Hobby Lobby is amazing! I went to get Valentine stickers, bought bath towel sets, Christmas candy…read morefor gifts, drawer organizer, and other items. I wish they had a store in Newport News area.

Framing department guy was rude, I just asked a question about how far out it took to get something…read moreframed and if I could get sooner, It was a simple question no reason to be rude. I asked some other questions and he could not care less about actually 'helping the customer".

Spirited Art is SUCH a great idea! No artistic skill necessary and you still end up with a (semi)…read moreprofessional looking painting! I took my mom here as a Christmas present and we both had a blast! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. We had about 12 other people in our class, and although we each painted the same picture and followed the same instructions from the teacher, all of our paintings looked slightly different but equally as impressive! The calendar on their website displays photos of the different paintings that correspond with the dates they are being offered. Just choose one you like, make sure the date works with your schedule, and purchase it directly online. There are a variety of options to choose from; everything from cartoonish images to Monet-inspired paintings. If you're a diehard fan of certain Virginia colleges, they also offer University of Richmond, VCU, and JMU themes. When you arrive, everything is already set up for the painting (colors of paints needed, brushes, and a blank canvas). There are aprons at each seat as well. The studio itself is a large open space with long tables towards the back where the painting actually occurs. The teacher we had was super friendly and the atmosphere was very relaxed- everyone was chatting the whole time. Painting AND wine?! Spirited Art has partnered with the Wine Loft, which is directly next-door, so there is at least one designated server per class. Not only is there a list of wines available (many at $5/glass), but there is also a painting-friendly menu of snacks that are easily eaten during the class. I think you are free to order anything from the Wine Loft's menu if you'd like, but they've created a more streamlined menu of suggestions conducive to the painting class. To help the servers keep track of orders, they use a cool system of numbered poker chips that attach to your easel with Velcro. I will definitely be back to test my skill on a different painting (and enjoy some more wine, of course)!

We held an office party at the Wine Loft then moved on to paint. What a fun filled afternoon we…read morehad. The instructor was so patient with all of us. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. Would highly recommend this activity and Spirited Art.

Amazing, fun and educational! Staff was so nice and the instruction was perfect…read more We did the Philippine night and the food was excellent. Highly recommend for a date night or family night or even girlfriend get together!

Visited last night for the Flavors of Portugal class. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Well planned, simply…read moreexplained and fun overall. Great instructor and support team and a mix of nice people enjoying the experience. Definitely going back!

I'd never heard of this store before but it looked neat and I went in to check it out. It was well…read moreorganized and clean. It had lots of toys and collectibles for older children to adults. There were some franchises I recognized like My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, and Care Bears, and some based on Disney characters and Sanrio (Hello Kitty). This seems like a great place to get gifts for people who are interested in these characters as it has some unusual items related to them like makeup, stickers, and fashion accessories. They had blind boxes as well, but not everything has prices on them and I didn't want to keep asking how much everything was. It looked like it had just opened in this location so maybe they weren't finished setting up.

Myrah is so sweet and she is very helpful when I don't understand things. She is amazing!read more

This is my local quilt shop and it's wonderful. Lucy went above and beyond to help get my sewing…read moremachine in working order. The selection of fabric is great and the service is friendly and knowledgeable. Lucy may have to get a larger space soon because the store is packed with beautiful things!

Best shop, lots of best lines including Kaffe and Tilda. We take a day trip just to go to this…read moreplace along w good local lunch @ Brick House. Cafe.

I needed a frame for a local breweries-styled print I received on Christmas (it was from local…read moremerchant Twig in Lakeside), so I brought the print with me and headed into Michael's. After testing it with several frames, I opted for a fairly priced classic brown and black frame. It had two hooks in the back, so I checked the picture-frame hardware aisle for other options. Command Strips were one, but after speaking with one of the ladies in the custom frame department, she recommended some of the metal twine. She had some extra, so she cut off a piece for me and threaded it through. Definitely above and beyond! It's been hanging right next to my front door ever since, and people comment on it when they walk in. It's actually my only framed hanging print in my apartment -- all others are canvas prints.

Michaels has every craft and art item that I have ever needed. It's the best countrywide art store…read morethat I have ever seen. GO TO MICHAELS

Good selection of fabrics, but terrible customer service at this location. They do not stand behind…read moretheir work, so if you're unhappy with the results for any reason, your sales associate will suddenly ghost you, and the manager will attempt to convince you that YOU are wrong. I've spent tens of thousands of dollars at various Calico locations over the years. Do yourself a favor and skip this one.

I had a great experience at Calico picking out fabrics and having throw pillows made! I worked with…read moreKelly and we had such a blast! She was so incredibly helpful with all of the details, from helping to choose coordinating fabrics and pillow sizes, to making sure the assembled pillows were perfect when they came in. It was clear to me that all of the staff at Calico love what they do and helping clients design pieces they will love. I can't wait to come back and find new ways to use more of their beautiful fabrics! Thank you Kelly, Tonya and Calico!!

I popped in this greeting card store because I got a coupon for a free wallet!! Coupon Queen…read morestrikes again! Score! The wallet was super cool, a full size Aztec design retailing for $14.99, thanks Counts Hallmark! We were given a promotional fortune cookie upon entry, inside was another coupon for in-store discounts! The salesperson was very friendly and hospitable guiding us to various departments. My friend and I then browsed the store (hey, the coupon is how they get you in, but it's a good marketing strategy) and found that this is much more than a greeting card shop. My friend purchased a cute garden flag, they some nice choices. Need a nice gift for someone? This store has a great selection of mugs, stationery, jewelry, figurines, toys, collectibles, candles, scarves, ornaments, gourmet candy and more. It's well stocked with gift bags and wrapping too. (The gift wrap was a little high priced, I usually get mine at the dollar store). Hallmark is well, the hallmark of the greeting card industry. They set their standards high and this store definitely lives up to that name. It has my stamp of approval. The additional items we bought were 20% off with my coupon (this is how we do it!) so we felt satisfied with our visit! The cashier

Such a friendly staff!! More than just a Holiday season destination, you can also find the most…read morebeautiful and unique gifts. They have something for managed and interests