Cute spot in Manayunk with a beautiful and thoughtfully curated collection of homeware and more…read more Everything seems so intentional, from their interior design to the smallest piece of merchandise. One could spend quite a while browsing the shop, thanks in part to the exceptional use of space. The sincerity and kindness of the owners is just icing on the cake. Can't think of a better spot to find a gift for a friend or just spend some time browsing the shop. Thoroughly enjoyed my first trip today and will certainly be back

I REALLY wanted to like this place. On the surface it is adorable with a great design and a lot of…read morefun gift and baby items. HOWEVER, my husband and I brought our baby in just last weekend (first time at the store, first time shopping since quarantine) and we were very disappointed in their overall customer service and the shopping experience as a whole. We were welcomed when we entered the store but weren't offered any assistance until we were leaving the store. Even told the sales clerk that it was our first time there. We were your prime audience, your target market and we didn't feel like it mattered we were there. Ask how old our child is, know what sorts of things kids that age need! Pay attention to your customers! The sales clerks were very interested in talking to each other about their Christmas store design for the 20 mins we were shopping. Hope it's as cute as you say it is - we won't be coming back anytime soon.

This store is any design fan's nirvana. BES has beautiful, fully-dressed, color-themed vignettes…read more(including all manner of accessories from toss pillows to high quality silk flowers to tchotchkes), and the store's accent wall, painted in the color de la saison, is positively brilliant. BSE is no ordinary furniture store. The offerings manage to be simultaneously current and timeless (without being stodgy) and every time I visit, I leave with new inspiration (the perfect gift with purchase). In addition to the wonderful furniture, the store has a wide array of home and women's accessories (at varying price points) making BSE a great place to pick up a stylish gift for almost any occasion. The tres chic holiday decorations in non-traditional colors are a great reason to visit. Susan herself is a design-world phenom (Check out her bio). Her classes are positively inspiring and her thoughtful solutions to design problems are breathtaking. Do view her on-line portfolio and blog and consider taking one of her classes. You won't be disappointed.

$25,000... for TWO Christmas Trees?!…read more I don't normally blast a business on social media, but this one... this one deserves it. And honestly, I need to vent before my head explodes like an overinflated ornament. As many of you know, my wife and I recently moved into a big, beautiful new home. So, wanting to do something special for her first Christmas in it, I decided to surprise her by having the inside professionally decorated for the holidays. The plan was simple: we'd walk up to the front door after our Thanksgiving cruise, she'd see a single elegant wreath, open the door, and BAM--Christmas magic. Hallmark-movie level brilliance. Something she'd remember forever. Well... she'll remember it. Not in a good way. I found a company online called Black Eyed Susan in Doylestown. I spoke with Susan herself -- and in hindsight, the red flags were waving like a parade. But I ignored them, gave her a $25,000 budget, sent photos of the house, arranged access while we were away, and paid a deposit. Fast-forward to the big reveal. We pull up to the house, and instead of holiday wonder... We're greeted by two massive flower pots tipped over on the front steps. Dirt everywhere. My wife is already annoyed. We spend 10 minutes trying to lift the things before realizing the bottoms are ROUND. Not flat. ROUND. Who even designs pots that way? The answer: someone selling overpriced junk. But hey, maybe the inside would redeem things... right? Spoiler alert: it didn't. We open the door expecting Christmas brilliance, and instead--we get... A Christmas tree in the foyer. Just one. And not even a remarkable one. Literally just... a tree. And some droopy, wilted green garland that looked like it had fought a battle with a weed whacker and lost. That's it. For the whole entryway. We turn the corner into the family room, and there's another Christmas tree -- this one comically oversized, like it was trying to escape from a shopping mall. A few random glass balls dangled from the upstairs walkway. Four windows got lonely ornaments. And the mantle -- which on Susan's website looks glamorous and luxurious -- had the saddest strand of wilted garland you've ever seen. I've seen more impressive greenery at Home Depot in JULY. So for $25,000, what did we actually get? Two Christmas trees and some wilted greenery. That's it. That's the whole list. After a few days of trying to reason with Susan the Snob -- who, by the way, speaks to customers like she's hand-selecting decor for the Queen of England -- I realized something: My wife was supposed to get a Hallmark Christmas. Instead, I accidentally hired the villain of the movie. I even tried to be MORE than fair. I told her she could take everything back and keep $10,000 just for her "time." But nope. Susan the Snob decided she wants ANOTHER $5,000 from me. $5,000. For... what exactly? The dirt on my porch? Feel free to tell her what you think of that idea. And finally -- if anyone wants two giant, overbearing Christmas trees for next year... come get them. Free of charge. Because we will NEVER be using them again.

