The only bad part about shopping at Elm & Iron is that I wanted to take home everything in the…read morestore! I loved the style of the furniture and home decor here - modern, stylish, and unique. Staff was very helpful and there is a range of price points for all budgets. I am looking forward to visiting their (larger) Easton location as well.

Functional and modern meet at Elm and Iron. A very cool, hip store with many items from furniture…read moreto candles to lamps. Good quality items at various prices

What a fun and relaxing way to spend the afternoon. I have never been to a PYOP before and it far…read moreexceeded my expectations. We were able to make a reservation ahead of time and they had our table all set up when we arrived. The owner and one of the employees were so welcoming, and they gave us a quick overview of where to find everything. They have tons of pottery pieces to pick from and the prices of each piece are labeled on the shelf. You pick what you want to paint and away you go! They had tons of supplies - brushes, paints, stencils, stamps, etc. We had coffees from across the street and were able to bring those in. Music was great and just added to the overall experience. When you are done, you turn your pieces in for firing and they give you a pickup date for the finished product about 14 days out (currently). I am excited to see how our artwork turned out.

Took my daughter and her friends to this pottery studio to paint their own pottery. The girls had a…read moregreat experience. It was very organized and easy to participate. However, there were out of mini pottery options and prices were a little expensive. Great place for a day date with friends or family.

I was in town visiting a friend and saw a print in her apartment that she got here and wanted one…read morefor my own apartment. I wasn't sure if it was still in stock or being sold here, since my friend bought it months earlier. I ended up reaching out to State & Third on Instagram and they got back to me very quickly about the print. They were able to order it and ship it to my apartment in Chicago easily. I'm happy I was able to support a local business from afar!

Nice little eclectic store just outside of the Sheraton in Down Town Columbus. Lots of different…read moremakers of Jewelry, T-shirts, soaps and scrubs. I came in wanting either a new pendant or a new hair accessory. I walked away with a skin scrub and 2 new hair bands. Those hair bands are quite possibly the most comfortable things I've owned.

Beautiful addition to the Bronzeville Community! Purchased a mug a few months back and it's always…read morethe chosen mug for house guests! That day the owner, Andrea, had given out succulents to each customer and it was such a gracious idea plus got me back into trying out the house plant thing (proud to say I have now successfully kept a plant alive in my home lol)! Last week, we returned while out for a stroll with my cat and Andrea was there stocked with The Purfect pillow on hand! It's an amazing eclectic shop, & always an enriching/inspiring environment courtesy of Andrea!! If you're in the area, or looking to explore what Columbus has to offer, this shop is a MUST see! Also, doesn't hurt knowing that each purchase is supporting a LOCAL, MINORITY-OWNED, WOMAN-OWNED Business!!!

I purchased so many unique items from this boutique! They shipped everything and all items were…read morereceived in pristine condition. One of my favorites is the amazing set of iron candlesticks. Love them. Just got another item... love it more than the candle sticks!!! Customer service was impeccable too...

I love this place if you're looking for a new experience to do alone or with friends.The clay cafe…read moreis a perfect place. They have have plenty of pottery to choose from. A wide assortment of paints and accessories to make your own creation special. My my family decided to decorate coffee cups. It was really fun and the baby even got in on action. My daughter is son in law were very creative.Me not so much, but it was fun anyway. The space is kind of small.We went on a weekend and they had a big group in there.So I would say during the week is probably a better time. The staff was a really nice and helpful. I cannot wait to go back and create something different. Also, it takes about a week to get your finished project back. Because it has to be put in the oven to finish it.

Love this place! It is a small space so definitely make a reservation if you are going in groups!…read moreParking lot is also small so be prepared for that. Neither of those things are drawbacks, just things that would be helpful to know ahead of time if you've never been before! Inside is a very cozy atmosphere and welcoming environment! There's always a variety of blank pieces to select from; I do not often see repeat items. There is a table at the front which includes various items: stamps, lace, paper cut-outs, paint tape, letter stamps, just lots of things to help you make the piece you want! They do discounts for students and children. I cannot recall the exact amount for each, but they do have them!

