I needed someone to look at a ring that was in my late mother's jewelry box. I suspected it was…read morecostume jewelry. It looked kind of beat up, and I didn't care for its light blue stone. A woman quickly was happy to help me. She looked at it under enlargement, then with great confidence said, "It's a blue topaz with little diamonds around the side, and the ring is (some)teen carat gold." Wow. My own personal Antiques Roadshow moment! And no charge, long-distance travel or waiting in line. She offered to clean it too, free of charge. I of course accepted!

I highly, highly recommend working with Morgan from Nord for one-of-kind heirloom jewelry redesign…read more Fine jewelry and jewelry redesign were completely new territory for me. Working with Morgan, I felt an instant connection and she made me feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas and guiding me through the entire process. The result of my custom engagement ring is something I never could have imagined. It's hard to put into words how truly beautiful the design is. It's absolutely stunning. I love having a unique piece that tells a family story and gives an heirloom a second life. Morgan's design experience brought my vision to another level. The design is modern, yet timeless and honors the original design integrity of the ring - with some edge. It's perfect. It's exactly what I wanted, without knowing what I wanted. If you're on the fence about an heirloom redesign - I highly recommend going into Nord and asking for Morgan. The possibilities are endless and the final product you'll get is something more beautiful than you've ever imagined. Lastly, the quality and craftsmanship of the Nord jewelers is best in class. This ring's story will live on forever and be passed down for generations.

I inherited my grandfather's coins, knowing they were valuable and went to Scott's to be offered a…read morelittle over $200 I passed and went to eBay and what not and I made a couple thousand but in reality lost thousands before realizing what I had now going through Pcgs I plan on setting a new record for grading and auctioning. Most of my coins especially 1863 Indian head. Avoid Scott. Very untrustworthy people bad business I went to them and hopes to be appraised would've had better luck at a random pawnshop. Take a look at these nice high MS grade coins. They only offer me $200 for.

Scott was very kind and helpful. I had never been there and I took some coins in based on a…read morerecommendation from a friend. I feel he was fair and honest.

John Hansen of Michigan Automotive Inspection Services recently completed a pre-purchase inspection…read moreof a 1954 Buick Skylark for me and I cannot say enough great things about the work that he completed. I had no concerns about buying this car sight unseen because of John's thorough inspection and deep knowledge. John quickly responded to my email asking for information about an inspection and when we decided to move forward, he quickly scheduled a call with me to understand my objectives for the purchase. After that call he scheduled the trip for a few days later. John must have spent 4+ hours with the car and his inspection included a drive and engine pressure test.  John called me during his drive home to give me a quick preview of what he found. Less than 24 hours later, I received a 12 page written report with 18 sections, each with easy to understand commentary and ratings. Additionally, he provided over an hour and 15 minutes of video with commentary and nearly 400 photos. Especially with the  video commentary, I felt like I was under the car and in the engine bay with John. After I reviewed the full report, John spent 45 minutes on the phone with me walking me through all of his findings. What I really respected about John was his knowledge of classic cars. What I really appreciated about John was his thoroughness and how he always kept my goal of wanting a mechanically solid driver we could enjoy on cruise nights and runs to the ice cream store, not a trailer queen classic, top of mind in our discussion. John was also kind and friendly during the entire process. I highly recommend John's inspection services and would hire him again if I was buying another classic car.

I cannot say too many great things about John and his work. While on the path to my dream car, (I…read morewanted to relive my youth in an 80's VW Rabbit convertible). I dealt with 4 Auto Inspectors and called more mechanics than I have fingers and toes searching all over the country. John and what he provides is above all others - the depth of knowledge, attention to detail, experience and expertise all will help you make the best decision in finding your next car. I was so fortunate to have been referred to John and his work from a reputable dealer in Detroit - I was in California - and needed an expert to do a pre-purchase inspection, I couldnt find anyone willing to go to the dealer - everyone wanted the car to come to them - John provided an extensive report with checklists and narrative that was beyond what any other inspector offered - I was also given over 200 photos of every inch of the car and 9 videos - including the test drive. He spent almost 4 hours with the car - and then additional time preparing the report that I got on a holiday weekend. He helped me understand the report - and make the decision to continue my search. He helped me find other cars available and make informed decisions and ultimately I found the best car at the best price in the cleanest and original condition. If you are looking for the best - it's John - absolutely.

This is an impressive small city museum, and I love that it is community-focused and has an art…read morelibrary and school along with the gallery space. My favorite of the current exhibits is the 'Cobalt to Indigo' Asian display. The high school pieces are impressive too. The museum is free on Thursdays and has a free parking lot across from the back of the building.

I love art museums, so I was excited to check out KIA while in town recently. Entry is only $5 for…read moreadults, $2 for students, and free for members, children through age 12, and active military personnel. There is free parking available in parking lots across from entrances on South and Lovell streets. The museum wasn't busy when we were there, which was nice as we were able to leisurely wander the galleries. It's not a huge museum, but I loved the Kyungmi Shin: A Story to Finding Us exhibit (through May 12, 2024). The artworks were stunning and I loved trying to find hidden images in each. The other main exhibit was American Realism: Visions of America, 1900-1950, which didn't resonate with me personally as much, but it was still interesting to see. The permanent collection downstairs was nice - I especially liked the Tiffany lamps and jewelry. There is a Chihuly sculpture hanging in the entryway, which is really cool to see. The gift shop is nicely curated with lots of great books, gifts, and more. Nate got a cute little cat shaped ceramic chopstick rest!

Amazing staff and environment! My friends and I always love to go here, every time we do the staff…read moreis always kind and offering help as needed. They do a lot more than just the glaze painting but I haven't tried them yet! They also have many pieces to choose from like little sculptures for kiddos and holiday themed items as well as the practical use ones like egg carton holders and mugs.

Came here as a family for my wife's birthday. She and the kids had a blast picking and painting…read moretheir pieces. Make sure if you come you listen to the instructions and understand them before getting started so you don't have any issues with your art pieces. The only thing I will caution is expect to pay a decent amount per piece. I don't believe I saw a piece less than $20, but those were small and if your younger kids are anything like mine, they will want to paint tons of them, or a really big (read expensive) one.

Wow, LoriAnne knows her fashions! She was also so helpful. We came up last Wednesday (June 24)…read moremorning looking for an outfit for my wife to wear to a wedding. LoriAnne took time and care offering several combinations that looked really great, fit very well and which had complimentary colors. It was so nice great experience with someone who really knew her stuff. Thank you, LoriAnne.

The older I get, the more Chico's loose-fitting, largely comfy cotton and lightweight linen lines…read moreappeal to me. It's like the store is a ring on the tree trunk of my mortality. That said, even when I was in my 20s I'd occasionally get sucked in by the vibrant hues that characterize Chico's, and I've been happy with how the clothes I've purchased there throughout the years have held up. They've got some really cute peasant tops in their fall line that I really like.