Terry at Guardsman is a true professional, he and his team of craftsmen brought our cherry kitchen…read moretable back to life after 15 years of punishment.

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For my attention challenged friends, here's the short version:…read more If you need help purging, finding the right home for your items, creating systems that actually make sense, and adding labels so everything stays that way, hire Room to Bloom. If you are overwhelmed and craving the peace that comes from less clutter and everything having a designated place, it is worth it. Long version: We bought our home in 2020, and it was a full gut renovation. We are still living only on the first floor, while the upstairs remains mostly unfinished except for a small office. Our house currently has no linen closet, and we are sharing one small bathroom as a family of five. Because of this, we have been storing items in places that do not really make sense, simply out of necessity. At one point, I bought a large IKEA cabinet and put it in one of the kids' rooms just to store towels and sheets. With a family of five, we do a lot of laundry and accumulate a lot of stuff. We also have a side entrance that slowly became a dumping ground for anything we wanted out of sight. Every six months we would clean it, only for it to turn back into a junk room pretty quickly. Since we are not using the upstairs yet, we largely ignored the problem. Over the summer, I had a vision for the space with a custom bench/hall-tree and storage, so I bought multiple IKEA cabinets. A few family members had passed away or downsized over the years, and I had inherited many seasonal items and kitchen items. The volume alone felt paralyzing. We got the floors done and the cabinets in place and even after multiple passes of purging, I still felt overwhelmed by stuff and stuck. One of our kids has special needs and she often goes into the younger kids room and dumps out baskets and empties the book shelves. It's hard to keep up and I felt totally defeated. I decided to ask for help and I'm so glad I did! One of the most helpful parts was having an impartial, logical person there to talk through decisions without emotion or pressure. Krysta helped me move items out quickly so I did not second-guess myself, and she reorganized spaces in ways I never would have thought of. She also consolidated items so things that belonged together finally lived in the same place. She brought her trusty label maker, which made all the difference in creating systems that will actually last. We have a long dresser in the dining room that also turned into junk drawers and randomness. After collected all the baskets and storage bins we could use for the foyer, we began gathering items that didn't belong in other rooms and got to work. We already had a craft cabinet in the foyer, so she said it made sense to move all craft supplies out of the kids' room and into one centralized location. It was her idea to switch out which cabinet was designated for crafts and games and it ended up making much more sense. She also solved the recurring problem in the kids room by bringing arts and craft related items out and storing other items away safely so our other child couldn't access them anymore. We designated drawers for non-Christmas gift wrapping, bday party supplies, paint, games, flashlights, candles, light bulbs, beads, crayons, markers, etc., shelves for kitchen items not used daily, paper, everything has a home! While I'm not sharing pics of the kids room, I do have many of the foyer (I still have to paint the cabinet doors and get them hung- it's on the list lol) and the donate pile. If you have been considering hiring a professional organizer, do not hesitate. Krysta accomplished in one day what I had been trying to do for months, honestly closer to years. I am so grateful for her help. Thank you, Krysta!!!

I can't say enough good things about Krysta and Dee at Room to Bloom! They completely transformed…read moremy girls' shared bedroom... and if you've ever tried to make three girls happy in one space, you know that's no small feat. Somehow they managed to create a room that feels organized, beautiful, and functional all at once. Every detail was so thoughtfully done, and it finally feels like each of my girls have their own little spaces and moments. Beyond their skill (which is incredible), what really stood out to me was how kind, compassionate, and understanding they were throughout the entire process. They made me feel so comfortable from the very start, never judging, always encouraging, and brought such a calm energy into our home. Room to Bloom truly has a gift for what they do. They don't just organize spaces. They bring peace, order, and a little bit of joy back into your home. I'm endlessly grateful and can't recommend them highly enough.

