I stumbled upon this place during the week when I was getting prepared for the #stationerystoreday…read moreunfortunately they weren't on the list of shops to browse for the official day (I think they missed the deadline) but I am hoping they will be included next year. The store owner is absolutely a pleasure to have met! and you can tell that all the items purchased for the store reflect her love of entertaining. Stationery of all sorts - greeting cards, note cards, journals, letter writing sets, themed notepads, etc. My goodness, the selection of paperware alone is quite impressive. What I am saying is if you are having a party and wish to have quality paper plates, napkins, and décor this is the spot to start. They have helium tanks here and a HUGE array of any occasion party balloons. If you follow me you already know that I have a 'thing' for gift baskets... whether it is for a Housewarming, "Thank you' to a client, friend or employee. I only wish I lived closer because this store had EVERYTHING all in one location - higher-end body products, unique regional souvenirs, sturdy creative artwork gift bags, toys for children, candles that are known to have that lingering scent, gorgeous tumblers both ceramic and stainless steel. The culinary treats section is plentiful as well, and at the risk of repeating myself, I'll say it again great store for putting together gift baskets! Curbside metered parking directly in front of the store as well as on the side streets. I return home in a few weeks and I am looking forward to seeing what they have for the Fall merchandise. Respectfully Reviewed

Despite living in Natick for decades, today I went to Paper Fiesta for the first time - and what a…read morejoy! They carry The Best greeting cards, which are getting harder and harder to find, at least those of the A+ variety. I immediately selected the two cards I went in for, and I also snagged a gift for our nephew. It's a wonderful gift shop. I'm glad I gave myself a browse.

The place is well stocked with every item you can think of for any occasion!…read moreYou can actually be there for a long while walking up and down each aisle ! The service is a bit slow but we had no choice but to be patient. Only one person at the register and and older women blowing up balloons . Hoping that our large order does not get mixed up or missing any balloons from our order cause our event is actually like most customers important. Last order never arrived and we did get a refund but that's not what we wanted to happen and disappoint family member . This order needs to be precise and complete and I am hoping all goes well. Let's see what the outcome will be... I will keep you posted if not! But the value is reasonable and comparable to others. They might need to get another cashier who could be faster or more knowledgeable of this store. She could have been new but the other women should have noticed she struggled and actually took over . But, order will determine if we come back in the future!!! Cross our fingers!

We went in and got a bunch of balloons for my sons birthday and asked them to fill one small…read moreballoon we got somewhere else- & that we are willing to pay for the helium- and they wouldn't do it. They had no desire to help. With service like that, no wonder they're going out of business.

Clean store i couldn't find the cards i was looking for but overall organized, workers were…read moreconstantly stocking the shelves and they have a little bit of everything. I must admit i was imagining a straight model trains, cars, planes type store but they have a little bit of everything decor, holiday goodies, arts and crafts, model cars, blank tee shirts for screen printing and even trading cards. Prices didn't seem too crazy, just have to know what you're looking for!

Horrible service in the fabric department. They don't like you to bother them or ask any questions…read more Customers should not have more than 3 fabric cuts!

Extremely rude! Do not recommend, poor quality and overpriced! I was the only customer in the…read moreentire store and the man working was the most unprofessional employee I have ever come across.

Lady was a complete jerk I was going to go into her store after my appointment. She chased me down…read moreto move my car and swore at me in Spanish completely rude and unprofessional do not go here! I would give 0 stars if I could!

Ordered the Clam Bake. The Lobsters and Steamers were local fresh off the boat, not farmed nor…read moreCanadian. Succulent, sweet, no sand and perfect size. They kept bringing them to the buffet and I kept going back. Great broth, native Silver Queen corn (it was August) and incredible Steak Tips for the fools that don't eat lobstah. It was a feast that everyone will never forget. One of their staff shucked a lobster in under a minute with only gloved hands and a rolling pin. He even pulled the claws out whole. Quite the show. He used to make the lobster salad at the Green Harbor Lobster pound. We all learned how to impress the table at a lobstah extravagnza. Best part, only $35 per person. Half the price of a cheap restaurant. Better Quality than the exclusive restaurants. Try it. A must. Bill, Southborough, MA

I hired a caterer to do my wedding. They also did the flowers. I was very happy. I would…read morerecommend them for your function.

Unbelievable! Highly recommend. Amanda communicated often and even came to the venue to preview…read morethe space and walk through with my daughter for her Bat Mitzvah. The space was large and Amanda created a magic with the balloon centerpieces, arch and balloon trees. The room took our breath away. Her mix of different purples with silver was exactly what we requested. Prices are very reasonable for the quality. I would recommend The Party Lab for any size event and for any occasion. It was a true pleasure to work with Amanda!

