Recently I ordered a party kit to go for my daughters birthday party. The staff at Alpaca Art made…read morethe process so easy! I was able to pick out the pieces for painting and in the kit they gave directions and samples to show the kids. Once we brought it back it only took a week to get the fired pieces back! They even separated them and packaged them per child so I didn't have to look through and try to do that myself! They did all of the work for me! It was also a lot of fun for the kids, I will definitely be giving business to them in the future!

This is a review Aplaca Art's birthday party event. I booked my 7 year old's party here after…read morepreviously stopping by to paint pottery. I can't compliment them enough. It should be noted that this review takes place at the location on 7th street and they have since moved but I feel confident in saying the overall atmosphere and experience will remain the same. I regret I do not have any pictures of the new location on 6th Street but it also is very nice. They went out of their way to make the party area special (which they decorate nicely for an small extra fee) and were helpful in instructing the kids (and adults). They stood by ready to help without being obtrusive or overbearing and were relaxed and fun to talk to. There are different prices of party packages but all include different options of pottery to paint. This party package includes the painting. If you wish to have food you can bring pizza and they have a neat deal with Kaiser's pizza (I'll also review) who will deliver and give you a discount if you're having a party at Alpaca. This is a very cool option if you're looking for something interesting and fun that is outside of standard birthday party venue. You will be able to pick up the pottery prices in one week and they come nicely wrapped. Everyone had a great time, we'll be going back again. Thank

The owner, Jim, is so professional, friendly and generous. He does so much for the community and…read morerecently was involved in sending people to teach sewing to underserved people of Belize. The fabrics he has are beautiful, the service to repair machines is efficient and thorough and it's the place to go if you are in the market for a machine. They have classes which are great, too, especially those taught by Monica and Sally! Love this store and you will, too!

Anyone looking to buy a new Janome or Elna machine should definitely check this place out. It's…read moreworth the drive. The owner is wonderful!!!

I have to say this store is worth the drive! I usually end up near me or Vernon Hills. This store…read moretrumps both of the others!! Neat,clean,orderly & outstanding customer service! Today I had to have that 1 elusive item. I did phone ahead but its hard to describe the exact item I needed. Sam went on the floor to pull what she thought i may be talking about. I begged her to text me so i could send a picture. She obliged!! I drove from southern Lake county all the way up there as they DID have my items!! Had it not been for her helping me, beyond what is expected of an employee, I may have drove through 3 counties to find out they didnt have it. She definitely made my day. From now on i WILL drive the extra few miles as the store itself was tip top. Thank you again Sam! Merry Christmas!

Having a canvas done? Totally unhappy with my first one, not stretched tight, rumpled in canvas,…read morethreads from canvas shown when hung, staples show on sides of canvas, a very unfinished look! I had to come hone a use clear glue to glue all threads that were showing, now I will have to go and paint sides of frame so wood and staples don't show. This was going to be a gift, but have to keep it due to the quality! The regular price of this was $150.00 yikes!!! For a bad job! They still have my second canvas to frame as pick up has been delayed due to having to order another frame size! These prints were bought on my trip to Haiti, so something that means a lot to me! I will definitely look elsewhere next time for framing a canvas! This would certainly not be worth $300.00 at full price!

This is a 2 day market held 3 times a year. WOW was it busy. Cars were lined all the way down the…read morestreet to the entrance of the huge parking lot. Crazy. The venders were great. So much to drool over. So much!! I will have to save some for next year and spoil myself with some really neat finds. There are lots of different styles and types of things being sold. Things for children and adults. Unique items and antique items. Some true artisans making fabulous items. Expect to pay for them. There were original painted and sculpted pieces going for hundreds of dollars. And then little vintage tins for 50 cents. One range to another price wise. I loved some things that I wish I could have gotten. There were food trucks INSIDE the sports complex and coffee and popcorn and more. It was really fun for me, but I love looking at all the different and unique items. Everyone there seemed to enjoy it and were walking with bags!!! All a good sign that the venders did well. There was an Old Fashion candle I now wish I had bought. Can't stop thinking about the smell. Ahhhhhh! I plan to go again.

