Ok here are the positives: It's definitely different and innovative. With Painting with a Twist…read more(and the likes) becoming so popular, this concept of making framed signs, pillow cases, clothed signs, etc., is quite new. And with the end product, there's a greater chance of you putting it on display at home than putting up a painting (unless you're really good at it). The problem I have is with the stencils and the quality of them. When you put a stencil onto the piece, you should never have to worry about paint bleeding out. Hence, the purpose of the stencil. Yet, this continued to happen. Even putting the stencil on the piece (which is done by a member of staff) proved to be very trying. All of this led to wasted time. Our class was 4-630 pm and at 715 pm, my piece was still incomplete. I ended up having to leave it there as we had reservations at 715 pm, and will have to pick up the finished product later on. I definitely think they need more staff to help people along and stay within the allotted time. Also, they definitely need better stencil sticking paper, because that whole thing was super annoying. The staff were very helpful and kind-- just not enough of them. This will probably be my last time going.

What a fun and unique place! We came for someone's birthday and we had a private workshop just the…read morethree of us. Two of us made a Lazy Susan's and one made a sign. You get to choose the type of stain you would like, the paint you would like, and so much more! They made the process super easy so anyone and everyone can do it, while still having a good time. I am absolutely in love with my Lazy Susan that I made, I can't wait to use it and show it off to my friends and family! In my opinion this is an amazing place to have a party, birthday celebration, or any type of gathering.

I never was interested in learning to knit until I walked into Skeins on Main! am telling…read moreyou...the store is not only gorgeous from front to back and side to side...but the staff and owner are incredible. They are inviting, knowledgeable and supportive especially as a newer knitter. I have taken classes with the owner (Lori) who is just a doll. Such patience and love for all who enter her store. If you have thought about learning to knit or are already an avid knitter...COME INTO SKEINS ON MAIN! You won't regret it!!! ‼

Stopped in for the SE MI Shop Hop. It was my first time here and I will definitely come back - in…read morefact I want to sign up for a class! Unlike another store I visited today, I was periodically checked in on to see if I had questions and if I had a specific project in mind.

A friend had a birthday party here for her daughter and it was SO COOL!…read more They offered a lot and the kids had a blast! Glitter tattoos, makeup, a stage with microphones for karaoke and more It is two floors, so keep that in mind if mobility is an issue. I didn't stay the whole time but as someone who has attended a whole lot of kid parties I was impressed with the cleanliness and most importantly, the friendliness of employees. There are a lot of places out there with faded smiles or staff that's not into their job, which is rough to see when you're working with kids.

I really love this place! We came here for my nieces fifth birthday and it was every little girls…read moredream birthday. I wish my daughter was that little again because I would have loved to find a place like this to throw her a birthday party at. They had everything from unicorn themes for hair designs and make up and sparkly tattoos. The store is set up so pretty and every little girl was in love with the place! There was even karaoke upstairs in the party room. If you have a little girl, this is the place to throw her a birthday party at. Love it and would love to do it again!

Very friendly staff! They were great with the kids, we will definitely go back to make more crafts!…read more Love that this is a local business, you can tell they really care about their products.

Had a very bad experience with a Worskhop that was supposed to happen 2 years ago, paid for that…read moreand in the occasion, I was told that it would be rescheduled at sometime. Time passed by, no feedback and I really had forgotten about that and lost any receipt. Somehow I was passing by the store, remembered, contacted the staff and they were supposed to send a voucher to my address. Nothing received...Yesterday, I sent a new message and the owner was very rude saying that I should have received it some time ago by mail ( even though they do not have any comprobatory document showing Post Office receipt ), and putting in a very rude way of doubt if I was being honest as they could not find anything in my name... I got so sad with that and for sure will never recomend business with them. Just asked the owner to disregard my request due to this unacceptable way to deal with a customer. So sad...because of a 25 bucks...

Really nice in here! Perfect place to read or do homework!…read more I came in here to check it out as it's a relatively new location. The shelf layout is really cool and they have tons of books, games, Legos, and puzzles. Inside there's a Starbucks too. I didn't buy anything but I will be back to do so if I need something!

