Sam Flax is way more than an art supply store and framing shop. They have all kinds of gift items,…read morebooks, premium name brand ink and fountain pens, home decorations and more. I had not been to Sam's since they moved across the street a few years ago. As a customer I went for some colored pencils and the staff was extremely helpful in finding items for a gift. I was walked by a staff member to several areas of the store and items to choose from were placed in my hands while the staff member explained the features and made recommendations. The level of customer service and help is something you don't commonly see in retail stores these days. The store has a tranquil vibe which makes it fun to browse the many gift items. Their stock is unique in that they carry a breadth of items that are high quality at a range of prices. You can spend a lot of time here finding inspiration and treasures. They offer art classes and during the Christmas season they offered free make and take craft classes. They had a small cardboard 'house or cottage' setup inside the store with tables stocked with all the supplies you needed for that weeks's free project. This was not just for kids. My friend and I had fun making gift tags the day we were visiting the store. The store is beautiful inside and out. The beautiful murals that cover the outside walls echo the beauty and fun you will find inside the store. Since they are popular the parking lot can get pretty full.

What a very cool shop for art supplies! So much to choose from, and a bit overwhelming. Go when you…read morehave time to wander. They have everything you'll need for your next art project or framing. Great service and so many fun things!

Wonderful art gallery in a great location! It is definitely worth your time to visit.read more

The Village Gallery is the best in the business. Craig takes such care and attention to all pieces…read moreand creates beautiful products. Each piece in my home has been framed by Craig and my family has used the Village Gallery for 30 years. Actually, "the best" doesn't cut it - Craig is the only person I trust with my family heirlooms or art pieces I've collected to fill my home. Extraordinary service, selection and products. Cannot say enough good things or recommend this business enough.

I've been a patron of this store for many years now. While I do not visit it as often as I used to…read moreback in my collegiate and (worldwide) traveling days, I still pop in from time to time for my camera needs. Sometimes, I pop in just to see what new doo-dads and knick-knacks they have in store. Service is always good - at least I've never had any negative experiences. Staff are always kind and helpful. They have a good variety of popular / some vintage, and some niche items. Pricing can vary depending on what you are looking for. Usually, I find them comparable to other major retailers if you are looking at the more popular "items." However, you can get a good deal out of here. It really just depends on what it is you are in search of. All in all, this is a great little shop for your photography and hobby needs.

It is great knowing a local mom-and-pop business is still here and running…read more I first came to Colonial Photo & Hobby well over a decade ago when my daughter first became interested in photography and I bought her her first decent setup. Since then, I have been in here countless times and have always had nothing but a fantastic experience. Prices are competitive and the service was knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend here.

Susan knows her Highwaymen paintings and her ability to clean and restore. I'm thankful we have The…read moreFinishing Touch in our area. I wouldn't leave my piece with just anyone. I highly recommend them.

My husband and I brought two highwaymen paintings into the finishing touch for restoration and…read morerepair. Both paintings had been poorly stored and were in poor condition - bug droppings, mold and mildew, etc. They restored the paintings to their original state - absolutely beautiful! They also reframed them. They are now priceless treasures that celebrate the wonderful talent of the artists who painted them. I highly recommend The Finishing Touch for restorations and framing!

SCY maintenance saved us a ton of money. We were considering buying and installing a new shed…read morebecause our old one was hit by a fallen limb during a storm, leaving several holes in the roof. SCY assessed the damage, put together a (very reasonable) quote to repair it. We are very happy with the results. SCY is affordable, dependable and did fantastic work for us.

Colby is fantastic. Did a great job in helping to take down our screenhouse and move our aluminum…read moregazebo - neither job my wife and I could handle on our own. He takes his time and does things the right way, not the rushed shortcut way that so many others do. His pricing is very fair especially when you consider the quality and care of his work. I would hire Colby again without hesitation and recommend him highly!!

I do not know about the husband or guy who does the framing, I believe is the husband, but the wife…read moreor female owner was extremely to be honest and for a lack of a better word snotty towards me and I will not go back in there. I only recommend them to high end customers who are dressed in designer clothing. Little did she know I had access to when I admired her own artwork and asked her advice about mine by showing her my shots on my cellphone. It wasn't a scheduled visit but a impromptu one since I was in the area.

Downtown Art Gallery is always my number one "go to" when I have a framing need. Their selection of…read moreframing stock is extensive and their framing work is always 100% perfect. In addition to their expert help in framing, they carry an extensive inventory of art and jewelry that is hard to pass up any time you enter their shop. If you ever receive an invitation to one of their "drop-ins", do yourself a favor and don't miss it. Jeff & Heidi are the best!!!

Quick. Reliable. Honest. They fixed my walls and it was exactly what they said and how much they…read moresaid. I will definitely call then if I need work in the future.

My fellow Yelpers (Lorn C. and Mikhail C.) decided to explore the Third Thursday event here as one…read moreof Lorn's friends was displaying her art that night. Lorn and I had been to this venue for the Yelpie awards and decided to return as we were impressed with the artwork the first time we came. Third Thursdays is a free event each month and it displays the works of various artists. Also, if you park at the Plaza parking lot on Court Avenue just a few blocks away, your parking ticket is validated, and you only pay $4. We got there around 6:30pm and the place was already packed. We got a drink at the cafe and a shout out to Miles for being a fun server and a good conversationist. We then proceeded to see all the art displays from photography to paintings to ink drawings. The main floor is much roomier as the second floor was quite crowded and tight given the separate rooms for the displays. But we still enjoyed ourselves and got to see the work of Lorn's friend, Grace Garvey, as well as other artists. The second floor's main room was dedicated to "Black & White" artist renderings and many of the displays were quite intriguing. The main floor had some excellent concert photographs that exuded the energy and passion of the performers as well as the crowds. This is definitely a fun free event to attend in downtown Orlando.

What a wonderful art museum! We started out at city arts Café next-door, waiting for it to open…read more When it finally did, we were met by a wonderful woman that told us about the different displays in the building. We were then able to go on our own and visit the displays. Pictures were allowed, which was wonderful because I didn't want to forget some of them and they were great inspiration. They had a great selection of art, including art by teens and it is FREE so what a great value. We've decided we'd like to go every so often to keep up with the displays.

I needed to have the newborn baby attire personalized with her name on it, so John's Heel & Sew (a…read moretailor I also recommend ) a few doors from them recommended them. I'm so glad he did because they came through for me at a last-minute notice. They made everyone happy and the smiles on their faces were unforgettable. They are going to keep the baby onesies and blankets as a keepsake forever. I highly recommend ACME Cap & and Branding for your branding needs. Thank you!

Not very professional. I drove 30 minutes to get there on Saturday. I waited at the door for 35…read moreminutes and nobody came out. sign at the door said they open at 10 on Saturday.I called and left voicemail but they didn't call me back. I called today and was told that they are closed Saturday due staff shortage.