We often shop here for the holidays. It's fun to browse the aisles and you can find something for…read moreeveryone! Parking: They have a massive parking lot around the main building, as well as parking around the other buildings as well (since the shop covers several buildings and a pretty big area). They also have valet. Selection: Being such a large store, there's a ton of selection. You can spend HOURS shopping here. I rarely make it past the main building since the other parts have mostly furniture, linens, dishware, and such, but one day I do plan to explore all of them! The selection in the main building includes menswear, womenswear, kids, travel, stationary, games, makeup, kitchen appliances, books, pets, and holiday items. When you first enter, the displays there revolve depending on the season. Though a huge selection is great for finding a lot of things, it can also be overwhelming. I also find that they sometimes only have one of an item I'm buying or run out of items. Prices: The prices here are high, but what you would expect for the brands they carry. Service: The service can be hit-or-miss. In my experience you are rarely greeted or checked in on while shopping, which isn't a bad thing (as someone who likes to be left alone while contemplating my purchases I'm all for this!). However it does become an issue when you need help with something. There are also small service related moments that, while not horrible, can be frustrating. Most noteworthy is when you're trying to check out, the lines are more of a mob of people since the way to line up isn't clear (especially at the main central checkout). So you may get skipped or cut and the cashiers don't really handle this. Another issue for me recently was that I opted to get some Christmas gifts gift wrapped in store when the cashier let me know that was an option. Several things went wrong when I tried to pick them up though - First there was again no clear line and I accidentally skipped a lady that was waiting for a while. Then they could not find my items - a quick stop in to pick them up turned quite long because of this. Finally, they were wrapped (though quite well) in plain paper and Kuhl-Linscomb branding. While the branding was fine, the reason I opted for this option was for holiday paper (they were toys for a 2 year old for Christmas). This should have been made clear at the start, because I didn't have time to re-wrap them afterwards. Ultimately it wasn't a big deal, but frustrating to lose so much time to something that I won't be choosing to do again. Overall though I definitely recommend coming here and shopping around!

Well, where do I even begin? Today I stopped by Kuhl after leaving Target, and what should have…read morebeen a simple, pleasant visit turned into an egregiously disconcerting experience. Upon entering, I noticed a short Caucasian man near the Alabama Street entrance. At first, he looked like a regular shopper, but I quickly recognized him as the owner from previous store publications. What unsettled me immediately was seeing him peering into my Target bag, as if trying to assess what I had purchased. Perhaps he didn't realize I was watching him while he was watching me. As I walked through the store, the sense of being surveilled intensified. Every time I turned around, the owner was directly behind me. I also observed him on the phone, and shortly after, a man in a yellow shirt and khaki pants began following me as well. When I moved, he moved. When I paused, he pretended to rearrange items on the shelf. The behavior was blatantly obvious and deeply uncomfortable. To ensure I wasn't imagining things, I intentionally changed directions yet both men continued mirroring my movements. When I finally confronted one of them and asked, "Sir, are you following me?" he nervously replied, "No, no, no," even though the truth was painfully clear. This message is directed to the owner: Racial profiling your customers is unacceptable, demeaning, and profoundly unprofessional. I have patronized this store many times, and to be treated this way is not only insulting it is disappointing beyond words. PS: People of color spend money too.

People say this is a smaller location, but honestly, it doesn't feel like it. It's very modern, and…read moreI actually lost my sense of direction in there a few times because I didn't know where I was. Walls and walls of books and other merchandise surround you. This is such a nice new location and yes, everyone it has a Starbucks. I've seen students come here to study because its so calm and quiet compared to the other locations. The only downside is the traffic in the area that may impact you coming in or leaving, depending on which way your coming in or out of the parking lot and time of day.

I love the fresh smell of books as you walk in. This store is vibrant, organized and comfy. I love…read morethe cafe area such a nice place to unwind if you have some time This is a smaller location compared to others I've been to but it still has many options. I also really like their book lover gift section. Plenty of parking options

Obsessed with this store! Such an amazing selection of gifts. You can literally find something for…read moreeveryone in this one store. From the best selection of mahjong gear to an incredible selection of Mackenzie Childs to such a beautifully curated assortment of jewelry - they have it all. I got my favorite necklace there! The people that work there are so kind and helpful. I never write reviews, but I had to for this store!!

They are really nice and have a lot of MacKenzie-Child pieces and children's toys. They have a good…read morechoice of Mayleg.

