Fantastic local goods store. I always get my organic flossers and bamboo toothbrushes here. Cute…read morewhimsical items.

This spot is super adorable vendor boutique full of fun, local, handmade items. I found displays…read morefrom artists I already love and follow, and was introduced to several new-to-me local artists, too. The customer service was exactly what you'd expect from a small shop like this; the cashiers were happy to let me browse in quiet, and engaged in pleasant conversation about the artists and items I'd chosen during my visit. So much caught my eye while I was browsing - jewelry, stationary, wall hangings, table top art, and so much more. I thought things were very reasonably priced for a handmade vendor market and spent less than $20 on two small gifts for friends. I will definitely be back during my future visits to Troy to see what new treasures await at this boutique.

This past weekend my youngest daughter and I drove up from…read more Western Pennsylvania to visit my eldest daughter (and finally pick up the rest of my belongings). Always find myself remiscing because the house my eldest daughter lives in --- it belonged to my Grandparents. Such an enjoyable visit with Janet --- I agree that her items are easier to find and even though the space is saller than across the street. Very knowledgeable about the items she is selling and helpful to both daughters as they both picked up a different version of the stone. Even though my cdaughter s are both in thir mid are in their 40s --- I had to laugh because of the look of wonder in their eyes and unbeknownst to either one - each chose an opal. That was my Aunt Mary Ann's favorite gem. Janet is so hospitable, friendly, informative and accomodating. On the way home from Hoosick Falls, my youngest began to hint about the next time - HA!

Like my Sister's review states, we were back-roading it to Lake George as we always do on our…read morelittle get-a-ways. We turned the corner off what seemed like endless Farm roads and all of a sudden A TOWN... There was a giant sign that said Home - Made jewelry 20% off, and kidding I asked "Wanna go in" to which she said YES, so we pulled over, parked and went in. We literally spent an hour with Janet in the shop, SHE IS GREAT!!! We continued to talk about Janet for the rest of our girls weekend, that I could spend a weekend with her and hear her stories & just be in her presence! I was very happy to see all the diverse items that she promotes and inspires in the middle of what might be a less than liberal area, She sells and donates the proceeds of Haitian art back to the Haitian communities. She had SO MUCH jewelry in her shop and if you would mention something she INSTANTLY knew where it was on a random table. You could spend all day in there and still not see all she had. My sister liked one thing and instantly she made it into something else. She was just great & I want to hang out with her & hear her stories! She was a great soul and really had beautiful items! She is moving across the street and we told her we would definitely come back next time we are in town.

Excellent service and selection. Found an item I didn't even know I wanted. Dennis is very…read moreknowledgeable. Had item shipped to my home in Florida. Arrived well packed. It was also cleaned and appeared new. Not bad for something very old.

Service was friendly, but this place was expensive selection was small. Good if you are looking for…read morehigh end antiques.

Great customer service!!! After only a few visits the staff…read morebegan to recognize me. Quick to help and informative! This is my go-to hardware store. I use them as often as I can.

This store has one of the best staff in our area. They're helpful and friendly. I absolutely love…read moregoing there. I've been going there for over 20 years and have never had a bad experience. I've also rented scaffolding and they were the cheapest and you got it for a week unlike other stores that charge you by the day.

Despite my curmudgeonly facade, I really, really prefer to buy local, and to support small…read morecompanies and artists. However, I really feel like the Capital Region doesn't make it really easy for people to practice this. Yes, there are a few farmers' markets, but everything is so ridiculously overpriced, I just can't justify adding even a lowly bag of spinach into my budget. There's also an "independent" used book store around the corner from my place, but they specialize in text books for the local colleges, and are often more expensive than the UAlbany bookstore. Don't even get me started on the independent coffee houses and restaurants. It's like someone thinks that the people around here have really deep pockets. And while there surely are those people who do (politicians, etc., etc.), there are enough colleges within city limits to make the argument that there are enough people who CARE about independent business, but can't AFFORD to support them on a student budget. The Paper Sparrow gets it. Thank GOD. This is a boutique that would fit right in in Portland's trendy Hawthorne strip. Is it out of place for Albany? Hell yeah. Not so much in historic downtown Troy, which seems to have eons more personality, but it was nonetheless an unexpected treat. On a regular basis, the Paper Sparrow boasts a rotating selection of cards, bags, hair accessories, jewelry, soap, hand-spun and dyed yarn, and doodads, all (1) HANDMADE, (2) BY LOCAL ARTISTS, and (3) TOTALLY AFFORDABLE. In fact, most of their absolutely adorable necklaces and earrings could easily be passed on at other stores in the area for a cool $30+, but here, for only $10. Some really awesome and unique hair clips for less than $5. Here, you can purchase one-of-a-kind pieces at fair prices that go right back into the community, supporting local artists. Really, I love it. It's kind of like Etsy on crack. And this is the store's mission, too. I thought that maybe it was a fluke that all this adorable stuff was so reasonable. But then I checked out their website, and it was all in their ultimate plan--making beautiful, locally made things accessible to more people. Did I mention they have a gallery space in back? They do. And they have new showings every month for Troy's Last Friday event. It's pretty fantastic, and I absolutely love what this place is doing. I really hope that it's around for a good, long time, because we honestly need more places like the Paper Sparrow around.

The woman working was so rude. Everything's so overpriced, especially considering the necklace I…read morebought fell apart after a week. Bye $79

Always a pleasure to work with Steve and his staff. They are accommodating and always meet a…read moredeadline. Highly recommend!

I needed some plaque bases for some models I am building for competition, including a few in a…read morecouple of larger sizes. After talking with Tom on the phone, he invited me to stop by the shop in Cohoes (right next to the train tracks) and take a look. Wow, what a cool place. On the walls everywhere are plaques, awards, trophy cases, and lots of other things you can customize. Include a gem-encrusted belt that looked like it belonged in the WWF but which he assured me was popular with fantasy football leagues! We flipped through a catalog and compared dimensions and came up with some options that would work. Still, Tom was friendly and patient as we went page by page. I was told orders only take a couple of days to process and arrive. Yay! Note: if you need a custom size made, they don't do that. They purchase everything and bring it in, so custom woodwork plaques in custom finishes are not available here.

I honestly cannot say enough positive about Newcomer in Latham (Watervliet), particularly…read moreJacquelynn and Nick. They handled every detail of my beloved grandmother's services with the utmost respect and professionalism and, perhaps even more important, showed sincere caring and sympathy for our grieving family. I don't hesitate to recommend them highly. Prices are fair, service is impeccable and these are truly people who excel at their profession and are good at heart besides. Jacquelynn's superb attention to every detail and careful guidance and accommodation made this heartbreaking time easier for our family to bear and for that, we are forever grateful.

What a beautiful store!! I was greeted and helped right away. The owners were there and explained…read moreeverything I would need for my painting project. So happy to have this new store in Clifton Park, highly recommend!

Surprised that there is a sloppy mask policy at this store. Serviced by a non-mask wearing clerk…read moreat register, well less than six feet from me. No other visible employees were wearing masks! I asked what store policy was and was told that as long as there was 6 foot distance between employee and customer there is no need to mask. Said the all had masks I their pockets ready to use. Simply unacceptable! Be safe and avoid this store.