I enjoyed my first shopping experience here. I had to take a drive to get here but it was worth the…read moretrip to see all the amazing supplies they carry. I'll definitely return again simply because of the assortment of options for every medium you can think. Be advised you'll need to find street parking (I easily found something nearby). So since i paid for the hour I took the time to do a lap of the store. I was greeted quickly by the staff (assisted with directions for the supplies I came for). They were sure to check on me and my progress and helped me sign up for future discounts. I think it's definitely worth the drive to come if you're having a hard time finding a specialty brand or niche supply. They carry everything you can think of. Some more reasonably priced (as well as more premium products for those who want to splurge).

Great experience! Anna proactively asked me about my project and made meaningful recommendations on…read morematerial. She inquired on media and water solvency needs before pointing me in the right direction. Due to my job, I spend a lot of time visiting retail. This place is staffed well and it shows. It was orderly and the folks on hand knew the joint. Well done!

Amazing service today as I did some Christmas shopping. Lakeshore has wonderful toys and books for…read morechildren. The store is spacious and clean, with inventory organized by age group. The cashiers are helpful and have a sense of humor (which is required when working in a store that caters to children). The products are reasonably priced for their quality and you can trust that your kids or grandkids will actually learn as they play.

I have not been to this store since my student teaching days, but a great spot for projects,…read moreeducational toys and more. I needed some brown paint for a project. I was painting a tree for a Trunk or Treat event at my church, and Lakeshore had the size of paint I needed and was just the right cost. I was able to find what I needed, even though I haven't been here in a long time. What made this shopping experience so great, was the nice man that assisted me with my purchase. He was so helpful and kind. I mean he made me smile. That I was overjoyed that he helped me again when I returned the 2nd bottle of paint that I didn't use. He surely must of heard of the saying, Be the reason someone smile! I hope Lakeshore will keep this sweet guy around and wish other places had people like him. I give him 10 stars for the best customer service.

I ADORE this little shop! I've been in several times to pick up "one thing" and of course, I end up…read moreleaving with way more than I had planned on. This is a very diverse stitching shop, with supplies for counted cross stitch and needlepoint. They have a TON of patterns- of all kinds really, contemporary, classic, small, big, and everything in between. I love wandering the store because every single wall, pretty much every available space, is filled up with finished, beautifully-framed versions of many of the patterns they carry. There are rows and rows of DMC, Anchor, and many hand-dyed floss skeins. They have blending filament and beads, hoops, q-snaps, scroll frames, and notions of every kind. There are many Mill Hill kits and so much more I can't even list it all. I'm giving this store 5 stars no matter what, because they do an excellent job catering to such a fun craft and making sure to carry everything they can. If they don't have a pattern, they try to find it and will order it from you. Here are a few things to be aware of though- 1- They offer custom framing! However, it is VERY expensive, so just be aware of that cost when you're planning your project. I'm sure it's well worth it, but it definitely needs to be planned for ahead of time. Also it may take longer than the quoted 2-3 weeks to receive your framed, finished project. 2. They offer a lot of fabrics, with a large variety of type, count, and color. However, I have found that they tend to carry mostly neutral colors and subtle patterns. They do carry fabrics from Picture This Plus, and I can understand that they may have more difficulty selling brighter color ways from inventory, but I do wish they had at least some seasonally brighter, more vibrant options. I tend to order mine hand-dyed anyhow. I LOVE that they will help you figure out how much fabric you will need for your pattern, and they will cut the piece in a fat eighth, quarter, half, etc. Also, there are several small bins of sale and scrap fabric. I've managed to pick up several pieces of linen that I have on hand to stitch small projects and gifts from, for only a few dollars each! 3. Prices for many things such as floss, are not listed anywhere handy. You have to ask what the price is for many things, or just be prepared for the sticker shock when you didn't realize how quickly it would all add up! It's worth it though! 4. Leads me to my next point of feedback- things are slightly more expensive to purchase in the store than they can be found for online. I'm completely okay with this, because of the awesome customer service that comes along with it, and the convenience of being able to actually look through and put my hands on what I'm spending my money on. It's just something to be prepared for if you didn't know. I guess it's quite common for local needleshops to do this because there's just no way they can compete with the prices of a larger, online-only retailer. 5. Lastly the hours are very limited. I think it's open 10-4 most days, open one Sunday per month, and I believe they are open a little later on Thursdays. I understand that because it's a small shop, but I wish they'd extend their evening hours and maybe host some small events, stitching workshops/stitch-alongs, etc. (Just me, but I think they should team up with Sugar Bakers and have a stitching & sweets night!)

