Such a fun and unique experience, perfect for anyone with any level of artistic ability!…read more My mom and I took a glassblowing class here and both opted to make the milk jug/small vase. They have a handful of tiers that have different items you can make including paper weights, ornaments, pumpkin, and a terrarium. Each tier is priced differently and gradually increases as you move up a tier. When you book/preregister for your class, you have to select the tier you want to make from, but you are able to change it when you get there. My mom had selected a tier 2 item when booking, but switched to tier 1 the day of, and we were charged appropriately. Instructors were very helpful and gave good insight and demonstrated how the process worked. They were very hands on, and could be even more so if you needed them to be. Our class had some younger kids as well as adults, and everyone was given great care and the assistance they needed. You take turns each making your piece one at a time, so the actual process per person probably took around 20 minutes for tier 0-2 items. Depending on class size and how many people are in your group/when you arrive, you could expect to be there anywhere from 1 hour to 2.5. You don't get to take your blowing home right away, it has to sit in a hot oven overnight to set, so I sadly haven't seen my finished product yet, but I can't wait to pick it up and start putting it to use! Good pro-tip, wear long sleeves! I wore short sleeves because I figured I would be too hot in long, but the molten glass is VERY HOT and can irritate your skin just from the proximity! My arm turned super red and had a little bit of a heat rash the rest of the day, but it went away by the next morning.

I'd never tried glass blowing, but someone recommend this place to me and I decided to go when I…read morehad friend in town. I didn't know what to expect but it ended up being such a fun and unique experience. It's easy to book your glass blowing session online and it's only $80 for a small item. My friends and I all made small pumpkins to remember our visit and they turned out to be so beautiful. The day we came someone was wrong with the oven. It wasn't as hot as it should've been but the workers teaching us were very cool and easy going and we were still able to make our glass. They gave great instruction and helped us the whole time. I learned so much and loved learning how to do this! I like that they can even mail you your item for a small fee since it takes a day or two to cool. I would definitely do this again! It's such a special experience.

The folks at the Blooming Vase are amazing florists! I've been getting flowers for my wife from…read morethem for years. They always have a ton of options across different budgets and are great at making recommendations. It turns out Mother's Day week is the busiest week of the year, even busier than Valentine's Day, and they were all smiles! They just really love brightening peoples lives with beautiful flowers!

From the telephone ordering in which the female was clear, thorough and super friendly to the…read moredelivery status and closing. Everything was perfect. 10/10! I will recommend to family and friends! Thank you

My 7-year old daughter recently discovered a love for this place after trying their holiday…read moregingerbread house kit that she was able to do with their instructional video on YouTube. We since went back for a 1:1 session with the owner Phil and he patiently helped my daughter with a custom clay project of a little dog character that she likes. It was easy to make an appointment for the class and my daughter can't wait for her next one.

Drop in class on Saturday morning for two kids (7yo, 8yo) - highly recommend!…read more Each child got to select their own project and completed it by the end of the session. There were so many age appropriate samples for the kids to choose from. Pricing varied pending on project. Staff was friendly and great with kids. We will be back again!

Got some pho next door and saw a floral shop, these are dying business but yet still very niche so…read morewe took a step inside to buy something for our grandma. The owners/workers are extremely attentive to details and the price was very fair (you have to realize you are in San Mateo after all). Shop is very clean and the selections are endless, they even know the flowers down to the name and smells.

Every time I am entering this place I feel like in a…read moregarden! I get some flowers for my wife from time to time - it's always surprising here! Flowers are always fresh and staff are fresh as well - like I am the first and only customer. Much success!

My husband surprised me with a beautiful arrangement in a double layer heart shaped box with an…read moreadorable gift nestled in rose petals on the bottom layer. I love the flowers that Mary chose and recommend checking out her website or instagram page for more designs or information. I'll definitely keep her in mind for future events or special occasion flowers. I'm sure my husband will too since she is local, friendly and super responsive.

Working with Mary is the easiest and most convenient transaction I've ever had to deal with. I've…read moreordered boutonnières and corsages from her more than a couple of times now. She responds quick, provides great selections for ribbon colors, but most of all, her beautiful work is also very reasonable and not over-priced. Others hike up their prices once they hear specific "occasions" but with Mary, I didn't feel that at all. It was truly wonderful to work with her. Thank you so much, Mary. You are greatly appreciated.

