Disappointed. The shop appears to have exactly what I need, which is why I was willing to drive 30+…read moremin all the way down to Carnegie. I finally get there, and the shop's closed. No additional signage, just a sign saying they open at 11:30 on Tuesdays. (Not 10, like Yelp/Google say.) I'm standing there at 2pm, staring at a 'closed' sign, with the open hours clearly saying they should be open while I'm standing there. I'm aware life will happen, but in that case, you post a sign saying why you're closed, and when you expect to be back. Like 'getting lunch, back at 1', 'closed early for vet appt' and so on. You don't just... do nothing. Honestly, speaking as a former small-shop-in-a-small-town owner myself, the lack of note or warning is disrespectful. If your hours aren't reliable, what does that say about the rest of your shop? Do you even care you're risking losing customers? And what certainty does the customer know you'll be open the next time they come by? If your hours are so changeable customers have to call ahead to see if you're open, then don't bother promising them hours you don't intend to keep. Just say Sun-Sat, open by appointment, please call ahead.

I LOVE this shop. With a name like More Than Words Fine Papers, I think I'm obligated as a person…read morewho writes for a living to stop by here on a semi-regular basis. I always buy something when I'm here, and I always have to remind myself not to buy every beautiful thing I see. Even though I really want to! This is a little shop so with all the goodies on display, parts of it are pretty cozy. While this means I'm always very careful with my bags (I don't want to knock things down!), I don't mind. It's certainly not a bad thing to take my time in here looking through the shelves and racks of goodies. Funny magnets, cute greeting cards, pretty jewelry, eye-catching notebooks, colorful paperweights, unique stationery...the list of things here almost feels neverending. Often during visits I also take time to chat with the owner, who is a delight to speak with and who always makes me laugh with her stories and humor. As someone who doesn't usually like chatting while browsing and shopping, I think it says a lot about the store as a whole that I'm able to relax that much while I'm in here. I definitely look forward to future visits here, and I also recommend this shop for your own shopping needs! From custom designs to sweet gifts to snarky greeting cards, there's definitely something here for you, a family member, or a friend.

In a word, meh. Not a bad place to visit if you want to shop for Christmas ornaments, but if I'm…read morebeing honest, everything here is the exact same stuff I can find at other stores. For example, the stuffed animals are basically the same ones at Walmart or Target; the chocolates are the same ones you can find at Giant Eagle; and so on. They do have a decent selection of greeting cards to browse, but I personally prefer to shop for stationery at stores like Kards Unlimited or Wildcard (which offer more unique and even quirky options). I guess it's nice to have this place as option if you can't drive to those other stores, though. It's a shame since I remember enjoying browsing here in years past. Now though, it feels like their stock is very "same old same old" compared to other places. I can't say anything is cheaper here than it is elsewhere, either. So I don't go out of my way to shop here anymore.

We just stopped in to check on the latest release of their Christmas decoration sets (Snowmen set…read moreof '18) and happened to find the complete set for $129 (including the light up trees) as well as an ornament to complete our Star Wars set. Well; we forgot to bring in our coupons or rewards certificates and thought to ask one of the four women behind the counter if they happened to have any coupons or if they could hold the items for us. One of the women (dirty blonde hair, didn't catch her name if she was wearing a name tag), was counting monies in one of the registers (we arrived at 8:15pm, and they don't close until 9 also) rudely said to my husband something along the lines of "She can help you over there." I then stepped over to ask him what the answer was when she then turned to me and snipped our "This register's closed, she can help you over there!" I replied "I'm with him." To which she replied again: "I know! This register is closed someone will help you over there." I didn't recall asking her if her register was open, or even for her to help me; I don't ever recall being treated so rudely when spending close to $200 on frivolous things that I can get online as well. The woman that stepped over to wait on us was relatively nicer than the first; and made small talk to try and smooth over the rude lady's attitude. But it was to no avail to us. We checked out, and promptly left the store feeling like we nothing but a pain in their rear ends for wanting to spend money. This wasn't the first time I left this store feeling this way either.

This is the best store! the prices are very reasonable and they have a lot of different items from…read morejewelry to little trinkets for your pocekt. I am never disappointed with any of my purchases. Shout out to Bill and Craig for being two of the BEST merchants in the Burgh.

Precious store with unique gift choices. The man that helped me was so polite and kind. He went…read moreabove and beyond to accommodate my needs.

Hi! If you have a cat, get the Pierogi toy. My cat loves it so much and it makes the store worth…read moreit. I visited a couple weeks ago and it was adorable. Would definitely recommend stopping by!!

