My first time 'burning' a hat. It was a bit intimidating at first, but once I got the hang of it I…read morecalmed down. The guidance at the beginning of the workshop could have been a bit better. Quite unstructured. I prefer concise instructions. Such as: First get your seat, then pick out your hat, then pick out your design, trace it, transfer to hat, burn it, lastly pick out embellishments. Eventually we figured it out and the instructors did come to the various tables and helped us individually with our projects. Offered help and suggestions. Greatly appreciated. Also a lot of choices were made available for hats, designs as well as embellishments. It was really hard to choose from all of it. I think my hat turned out pretty good for a first try. They also offer many other classes such as candle making, painting, knitting and so on.

We loved this experience! My mother, sister, and I made candles. There are 20+ oils to choose from…read moreto create your unique scent. I must say we were a bit intimidated by the options and inability to know what the final product would smell like. However, the experience of creating something with people you care about was worth the risk and made for lots of laughs. The shop offers a variety of other crafts and has beautiful items for sale. The owner is kind, personable, welcoming, and helpful. She amazing! I highly recommend participating in one of their workshops, there's also kid friendly and custom options.

I stopped by Foundry 317 during a recent jaunt through Broad Ripple during unseasonably warm temps…read more I parked my car and just enjoyed wheeling around the area for a bit. Foundry 317 is along the canal right on Westfield Boulevard. Foundry 317 focuses on home decor and furniture. I clearly arrived right at the tail-end of the holiday season and a good number of the items either had a holiday theme or fit within the holiday season. Items included antiques, one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, festive accents, candles, and other overall housing items. Foundry 317 has a parking lot, though I was actually wheeling there. There's a small ramp up to the sidewalk if you approach it from the right (facing Foundry 317). The doorway is pretty workable and I found the interior to be surprisingly accessible (though I will admit I was taking extra caution given some of the prices!). As I was wheeling, I knew it was pretty unlikely I'd actually buy anything on this visit as it would have been difficult to carry back to my car. However, I definitely saw some items I loved and can easily see myself returning in the near future. The employee I encountered was friendly, the environment was warm and inviting, and I really loved some of the smaller items. I'm a candle freak and definitely would like to return for those. I've always found this section of Westfield Blvd. a little hit-and-miss. The sidewalk is kind of cracked and it's somewhat uneven, however, there's much to love here and I loved the efforts toward accessibility. This is definitely a little gem. I'd seen it before, however, I've never been by when they were open. I finally got the chance to visit, and I'm definitely impressed. I'll be back.

Love this cute little store! They have THE BEST pillows! Seriously, so many options. The vibe is…read morewelcoming and friendly, Matt & Brett have it set up beautifully. If you're in Broad Ripple looking for the perfect accessory for your home, THIS is the place! Need a gift? They have so many great items that would be perfect for gift giving, ANY occasion. It's my favorite!

This shop is super adorable! It's located in the town of Fortville just slightly south of the train…read moretracks. The owner is super sweet and really puts her heart and should into her shop. They have a lot of great classes they offer each month. They have a large variety of items from new to vintage and you can really tell the owner is picky with whom she allows to set up in her shop. The shop itself is really big and set up so elegantly you could easily wander and shop for an hour. Kathy's shop is a definite must see when you are strolling around Fortville. I just wish I took more pictures to share but i was so drawn into looking around i forgot. This town is also a great place for some amazing fall pictures or photographers in general. Don't forget to check out the gorgeous benches and outdoor decor while you are there;)

What an adorable shop! My daughter's Girl Scout troop did a create your own fairy garden event here…read moreand had a blast. The employees were so nice and patient with the girls despite the chaos, and everyone said they wanted to come back again soon. I enjoyed browsing the assortment of eclectic items in the front room, and I'm now following them on Facebook so I'm in the loop about future DIY/crafty events.

This is a cute little boutique in the shops by Buffalo Wild Wings at 116th and Olio. They have…read moreclothes, jewelry and a few home decor items. I visited the store for Small Business Saturday. They were having a little wine party in the store to celebrate Small Business Saturday and the mood was very festive. It seems like a fun place to hang out, and a very calming atmosphere, lot of room between fixtures in the store and a little seating area. The clothes are probably for the 20-mid 40 something crowd. I didn't find anything for myself but saw a lot of things for my daughter. I did buy a soy candle that was locally made in Fishers. The saying on the glass jar reminded me of someone and will make a perfect hostess gift.