Traditional Antique Shop with a Twist! Great location and…read moreparking - friendly owners and vendors work in the shop to provide helpful, and knowledgeable service. The place is clean and well-lit. Each booth is a little shop on its own filled with unique and affordable treasures. In addition to a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, toys, and glassware, they have decorative crafts, rustic furniture, vintage clothing and accessories. They even sell locally sourced honey at the front desk! It's a great place for serious and savvy collectors as well as "just browsing" treasure hunters looking for something "new" to feather their nest.

Quaker Antique Mall is jam packed with assorted antiques like old toys, glass wear, Knick knacks…read moreand whatnot, but this place is SUPER expensive. I do a lot of antiquing/thrifting and selling old drinking glasses for $10 is literally absurd considering most of them came free with a Happy Meals back in the day. I normally walk out of any given place with one or two things, but the prices on this stuff was a huge deterrent. If you've got money and don't mind, by all means, but I personally don't think you're going to find yourself a good deal at Quaker Antique Mall.

WOW three floors of treasures galore…read more Set up on various rooms and spread through a huge old building. LOTS TO SEE and definitely could use multiple trips to see everything stacked, stored and hiding on the loaded shelves. Look high and low there are things everywhere! Only one cashier so be patient. Ring the bell and they will help you as soon as they can. Prices vary as it is a multi seller facility. Fun fact we actually saw the same thing in three different vendors. ALL prices differently so keep your eyes peeled you may find your treasure cheaper!

Fun, antique store with three levels and organized very well…read more I made my first official purchase at this antique store after visiting a combined ten stores consisting of thrift stores and antique stores over the past few months. I found a hand signed and framed map of Egypt entitled "Treasures of the Nile". Shockingly it was only $5 bucks too, score! My girlfriend and I spent a total of two hours here and we both left with some purchases. They also had a pamphlet on the main counter by the register showing where over fifty antique stores are located in the Tri-State area. If you are in the area and have the time, I suggest you check this place out. As always people SYOY!!

A really nice couple that helped me out. I took a piece of laminate to them that I needed cut down,…read moreI did not call ahead, I just drove there. It was a Monday and they were closed, however I just happen to catch them. Roger's wife greeted me and I explained I was looking for someone that could cut this piece of laminate so I didn't screw it up, I only had one piece and I did not have the right tools to cut it. She said that Roger would be off the phone in a few minutes and he would take a look. Roger was extremely friendly and said he could do it the next day. I went to pick it up this afternoon and asked "What do I owe you?". She said "He said don't worry about it, it took him 2 minutes" In today's world you don't find business owners like this. They have a really nice shop full of decorations, I am going to return with my wife to purchase something.

We bought 6 pieces of solid cherry furniture that were custom made from sketches I provided. That…read morewas approx 15 years ago. After 15 years of use with children and grandchildren it obviously had signs of use. I called Roger to see if we could possibly get the furniture refinished. He said that we could and still had our original order so he could see what we had purchased. He has finished several of the pieces already and they are beautiful and did it at a really reasonable price. If you want heirloom quality furniture to pass on generation to generation Roger is your man!!

Stopped in the store yesterday 1/19/25 hoping to find a sled for my son to enjoy the snow day. Not…read moreonly did I find that but I also found a $12.99 snow Joe broom for my SUV. Past store visits, I have bought holiday decor, athletic apparel, and child books at great discounted prices.

On Facebook, I see a lot of people posting pictures of model kits at their local Ollie's store. I…read morego to the Quakertown store only to find that all of their models have been removed and never replaced. Is this another corporate decision or a local managers decision. Either way, it's a bad decision because now I will no longer go to your store. star rating 1, only because 0 was not an option.

Buck mans has terrific inventory, not just plants but holiday decor.. friendly staff also.read more

I had a wonderful experience working with the Buckmans team from afar. I live out of state but my…read morefriend recently moved here and I wanted to find a local shop that would deliver some plants for a house warming gift. Julie quickly emailed me back and got me in contact with Kate, their houseplant expert. I request hearty indoor plants for my friend since she doesn't have the biggest green thumb and they recommended these - spider plant and philodendron. They were super quick, friendly, knowledgeable, and delivered promptly. My friend loved it and sent the pictures of the delivered plants! Great place!