I have had 2 pieces framed here. So happy with the finished product…read more Ringseis does amazing work. Highly recommend if you want to preserve your art

Ringseis has done framing for me before. Staff is friendly and is willing and able to help pick…read morethe right framing. Recently I brought in a portrait of my grandmother which was painted in 1970. The frame was old, stained and dated. I was so overwhelmed with all the framing options. The staff jumped in and helps me. They didn't rush me. They gave me a number of ideas. I love the final result. Oma is now fresh and new. Hopefully she's looking down and likes what Ringseis did as much as I do. Thank you!!

This review is massively overdue. I'm a former frequent flyer here, and I have to say TIF is my…read moreall-time favorite one-stop shop for anything photographic in the Bay Area. I started coming here six years ago to augment the lab time and instruction I was getting in school. Their darkroom was my happy place for a long time and was fairly priced. What impressed me the most about their gorgeous space was that they encouraged clients to get their work off their screens and onto the walls. Literally, any time I had a question about anything related to photography or printing, Stuart, Ed, Constance, Chrysta, or Nathan would make the time for me and help me out or give me feedback. I enjoyed printing there and always left feeling inspired because they were so kind, knowledgeable, and professional. If you'd like to learn about photography, I highly recommend checking out their services, classes, and workshops. I wish I could give them more than five stars!

A a small business owner I have never left another business a bad review, but this experience was…read moreunacceptable. My artwork was mishandled and the finished product I had hired them for was poorly executed and unusable. I had to take it to a qualified business afterwards who confirmed they did not do a good job. When I raised the issue, the owner and staff were dismissive, refused a refund, and ignored multiple emails and calls. Their unprofessional behavior was bizarre and astonishing. They clearly aren't equipped to handle valuable artwork. Save yourself the headache and take your projects elsewhere.

Diana Belenky is the Bee's Knees. There, I said it…read more If there's one thing Diana knows how to do, it's to teach. I have had a great many teachers who know how to draw and paint--even the legendary Henry Yan--but very few who know how to teach it. With a great sense of humor, a veritable wealth of information, and a heaping dose of patience, Diana excels at sharing her knowledge and demonstrating its application effectively. If ever you were uncertain of how to, say, capture a specific kind of fold in your gesture drawing, then you need not look further than Diana for just how to do it.

Diana is a DREAM of a teacher. I am an adult beginner and new to drawing and painting, and wanted…read moreto get the foundations down. Diana is SO knowledgeable and organized. She took me from drawing in flat, 2-D to a beautiful 3-D drawing in pencil, in only 3-4 lessons. She is so thoughtful, organized and flexible - she sequenced and adjusted her curriculum to my needs and adjusted to my style of learning seamlessly. In addition, she interweaves art history into her lessons so you understand what she is teaching in context. And she is so nurturing and encouraging! I've gone through a few teachers and she is one of the very best. I recommend Diana for anyone looking to improve their skills.

This place is a hidden gem in Palo Alto, in an industrial area surrounded by factories. It is a…read moremuseum of the work of Tony Foster, an artist from UK who paints beautiful watercolor landscapes. It's free, and a nice place to visit for an hour or so ... highly recommended.

We tried Story Time with Anna on Sunday. It was an hour experience that our grandson enjoyed. We…read moresigned up ahead of time and street parking was easy. There was also a sign that there is additional parking behind the museum. After checking in there was a craft/art activity with stickers and tempera paint sticks. Low mess :). Adjacent was a play area with colored scarves, a pretend campfire, felt board for the children to explore, and books. Before entering the museum area Anna gave an introductory talk describing what to expect. She made it interactive which was very nice. They also did a song to get their wiggles out. She then guided the group through the museum to the carpeted area with cushions for the kiddos. Ana talked about and asked questions about the art on the walls. She read Under the Same Sky to the children and made this an interactive experience also. It was just the right length of time, thirty minutes. This was just right for our 18 month old grandson.

Great sound track on the day of my visit. The young man behind the counter was nice enough to write…read moreit down for me. The store has an eclectic collection of funky stuff you probably won't be able to live without. Prices are reasonable. There is a price point for everyone. Its so unique that its hard to put into words. Hopefully you will get a feel for it from my photographs. The captions give you a bit more specific info. You will definitely feel welcome there. It's a great place to just get lost in fantasy.

Revolution 9 is such a cute shop! I stopped by yesterday for the first time in about ten years. It…read morewas nice to see how very little had changed in all the ways that matter. Going down the list: Attentive customer service? Check. Excellent selection of fun, nerdy, and political gifts? Check, check, and check! If you have Star Wars, Tolkien, Harry Potter, or Studio Ghibli fans in your life, Revolution 9 is a great place to shop for gifts. I got my fiancé a funny "Greetings from Tatooine" postcard and found a My Neighbor Totoro insulated lunch bag for myself. I love the friendly and welcoming vibes here and will be sure to wait less than ten years for my next visit.

Owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. Reasonably priced. Picked up our oriental rug today. The…read morerepair work was exceptional. After repair and cleaning, the rug colors were revived and the repair work was not noticeable. Would most definitely recommend Silk Road Odyssey.

We had a rug delivered the wrong size and the team was able to quickly resize it for us. the work…read morewas fantastic - doesn't look like anyone even touched it. would recommend

Noah and his team are simply brilliant! I had the good fortune to receive some beautiful Paul…read moreMadonna prints from his studio and love them! The attention to detail, recommendation to an equally brilliant framing studio (I LOVE STERLING ART SERVICES!!!) my entire experience from request to final product was simply amazing. Thank you Noah and team! I will be sending ALL my clientele to you and Sterling for their fine printing and framing needs.

Kris & Noah and the entire team at Electric Works go above and beyond. They deliver top-notch…read moreperformance across a broad range of services and products. I've been going to them for probably 20 years and can't recommend them more highly.

I am so grateful for Marissa. Before covid, I went into the city for my color. I have red hair, and…read morefar too many bad experiences with well-meaning stylists who left my hair Jolly Rancher Red or Prince Purple. During covid I did my own hair, but I was too timid to experiment with red, so I resorted to light brown. I didn't think I could find another colorist who would be so great with reds. But Marissa is absolutely amazing. She listened to me, discussed the options, and ultimately gave me back my beautiful natural shade (enhanced, of course) before the grays started. Thanks Marissa!!

Total waste of $400 for a failed treatment and zero accountability…read more I've had many keratin treatments over the years and know the process well. This was a total failure. The appointment was rushed (under 2 hours) and I even noticed my hair was sticky to the touch when I got home. Despite waiting a full week to wash and using sulfate-free shampoo, my hair is patchy, frizzy, and kinky. In all my years, I've never seen such patchy results. This is actually worse than a treatment simply "not taking" - my curl pattern is completely inconsistent, with straight patches, wavy patches, and frizzy patches all over my head. This is clear proof the stylist didn't properly apply the product or heat-seal the sections. I actually had to flat-iron my own hair every morning because it wouldn't stay straight. I didn't even reach out until after my first wash to give it a fair chance, but the stylist was dismissive and claimed I "didn't understand" the process. Most professional salons offer a fix or a refund when a treatment fails; this stylist refused both. Look at the photos--this is not a professional result. Save your money and go elsewhere.