Our group has used Costume Avenue for an annual event for years. Everything has always been…read morefabulous! The costumes look amazing and fit comfortably. Sandi ensures everything is cleaned and pressed beforehand. She carefully checks all accessories and bundles every costume for each one of us. She also has reserved each costume for next year's event. I highly recommend Costume Avenue!

I stopped in at Costume Avenue with a scruffy hairpiece of Victorian-style ringlets in hand, hoping…read moreto find another one the same color to wear with it in time for a caroling gig the next day. The woman working there (maybe the owner?) was so kind and helpful! She didn't have my exact color in stock, but not only did she give me the color number so I'd know what I was looking for when checking elsewhere, she also showed me how to repair and maintain to hairpiece I already had, and gave me tips for styling my short hair so that it would look long and Victorian! She took so much time helping me, even though I wasn't buying anything-- it's clear she has a passion for costuming, and enjoys sharing her extensive knowledge and experience. I will be back to this terrific spot whenever I need costuming supplies and advice!

What a fun store! Every inch is packed with a little of this, a little of that - and almost all has…read moresome sparkle! So if bling is your thing, this store is for you! I enjoy the tables filled with what I would call gag gifts or stocking stuffers. Socks with cranky sayings, little jewelry dishes with amusing quotess, change purses shaped like a dog or cat, pieces of agate with inspiring words (peace, success, lucky, love), baseball caps pronouncing, "I need dog time" to name a few. Lots of sparkly jewelry for when you want to bling up an outfit and not spend a lot of money. Also some beaded bracelets, necklaces and earrings that you can wear everyday. Up front is a small assortment of women's clothing such as cute pajamas, sweaters, shawls, jackets, faux fur, and even some dresses. In the back is the children's section with books, toys, games and some clothing. The cards are along the back wall and will keep you entertained for sure. When I'm doing my stroll through downtown Lake O, I always stop in. Many times I do more looking than buying, but once in awhile I find something a bit more subdued, but still unique, that I have to have. And typically find a small gag gift to add to a friend's birthday or Christmas present.

This little boutique never disappoints me! The gift choices are unique and perfect for any occasion…read more! I am always greeted with a smile and the help/owner are more than ready to help with my selection in any way they can. I love this place!

These guys make good use of their space. Nothing is overcrowded & shelves also aren't bare. Very…read morenice selection of "home goods" ranging from bathroom & kitchen to pets & holiday decor. Prices are reasonable & service is friendly!

The only two feelings I have when I come to this Homegoods is either Pure Joy or straight up…read moreOverwhelm. Its just either of those because Inspite of the total chaos that happens here ,I have always been able to either find something I came looking for or scored a great deal on something else. From glassware to towels to cute cushions and candles the prices are hard to beat. Lots and lots of great things to sort from and the staff is friendly .

Oh my CHRISTMAS!!!! This place is SO festive from the minute you walk in!! The smell and FEEL and…read moresounds of Christmas!! It's perfection!!! I love how every single area is themed. From the Christmas Vacation area, to the Grinch and Whoville, the Beavers tree and the Ducks tree...the beer trees, retro trees and ornaments I could go ON and ON. There are treasures GALORE and Christmas decor for any desire here. We also saw the Halloween area with TONS of beautiful villages and decor. There really is something for everyone here!! And don't forget they're also a Tree Farm! So you can cut your own tree too!! I wanted to leave with LOTS of things but ended up just with a "Naughty" stocking for our puppy. Ha ha. I'm definitely bringing my kids here. It's so adorable and FESTIVE!!

Love this store! Love that they open in July to give us our Halloween and Christmas decor fix!…read moreImpressive, up to date stock of Department 56 figurines and buildings along with an abundance of other ornaments and household decor. The shop owners are friendly and super helpful :)

I love stores who aren't afraid to stand up to smug self-absorbed dog owners with an entitlement…read moreattitude. Who, in their right mind, would ever think they are entitled to bring their dog into a gift store, of all places? The fact that this store isn't afraid to remind those people about common sense and manners tells me a lot of good things about the store owners. I enjoy spending money at places like this. Oh, and they have a great selection of gifts and home goods! Check them out. Long as you don't have a dog you're trying to bring in, I think you'll find them very nice and courteous, as I did!