I bought a Z supply coat from this boutique and it arrived today with a button missing off of the…read morejacket and laying loose in the bag. The boutique offered me a 10 dollar gift card to the boutique and suggested that I take it somewhere to have the button sewn back on?!? I sent pictures and everything and they insisted it was not packaged this way stating that it was not refundable and I could file a claim with the post office. I will NEVER shop here again and will be sure none of my friends or family do either.

The salesperson was very helpful and easy to work with. They have a nice selection of furnishings…read moreand art. We purchased a large oil painting which looks great in our daughter's home.

Bad business and business owner!! If you can't pay for cleaning to be done in your business what…read morecan you expect from buying from this business! Obviously they probably don't even pay their own employees, and won't be on top to give you a good service.I do don't recommend buying/supporting this business. I'll take my money somewhere else. Pay up the service that was done to you! Shame,shame on you Shelby Rouse

Nice tea spot. My tea was spot on, I ordered a black tea called Paris and it was delicious. The tea…read moretasted of caramel and vanilla and a bit of Bergamot. Really enjoyed it, I drank the whole pot. We had reservations and they accommodated 10 of us. I had ordered the high tea when the reservation was made, they need to know this in advance. The high tea was $45 on this day. Our waitress did an excellent job of taking care of us. On this day the two cakes they had were a raspberry coconut and a chocolate bourbon. They both looked delicious. I did bring a slice of the raspberry coconut ($10) home for the hubby and he loved it. My high tea had 8 finger sandwiches on the first tier, a scone and clotted cream on the second tier, and 2 macarons, white petit cake, and raspberry shortcake on the third tier. Also while we waited for them to prep our table we shopped in the gift shop at the entrance. They also had a nice sale going on where the clothes on the porch were 50% off and some others inside as well. Nice spot, the only thing is construction going on near it and parking is a bit of bear. Although I did find a spot right out front.

Great experience! I was shopping nearby and decided it was time for lunch. How about a tea shop?…read more(Thank you, #whereisSherman?) There was plenty of parking, since in front, more to the side. The rennovated house is charming and you're greeted inside (also, maybe on the porch) with their boutique clothes and gifts. I was seated quickly as there were only 5 people in the main room. The second room was filled with a large group. Grace was my server and she did a lovely job, not rush me but being very attentive (until the end.) I tried the Paris tea which I cannot make at home. Theirs was delicious with a little cream. Yum. I drank an entire pot. I also ordered the pick two-chicken salad and lemon chicken soup. The soup came out tepid and it took me a while to get Grace's attention as she was also serving the large group but this was finally remedied. The soup was delicious and chock full of chicken and vegetables. I also loved the chicken salad, served on a lightly dressed bed of greens with candied pecans on top. It took far too long to get my bill but I'll blame that on the large group, maybe.

My family was sick during the holidays this year, so while we celebrated separately, we still…read morewanted to make our grandparents feel loved. A few days before Christmas, I checked Yelp for a great florist and encountered the Rusted Window. I loved that I could see their beautiful holiday bouquets, gifts and decor on their website before ordering. I was able to order everything online and it was super easy and quick. The owner called me the next day with drop-off info and she was so sweet and friendly on the phone. The flowers were delivered on time and my grandma said that they smelled amazing. I was able to add a note to our bouquet too and it felt so wonderful that my grandma got that surprise without me being able to leave the house. Thank you!

Rusted Window is tucked away in the corner of a strip mall a half block east of the roundabout of…read moreRangeline Rd and Carmel Drive. I had a bit of trouble finding it, but was glad I did. The shop has a little bit of everything. Home Decor? Candles? Just Pop in! popcorn? Women's Clothing? Floral arrangements? Yes to all! I will say I was surprised that there wasn't more floor space since it looks rather roomy from the parking lot. But once inside, there are basically two rooms for shopping while the rest of the space is storage area behind the counter. The staff was friendly and offered to assist in finding something. The space was organized and arranged so that it presented the items in groupings that made sense, not cluttered like some spaces. Review #2098

Attended their Christmas Open House! What are you up to? A delightful find in the country near…read moreBonge's Tavern! Very crowded I do believe I will visit again a bit closer to 12/25/17. Prices were on the high side however they seemed to have good service & the lines were short than expected.

Eric does a great job of keeping up on the new and trending decor. His shop is always a go to when…read moreI am trying to redecorate. He doesn't just order in one distinct style either, he gets in many pieces for many different styles that are popular and I enjoy having those options when I visit. He always has the cutest decor for each season as well. I can't wait to build up me seasonal decor and I would like to start at his place to know I'm getting quality pieces I can use for years.