re:craft and Relic is a two-day weekend market held a few times a year, featuring artisans that…read morecreate handmade and up-cycled goods. Held at the Franklin Sports Complex, the space is large and parking lot was full when we arrived just after 10am. There's a small entry fee, but it was well worth it to access all of these creative vendors in one space. With 150 vendors, it's impossible to list everything that's available but a short list might be: handmade soaps and candles, jewelry, paintings, postcards & magnets, upcycled wine bottle candles and glasses, repurposed metal and wood art, salvaged antiques, creative air plant displays, and much more. There's a good mix of vendors to please the young and old. My parents and I both found things to fit our tastes. There's plenty of Wisconsin love and local sports team products to check off anyone on your Christmas list. While we missed the consignment area in the front, there are hourly raffles that are free- so put your name in to win some of the objects on sale in the hall. There's a small amount of food offerings, which could be expanded! We didn't see that there were beer and Mimosas until we were leaving. That might have loosened our wallets! Looks like this event happens again January 28-29, 2017, in April, and perhaps again in November. So check their website or 88.9 Radio Milwaukee or WMSE for announcements.

Got Tigers Eye and area Jasper towers . Best selections of crystals towers . They have a wide…read morevarieties of incense stick and inden ce cones and its accesories.

I've been to this establishment several times since discovering it and have always had a pleasant…read moreexperience. The ladies working are always very kind and inviting. I also had a friend who purchased some jewlery that eventually broke, and one of the women fixed it for her, free of charge. There is always a new and exciting selection of various items and the value is always worth it to me.

This place is great, and gave me exactly what I wanted…read more You're best off calling and making an appointment to the shop. Gary will greet you there and show you a variety of samples based on what you need. It's helpful to have a concept ahead of time so he can help you to narrow things down, he'll give you some friendly advice on stocks and appearance... just ask him! Luckily I knew exactly what I wanted and after a brief show and tell, I gave him some info and he emailed me a couple days later with a price quote. After that, it's a simple matter of sending him the files he needs, and he goes to work! When I got my new business cards, I was ecstatic. Literally turned out exactly like I had hoped. The quality is miles ahead of VistaPrint, so be prepared to pay a decent amount of money, but for the quality of what you get in return it is well worth it. High recommendation.

Fantastic. Absolutely flawless service!…read more We had our wedding invitations printed here - they do letterpress, offset printing, thermography, embossing, debossing - etc. We had our invites letterpressed - and they came out perfect. I found AccuColor through a recommendation, as they do alot of unique business cards. I contacted Gary on a Friday afternoon and went over to the shop to learn more about their process, take a look at papers and get some pricing information. We spent about an hour talking about options, paper stock etc. Gary showed us several samples of everything from letterpress foil to letterpress with one color. Everything was stunning. His advice was exactly was we needed - and got answers to every question we could imagine plus some. They carry a wide variety of in-house stocks & envelopes - which makes the process much more economical, and less timing consuming. It's hard to find a printer that has such a wide range of papers that they have on hand. From the moment we contacted Gary at Accucolor to picking up the invitations the process was seamless - they know what they are doing here - with genuine customer service, delivering a magnificent product and the best pricing I have EVER found for this kind of printing. If you are in need of invitations, stationary, menus, anything - contact Accucolor - they were a delight to work with and I will definitely be back here.

Hobby Lobby has everything a crafter would want. They also have decorations for your home.read more

Omg, this place is like entering 'Hotel California'!! So in love with everything here especially…read moremy cashier, Olivia. What an amazing breathe of fresh air and her contagious laugh and personality is a true asset to Hobby Lobby Kiddos Olivia!!

A sad, sad day. Just got an announcement in the mail that after 50 years Plaza Jewelers is going…read moreout of business. Joe and Jean are hanging it up. Pleasant people, a thoroughly enjoyable place to shop. Spent many an hour, and more than a few dollars there. Joe's former colleague John Landaal went far above and beyond the call of duty in sourcing an engagement ring for my son and then delivering it to him in Chicago. To say that Joe and Plaza Jewelers will be missed is a gross understatement.

Went to get a battery for my nice watch They were so kind…read moreand quick to fix and easy pay! I'm going back soon, will buy earrings for my granddaughter, I was looking around and they had good choices!