4.5 stars. Songbird Artistry is a local, family-owned business that sells merchandise that is made…read moreby over 50 local artisans as well as art classes. The merchandise includes jewelry (e.g., necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pins), apparel (e.g., gloves, hats, t-shirts, onesies, and bibs), bath products (e.g., soaps, beard balm, aftershave, and shower steamers), foods (e.g., olive oil, vinegar, seasonings, and dog and cat treats), stationery (e.g., stickers, greeting cards, and magnets), and home decor (e.g., candles, coasters, prints, and knick-knacks). I bought one pierogi magnet for five dollars. This magnet sticks well to my refrigerator in my kitchen, and it looks cute.

I've had my eye on this shop for some time now and was very glad to see them represented at the…read moreMingo Creek covered bridge festival. Their jewelry is locally hand made and goes anywhere from traditional to whimsical motifs including Harry Potter, Disney, Hamilton the musical, mosaics, and even dried flowers! Their booth only carries a limited selection of what's in the store where they have partnered with local food vendors such as Olive and Marlowe, as well as other Pittsburgh vendors to sell you almost anything. You can find stickers, clothing, caps, coasters, keychains, soap, candles and so much more! I was able to chat with Jenny who is one of the owners of the business who told me that they offer various craft classes in the store as well as unique themed parties such as Harry Potter for kids. If attending a class is not your bag because of the pandemic then on occasion you can purchase a craft kit in store and arrange for a Zoom class on a particular day to make your craft. They are very flexible when is comes to meeting people exactly where they are. You can find most anything on their website. Have something in particular in mind? Just contact them and they will accommodate your every need. During my visit I picked up two pairs of earrings with surgical steel backs. Jenny gave me some rubber stoppers with my purchases to insure they won't get lost. I purchased a pretty teardrop stud earring set and the Hamilton inspired earrings. I'm all set to enjoy one of my favorite Broadway musicals-"Hamilton." I also learned they do "Wicked the musical" jewelry if you are fond of that show. It's a great place to buy local made arts and crafts showcasing Pittsburgh. Although they are based in Lawrenceville across from Children's hospital, you may run into this business at various events with the last one I saw them at was VegFest. They were also at Picklesburg. Jenny told me that If I ever make to the shop itself the cheapest parking is at Children's Hospital across the street for $3.00. Not a bad deal if you are looking for parking in the area. Will be looking forward to visiting their store this fall to check out their other offerings.

Such an awesome gem in Lawrenceville! Perfect for kids, date nights (they are BYOB!), or roommate…read morebonding time which is why I went! There is so many pottery to choose from but I'd recommend having a rough idea of what you want to paint beforehand so you take less time selecting. I originally wanted to paint a matcha chawan bowl but they were sold out. I opted for a small bowl from the cheap pottery section (this is a section of slightly messed up pottery for a heavily discounted price). Prices in this section could range from $3-$20ish? Either way, it's on the low end and very affordable. You can choose 5 colors and you pay for the pottery piece you + the price of painting it (I believe we paid about $16-17 per person). So fun and we had a blast looking up painting inspiration from Pinterest and chatting while we finished our bowls! It takes about 2 weeks to get your item back so still waiting on mine but super excited to see how it came out!

I went here for a girls night and we loved it. We each painted something different and just shot…read morethe breeze and got artsy. They called us up when it was dry and couple of days later and now we have fun keepsakes.

Family came in for the weekend and had never made candles before! After bringing friends here…read morecountless times, I had no doubt they would love their experience. After washing your hands, smell their fragrance wall to find about 10 of your favorite scents! After, select the candle jar (different sizes are different prices), and since there were 3 of us, we got to take advantage of the buy 3 get 1 free deal! The scent expert will help you decide which scents would go best in your candle (up to 3), you will decide how much of each essential oil gets put into your wax so you truly decide on how heavy/light each scent is! Candles take about 2hrs to set or you can pick up the next day. Every aspect of this experience is customizable, down to the label! Great for large parties, kids, and as an activity to explore Lawrenceville as well.

I have been coming here for years since it was the Candle Lab and celebrated several special…read moreoccasions here. The most recent time I had a reservation for 10 people at 11am. As the organizer of the event for my birthday, I arrived ten minutes early (with 3 others) to be respectful of our reservation (not realizing they didn't open yet). Staff was inside and the door was open. It was pouring rain so we came inside. A staff member told us we had to wait outside. I said "I am Alaina and have the reservation for 11am. Do we have to wait in the rain?" And they said yes. I was flabbergasted. This is Lawrenceville so you can't simply walk back to your car in the parking lot and wait. A much better response from a business who specialize in customer experience is "welcome! We're happy to have you celebrate your birthday with us. We open in 10 minutes so we're not quite ready for you yet, however, you're more than welcome to wait over *whatever place most appropriate* or if you want to brave the rain there is a coffee shop a few stores down if you want to grab a coffee first" That would have been the appropriate response. Not. We're not open. Wait outside. (Do I have to wait in the rain?) Yes. That being said, Alexis was very friendly, and she assisted our group. I'd suggest the business not scheduling reservations before 11:15am.

