I was a customer of Artisans Taos and Santa Fe a few years back, but I haven't been to any of the…read morestores since leaving Taos. Now that I have moved back to NM and live in ABQ, I am elated to have an Artisans Store in my neighborhood. The new owners are super polite. Upon my entry, they gave me a warm greeting. The staff is terrific to work with and attentive. Although the pricing is a bit higher than buying online, the advantages of being able to see before I buy and the convenience of being local outweigh the disadvantages of buying sight unseen. Plus, who needs to make Bezos any richer? I prefer to support local and family businesses whenever I can. Then there's the social aspect of running into other creative peeps! The staff are all artists themselves and are conversant in their individual disciplines. It's too bad there isn't a way to expunge the old reviews that do not reflect the values of the new owners.

I really wanted to like this place because it is the only locally owned art shop I have seen in…read moreABQ. However, the selection was extremely lacking. I found none of the basic items I was looking and had to order everything online from another vendor. I wish they had more products cause I do not like shopping from Michael's and wish there was a good local alternative in ABQ. Overall I would not recommend shopping here.

I use to love going to this store growing up . But once I started ordering expensive cards the…read moresales women got worse and worse . Always spelling my name wrong on my custom cards . If I'm going to pay $1600 for custom cards I expect crissi to remember me or even spell my name right . Or even some kindness . I'll take my business elsewhere where the sales people are actually decent and actually spell my name correctly .

Found perfect perfect present fir a going away party present! Great price! Unique!! And a great…read morecard!! I will go back for more gift giving occasions!!

True love everytime i walk in the door! And true love when i walk out because I ALWAYS have…read moresomething new. Great atmosphere, great service. And besides pens and pencils and journals and greeting cards of all types, I also buy earrings here!

This place is a gem! Great stationery, pen refills and other products related to writing. I love…read moreold fashioned snail mail and this place has so much to make it even more special.

How can they call this "hobby"lobby? There's very little hobby supplies, mostly decorative junk…read more The need to call it Women's decorating tacky crappy shoppe. Their plastic models dept. keeps getting smaller with less selections to choose from. And the model kits they sell are the cheapest lowest quality kits available.

I needed some framing help for a couple of photos for Valentines Day. Marsha has helped out in…read morethe past, and was aces once again. Many thanks, Paul C.

This is a delightful shop! It's full of handmade art and amazing treasures made by local artists!…read more The selection includes ceramics, home goods, jewelry, cards, art and more. I really recommend this place to anyone!!!

When one visits Patrician Design, the first thing one notices is color - engaging color. You…read morecannot help but feel uplifted by the colorful merchandise displayed artistically throughout the store. The merchandise is whimsical, useful, beautiful, and purposeful. Local and regional artists are frequently highlighted and many one of a kind pieces can be found on the walls and shelves. The inventory changes frequently and there is something for every price range and every type of customer - from the visiting tourist to the collector looking for the next addition for their collection. If you need design services, there is none better than Patrician Design. The sense of color in the store is the sixth sense that owner Patti Harrell Hoech brings to any project. She also brings wisdom and design understanding for commercial and residential applications. Continuity of theme is the starting point with Patrician Design in each of their projects. The use of color can be restrained (neutrals) or riotous as a summer garden in full bloom. Whatever the client's needs, Patricia Design provides comprehensive, professional design consultation. One does not have to be in the Albuquerque area to experience Patti Hoech's insight. Whether in California or Minnesota, Patrician Design delivers the design concepts, furniture, color schemes, swatches, and samples to satisfy the client and create a uniquely professional or personal space.

Devonna is an absolute pleasure to work with. Professional, responsive and very creative. She came…read moreup with the perfect design for my daughter's wedding invitation suite, and turned everything around quickly. The Funky Olive is in New Mexico, and I'm in New Jersey, but the distance was never a factor. The bride and groom (and this smiling MOB) couldn't be happier! Five stars for sure.

From the owner: Funky Olive Design is a custom invitation design studio. We take the time to design an invitation…read moreset for your special day that meets your exact needs and personality.