Highly recommend! Very very reasonable prices (incl. delivery) and attentive service. I e-mailed…read moreback and forth with Amanda and she was extremely quick to respond and make sure that everything was taken care of for our open house. She arrived on time, was extremely efficient, and was gracious and prepared enough to accommodate a couple of easy on-site requests.

Sandy always comes up with great ideas based on themes in mind for home and office parties. She…read morelistens carefully and then makes great suggestions that fit into the budget and decorating plan. Sandy also brings lots of positive energy with her and that really makes a difference when working together. She gets you excited for your own event !! Highly recommended !!!

Sandy did a wonderful job creating a festive atmosphere for my son's Bar Mitzvah. We had a…read morebeautiful archway that livened up our stage/dance area, clusters of balloons that created drama and spaciousness near the ceiling, and centerpieces that fit in with our theme. I really can not thank her enough for her suggestions, professionalism and most of all, her help!!!!

All craft roads lead to Playtime--an unassuming yet remarkable arts and crafts supply store in…read moreArlington Center. As a gifter, I don't fully understand how I didn't know about this place before, but I'm so glad I do now. I went for a family project recently when closer craft shops didn't have what we needed. There's an abundance of arts and crafts supplies here, housed in two interconnected basement rooms, along with an impressive paper and picture frame selection (among other items) on the first floor. The atmosphere is one of a kind--more like an arts-and-crafts boutique curated by the owner, with items you won't easily find together elsewhere. Because of the sheer breadth, some categories (like fabrics, for example) have a smaller variety, which is just an observation, not a critique. Ribbons are unrivaled. If you don't have time to wander, ask--the best part of our experience was the owner, Carol, and the staff (thank you, Lilly). They are wonderfully kind, patient, and creative, offering thoughtful, gentle advice for your projects and genuinely care about their customers. Tip: There's a parking lot in the back or bus 87 drops you off right in front, literally. Highly recommended local business.

How in the WORLD have I lived in Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge for decades and not known about…read morethis place. A friend recommended coming here w/ my mom to look for yarn for her knitting projects and my friend prefaced that this place was the BEST for any type of arts, crafts, decor, etc. Well, WOW!! And funny enough, my mom used to go to this store when she was a little girl in the late 50s-60s to get Nancy Drew books. She said it was EXACTLY how she remembered as a kid. I was awe struck by everything this store had. I will definitely be making this place a regular stop for gifts for people and for fun. Forget going to places like Michaels. Come to this local, family-owned business which I guarantee will have whatever you are looking for. It's an incredible place.

Great service! Niece's birthday is this weekend. Sadly due to COVID-19 can visit. I used their…read morecontact us form and received a call the same day. Deb was very helpful and upfront about the minimum for delivery and the delivery charge. She created a wonderful balloon bouquet of unicorns. She loved it. I also asked them to make a smaller bouquet for her 3 yr old brother. Her parents said the delivery guy made sure they knew who the balloons were from.

Was SO HELPFUL over the phone picking out a bunch of balloons for a 71 year old's birthday. We…read morecan't be together, so sending a bunch of balloons and a birthday boy hat for a family zoom really made all of our day. Reasonably priced, and local delivery!

Outstanding quality, customer service, punctuality and the best part was that they were the only…read moreones I found in the area who were open late and on weekends too. Rented 50 folding chairs and the quality of the chairs was by far the best!! around. Wish I had taken a picture to post on this review. Phhh. but the chairs looked brand new, not the all metal crappy cheap kind, but the nice all white chairs you have at outside weddings ? (at least the ones I've been to-- mix of metal and plastic?) I don't know how to describe them but they were all white, super clean (like new!) I saw that other companies around had reviews that complained about some chairs being broken or dirty? I didn't want to run any risks and went with the 5 star review company. Price was great!! Oh and I called so last minute!?! (I called at around 4 or 5 pm on Friday -when all the other rent places seemed to be closed ) for an event the next day at noon??! Yah... I don't recommend you do that ... that's just wrong but it wasn't my party I was just helping out my dad who thought he didn't need chairs ... hmmm 50 ppl ... yah ok... Lol) aaaaanyway, the girl on the phone was super nice and accommodating! The delivery guy too. Very nice. So good to deal with personable people who care about quality and service like they did!! I'm def. calling them next time my dad plans another one of his outdoor festivities. Hopefully next time we all get a little more notice. Lol. Thanks MTR!

Very helpful! Talked to me about equipment possibilities and strategized what works best. The items…read morewere perfect for our event.