The bead selection is so beautiful and huge! The customer service was amazing too! Very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful! Loved my experience there!

They are so amazing. I took in a broke necklace, some beads that I wore on my wrist and a metal…read moreleaf on a broken necklace. I asked if they could do something with all of this. She said yes. What turned out was a beautiful necklace. I was so thrilled. Plus they are very friendly and spend time to help you out. Highly recommend.

Very cute little gift shop and pottery studio. I've always wanted to come in and finally got to…read morevisit. They close at 6 so if you come after that you will miss them. Staff were very informative about their classes that are offered. I have been searching for a local pottery class and was so happy to see this one. I look forward to taking a class soon.

I signed up for a handbuilding chip and dip bowl project class. The cost was $72 which includes…read moreeverything (tools, clay, apron, instructions/help, glaze) and the class itself took 3.5-4 hours. The class size was about 8 people. We arrived 10 minutes before 11am and the gallery was not opened yet. So we strolled around Benicia and by the time it was 11am everyone else was checked in and sitting. My friend and I were two of three newbies. The other attendants had been there before. Our instructor was Robbie. Robbie is fantastic! Ceramics can be a lot more difficult than expected. But Robbie made it fun and it was easy to follow along. The small class size made it personalized and easy to get further help if you feel you missed a step or wanted help or ideas on further customizing your project. Robbie provided many ideas for how previous classes added a unique touch to their chip and dip bowls like widening the dip bowl area, stamps, a different edge that is straight rather than wavy etc. We were shown glaze options at the end of the class including samples of what the finished color would look like. My friend chose Nutmeg and I chose the grey-green glaze. In about three weeks I got an email that our pieces were ready for pick up! Robbie was there again! She carefully wrapped our projects for me. We also chatted a little about the other classes (flowers) and their inventory. I couldn't be more pleased with the end result and the class itself was really fun! I see why people keep coming back to do different classes! The store itself has a great variety of art pieces. They obviously have ceramics. Including a little clearance cart at the front of the store. Student pieces which are also discounted. They have metal work. And jewelry. They have cards from local artists. What a wonderful addition to Benicia! I'm sure I'll be back again soon either for another class or just to browse what beautiful pieces they have for purchase.

What a gem! The window display at El Comalito Collective caught my eye while touring the area with…read moremy family. I am so glad we took the time to stop in & check it out! Edgar was warm & welcoming, offering detailed info on the artwork & its origins. I am so happy with my purchase! Beautiful pieces with proceeds benefitting the artists/communities where they were crafted. Whether you are interested in purchasing a lovely gift, or just checking out some truly unique work I highly recommend a visit to El Comalito Collective!

El Comalito Collective is great! The shop is a much needed addition to the Vallejo area. It's a…read moregreat place to find gifts for loved ones, friends, and yourself! There's a wide variety of beautiful and colorful arte to choose from....the colors are definitely what drew me to the store in the first place! The store owners are very friendly as well, and I love their mission and the reason why they opened the studio. They also have different art shows and activities at their studio. While I haven't been yet, they always sound great :) This is such an awesome local business to support, I'm glad they opened up in Vallejo. Keep up the great work!

http://greenworldfabrics.com/shop/?product_order=title&product_count=200…read more I like the idea of proceeds going to children in need. I'd support them if they had fabric I was interested in. It's a lot to keep checking back to see what's new. Kind of hit or miss. I think since it's mainly an online store they could work on stepping up their online presence and awareness. Aka: they're website isn't listed on their yelp page.

If the "address is for local pick ups by appointment only", one would think that they would have a…read moreWebsite or Something listed! I mean Really, how can you setup an appointment for pickup if there is no way to see their stuff in order to buy it to pick it up?

I brought beautiful African print dress from the store. They have a large variety of items. Their…read moreprices are very reasonable and the customer service is outstanding I recommend you to shop at this store

If you are looking for a really nice store to cover your African culture needs, they have you…read morecovered from Algiers To ZEF. Go and see this place and enjoy yourself. I was floored by the choices and style. They sell Arty stuff, incense, handbags/totes, tribal masks, jewelry/accessories and so much more. Give them a try. It's located inside 301 building, btw

TJ Designs is an awesome family owned company. This is the 6th de Alba letterman jacket that I have…read moreordered in the past 20 years from them. Reasonable pricing and great quality work. The 6th jacket was done for my Granddaughter Samaya, she absolutely loves her jacket. Samaya enjoyed designing her jacket with Juan. I highly recommend this local family owned company.

Juan and Tabitha are AWESOME!…read more This is the 5th year we have used them for hats for our Memorial Golf Tournament and they continue to go above and beyond. Highly, highly recommend TJs Design.

I visited Five Below today with my nieces and had a mixed experience that I feel is worth sharing…read more When I asked an employee if I could use the restroom Cheryl to be examined , I was told the restrooms were "down" and that the closest one was at the Ross next door. Because I urgently needed to use the restroom, I continued shopping and went to check out. There was a long line of customers with only one cashier, so the wait was quite long. When I finally reached the register, I spoke with Elizabeth and asked if the restrooms were actually out of order. She kindly and politely confirmed that they were working and immediately helped me gain access to the restroom. I want to recognize Elizabeth for her professionalism and willingness to help. However, the earlier interaction was disappointing. As someone who works in hospitality, I understand how important customer experience and accurate communication are. A simple moment like this can make a big difference in how customers feel when visiting a store. Thank you to Elizabeth for turning the situation around with kindness and professionalism.

So why was the heat cranked up to 80 above in five below???…read more It's Valentine's Day and you've got one amazing cashier, shout out to Desiree! She dealt with the long ass lines with no complaining from her and from us waiting 20-30 minutes in line. So I deal with medical migraines and that heat was unbearable and I felt light headed the entire time I was there. I asked why the heater was so cranked up, she said that's how it is in every location. WTF, corporate you want your customers to pass out? Next time have more people working, and keep the temperature down and comfortable for everyone shopping and working there.

Quick and beautiful- great customer service and products-…read moreframed to perfection and your special dimensions-

We recently brought a hand painted picture and frame by my older sister who is no longer with us to…read moreGigi @ FOF and asked if she could repair/restore it for us. This picture meant A LOT to us! She understood and reassured us she could get it taken care of. We are SO HAPPY with the results! People come into our lives for a reason. Her coming into our lives was meant to be. The picture is proudly displayed in our front room for all out visitors to view. We will be doing dome additional business with her in the near future. Go by and pat her a visit, you'll be glad you did. Ed L.

This is a really fun hidden gem in Martinez, with an extremely welcoming vibe for crafters & fiber…read moreenthusiasts. There's a great selection of interesting yarns from Europe, vintage patterns, quality craft supplies for other craft hobbies like needle felting and embroidery. There are both used and vintage items, which is great for sustainability, and there's even a repurposed newspaper machine outside where community members can access supplies for free! The price points are great, especially for the vintage items, and the owner is super friendly & helpful. Added bonus, you can take Amtrak to Martinez and the shop is less than a 5 minute walk, or the downtown Martinez area is very bicycle friendly too! There are great cafes, restaurants, & breweries so you can make a whole day of it if you live further away.

Wonderful mix of hard-to-find yarns and hard-to-find vintage patterns. Interactive wearables show…read morewas a yarn crawl highlight and the craft supply library outside is a gem!