Your store will never succeed unless you have great customer service. It's a shame because this…read morestore has the cutest things inside. The lady who works at the front needs a class on customer service. Get a friendlier quicker staff and your business will pick up!

Heather really helped in out when I was in a pickle! She came to my rescue with a cute design and…read morehad my items done in the same day. Even though I know it had to be an inconvenience, she was super kind and so very helpful! Willow & Ash is full of unique items that I enjoyed browsing. Kaitlyn was very knowledgeable about items and walking me through about each thing I asked about. With her help I bought a cute puzzle model for my youngest child's stocking.

Do NOT do the party package…read more The staff was sweet, the kids had fun, and the pottery selection was honestly pretty slim -- but none of that is why I'm leaving this review. We booked the party package for my daughter's birthday. Eight kids painting. Several adults there to supervise, because that's how children's birthday parties work. Right as we were finishing setup -- gifts on the table, kids getting settled -- the manager came out to inform us we'd be charged extra for the adults. Adults who were not painting. Adults who were there to keep nine-year-olds from losing their minds. She framed it as "being flexible." I didn't find it flexible. I found it to be a surprise charge sprung at the worst possible moment, dressed up as a favor. When I pushed back, she told me "it's on our website." It is -- and it says painters. I was too busy managing a birthday party to pull up the page on the spot, but I checked afterward. She was wrong. The policy covers up to 12 painters. We had 8. The adults weren't painting, weren't taking up painting stations, and weren't costing the studio anything -- they were buying snacks and drinks and helping keep nine-year-olds in their seats so the staff didn't have to. We were good business. The kids had a great time. The manager made sure I didn't.

I love diy paint studios. The selection at Butterfly Effect is fine, not amazing, but fine…read more However the several visits we have had we have always encountered the staff to be fairly cold and unhelpful. With this being the only paint your own pottery studio in the area we use it for making gifts, however we just wish the staff were warmer so we could enjoy returning. The products itself come out great, so if you need to make a handprint plate, this place works.

We had a fun experience doing the "pay your age" birthday bear for my new 1-year-old on a Sunday…read morewhen they first opened at 11am at the Washington Square Mall. The store wasn't super big but it's FULL of stuffies and all the fun accessories. It was a little hard to navigate through when there was more people browsing and stuffing. They had some really cool Halloween ones and lots of different characters too. You pick the stuffy you want and the friendly staff walks you through all the steps to get it filled. You can do scents, recorded messages, and lots of different upgrades for your bear but we kept it simple with just the red heart. You get to choose the softness and firmness and my older daughter got to stuff it with the foot pedal. That was very special for both of them! The accessories definitely add up with each thing costing a wide range depending on the item. But the customization was so fun for the kids. They also had mini small stuffies as well if you don't want to stuff your own. This was definitely a nostalgic experience and you can't beat a $1 bear!

For a Saturday evening the store had a stream of customers and three employees who were all kind…read moreand had smiles, even after the whole day. The store is set up with different stations that explain everything you do- pick the "bear" you want, stuff it, dress it, and name it. Overall the process is simple and customization to the max which is nice for kids and the name certificate makes things personal too. I would say $100 per animal with all the details is a good way to look at how much one would spend. The amount fluctuates depending on the accessories and if the heart inside the animal is scented or with sound. Variety of accessories and clothes makes it fun dor adults to get into it too- wigs, costumes, animal carriers, dog/cat food, sunglassed and even hospital kit with band aids, shots etc. Service we experienced was great! The employees looked in the back for us for a clothing item and even suggested we take the last one off the display animal. Also, gave suggestions on color and accessories. Genuinely interacted with the children and wanted to know about their new creation. Though it can get crowded on weekends or when there is a deal/promo, for out of town little kids it was a fun experience!