I took my 83 year old sister's VHS vacation trips with her now deceased spouse and my deceased…read morebrother from 1994-2002 to be converted into DVDs. Tim did a great job, quick turnaround (week) and the best price around. Now she can watch them again and remember those good times she had. I like that MediaRenewer is local. Thanks Tim.

I am mostly housebound right now with a new baby and had my mom drop off my older child's artwork…read moreand consulted them over the phone. They said they could repair the artwork, informed me that the media we used might cause some wrinkles in the work once framed. We were given pricing and sent an invoice though email with allowed me to complete the transaction at home. The repair is pictured below. I am kind of in awe of their work. They told us they would display the work in their window - my son keeps talking about it. He was surprised and delighted to see it and we can't wait to hang it up today. Thank you so much for such a great experience, service and product.

I brought The Apex Gallery a piece of silk I'd painted while studying abroad in Japan - something…read moreI'd treasured for decades, but never quite known how to honor. The team helped me select a frame that beautifully complements the piece and used museum-grade glass that prevents any glare. The result is stunning! It's an investment - but worth every penny. The craftsmanship is exceptional, and the staff is so kind and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Bethany and Nick's downtown shop for anything you want to display with care.

I really enjoyed this half day workshop. I generally can't sit still for long periods, but I…read morewasn't bored at all! First, she knows her stuff. She knows my camera, and everyone else's! She was hands on, patient, and genuine--the real deal. A couple of years ago I attended another beginner's class and while I wouldn't say it was awful....it was pretty bad. That instructor seemed more interested in showing his own photos than teaching us about our cameras. I loved that she supplied handouts, and a fantastic little cheat sheet. There was a ton of information, and a lot of aha moments. I now know what ALL my buttons on my Canon are for! You will not be disappointed, and I'm looking forward to my next workshop with Mary Louise.

It would be hard to overstate what a terrific workshop on bird photography that Mary Louise…read moreprovided in September. Despite the challenges of the pandemic (and in part because of that), she and her wonderful assistant Alan Clark gave us far more attention and instruction than we could have expected through a series of detailed Zoom meetings. As one who was struggling with the technology of a new camera plus LightRoom and PhotoShop, I emerged with much more confidence. Then the trip to Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, N.C., was the icing on the cake. This reserve, set up mainly to educate the public and protect endangered species, is a perfect place for practicing photography among thousands of beautiful birds, in settings that feel like natural ones. Even the birds seem happy there!

Long time customer, always receive excellent attention and recommendations. Selection of frames is…read moreoutstanding.

Frameworks is my "go-to" shop for anything having to do with framing…read more My sister in law turned me onto Frameworks a few years ago when she needed restoration work done on a 150+ year old mirror. Charles and crew did an amazing job and for the work done, I thought the cost was reasonable. Since then, I've had about 20 pieces framed from original photography, serigraph prints, original paintings and a few reframing jobs. It goes without saying that the work was really great and I thought the craftsmanship was excellent. Everyone on the staff are always very friendly and helpful. Charles and family are truly great to work with and Susan is especially good with helping to select the right color mats and framing finishes. She has a great eye.

This bookstore is absolutely beautiful! The colors, the vibe and decor are all so bright and…read moreinviting! Unfortunately, they were about to close when we walked in. We did a quick walkthrough and skimmed through the available books. It was way too much for me to make a decision with so many amazing options, so hopefully we'll return before our trip is over. My only issue is that there are no visible prices. The bookstore attendant was just a vibrant as the store itself. So many amazing children's books that I wish were available when my children were little.

A friend of mine and I visited this quaint bookstore to celebrate Black History Month as they…read morehonor many wonderful writers. The owner was kind and lovely talking to us. We spent a lot of time talking about many of the books and messaging. We enjoyed the conversations. This is a cute little bookstore and very comfortable. My friend bought several books for her nephew that will be born in a few months. It's a great little shopping area with other stores in the area too.

Here's another online pen shop that I've done business with over the years. Franklin-Christoph…read morespecializes in the production of fountain pens in our Raleigh, NC USA shop and headquarters. My occasional purchases have included nicely designed ballpoints, mechanical pencils, natural wood fiber notebook covers, and pen holders. Pricing and shipping are reasonable. The selection and occasional promotions continue to lure me back, even if I really don't need another writing instrument or accessory.

Definitely recommend this store! Such lovely employees, very helpful! Multitudes of items devoted…read moreto Christianity and blessings!

I needed a gift for a religious event for the daughter of a friend. Since I wasn't sure what I was…read morelooking for, exactly, I stopped by In His Name, expecting a bookstore / gift shop combination. It was a lot more than that. Surprisingly, amongst the expected small gifts, there were also much of the accoutrement needed for special events in the faith journey of a Catholic. IHN stocks baptismal, communion, confirmation gowns, books, music, as well as the requisite rosaries, crucifixes, crosses and bibles (some in audio form), even the Clementine Vulgate version, written right after the Reformation. There were items there I had never seen before, or hadn't seen in years. In His Name is rich with items important to the history and teachings of the Catholic church. For some reason I had always imagined the gowns and bowls and cups used by priests were available only in some secret store needing a password to enter and known only by a select view. (Okay, so I've probably read too many Dan Brown books.) In any event, I was really surprised to see some of these items in the back corner and for sale. I'm not sure if they're for sale to the general public, but they are fascinating to see, nevertheless. Because I wasn't quite sure what I was looking for, after I explained my dilemma, the woman working not only gave me some suggestions within my price range, but also showed me where I could find them. The store is packed with lots of things and it's easy to overlook the small items, so I was grateful for her help. Overall, In His Name is an intriguing store and I'm glad I stopped by. I found things I didn't know existed that worked well for the occasion.

I've been planning on visiting this shop for awhile now and just never made it over. They had a lot…read moreof kids activities and story times but my son was always a bit too young. Enter COVID-19 and I saw on Instagram that their sales were down 75% due to the pandemic. I figured now was the perfect time to finally support this local bookstore. You can place your order online and they offer free proch drop off within a certain radius. I emailed in to the owner, Christine, asking for recommendations for my son who is obsessed with trucks and animals. She came back with a wonderful personalized list of books for him-- many of them I hadn't heard of before! She takes the time to make sure the list fits your child's interests and age. I will say that I added all of the books to my Amazon cart to see what the price difference would be. I purchased four books and the total was only $5 cheaper on Amazon. For only $5 more I was able to support a small biz in my community, receive a personalized recommendation list for my son, and get it dropped off right at my door.

This was such a lovely children's bookstore in downtown Raleigh. After finding street parking lined…read moreacross the surrounding streets you will be greeted by this lovely local bookshop. It's a great atmosphere for children with tons of diverse, interactive books. The staff are so friendly and just add it the welcoming spirit here. It's decorated with such eye pleasing decor for family's and children. And I was pleasant@y surprised by the adult section on the back wall.