I've been buying art from Caitlin for years this was the…read morefirst time I tool a class from her. My friend and I like to do experiences together for our birthday instead of gifts so we decided to do calligraphy this year and I knew Caitlin's class would be perfect. The class went from 10-noon we had a small class only five people which was nice. You are given a nib, holder and ink to bring home and use in the class along with paper and sheet that has guidelines and an instructional book which has info about materials and where to buy them. She makes you feel very comfortable and is encouraging I think everyone in the class walked away feeling like they learned alot and was money well spent.

Wedding: June 19th, 2026 Location: Chateau Lill…read more Background Info: My wife and I started working with Krisanna as a day of coordinator for our wedding. We are not Washington natives and our wedding is in Washington so that presented us a unique set of challenges in planning our wedding. We felt compelled to hire a coordinator that is local, and has experience with the venue we chose which is why Krisanna was our prime option. Planning: We officially started working with Krisanna about 3 months out of the wedding date if memory serves. She kept us organized and curated a list of all our vendors with contacts and created a wedding timeline with details for us. As we approached the wedding date we were able to slowly take our foot off the pedal and allow her to drive for us which was helpful. Overtime the she was almost 100% in charge of dealing with the vendors and only came to us with important decisions. She's well versed with our venues guidelines and layout, so she would intentionally call out pitfalls that we can easily avoid due to the institutional knowledge that she has which we really appreciated. She's responsive over text and emails when we has questions or thoughts we wanted to communicate to her. Execution: Fast forward to the day of the wedding, we literally didn't keep our phones on us at all since she's the main point of contact for the day. We were able to enjoy the day without having to bear any logistical burden knowing that she's around. Overall: 100% you need to hire Krisanna for your wedding. She'll alleviate so much burden the day of, so you can enjoy your special day without worrying about the logistics.

As a wedding photographer, and after hearing advice from past brides, a good coordinator was at the…read morevery top of my list. The moment I met Krisanna, I knew she would make my dreams come true. I was chaotic and had no clear ideas, but I did have a few very hard requests: I wanted color, I wanted texture, and I wanted everything to be cohesive, all wrapped up in an intimate dinner party feel. Oh, and lots of string lights!! She was grounding throughout the entire planning process and made accommodations more times than I can count. Honestly, I've lost track of everything she pulled off. To give you a small taste: our guest list fluctuated so much that she spent hours reworking the schematics just to fit everyone in the reception space I had envisioned. Then we changed that layout again about a month ish before the wedding. I also completely changed the ceremony site on her two weeks before the big day. We were extremely late deciding on catering. And on top of all of this, I had a medical emergency that lasted two hours on the wedding day. It probably sounds like I was a bridezilla, but not once did she hesitate to be kind, gentle, and compassionate. She was so communicative and generous with her time, always answering messages promptly even when I would flood her phone with every intrusive thought or idea at the most ridiculous times of day. She didn't just take on the role of coordinator. She was my sounding board, my designer, my counselor when I needed to rant, my project manager, all the things, all at once. She even designed all of our stationery and day-of signage. Like, how? How can one person do it all?!?! So many people told me it was the best wedding they'd ever attended, and the design and flow of the day were immaculate- and that is in huge part thanks to her!! Krisanna, thank you so much. The day would not have been a fairytale if it wasn't for you!!!! -Mia, 2026 Bride

I ADORE working with Molly! She has incredible ideas and does beautiful work! We're working on…read moremultiple weddings together and have done a handful of photoshoots and I continue to refer her to all of my clients!

From the owner: Olympic Place Stationery Design Studio specializes in timeless, artful wedding stationery and…read morecalligraphy. Each suite is thoughtfully designed with a fine-art aesthetic, featuring hand-inked calligraphy, custom artwork, and luxurious materials like handmade paper and silk ribbon. Based in the Chicagoland area, Olympic Place offers couples a truly personal experience—from heirloom vow books to bespoke invitation suites that tell their story beautifully.

The female employee with curly hair and glasses at the Silverdale location is UNHINGED. From the…read moresecond I entered the store she was aggressive and hostile towards me, repeatedly asking me what I was looking for when I said I was just browsing. Was offended when I tested pens, even though there was testing paper put out for the purpose. Then when I put everything back and tried to leave because I didn't like her attitude, she ran towards me, got in my personal space, and accused me of stealing. I wouldn't set foot in this store if it was the last art supply store on earth. Besides the extremely rude staff, the selection is very limited. Should have just gone to the big art supply store in Tacoma like I was planning. Lesson learned! NEVER AGAIN.

We've been in this shop many times over several years; it's been in Silverdale quite some while. We…read moredon't stop in often because in terms of their art supplies they're very, very minimal for stock. Years ago they had a more in-depth stock, but nowadays they rarely have what I'm looking for. The exception is for the loveliest art papers; if you want some marbled, stenciled, or other specialty papers, they have nice ones for a price. But they make their primary income from framing posters and art and pictures for people, and would likely better be called The Frame-it Edge. This they do well indeed.

I loved working with Sonya. While our project was a bit last minute and rushed due to a mishap with…read moreour original plan, Sonya was so gracious to accommodate our request and blessed us with her artistry. She was so meticulous about the placement and the actual layout of the entire seating chart on a mirror, that I already knew the result would be unique and indeed it was amazing. Sonya is so talented and can't thank her enough for her help with our gala event.

