May 13, 2023, I was part of a two person exhibition at Hammerfriar titled Embody: Connections to…read morethe Subconscious. Gallery owners, Charly and Glenn Ley went above and beyond in creating a reception for the public to experience not only the artwork but an environment which engaged all five senses. Yes they do framing too. But one is free to walk in just to see the art. It is a gallery that happens to frame art. Make it a destination!

I have had multiple pieces framed by Hammerfriar and I am so happy with the results…read more I really appreciate Charly and Glenn's professionalism and also their kind, friendly characters. Even though where I live in Berkeley there are lots of custom frame shops, I will continue to work with them.

Valerie, the owner of this little frame shop off 116, knows her stuff. She has a beautiful…read moreselection of frames and a great eye for what will go with whatever you bring in. She patiently waited while my mom and I debated back and forth over each piece we'd brought in to be framed, and then added her expert opinion when asked. She's not cheap, but the quality is excellent.

Good selections, very organized, very helpful and nice employees. The big box hobby art store is…read morecloser, but I'm more likely to find what I am looking for at Riley's.

Very helpful staff helped us compile a "crafts" kit for a 7-year-old girl, and the kit was a big…read morehit with the recipient and her.guardians! It appeared that the prices at the store were competitive and they appeared well stocked. If you need art and craft supplies give them a try!

John was so helpful in advising me on my choices for a frame for a gift for my dad for Christmas…read more Knowing I went in only a week before Christmas I didn't expect to get it before then but he said he would do his best and he delivered! Thanks John!

John is extraordinarily knowledgeable about photographs and how to care for and protect old or…read morerare or treasured photos with archival quality mat and glass etc. His painstaking work is demonstrated in every aspect of a job. Trust is the word here. I don't know how to judge pricing but working with him on just one project leads me to believe his pricing is very reasonable, especially for the quality of work done.

Always stop at this gallery when I am in Graton. So many talented artists in various mediums. The…read moreartists are always friendly and very helpful. I particularly love the jewelry and the ceramics. This is a wonderful place to find unique presents. The art work changes so stop by . Graton is tiny but has a lot to offer.

I adore this fantastic local art gallery and have visited on many occasions…read more There is always a diverse range of art exhibited in all mediums. The work by Sandra Rubin has to be one of my favorites- her talent is magnificent! The outdoor garden art is fun to see and quite colorful. I love that this gallery is a collaboration with some of the artists. I encourage people to stop in and enjoy this gallery!

I work for a family as an assistant/home manager. When they want something, they get it and in…read moretime for their events. I was tasked to print a photo and have it framed within a couple of days, tops. I went to The Lab and met Jennifer. What a lovely woman and helpful, accommodating, friendly, creative, and suggestive. All qualities I was in need of. She rushed my order, did an amazing job blowing up a smaller pixel photo to a large format using computer techniques. A real pro, she was able to tell me what sizes would work according to what we have and what photoshopping can do. We decided on something , I ran to get a frame, and she put the whole thing together, charging hardly anything for all the things-- rush job, putting the finished product into the matting and frame, etc. I also met her partner (I assume), another woman, and Jennifer told me, "We are a small business, it's just she and me." Cool! I will be returning to this business for future projects and I recommend you consider them for your printing needs!

Oh my goodness! They did an amazing job. I brought in a photo that was from 1986. I wanted to make…read moreit bigger and they did such an amazing job! I was almost in tears. This was around the holidays and they were able to get it to me before Christmas. I'm so happy how it turned out. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Oh where to begin! When I give someone a budget I expect they will honor it. Well, not in this…read morecase. After we spent thousands of dollars on design fees, the quote for the furniture and rugs exceeded our budget by 33%. When questioned, Jim replied... "Oh, the budget for decorating never includes design fees, tax, or delivery". Wow, that would have been nice to know upfront. In all my business dealings a budget is a budget. Our issues started early and continued almost 18 months Jim came up with 5 designs for our great room. Of course, we paid for this in design time. We spent hours going thru magazines to show Jim what our taste in decorating was. We wanted "comfortable and classy", what he came back with looked nothing like what we had asked for. Clearly, he didn't listen but was happy to charge us for more time spent on design. The furniture he quoted was overpriced even with the "designer discount" as I found it less expensive online. When we informed Jim that we would order some furniture ourselves he told us he strongly advised against it stating the problems that can arise that often need attorneys to get involved. Well, the opposite happened, our online orders were handled very well with strong communication and delivery included in our pricing. In addition, when the first set of chairs, ordered thru Ireko, arrived they were damaged, then again 5 months later when the "repaired" chairs were received, once again they were damaged in different places. So much for careful inspection before we came to pick them up...oh, I forgot, the freight charged is to a storage facility, not to your home. That is an extra delivery charge. I have been in business for 48 years and have never felt such abuse and condescension.

Now at their new location, Ireko remains a pioneer in bringing interesting furniture and decorating…read morestuff to Sonoma County. This is not Pedersons or one of those nasty furniture stores off Piner Road. Ireko brings the goods -- well made furniture and accessories, with lots of style and design influence. Every piece that we've bought here over the years is still looking great and holding up well...antiques of the future. Check it out.

A million thanks to Jeremiah at Jeremiah's Photo Corner, whom I sought out for help before a recent…read morebear-watching trip to Alaska. I've never been one to take photos, and had never used a camera with settings, removable lenses, etc. But because I wanted to travel alone, if I was going to have good pictures, I had to learn how to take a decent photo. Jeremiah advised me what camera to buy, showed me how to use it and then helped me retrieve the photos when I returned home. Because of Jeremiah, I have photos from a once-in-a-lifetime trip that I wouldn't have had without his help, and I'm grateful. If you get a chance, stop by his shop - the neighborhood is a wonderful, artistic area to poke around in, and Jeremiah's corner shop is an amazing slice of history, and is infused with his true passion for photography. He's a skilled photographer himself and he does portraits of people using a technique I've never seen before; they're unique and haunting and memorable. I like the technique so much, I'm trying to decide who I like enough to get a portrait of them done, lol. I greatly admire a business owner like Jeremiah, who is passionate about his field, happy to share what he knows with others and humble about his vast wealth of expertise and knowledge. Thank you Jeremiah!

Super helpful, Eric is amazing! He figured out that most of the problems I was having with my Sony…read moreAlpha had to do with settings, and solved that while I was standing at the counter in the shop, before he even sent it out to the repair guy (I still needed a sensor cleaning). The level of old school personal service in this shop is pretty well unheard of in this day and age. It's the place to come whether you're a newbie or an old hand, they provide useful services to both. A big thanks!