Kreatelier, OH HOW I LOVE THEE!! Thank you for our beautifully reupholstered and refinished chair…read more It was a sad chair with good bones that we received from a friend and it is now a show piece that my friend wants back. It is the second project that you have completed for us, and again, we are very satisfied with the exceptional work. Just look at the NEW compared to OLD look.

I love a bargain. This will give a bit of insight into why I bought a Rowe chair off Craigslist…read morefor $100 and...confession...have stored it in the garage for the last four years. A waste of space until Kreatelier transformed it into a one-of-a-kind gem. Pernilla and the Line are true artists with a customer service focus. They helped me isolate two fabrics, so my run of the mill seat became a juxtaposition of masculine and feminine (see before and after pictures). Top pillows are reversible, giving me two looks in one. Truth be told, it is expensive to reupholster. You've got the cost of fabric plus the labour. With this said, I have never regretted spending a single penny. Open seven days a week = convenient! Now, let's all make a pact to clean out the garage so we can upcycle and make space for the car.

What a beautiful shop! The owner was super sweet and loved the variety of items they carry. I got a…read morefew art prints to frame, love supporting local artists. This is a great spot to grab a gift or a bit of home decor.They have a great selection of puzzles and other gifty items like that. I will definitely be heading back in!

Super cute little shop that helps put Hope Street in that category where one can spend a few hours…read moreexploring and enjoying! Rhode Craft is a shop similar to Frog & Toad with local artisans represented but not as comical. Straightforward items from jewelry to home goods to stickers. A few items a little high priced and some reasonable. They had a clearance table, which I love! Again, a great addition to Hope! (I bought a little ring holder dish, black heart shape $3 on clearance)

Bromance Warehouse is super new, and super cool! The space is really open and bright, which makes…read morefor a really comfortable shopping experience. I've now purchased something in-store, as well as from the website and both experiences were great! The shop is a mix of curated items from local designers and products designed by the owner himself. It is very pop and trendy with a heavy emphasis on gay culture. That being said, there seems to be something for everyone! Both I (a straight cis woman), and my boyfriend found items we really loved. This would be a great place to stock up on pride items, gifts for friends and family, or just some artwork from really talented local artists! I really like this place, and I can't wait to check back time and again to see what they stock!

From the owner: We specialize in Clothing, Accessories, Fine Art, Collectibles, Books, Stationery, and Gifts…read morecreated by local queer artists. The shop is open on Saturday's 9-1 and we also carry a bevy of unique items on our website!

Nostalgia is such a cool spot. Whenever my out of town friends come to visit I bring them here to…read morewander for hours. It's hard to walk out without something, but I always find high quality, unique, pieces. I recently just bought a beautiful wood box paper cutter and vintage disc film camera that I'm excited to play around with. The people at the front are great!

Cool thrift store, great prices, all sorts of objects. Lots of items for everyone and the staff are…read morenice and personable. I can't wait to come back

Beautiful showroom filled gorgeous pieces of gold. I looked at the cross pendants and gold chains…read more Friendly staff. Comfortable environment.

Had my ring made and it came out so beautiful! Ray is very knowledgeable and was patient with my…read morequestions. We've come for ring sizing and repairs also and the staff is great. Will definitely recommend!

I have several watches that I used to wear all the time (before wearable fitness trackers and Apple…read morewatches entered my life), and decided I'd start wearing again. All 3 of them needed new batteries, so I figured I'd try the Speidel store, since it was so conveniently located for me. The store is attractively set up, with lots of windows and natural light a it's on a corner (no photos since the store clerk and I were the only ones in a modest space & it felt awkward to start snapping away before I asked for service). It has some really fun watches on display for sale, many of them priced under $50, and a nice collection of what they label "scrub" watches for nurses, with large and clear to read faces, for just about $30 each. They also sell replacement bands, which I didn't think I needed. I was told that one watch didn't seem to have a back that could come off, so the battery couldn't be replaced. I left my other 2 watches and went to run errands. When I came back, I got the bad new that they could replace only one of the batteries since the back on the other looked like it wasn't replaced correctly so it was wedged in. The clerk directed me to Saltzman's Watches in Cranston when I asked what I should do with those 2 watches she couldn't fix. So, 4 stars for a very nice store to stop in if you're looking to buy something that isn't a high end watch; closer to 3 stars for advertising repairs that they could offer in only a limited range of situations.

Living on East Side and having such a wonderful gem as Speidel watch in our neighborhood is…read morerefusing. Every time I go in they are professional but equally friendly and couldn't be more helpful. Unique to find have such an experience these days. I am from family owned businesses myself for generations and trust me it's hard work. Thank you for being who you are and always friendly as well as helpful! Quality products too! Enjoy doing business with you

Loved this cute shop on Hope. Have spent hours looking around at all the cute treasures. The…read moreselection is great from Sonny Angels to a ri shot glasses with RI SL** on it that my daughter had to have. The service was great. Prices are comparable. I will be back.

Anytime I'm in the area and time permits. I come to Frog & Toad - East! They have the most…read moreinteresting and campy little accessories, decor, clothing, and housewares. From the fun baseball caps bearing phrases that are dripping with sarcasm to the posters, bumper stickers and lapel pins that add a little levity to life. I definitely stop by here when I'm looking for fun gifts to give out of towners because there are so many references to local staples that are uniquely Rhode Island. Did I mention the staff is super nice every time I come in here? They know I'm mostly browsing and eventually will find something. They're helpful when you need them and they let you be to just explore and have a good time... sharing insights when they are needed and just overall helping make this a chill shopping atmosphere.

Amazing selection of sterling and semi-precious stones. The service has been excellent every time I…read morestop in. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. They also carry Bluemoonstone Creations which are gorgeous creations by a local RI jewelry artist. They also often have sales I got a great deal on a small sterling and onyx pendant here during the Fall. Great selection of sterling chains as well. Highly recommend! Inquire about their frequent buyer card!

I went in looking for a gift for my mother's birthday and was very impressed by the service and…read moreselection! She loved the earrings!