It's been really hard to find postcards in town since so many places are closed. While looking…read morearound online for pittsburgh themed cards, I found this store. It's small but very clean and is taking Covid seriously. I like that the entire store is local art by local artists. Their selection was impressive and reasonably priced. I found a lot of great cards and stickers. I look forward to coming back for gifts in the future.

I have gone to this store frequently, and have spent significant monies there, for many years. I…read moretry to support small, locally owned businesses. Today, however, I went into the store and was heading for an aisle to get my Wife a birthday card. I knew exactly where to go since I have been in the store often. There were two clerks behind the counter. I was well into the store and one of the clerks said "we're closed." So, I left after my very last visit to this store.

My favorite Hallmark store! Plenty of selection for whatever your needs are and the employees are…read morethe absolute best! They go above and beyond!

There is a charming little gift shop that recently opened in Crafton. Called "Blue Snail" gift shop…read moreafter a place in France that is known for snails and "blue" because the owner has sons this shop specializes in all US made and quality imported products. I got to interview the owner Jennifer who explained to me that pretty much everything is ordered from a wholesale company and she orders products that are well made. There's much to look at here. From baby gifts, children's and party gifts, pet gifts, scarves made in the UK, bracelets, necklaces in a bottle, cocktail gifts, soaps, bubble bath, candles, greeting cards, prints, soaps, you can practically find most anything you want here. With your purchase, gift wrapping is free. Jennifer is even offering homemade cookies as part of her opening week kickoff. She hopes to expand her business as she gets new ideas but it's a great spot to get something for any occasion or if you wish to indulge yourself. After much deciding I purchased an embroidered bat tea towel and a soap sponge holder to catch my soap bar drippings. The gift shop makes a welcome addition to the Crafton area and is located on E Crafton Ave near Sisters floral and Dancetime studios. Free time limited street parking is available.

Jennifer is absolutely great and her inventory is constantly revolving, bringing fresh, new items…read moreevery time you visit! Everything is so cute, too! From the prints around the edges of the shop to the selection of special books and items from other local merchants, there is something for everyone! I love this shop and will go back again and again!

One stop for needlepoint. A year into the pandemic, I decided to get back to an old hobby;…read moreneedlepoint. For one particular project I bought 80% of the materials from a shop in CA and ventured here when I was ready to start the project. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Needlepoint is a somewhat expensive hobby, but their prices are on par with others and they have everything to help you start the project to finishing it.

While Beehive Needlepoint has a great selection, I will no longer be giving them my business. The…read morestaff is consistently unfriendly, and there is one employee in particular who is outright rude to me and other customers every single time I visit. I have purchased a couple of canvases here in the past, but during my most recent visit, this staff member was so rude that I actually walked out right before making a purchase. They carry Penny Linn canvases and accessories, and while I love buying those in-person, I refuse to support a shop that treats people this way. It is incredibly disappointing--they even have an item in stock right now that is sold out everywhere online, but I would genuinely rather wait for another shop to restock it than give Beehive another dime. As a fairly new needlepointer, I just don't feel comfortable asking for help here. I used to come in for thread, but from now on, I will be buying online or driving further away to shops that actually welcome their customers.

I like all locations of Grandpa Joe's. The only thing I wasn't satisfied with here, is that this…read morelocation doesn't participate in the rewards program. Otherwise, what's not to love . . . CANDY, SWEETS, SODAS . . . Cool Gifts and such . . . Cheers!

What a quirky candy store. A big selection of candies, so died, angry dirty socks, and odds and…read moreends. The service by the young lad at the register was refreshing. I truly enjoyed the vibe inside Grandpa Joe's in Mount Lebanon.

Such a great spot! This is a fairly tiny shop, but it is packed to the brim with really cool…read morehomemade and Pittsburgh themed items! Everything from jewelry (like cool Pittsburgh bridge earrings), shirts, books, children's items, home decor, food items (like locally made mustards, pickles and ice cream). You can find something unique for anyone on your shopping list! I've gotten baby gifts, wedding/shower gifts, housewarming gifts and many "just because" because I fell in love with something. The staff is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. They know a lot of information about the individual artisans and about Pittsburgh in general. You can find something for as little as around $5, but can spend hundreds depending on what you purchase. But it is absolutely worth it.

The best store for gifts and keepsakes. You get quality and good gifts for the price. They are…read moreunique and original. The customer service is amazing. We always shop here when visiting.