Kristina…read moreis always super responsive and very helpful. As I'm new to healing crystals, Kristina has answered all my questions and helped guide me along the way. I've had several readings with Kristina, as well as most recently her psychic clarity healing session. Even over zoom, I was able to relax as Kristina guided me through meditation and help balance my chakras. My tarot readings have been incredible. Kristina guided me through things that at the time didn't make sense, but then in no time events unfolded and it all came together.

This place is such a hidden gem! I guarantee you will not expect what you find inside. Crystals,…read moreincense, salt lamps, calming music, and so much more!

The prices are incredible. Staff is always friendly and selection is fantastic. Plenty of parking…read moreto boot.

I dont usually wear a suit now that I'm retired but I needed one for a black tie affair. K&G…read moresupplied me with a black suit that only needed hemming and I was very satisfied. However it was marred by some scumbag who lifted $100 from my wallet while I was being measured! Reading is not the town it used to be!