Compact, year-round Christmas boutique gift shop, that apparently specializes in wines, gnomes and…read moregnomish trinkets. Lots of cute trinkets, ornaments, home décor and gift items for that special someone in your life that starts putting up Christmas decorations in September (or never takes them down all year long)! My wife picked out a cute pair of earrings, and a little silver bell shaped like a gnome, for good luck. It seemed to work pretty well in our favor, holding off the worst of the bad weather for the rest of our stay in Mount Angel! For a seasonal curmudgeon (such as myself), that insists that all holidays be celebrated in their due time (and not a single day early!), even I had to admit that I got the warm fuzzies while browsing the shelves and displays here, despite it being several months until the acceptable start date of the Christmas season (the day after Thanksgiving, FYI). Only the Grinchiest of Grinches won't find something worth smiling over here.

Stopped in during Oktoberfest and found this place pretty cool. The items that they stock and the…read moreway they're laid out is pretty nice for anyone looking for some cool home decor. I had a little bit of trouble because of my Mobility Scooter. It was hard to get around the tight aisles without hitting something. But other than that really really worth a stop in.

It's a little harder to find a good dirndl or a pair of lederhosen in Mount Angel than you would…read morethink, because Touch of Bavaria is tucked away, in the back of an old blacksmith's shop, a little ways away from what I consider to be "town square", where the Glockenspiel is located. However, a couple short blocks up the way towards St. Mary's Catherdral, you'll find said blacksmith's shop, and sequestered within, the entrance to Touch of Bavaria. This shop is *THE* premier location to buy high quality Bavarian clothing in the PNW. Everything seems to be hand-stitched or imported from quality European vendors, and made of authentic materials. Lots of leather, lace, suspenders and stockings here! No Spirit Halloween knockoffs to be found anywhere. That being said, be prepared to pay higher yet appropriate, reasonable prices for quality and authenticity. No amount of convincing will ever get *me* into any lederhosen, but my wife goes gaga for a pretty dirndl, so Touch of Bavaria is always a must-stop in Mount Angel. And if you're ever in the mood to dress up for the Oktoberfestivities, you should too!

They are the very best ,lots of help plus honest and just fun to be around…read more Once more I have to give a big thank you each of you. Chris Hamilton

I was really looking forward to attending an estate sale this company was running, but it…read moreunfortunately ended up being the least professional sale I have ever experienced. I have never had a business be as cavalier with my time as Family Affair Estate Sales was today. Like most I first found out about the sale through Instagram, and clicked through to their website where there was an indication that you should text them ahead of time if you plan on arriving at the opening time. I did so, assuming that this was for a headcount, or some sort of list at the door (eg. they can only handle so much volume on a weekday and want to make a guest list, so you give your name at the door when you arrive). It was not fully clear on their website exactly what this text was used for, but I was happy to comply and excited to attend. I'm no newbie to the estate sale game, so I showed up a few hours early to wait for entry, bags in hand and cash in tow. I was among the first to arrive, just before 7 am--it was pouring rain but I was happy to stick it out as I had my eye on a particular item. After about an hour, the organizers showed up. A half hour after that, the woman who seemed to be running the show proceeded to inform us that they would start reorganizing the line in the order of which people texted. By this time, there were well over 50 people waiting in line behind me. Everyone we spoke to in line was confused and not aware that this is how the sale would be run. Obviously, no one that was standing in the line would have arrived hours early to stand in the rain if we had known this. When those of us up front kindly tried to explain that there was a misunderstanding to the woman organizing it and asked if there was any way she could come up with an alternative--maybe you alternate entry by one text list person in, one physical line person in?--she said that how it works was clearly stated and walked away. As someone who also runs a small business I understand having policies (and clients misinterpreting those policies), but if that many customers are confused by your policy, it is not in fact clearly stated, even if you think it is. Perhaps there should be some larger disclaimer on the sale listing on their website that it does not matter if you arrive early or not? The organizer did not seem open to any feedback and just insisted "this is how it works", and frankly seemed frustrated that we were bothering her with questions. The worst part of it all is that when the organizer did start lining people up in order of texts received, she was clearly completely unprepared. No speaker or megaphone to cut through the noise of the crowd, no full names, and she kept losing her place in line--it was total chaos. She also told us that she got so many texts that she stopped counting names after the first few hundred, which begs the question as to why they are so insistent on sticking with this arbitrary system. What exactly was the plan if she reached the end of the list and there were still people who are not in order/unaccounted for? Some other reviewers expressed frustration that they believe this company uses the text message queue system to give preferential access to their top buyers. To be clear, I have no problem with this--I run a business that also thrives from repeat customers, and I understand wanting to give them advanced access and perks. I'm well aware that small businesses--especially in the estate and resale world--run on existing relationships. What I do have a problem with is how poorly this company explained their system to newcomers, and their inability to problem solve when it became clear that there was a misunderstanding with a very large amount of people. Perhaps the company could have texted people their number in line prior to the sale starting so that it was clear exactly how their system operated. And if the volume was more than they could handle, maybe it is time to get creative and pivot a bit, even if just for a day. It was beyond insulting to be treated so dismissively after taking time out of my schedule to wait for hours in the pouring rain. The sale was supposed to open at 9, but we left at 9:45--they were still calling out names and had not even let anyone into the sale yet. Almost three hours of my life wasted to stand in the rain and leave empty handed, soaking wet, and treated poorly. Be warned of this unusual system if you plan to attend any estate sales run by them, or better yet, just avoid them altogether.