This is such a fun and kid-friendly place to come in this local area…read more The instructions are simple: pick your ceramic to paint, select 6 colors, and sit down to start. They provide several different size brushes and have a great selection of colors to choose from. The inside is also spacious and open which makes the experience more pleasant. Only downside is that it takes 7 days to pick up the ceramic and their items are a bit on the pricier side. We painted a small ice cream bowl and that was $36. Overall though, will definitely be coming back again!

I spent a relaxing hour painting w/ my gf on a Saturday afternoon. There was a birthday party going…read moreon, which took up a full table. I don't think they have enough room to fit everyone comfortably. Since one table is filled, everyone is sitting with one chair or two in between. This leaves people to succumb sitting in the middle of strangers. Who wants to sit in the middle of strangers? Do you want them to hear your conversation too? Not me! For two paintings (depicted) it costed $70 total. I thought this was pricy just for two. There was only one worker working a full birthday party, giving everyone their paint, cutting the cake, etc. I thought this was pretty understaffed for the amount of people. All in all, it was a fun and chill time despite the price and claustrophobia.

Stopped by today to purchase cempasúchil (marigold) bouquets for my Día de Los Muertos altar. The…read moreowner was very nice and shared some really kind words with me after I shared that my mom had recently passed away. This shop seems to have a variety of Mexican goods - candy, foods, party supplies, etc. I will definitely stop by again.

Let me start by stating that this review is LONG OVERDUE! Words, pictures and videos CANNOT justify…read morethe high recommendation I give Whimsy Made! I was planning a LAST MINUTE 18th birthday party (filipino debut) for my daughter with absolutely NOTHING  planned, other than a date, a booked venue and a limited budget with only 3 months ahead of me. DIY Youtube videos, Pinterest, Etsy and Facebook groups were my only forms of entertainment at this point.  My best friend was planning her wedding and was referred to Jesiree to assist with planning. She asked me (as her maid of honor) and her matron of honor to accompany her to meet Jesiree and her husband, Eddy to discuss services that they offer and could possibly assist her with for her wedding. I was IMMEDIATELY impressed with her style, her presentation and the variety of services she has to offer. We also learned during the meeting that she was assisting our other friend with her son's 1st birthday party!  After the meeting, I took the opportunity to ask my best friend if she would mind if I ask Jesiree to assist me with providing services to  plan my daughters party (as I did not want it to interfere with the planning of her wedding). She didnt mind at all! (THANK GOD!) I initially only intended to request for assistance with the creation of invitations and favor tags, as I was on an EXTREMELY tight budget and planned to print them myself. In the end, Jesiree helped create ALL the printables for the party, such as the table numbers and Order of Events! Did I forget to mention that she created a design that exceeded what  we envisioned and was able to match all the printables to the theme that my daughter requested?! Yes, she's THAT GOOD! However, along the way of the planning, I encountered MULTIPLE obstacles, such as last minute cancellations of dessert table assistance, videographers, etc. I was EXTREMELY stressed with no energy or patience left due to my limited budget and the short amount of time I had left prior to the event. Jesiree came through and was able to help me... She recommended an AMAZING photographer (IG: @rawkbeez), took the time to include our event into her busy schedule to design/bake treats for a BEAUTIFUL dessert table, AND host HER photobooth at the event along with her wonderful team (Thanks Eddy, Karen and EJ!).  Jesiree's quality of work speaks for itself. She is very kind, patient, organized, and detailed oriented. Im the type of person who has many questions to ask and she was ALWAYS willing to provide the answer! I highly recommend Whimsy Made for event planning and plan to use her for ALL my future events! Thank you, Jesiree and Eddy for assisting us to help create such a memorable event! You've both made it a very pleasurable experience to work with you guys! Its the teamwork to make the dream work!! Thank you soooo much!

Jesiree and her team are phenomenal! The time and effort she puts into everything she makes is…read moreamazing. Everything is thoughtfully planned out and aesthetically executed. Not only does she make the decor from scratch according to your theme, but she makes desserts like cupcakes, donuts, cakes, macarons, etc to go with it! Her prices are also incredibly reasonable. She and her team is super friendly and accommodating, and are open to orders all over the Bay Area. I highly recommend Whimsy Made!