I can't recommend Bead Lounge enough. From my first call with Diane, who wrote up my intake forms,…read moreto my final visit picking up my restored necklaces, every interaction was great! My necklace had an intricate stringing pattern that needed expert hands. Sky restrung it meticulously, and Taylor did a beautiful job on my second necklace. Thank you both! The shop on Topanga Canyon Blvd has been around for 20 years, owned and run by Bari, one of the kindest, most patient people I've met. You can tell how much she cares about her customers, her team, and the community. Every time I stopped in, the store was vibrant, with projects underway at every table. If your beaded jewelry needs some TLC, or you're looking for inspiration for a new piece or gift, stop into Bead Lounge. It's worth the trip.

They have some good pieces, but I think a bit overpriced. There were pieces that honestly I could…read morehave found at Michael's for a better price that looked the same. There's a nice lady at the register who's helpful, but there was a lady I'm not sure if she's the owner or not that was a bit off putting. Kind of made me have a bad vibe, or maybe that I wasn't quite welcome? Hard to put it but the way she came up to me felt like I was not meant to be in there without knowing me. It wasn't so much what she was saying but how she said it and her demeanor. It felt like a heavy vibe, but managed to still get some cool beads. I don't think I'd come back let alone for the weirdness, but also because I think for what I got, it was over priced.

Stacy and Sarah were incredible! Stacy was so helpful in finding tools we needed for a craft and…read morewas so kind to my daughter. Sarah was very professional and helped me sign up for an account. Thank you both again, I greatly appreciate you both!

I was searching online for plastic eggs to use for my decor and this place popped up for the kind…read moreof eggs I wanted. As soon as I walked in, I hailed a staff and asked where could I possibly find those eggs. She glanced at it and immediately said that she doesn't know and that it's better if I looked around the entire store. I WAS ON FIRE! I couldn't believe I would get an answer like that! It was so rude and unprofessional!!! Usually one would ask and they are supposed to help or direct, but this lady didn't waste time! In other words, I was bothering her! I walked around most of the store thrice and didn't find it. It was too bad I really liked how it looked. It would look really nice with my decor. I walked out bummed out and disappointed with my experience! Never will I step foot in this establishment again!

Came here with my kids for an afternoon craft. So glad we did! This place has everything you need…read morefor a fun craft session. From kids crafts for little hands to more difficult crafts for adults. We made a stamped necklace, resin earrings and painted a wood airplane. The friendly owner helped us along the way and we came home with some really great pieces.

From the owner: Paint Craze LA is the ultimate creative escape that beckons you to unleash your inner artist. As…read moresoon as you step through our doors, you’re welcomed with complimentary popcorn to set the mood. You’ll have the power to choose from an array of exciting craft projects and beverages from our menu to craft your perfect creative experience. With all the necessary tools and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the ideal place to let your imagination run wild, create, and have a fantastic time! Join us at Paint Craze LA for a crafty adventure like no other.

$5 cash entrance fee and enough vendors to walk around and explore for an hour. Find them once a…read moremonth on a Sunday at the Pierce College campus. Comparable to the vintage/flea markets at Pasadena City College and Santa Monica Airport. Bring cash, as not all vendors take Venmo, Zelle or card. Bring a hat, too, given the 85-105 degree weather in LA this year. Plenty of free parking on campus by the market. So much easier to navigate than the Rose Bowl flea! If you like Knick knacks, random artifacts, vintage clothes, collectibles, homemade crafts and/or sports memorabilia, this will be paradise for you. Personally, I'm solely interested in candles and For Senses Candles are my go-to. I love to explore and see what's out there, though!

Had a great experience shopping around the Topanga Vintage Market! Parking can be a little tricky…read moreif you arrive on the later side. Also, it gets super hot in the summer so be sure to bring water and maybe an umbrella because shade is scarce. There is an absolutely fantastic selection of vintage clothes and purses, as well as homewares and toys. This market is a little on the smaller side when you compare it to something like the Rose Bowl Flea, but it's got the same vibe. There was still plenty of stalls to browse!

Paper Source in Topanga is such a cute store--beautifully maintained, with the nicest staff. I was…read moreso happy to find exactly what I needed. If you're ever stressed about finding a gift, fear not! You can always pop into Paper Source and find something, whether it's one of their exquisite cards or one of their many adorable gifts. I love that there's such a great range of prices, so you can find something thoughtful for just about anyone and any budget. I wish the parking at this location was not such a production, but at least there's plenty of it. Here's a picture of just one gift I've picked up in the last month from PS. Thank You!

