My mother's hope chest has been in my custody since she died over forty years ago, and I'm sorry to…read moresay that I didn't take good care of it. The finish was damaged, and the top was badly scratched up by years of dogs jumping up on it. When I finally decided to have it refinished, I chose Murphy's based on my daughter's experience with them, and expected them to do as good a job as possible under the circumstances, but they really exceeded my expectations -- it looks wonderful, better than it looked when I first inherited it! I highly recommend this service! I wish I had a Before picture but I was too ashamed of its condition to take one!

I had scratched our dining room table during a move and didn't think it could ever be repaired to…read morethe original quality. But Bob and his team exceeded our expectations, even after close examination there was no way to tell that it wasn't the original finish. Bob delivered exactly what he promised and we could not be happier. He delivered on time and provided door to door pickup and delivery. If you are in the need for furniture refinishing I would absolutely recommend Murphy's Refinishing with no hesitation. It was a great experience for us.

When you picture Salem and finding a sweet witchy shop, this is what you picture. It's so lovely,…read morewith something for everyone and it smells divine! Can't wait to go back, lovely staff and great layout.

This is such a cute little shop in the heart of Salem. It's located in the main Essex St. tourist…read morearea. They ask you not to take drinks or food in. In fact, they have a cute little cart at the door to place your drinks on. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. They offer aura photos and readings. Now, it is small, but it really has some unique items. The store has good energy and has a lightness to it. I can see why all the locals love this shop.

My husband and I bought this beautiful table that is able to extend out as needed! We were able to…read morehave our first thanksgiving at our home with our brand new baby girl and this table made it possible to host our close family members! The quality of the piece is amazing!

We got another beautiful piece and we just as pleased as the very first time!…read more Thank you all!

I've been doing some DIY projects so I've been going quite regularly over the past few months…read more They have an amazing selection of fabrics and very helpful employees! I plan to use their upholstery services in the near future.

It is a museum... It our joy to stop there once in a while…read more And everybody is so helpful. Don't forget to visit the basement!

If you have antique or other beloved furniture that needs some TLC, I highly recommend Second Life…read moreFurniture Finishing, Restoration, & Upholstery. They healed my great-grandparents' late 19th century Scottish sideboard after its transport from the UK to the US left it slightly less than intact 11 years ago, and now again after more than a decade in dramatically varying temperatures through New England summers & winters. Joe is a dream to work with, and personally picked up from Arlington and delivered to Amesbury.

From the owner: Furniture Finishing, Antique Restoration, and Upholstering of valued items you would like to keep…read moreforever, along with Custom Building remarkable pieces in traditional and contemporary styles.

The owner of Surroundings is at once kind and helpful--she also does private design work and has…read morewealth of fabrics to choose from. The furniture prices are reasonable and the location is perfect--right near the picturesque Marblehead Harbor!

This is a excellent store to go to when you are starting to decorate, have questions and need good…read moreadvice. The staff is very good and the items are different yet can work in varying situations.They also do window treatments and room makeovers- Your home will look new and inviting.

If you love antiques and willing to make an investment, head over to Sack's Antiques in Marblehead,…read moreacross from The Landing. The old timer that works there is the best guy, he will tell you the history of his antiques and enjoys telling you about them. The furniture they have there is insane - I admired this 18th century English Chair that looks like a thrown - it looks like it belongs in a museum rather than for sale. The craftmanship on the furniture is inspiring and reminiscent of a time where detail to wood was hailed.

Adorable little shop with great gift and decorating ideas. The owner is super friendly and is a…read moredecorating whiz! Check out her Tuesday Tips to see what I mean.

We did a FaceTime tour through the store to pick out gifts...so much fun!!! Beautiful selections!read more

The items are over priced, It's lacking in customer service & selection. It's jammed packed with…read moremissed matched items. I stopped in on a visit to friends in Salem I was disappointed on the selection and came out empty handed. Buyers skip this place choose a smaller shop that is dedicated to specializing on quality not quantity.

A great shop catch what's new and be pleasantly surprised! I found a near new Thomasville custom…read moresofa in caramel colored velvet at bargain price! Amazing quality!

My husband and I wanted to transform our new house into our home. We wanted a home that embodies…read moreour personalities and is a happy place to live. Having Megan's insight and guidance throughout our journey has made it possible for us to achieve our goals. Megan really listened to our needs then translated what we wanted into a beautiful home, one step at a time. She really understood exactly what we wanted, yet somehow she always gave us a range of choices, all of which were a great match to what we described. Because of Megan we were able to minimize the time we invested in our projects while maximizing the outcome: our perfect place to live.

From the owner: Megan Meyers Interiors specializes in residential interiors with a special focus on environmentally…read moreconscious interiors. Megan believes that by developing strong relationships with clients she is better able to design their perfect interior, in harmony with their lives and personalities. Services include, but are not limited to: *Space planning * Kitchen and bathroom renovations * color consultations * decorative finishes * furniture and materials selections * window treatment designs * placement of art work * Megan Meyers Interiors also partners with local professional organizer Lisa Gallagher of Bayview Organizing for organizational and staging purposes.