Sam Flax is way more than an art supply store and framing shop. They have all kinds of gift items,…read morebooks, premium name brand ink and fountain pens, home decorations and more. I had not been to Sam's since they moved across the street a few years ago. As a customer I went for some colored pencils and the staff was extremely helpful in finding items for a gift. I was walked by a staff member to several areas of the store and items to choose from were placed in my hands while the staff member explained the features and made recommendations. The level of customer service and help is something you don't commonly see in retail stores these days. The store has a tranquil vibe which makes it fun to browse the many gift items. Their stock is unique in that they carry a breadth of items that are high quality at a range of prices. You can spend a lot of time here finding inspiration and treasures. They offer art classes and during the Christmas season they offered free make and take craft classes. They had a small cardboard 'house or cottage' setup inside the store with tables stocked with all the supplies you needed for that weeks's free project. This was not just for kids. My friend and I had fun making gift tags the day we were visiting the store. The store is beautiful inside and out. The beautiful murals that cover the outside walls echo the beauty and fun you will find inside the store. Since they are popular the parking lot can get pretty full.

What a very cool shop for art supplies! So much to choose from, and a bit overwhelming. Go when you…read morehave time to wander. They have everything you'll need for your next art project or framing. Great service and so many fun things!

Hobby Lobby has to be one of the most overwhelming stores to ever exist. They have literally…read moreanything and everything you can possibly think of -- much more than your typical craft supply store. Most recently, I noticed they started carrying children's toys and baby clothing... just in time for Christmas. Like, what? I guess they really want to be a one stop shop for all your gifting needs. Don't get me wrong... I love it, but I have to go there with a very specific mission and a list of things I'm looking for. Otherwise, I'll just end up wandering aimlessly up and down every aisle for hours finding a million things I want but don't need. And then I'll spend another hour talking myself out of every purchase lol. The good news is if I need anything craft related, they have it. But I can never find anything on my own. I almost always have to ask for assistance to locate items I'm looking for. In my floral design days, I was here on the reg for projects and I really liked exploring their dried & preserved floral selection that has continued to expand. I've scooped up some unique florals here in the past. Their current selection of dyed bunny tails is so good. I decided to stop in this past weekend to shop their sale on all the holiday decor. Wow, it felt like half the store was dedicated to Christmas. I perused every aisle and just couldn't decide what to buy. There was a lot of stuff I liked, but the decision fatigue was real. I ended up purchasing some honeycomb paper ornaments and trees that were 50% off. They're very classy and chic and I love how they can collapse down for easy storage. But that's all I got and somehow I always come home covered in glitter.

Terrible customer service. They won't help. The selection is garbage. They don't carry so many…read moreholidays. It's all over priced garbage. Avoid at all costs. Try a company that doesn't hate others.

I've been a patron of this store for many years now. While I do not visit it as often as I used to…read moreback in my collegiate and (worldwide) traveling days, I still pop in from time to time for my camera needs. Sometimes, I pop in just to see what new doo-dads and knick-knacks they have in store. Service is always good - at least I've never had any negative experiences. Staff are always kind and helpful. They have a good variety of popular / some vintage, and some niche items. Pricing can vary depending on what you are looking for. Usually, I find them comparable to other major retailers if you are looking at the more popular "items." However, you can get a good deal out of here. It really just depends on what it is you are in search of. All in all, this is a great little shop for your photography and hobby needs.

It is great knowing a local mom-and-pop business is still here and running…read more I first came to Colonial Photo & Hobby well over a decade ago when my daughter first became interested in photography and I bought her her first decent setup. Since then, I have been in here countless times and have always had nothing but a fantastic experience. Prices are competitive and the service was knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend here.

Basically Hallmark reinvented. Lots of unique gifts and…read moresome of those things you can't find anywhere else. Friendly staff and helpful. Store was clean and had that crisp air smell to it. I bought too much but my aunt and daughter will be happy.

12-20-25 I stopped by early this morning to get a last…read moreminute little plush for balmy best friend and took advantage of their 40% off one item at full price deal. There are plushes, lounging clothes, a few items for the home and even jewelry to purchase. It was a bit busy already with one lady getting two large bags of items so their gifting will be good. The prices are a bit on the higher end but the quality of gifts are matching so you know it will last a while. Sign up and use the coupons offered to save. 12-19-25 Shopping with my best friend and we stepped in here. She had a coupon which I was going to use but the saleslady said wasn't good for this date, I get rung up and pay for the sticker book paying full price and then she offered a catalog... with a coupon for 40% off any full priced item which was not applied to the book I purchased. What the heck?! I am not liking that underhanded kind of sale. The book is cute and I am gifting it to my Mami so I know she will enjoy it. They offer many lovely plushes, some comfy clothes for lounging and other home wares.

This comment is directed towards the Altamonte location on Northlake Road, which I could not find…read moreon the map. Incredible customer service! Highly recommend for all your holiday needs. I could not have had a better experience. The management is excellent.

We went here twice before this year's Halloween events started ramping up. We struggled to find a…read moretoddler sized outfit online that we liked, and matched a 'family' themed costume idea, so we hit the stores. We walked around getting ideas and it was well laid out and they have TONS on offer. For munchkin we got a Minnie Mouse costume. We were able to find a Wonder Woman costume for me in the sale section - win! For him, we went with a Superman costume. Everything was comparably priced to online offerings and it was nice to see the materials and costumes in person. They had fitting rooms, but we opted to skip them as we know our costume sizes pretty well cause we LOVE to dress up. They are now doing clearance sales before they close up - so if you want something on the cheap - now is the time!! Overall: A We were able to find outfits for the whole family and they were comparably priced to match online deals / offers.

Good selection of clothing and household items at a fair and affordable price…read more I like coming here after the seasons change or after a major holiday for the great deals. They have some nice affordable clothing options for all season and all attire. The only questionable items are the food. I've made the mistake of buying interesting snacks only for them to be stale.

Wow this store had a great selection of home furnishing and decor which is what I came in for…read more Store was clean and organized with a great selection of clothing , shoes, home Goods etc. I walked out with a cart full for under $175 , like hello value ! Service was so nice also, cashier engaged and ask if I did interior design lol. I love this location.