We contacted Breit+Hill for help on selections with a new construction home. Thankfully, Mckenzie…read morewas able to work with us on short notice. Mckenzie did amazing job with bringing our style life. Almost as importantly, she was prompt with communication, her billing was extremely reasonable, she worked around our chaotic schedules/timelines, and she was professional when dealing others in the process who sometimes made things difficult. I can't say enough positive things about working with Mckenzie and would recommend without reservation.

Recently moved to Salem and realtor recommended Breit+Hill Home. Wife and friend visited store and…read morewere impressed by designer Debbie and the furniture so my wife and I returned and found several stylish pieces. The furniture's quality and tasteful presentation coupled with the knowledgeable staff warranted this rating.

They advertised being open til 4pm so we drove 45 minutes to arrive at 330. Couldn't find it so we…read morecalled. They said they closed early and we asked if we could still take a look since we drove so far and they advertised as open til 4pm. They said no and they're wrapping up. Pretty annoying.i visit estate sales every weekend and I won't be visiting Elizabeth Ann's ever again.

Our family attended an estate sale hosted by this company in Gresham, OR on Nov. 6th & 7th, 2021…read more I'm retired now but in the past, I along with my business partner, used to host estates, moving, any kind of downsizing sales in another state. Need I say, once bitten by the 'home reduction' sales, it never leaves. At least not for me & my family. As so, I think we're qualified to make a reasonably good judgement about how this sale was handled. Everything from cleanliness, plenty of helpers, to very well marked prices, was evident from the moment we stepped in to the premises. Prices were fair & then marked down as expected on the last day. We purchased our 'must have' items on the first day & then, the next day, bought what we liked that was still there, if still there, we were supposed to have it. lol Thats some logic for you, but you know what I mean. The first day we took home a full car load & then had to return with the pickup truck for the rest. The second day, we stuffed the car to the point that I don't think we could have fit in another pair of socks! It was a truly wonderful, fun, time for us all & we're having such fun going through our 'loot'. We're impressed with how this sale was hosted to the point that we made sure to go online to leave this comment & also to get on the mailing list so we are aware of all sales from Elizabet Ann's Estate Sales

The team at Creative Concepts is the best! I have been a client since 2020, using them for 2…read moredifferent houses...initial decorating and refreshes. They always make my visions a reality, taking my ideas and helping mold them into perfection. Always very happy and satisfied with the final result! I will always recommend them to friends and family!

If you are invested money in projects where you are hiring this company and are looking for…read moreprofessionals... this IS NOT the company to go with. Im still trying to understand. I worked with Margret, the owner of the company on both consultations. I'm a return customer. 1st time was to pick out interior colors and was satisfied with receiving them with in a couple days. I was told it was nice to work with me and looked forward to helping further on my remodel. I had a second consultation to pick home exterior paint colors as our home was being resided a month. During the, "consultation" this timeline was explained to her and she said no problem. After waiting over a month with no response I contacted the company and the owner, Margret, sent me this email... "Got your message from the office and sorry - this has been unfinished in my drafts and I just have been too busy with consultations and remodeling to wrap up. No charge for the visit and sorry - I just am better to focus on the work I have lined up and here." I replied to her I had the contractors her putting up siding and really needed the color choices. She replied "sorry, I'm going on vacation and cannot help you." In an email response. I'm honestly just floored. Agains, if you have money invested in projects and are looking for professionals... this IS NOT the company to go with. I truly just thought they forgot to send the colors over, not she just decided like a game without telling me she had no intentions on helping me after I took a day off to to meet with her at my house consultation. ‍‍‍‍ I will definitely update this post including recommendation to a professional company patrons can use for staging and remodeling choices because you deserve better! As did I

Megan repaired a broken silver and turquoise necklace for my wife. She did an excellent job. Thank…read moreyou, Megan.

Very personable and efficient. Glad to have my watches working again. A little pricey though.read more

The owners of Flowers in the Alley are dedicated to their customers. I ordered some flowers for my…read morefriend's birthday and there was a mixup between what I ordered and what got delivered. I called the owner to kindly explain what I saw as the issue. She undestood, took responsibility for the problem and delivered some flowers herself that were ones I wanted. My friend was very pleased! Also, I ordered one of their signature candles - the Italian Summer scent - and my friend said it smelled amazing!

My mom lives in Keizer and I live in Ventura, CA. Navigating holidays, especially Mother's Day, can…read morebe really hard for me to find ways to celebrate her from so far away. I found Flowers in the Alley while researching florists & after seeing their other reviews I figured I'd give them a shot. Please. If you're trying to find a florist, if you're like me and reading reviews trying to narrow down who to go to, CHOOSE FLOWERS IN THE ALLEY. My mom is not a classic rose type of lady, she doesn't even care much for cut flowers and prefers ones she can plant, but having something delivered to her to let her know I was thinking of her was so important to me and Flower in the Alley did not disappoint. My mom LOVES her arrangement. I am writing this review two weeks after Mother's Day and her flowers still look incredible. Thank you Flowers in the Alley for delivering the freshest and most beautiful bouquet my mom has ever received. You helped her feel my love from 926 miles away, and nothing beats that.

A rad spot with an amazing selection. We had no idea this was here. Will drive back just to browse…read moreagain!

One of a kind shop. Diamond in the rough…read more Perfectly put together and the vibe all vintage shops should aspire to. Staff are top notch, super friendly and VERY nice and helpful. Store is always clean. Will be a return customer!