The staff is super friendly and helpful and the selection is unbelievable!…read moreThey offer classes in different styles of beading, too.

This is a charming shop if you are into crafting beads. They carry all types including Swarovski…read morecrystals and nuts from the far east if you are into wooden beads. Upon entry there is a small section of jewelry you can purchase but most of the items are the supplies and tools you need to make your own designs. They are a small business and I noticed the BBB recommendation sign there so you know you are getting quality. I had the opportunity to meet the owner Joanne and she told me when the next beading class would be. For anyone interested it would be on March 21 from 6-8. Cost is $27.00. Staff is there to answer any questions yo may have. I was especially interested in the pearl strands. They carry everything including high quality if you are willing to indulge. They also sell books for beading. One of the things that caught my eye was cute glass animals. I learned they were gifts and not for sale but owner may change her mind in the summer. They have a wonderful selection to choose from as well as the needed strings, wiring, and snippers to do your work. The creativity is up to you! Worth a look regardless!

I absolutely love this store! It's the quintessential Knick knack and gift store. I love the random…read morethings I come out with that I didn't know I needed, from funky bok choy earrings to art prints and mugs. Definitely a great place to find a gift and your Pittsburgh merch! Prices range from low to high too depending on what you get, but overall, I love supporting a local business and the staff is always friendly!

Cute little shop. Lots of little things like pins, ornaments, candles and stickers. A lot to look…read moreat. I was hoping for more Pittsburgh stuff but wasnt impressed by their selection, actually almost boutique. But they did open my eyes to Yingzilla! Appreciated my visit but left empty handed.

BEST Pasta Fagoli!!!! I haven't tasted it this good for 20 years since Great Granma from Sorrento…read moremade it! Found this hidden gem during Bloomfield's Italian Days and I bought quite the variety of Italian Homemade cookies that remind you of the Wedding Cookie Tables. Excellent store!!

Found this place living at children's hospital, everyday I just wanted to leave and go here. Never…read moreknew what the menu would be like you would just have to go and see for yourself. Something new always. My husband swears they have the best wedding soup hands down. Im completely obsessed with the carrot cake and I will never be able to go or get it anywhere else. Best carrot cake ever! The staff and owner are super friendly and very easy to talk to. Need a laugh they chuckle and make the day a little brighter. I wish this place was a little closer to home we have Maria's dinner every other night. We will definitely be back and can't thank you all enough for everything the last few weeks. Oh and the pasta spaghetti so good with the meatballs. I just want this place every day. Maria your a gem we love the babies Italian meatball Bib- Sam & Day.

I ventured in to Flatboat Fair Traders a couple weeks ago while waiting for my friend to arrive for…read moredinner and I am so glad I did! It is a lovely little shop with lots of imported decor/personal/gift items! I would recommend this shop to anyone who is looking for something unique for a gift, or who likes to decorate their home with one-of-a-kind beautiful handcrafted items. Also, great service and attention to detail when packing up my fragile luminary that I purchased.

Beautiful craft jewels with affordable price in Highland Park area…read more I had many beautiful glasses earring from here. But what I like the most here is customer service!! Due to an issue I had on my payment I sent an email to the store and the manager has answered my e-mail promptly. As she was very helpful and courteous I had my issue solved very quickly. This is a store where they value their customer. Definitely I would go back again and recommend it to my friends.

Parker Button Company has been a mainstay in Pittsburgh since 1915. It's last move in 2004 was from…read moreDowntown to Southside's Carson Street. This little shop, shared with Clarissa Boutique, offers some of the most distinguished, hard to find buttons around. Whether using them for fashion or craft, you will be thrilled to find these often OOAK treasures. Glass, wooden, rhinestone, pearl, painted, bakelight. You are apt to find something to delight. Now just a small part of Clarissa Boutique's charm, it is my favorite place for vintage and hard to find buttons for the most discerning project. Drawer's, button boards, and bins hold the delicate gem like finds. True button lovers sometimes never actually "use" them as much as admire them. I on the other hand, reincarnate them as rings, pendant, and charms. Parker Button has some pretty cool stuff just screaming for reincarnation, and so I happy oblige their sweet calls for rescue. I highly recommend Parker Button Company.

Love Centers for Creative Reuse! It's a great place to donate and buy gently used and new supplies…read morefor crafts, hobbies, arts, and life! You'll find fabrics, notions, papers, small antiques, and more. Check their website for details of what they're currently accepting, hours, and more. Right around the corner from Construction Junction! Pictures are from a check in long ago

Wow, what a neat place! If you're into any art medium, I can almost guarantee you that you'd find…read moreat least one thing to add to your collection. I've been wanting to go here for a while now and I am SO glad I made the decision to go today! I found some items that I deem as treasures, and for the price of just 80¢ total!! Without a doubt, I strongly recommend swinging by! Thank you PCCR for existing :)