An amazing selection of everything you would need to stitch! Definitely worth the stopread more

Why I approve: - Decor - once you look at the store, even…read morebefore you walk in, you know it's a unique and original place with unique and original employees - 15-20% off of the manufacturer's suggested list price - 10% student/teacher discount with ID - Biggest art store in Baltimore and has all sorts of material including paints, sculptures, framing, watercolors, wood panels - Good customer service

Seriously the best anywhere near Baltimore!! They often have great deals and even when they don't…read moretheir prices are what you will find literally anywhere else. Such an amazing large vast selection of items and gifts. And more than anything all of the staff is beyond nice and so generous with their time. I wasnt feeling great because of over heating and they set up a chair in front of a fan and insisted on bringing me water!!! It doesn't get any better than these people and thIs store!!!!!

Super cute store!…read more They have a good selection of environmentally friendly, organic products. Ranging from lotions and soap bars- to bamboo dish scrubs and eco friendly dishwasher tablets! Even though it was a small store, every time I turned around i kept finding things that I've been looking for! Next time, I really want to go back and try their magnesium spray and some of their salves.

Ellicott City is such a good place to visit, and I quickly found that Earth Tribe is one of the…read morebest reasons! There is such a good vibe in this store, as the staff member was both kind and personable, and her store selections were so cool and unique. Whether it is apparel, jewelry, or other products, there was plenty to pick from here. Eco-friendly, and I appreciate that. Plus...great music.

Friendly service, clean store. It was definitely very busy, but it's that time of year. The staff…read moredid a great job of moving people through quickly.

I like this place. My wife and I come into this store whenever we are at The Avenue. This place…read morehas a cute selection of holiday cards, treats, and knick knacks.

What a surprise. FYI: I am in my late 30s and do not have children. I can't remember why my…read morehusband, my brother in law, and I wandered into Doc Taylor's Toy Emporium when we were exploring Old Ellicott City last weekend (something in the window must have caught our eyes), but it was such a pleasant surprise. The store is very large (two stories) and so well stocked. We found lots of classics that we remembered from our childhoods and even made a purchase for ourselves (toys are for adults, too, right?). If you need to purchase a toy for someone or if you're just looking for something a little fun as a treat, stop in. They might have something surprising and fun!

This is what the world is missing. Toy stores seem to be a thing of the past and that's sad because…read morethey bring so much joy. We surprised our daughters with a Friday afternoon trip to Old Ellicott City to visit this toy emporium I saw on Instagram. We were met with what I believe to be the largest selections of squishables I've ever seen. I even left with a sizable one myself. My kids were pleasantly surprised by all of the options and had fun exploring both floors of this establishment. The prices were on the higher end in comparison to Amazon but who wants to wait for the mail when you can just go home with what you want? :-) There appeared to be only one person manning the place at the time but he was friendly. It wasn't busy at all. I heard it's only been open a year or so and I can see the growth potential if we keep spreading the word about this hidden gem. I'm excited to bring others back to find their new squishy friend.

Had coupon, had to shop! Usually, the service here is top notch but today was different. The guy…read moregreeted me when I entered but then proceeded to check his phone even after I approached the counter to check out. He checked it while ringing me up and while my payment was processing. Checking, checking, checking his phone. I will say they have quite a large selection of candles and some seasonal scents on clearance. Got a Christmas candle (in April) down to $15.30 from $34.00.

Always loved yankee candle. There are alot of lovely scents. The employees are all friendly and…read moreinformative. They also helped me with locating the right scent for me. Value wise, I think the prices are ok. But you can go to Walmart and get each large candle for 16$. The candles here are 31$ but they are buy one get one free. Just make the candle 16$ a piece like they do at Walmart.