Sonya is so talented and easy to work with! She made a beautiful sign for my engagement. I can't…read morerecommend her enough. She took care to ensure that my fiancé and I were happy with the result and was amazing and thoughtful during the entire process. Highly recommend her services for all of your calligraphy needs!

Artist Edge was incredible in helping me pick out a frame and boarder/matte material for my…read moredaughter's Diploma. They did a beautiful job. Thank you!

Disappointing Service - I searched for years for two prints to match a third I acquired 20 years…read moreago in Europe. I finally tracked down the other two, via a museum in Austria. I had them sent to me, and took them to be framed by Artists Edge Poulsbo. The charge was almost $600 for two rather small items, but I paid it anxious to see my 3-print set reunited. I was told they would be ready in two weeks. On the day they were supposed to be done, I got a voice mail message saying the machine they used to cut the matting "ate" the mat, and they would have to reorder it, delaying finish by another week. The next week I called to confirm delivery on the day promised (Thursday) and this was confirmed. I didn't get there til Friday (I drove specially from Bainbridge Island to pick them up). The framing wasn't done. Then when I got home, I found another voice mail message saying that they had damaged one of the prints, and would try to find a replacement. The other print would not be ready until the following day. Despite ruining this rare print, and missing delivery deadlines multiple times, I never got any apology or other expression of regret on their part. They seemed to regard it all as no big deal (maybe missed deadlines and ruined prints are a common thing at their business). I demanded a refund, which they gave me. I will now try to find another print, and start the process all over again. I will certainly never do business with Artists Edge again.

I loved the atmosphere in here, I was just picking up a few things but they have a good selection…read morefor everybody. Definitely my go-to art supply store from now on.

Just had a bizarre experience here after being a customer here for years. I started at the Tacoma…read morelocation looking for stretcher bars by the master series in 24, 36, 30, and 40s. Tacoma was out but the sweet sales associates offered to order or call Seattle. I overheard them on the phone confirming various sizes. So I thanked them & drove up to Seattle. I noticed the Seattle location didn't have the sizes I was told, I asked the guy in charge of frames/ stretchers and he claimed I asked for one size then showed me a different brand from what was confirmed over the phone, a heavy duty variety. When I expressed frustration of being told the wrong thing, he walked off pouting, didn't offer to order any for me like Tacoma did. Not wanting to leave empty handed I grabbed a couple off sizes so I can work. On my way to check out, I informed my friend of what just occured and placed the stretchers at the register. The clerk said "You need to check out over there, Sir." My flabbers were gasted! My monocle popped out! I said "Sir? I'm not a sir!". This was strange and shocking to me. So I went to the proper clerk saying "They just called me Sir. What part of me gives man? I've never been called a man." So yeah I'm mad confused as to why my petite, adorable self in pink & lilac got called a man by someone who would not appreciate being misgendered themselves.... On Pride weekend of all times. And why wasn't I offered to have the supplies ordered for me like in Tacoma? Basically I received a wild goose chase, a bad attitude, lied to about what I overheard confirmed on the phone, and casually misgendered by Seattle staff. Very sad since I prefer supporting local. The Tacoma shop is a vibe with kind, helpful staff. I'll stick with them and Jerry's Art a Rama online. Apparently several reviews report bad behavior from staff over the past year or so. Don't need the funky ahh attitude when I just wanna create.

Like some of the other reviewers I have mixed feelings about this shop. It's a very nice store…read more They have a very large selection of pastel and jewel tone colored blank cards and matching envelopes that could be used as personal stationary or for wedding invitations. The selection takes up an entire wall. Because the stationary is blank and the cards come in different sizes you can use it for many purposes. You can make your own greeting cards or personalize cards for your specific occasion. They also have beautiful individual sheets of gift wrap which are heavy quality and hand made. I have to agree with the other reviews, this is a great place to get ideas. I did buy some basic stationary supplies which I will use to make my own greeting cards. But when I was done shopping I really just wanted to go to Jo Anne Fabrics or Michael's to get the rest of my supplies. Those stores have a much bigger selection of things to decorate your cards with and they're much less expensive.

This place has so much selection. You can find all your card and paper needs. They also have a lot…read moreof little gifts here and there incase you need a last minute thing. The staff is helpful if you ask for anything and they typically have something on sale.

This Kinokuniya in the International District is located inside the Uwajimaya market. They have the…read moretypical selection of Kinokuniya products with some extra Seattle themed goodies as well!

I have been a Kinokuniya Bookstore member for many years and recently renewed my membership while…read morepurchasing 10 books. At the time of purchase, I specifically asked about the return policy and was told that returning books would be "no problem" as long as they remained unopened in their original plastic wrapping. When I later returned to exchange or return three of the books 10 days later, I was told that I could not do so because I did not have my receipt. This requirement was never mentioned when I asked about returns. As a longtime member, my purchase is documented through my membership account, so it is disappointing that this record could not be used to verify the transaction. I find this level of customer service unacceptable. If a receipt is required for returns, customers should be clearly informed of that at the time of purchase, especially when they specifically ask about the return policy.