One of my favorite places for gifts and cards. Employees are always so friendly and don't bother…read moreyou while you shop which is highly appreciated! They are always so kind to my daughter who gets excited to see all the stuffed animals which I appreciate

Had a great time with my husband! The place was clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful.read more

I love this place. Better every time…read more Highly recommend. Great for birthday gifts and for family gatherings. Also a great place to relax and create art.

I love everything about this needlepoint store: the wonderful selection of canvases, the huge array…read moreof fibers, the incredibly helpful staff. It's my happy place!

Great selection of canvases and supplies! Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable !!read more

I can spend all day in this store. It's clean and so many…read morebeautiful choices in a fraction of the department store prices. Amazing!

Definitely a HomeGoods fan here. That being said, this particular store didn't win me over on a…read morerecent visit. I was shopping for gifts for two of my favorite friends who happen to have their January birthdays one day apart. A group of us were meeting for a celebratory dinner, and I was on the hunt for a fun, unique gift for each of my pals. Though I gave the store a good walk-through, I didn't find anything that jumped out at me. I ended up settling for gift cards for each of them. One of the ladies Loves HG, so I knew she'd be happy to have a reason to go shopping. The other one doesn't need much in her home, but likes to have fun finds for their garden / patio, so that should work out well, too. Usually HG stores are very well merchandised and do displays that feature seasonal items, or different color schemes or themes. This location didn't have standout displays to catch my attention. It seemed a little unorganized. The line to check out was very long. Much longer than I'd have expected on a Tuesday afternoon. They could have used at least one or two more cashiers. Then the one younger woman who took care of me got confused on the gift cards and didn't know how much was on each one and had to get a supervisor. The amounts were different because I did have a smaller gift I'd ordered online for one of the friends. I didn't want to end up giving the wrong card to each birthday gal. It took even longer for her to find a supervisor who could help her. Overall, the visit didn't go very smoothly. I still love HomeGoods, just not this specific store based on the experience last week.

We took a cooking class here and it was a blast! Chef Will was so funny and engaging and a great…read moreteacher. We made: Shrimp Tempura Roll Yuzu Dipping Sauce Crab Inari Sushi (Fried Tofu Pockets) Avocado and Vegetable Hand Roll Sushi Rice Yuzu Sorbet Everything was delicious and the two hours flew by. We cannot wait to take another class with this awesome teacher! Thanks, Chef Will!

i recently signed up for the harvest pasta night a few weeks ago to celebrate my boyfriend's…read morebirthday. we'd both been talking about wanting to learn a little bit more about cooking for a while now, so i thought it would be such a fun experience to actually get to handmake pasta together. and honestly, it was SUCH a fun experience! from the moment we got started, everything felt really organized and welcoming. we were given aprons with little name tags, which i thought was such a nice touch since you're working with other people and it makes it a lot easier to remember everyone's names. in a class of about 8 or so, we were split up into two groups to prep our courses. we also went through a thorough handwashing before getting started, and throughout the class they reminded us to continue washing our hands since we were working hands-on with the food. we were allowed to take pictures too, which i really appreciated because of course i wanted to document the pasta we made by hand! we didn't really know what to expect going in, but the class ended up being such a great time. chef will and chef zach were both such great teachers, and the energy throughout the class was really fun and welcoming. they had a lot of the ingredients already portioned out and prepped for us, which i think helped keep everything moving since the class was only around two hours. but we still got to learn some of the actual techniques, like properly chopping and preparing different ingredients, so it didn't feel like everything was just done for us. as i mentioned, because of the size of the class, we were paired up with two other people to help make our dishes, which i actually really enjoyed. it made the whole thing feel a little more social and was a fun way to meet other people while we cooked. there's also a break during the class where you can take some time to peruse the store, and they offer little complimentary coffees made by one of the machines they sell. i also really appreciated that even though some of the dishes called for meat, they were able to help us make a meat-free version so that i could still fully participate and enjoy what we were making. and the food was soooo good! everything we made was delicious, and honestly, some of the dishes were things i probably wouldn't have typically ordered for myself at a restaurant. getting to actually make them ourselves made me appreciate them so much more. i was also surprised by how much food we ended up making because the portions were way bigger than i expected. by the end of the class, i was actually pretty full! overall, this was such a fun experience and definitely a different way to spend a birthday celebration. i went in not really knowing what to expect and left already thinking about what class i'd want to sign up for next. i would absolutely do another class like this!