I was devastated when the previously Barnes and Noble closed across the street. I spent many hours…read morethere and wasn't sure how a smaller store would work since I am not a fan of the village location but I am very happy with this new Rochester Hills location! First, the store is larger than I expected. I knew it was going to smaller than the previous store but I think they did a good job with the layout of the store. It was designed for browsing, which I love! It doesn't feel like a generic chain store but it is modern and clean. They utilized forward facing displays on the front shelves and it is very effective. I love seeing all the book covers and featured titles right when I walk in, I am always finding something new and interesting right off the bat. I notice I find different editions of books each time I come, I like that they carry a little of everything and stock seems to rotate often so I am discovering new books each visit. All the genres are condensed so each section isn't quite as extensive as before but they seem to have covered all the bases. Still offering magazines, music, games, puzzles and a great kids section complete with a Lego table. Stationary and journals weren't left behind either, still plenty to choose from in the novelty gifts section. They really make use of every inch and it flows well. You can tell they did their research to maximize their inventory and it's working! Staff was friendly and happy to point you in the right direction as needed. They keep the store very organized and stocked, which is appreciated. The cafe is updated and offers plenty of space to enjoy your drink and a book. The menu includes a variety of food items. If this location is as popular as the previous one during the holidays, I can see it getting a bit crowded. The areas are less spread out and smaller overall so it may get a little tight for holiday shopping but I'll gladly shove myself in a corner surrounded by books to get out of the way if I have to. I am so glad to have our neighborhood Barnes and Noble back!

This place is your one stop shop for any & all adorable and cute trinkets & inspirational gift…read moreideas you could have for basically anyone in your life, and now whenever I have a loved one's birthday or the general gifting holidays come up, you can't stop me from going here to search for goodies - big and small - for all the people in my life. There are tons of options for stocking stuffers, but also tons of options for thoughtful, larger scale gifts. And do you know what the best part of Catching Fireflies is? That they have 3 different locations in SE Michigan, and trust that I've been to all 3! They are all similar in the sense that they all offer an overabundance of cute & thoughtful tchotchkes & gift ideas, but also different in the sense that no two are alike. The floor plans and the products offered are different amongst all 3, which makes it all the more fun (or challenging, however you look at it) to hunt for the perfect treasures to gift your loved ones. Do yourself a favor and check out the nearest Catching Fireflies to you - there's one in Ann Arbor, Berkley (check out their sister store Yellow Door Art Market two doors down from this location), and Rochester. It'll make your life more colorful & adorable and your gift hunting much easier & more fun!

What customer service? There isn't any at all here! The woman "working" was so uninterested in…read morehelping us it was painful to be in there. She didn't greet us or any of the other customers who walked in. She barely spoke to my friend who actually made a purchase...nor did she thank her for the purchase! They also have a snarky sign posted on the wall about not stealing from a small business so they can stay in business...I have an idea...how about you help the customers who are actually shopping local!!! That would help you stay in business and deter theft! The store used to be great in their old location, it is way too crowded now. They had some cute things but I refuse to purchase anything in a place that doesn't treat me well. I doubt I'll be back, there are so many great boutiques in Rochester to support.

I don't think I could rave anymore about Matt and how helpful he was with my wedding invitations!…read moreHe must have spent hours with us going over options and pricing out different styles. He then followed up with us the next day when I had made a decision, and helped place the order & port over all the guest addresses (which I later found out I could've done myself online) with a ton of patience. I found out after they don't get commissions for any of that, so he was just that helpful on his own. I really appreciate your help Matt! I will definitely be coming back for any other events or needs!

Great store! My daughter and I always find something there whether looking for a gift or for…read moreourselves.

My first visit here, I was greeted by the owner who was ready to help. With Joann's going out of…read morebusiness, I needed to look at other options. This is a super cute shop with high quality fabrics. I didn't need anything, but I got one yard of cotton because I couldn't just leave with nothing!! The majority of the shop is quilting cotton stocked by color. There are fat quarter options as well. I was loving the fruity patterns. The owner seems ready to share her advice to any novice or experienced sewist! I will be back!

Took a beginning quilt shop. Difficult experience. I was criticized my sewing machines does not…read morerun at a constant speed(I have an older machine that does not have that feature) Also I guess I do not sew a straight stitch. received criticism rather than constructive feedback.