What a cute and unique shop!…read more If you are looking for decor, treats, tea, snacks, toys, skincare, anything from England, Ireland or Scotland, this is the place! The best part of the shop is the customer service! Everyone is so friendly and willing to help. I will definitely be back!

What better place to support and sharing this is where I restock my tea from, this lovely family…read moreowned specialty shop! I have never been to England, but my friend, British is he, had let me try this elderflower cordial and when I tried it, I immediately became a fan and now I find myself shopping here at least once a month. Parking is somewhat limited. Shop is on a shopping strip shared with UPS store and optometrist. I've been fortunate to get parking on my visits. But you can park around in the Rice Village area and make a day of it to walk around and dine and shop. The place is cozy and it feels like you're in someone's home with all the collectibles, groceries, tea sets and decor. You can find everything from tea, trinkets, sweets and fine tea sets to Guinness and Manchester United collectibles. If you love Paddington, you'll find a nice selection of official Paddington items too. The staff is friendly, and helpful. Even though I have never been to England, the shop is reminiscent to what I've seen on tv and hopefully I get my self to experience it someday soon. Until then, I'll continue to enjoy the delights that British Isles provides me with.

Loooved this store . The service was very friendly and so…read moremany cute paper/ pen items to sample. Recommend checking out!

Need a: Card?…read moreCalendar? Wrapping paper? Game? Socks? Hanukkah headband? Check out Paper Source for unique and seasonal holiday gifts. So much fun to see what's new. Check out their sales for cute care package additions. Make sure to get your treasures wrapped up in a cute striped bag. Reuse or recycle.

Visiting Houston's most affluent residential area during the holidays has been a longstanding…read moretradition. I remember marveling at the massive scale of decorations as a teenager, and I can still attest to that experience for the houses that actually participate. However, as I revisit a decade later, the lights felt underwhelming due to the large proportion of undecorated houses. I imagine some residents may have already taken down their lights 4 days after Christmas, but that's still before New Years and likely does not explain more than 50% of the houses being left in the dark. And yet, the tradition lives on for many Houstonians. The right lanes of River Oaks Blvd come to a near standstill in both directions and plenty of people stroll on foot. I highly recommend walking over driving due to the abysmal traffic. For parking, avoid turning onto River Oaks Blvd altogether; several nearby streets allow for curbside parking (assumed, since those streets do not contain towing signs). Perhaps the amount of decorations peak on Christmas Day, or this year simply represented an unfortunate anomaly. The free lights still make for a beautiful sight regardless. I wouldn't mind coming back next year if I'm nearby, as was the case for me this year, but leaving the house for a 20-minute trip would be out of the question.

Beautiful Christmas lights!! Beautiful homes!!! We love River Oaks!!!…read more Horrible crowd in some nights. I am glad they had security watching the place because some people have no respect towards others' properties. Drinking beer while driving, parking their car, setting up beach chairs on the sidewalk and leaving empty beer cans and food wraps on people's gardens is absurd. So disgusting. I was thankful security addressed the people and they had to gather their garbage and leave. Thank you security guys!!! Pretty amazing Christmas lights!!!

I ordered some flowers to celebrate the arrival of a baby girl for one of my coworkers residing in…read moreTexas. It wasn't very easy to find a florist since I had to base everything on reviews and website photos (I'm located in the Bay Area) but I'm so glad I came across Eternity Flowers. I sent them a reference photo and provided a budget and they created such a beautiful arrangement! They also shared a photo of the flowers when I requested and I'm so happy with it. My coworker loved the flowers and raved about how beautiful the arrangement was. Thank you Eternity Flowers for delivering on my request and then some! Will definitely come back to you for orders for our coworkers in Texas.

Service was great. Spoke to them directly about sending my SIL flowers. I'm in ATL and she's in…read moreHouston. They did a great job. And they were open on Sunday! So many places I called were not.

I don't know why, but I always miss the entrance to Arne's Warehouse Party Store when I drive on…read moreStudemont Street. I was recommended to come here soon after Party City announced their nationwide closing. I was here late January on a cold rainy day. Parking was crazy, puddles everywhere. I spent about an hour to look at every aisle. I think I got some idea what to get next time here. The price tags were not clearly labeled. I had to ask the employees all the time. It was a bummer. I bought some fake fruits for my cooking show. I was surprised about the veteran's discount.

This is the best spot to get party and home decor supplies. Literally everything you need at an…read moreaffordable price. It can be a tad difficult to find stuff but it's part of the experience because you don't go in in a hurry, you go in with the intention to spend at least 30 minutes hunting down good finds. Definitely recommend for a DIY home/party set up!