YE Gurl Says: Cold Night, Warm Craft at Restalgic Atelier…read more **Place:** Restalgic Atelier (New Location) - 83 N High St., Columbus, OH **Date:** December 11 **Experience:** Candle Making Class On a cold December night, I made my way downtown--dodging construction, hunting for parking, and arriving just in time--for a candle-making class at Restalgic's new High Street location (note: not the former Broad Street spot). The effort was well worth it. Once inside, the evening unfolded thoughtfully. We began by exploring the scent library, taking time to identify the notes and inspiration we wanted to bring into our candles. Drinks and supplies were already set at our workstations, and we were invited to select a handmade pottery vessel from a beautifully stacked display at the front of the studio--each one unique and glazed with intention. The instruction struck the right balance between accessible and educational. We learned about organic coconut-soy wax, the use of paper wicks, how (and why) to trim them properly, and the importance of stirring the wax for exactly two minutes. After pouring, there was a brief cooling period before we were allowed to finish our candles with dried flowers or herbs, adding a final personal touch. The details didn't stop there. We left with: - Our candle set in handcrafted pottery - A laser-printed name tag for the candle - A thoughtful thank-you gift: a glazed pottery fortune cookie, perfect for tucking in a holiday wish YE Gurl says: This was one of the best candle-making classes I've attended. At $45, the value is clear--natural scents and wax, handmade pottery with no upcharge, and an atmosphere that genuinely earns the atelier label. Creative, calming, and beautifully executed from start to finish.

I purchased the box for my husband's birthday. The products seem to be of high quality. There are…read morequite a few projects/classes to be taken, pottery, ceramics painting, blankets, and candle making. The proprietor has a beautiful spirit.

I have used Darci at The Paper Vault for 3 years now and I've never been disappointed. She is…read moreamazingly professional - super organized with amazing attention to detail - and very friendly so it's a pleasure to deal with her (both for the free initial consultation and in follow-up emails and phone calls to finalize the order). I've ordered a wide variety of products from her... invitations for my son's birthday party, pre-addressed gift labels, personalized holiday cards, and personal stationary. Everything has come out beautifully. The Paper Vault's prices are the same or better than what I found online and it was nice to be able to see the products in advance (she has lots of books and paper samples to flip through) before ordering so there were no surprises when the final product comes. She has also been really good about not trying to up-sell me or blow my budget. For example, I really liked the look of one letterpress sample for my personal stationary but instead of up-selling me on letterpress (which is a little out of my price range...), she explained why letterpress is so expensive and gave me the pricing options for a few different styles of printing. In the end she saved me a significant amount and the stationary (as she predicted) looks amazing even without letterpress. I send all my friends to The Paper Vault!

I could kill Gwen for stealing my FTR! We were at this damn thing together, and I had a life to go…read morelive while she ran home and stole it! Thievery! Okay, that last part was a bit harsh. But I was genuinely bummed. As the Cbus Yelp scene grows, it gets harder to find new places. CS Gallery was a bit of a surprise. I knew that a number of shops had been opening surrounding the little strip of Parsons that you'd be lying if you didn't contribute to Carabar opening up on the street five years ago or however long it's been. Back then there were maybe two other shops on this strip, excluding AWOL and Black Creek. But what I didn't expect to find was art that actually appealed to me. Not that I didn't think it could happen, or didn't think I would find such a thing at CS, but more that I have been to a large number of the galleries in the Short North and I hate about all of them. I actually enjoyed my evening at CS though. That was the surprise. They had free food, beer, and wine set up in a room off to the side, and the main room plus a back room filled wall to wall with art from regional artists (east coast and midwest mostly). They were having a contest for the best picture, but I didn't catch the winner. I saw two people I knew quite unexpectedly, one a retired philosophy professor from my alma mater, another from work. And of course the company of my friends Frankie and Gwen. What a fun time!

This interesting little shop is in the heart of the new arts district in Old Towne East. It's a…read moreprint-shop, paper-making studio, bookmaking joint, and covers everything you'd ever need to see or know about paper. If you need a unique gift, or are looking to treat yourself, check out the hand-made journals. These little lovelies are hand-bound sheets of handmade paper, and often covered with scraps of leather or other durable, interesting materials. There are sweet little notecards, sheets of textured paper, and prints on the walls. The owner, Daniel Colvin, also specializes in calligraphy. He can hand-make your wedding invitations, or any other special invitation, book, or paper product that you need. Have you seen movies about long ago, where a count or king or Dracula seals his letter with sealing wax, then stamps it with a special insignia? You can buy these kinds of stamps and sticks of wax here too- I thought those were really cool. Be like Dracula and buy your insignia here, then send off your creepy letters on handmade paper. Sounds fun, doesn't it?