We decided to visit the gallery just to browse, and ended up falling head over heels for a…read morepainting! They have a great option where you can take a painting home with you or have it couriered to your home so you can try it in the space, then you can pay for it if you decide to keep it. We did the courier option and had a great experience. We'll definitely be back!

Purchasing art work to the tune of several thousand dollars is an event. Unfortunately some of the…read morejoy was taken out of the art buying process due to the lack of communication between the gallery and the shipping company. I had to do far too much of the leg work after paying an additional $375 on shipping costs. I don't know where the disconnect was but the driver from Rancho Buck had the audacity to say, "I don't need your attitude on a Friday" and hung up. They also struggled to find my address when deciphering between Place and Avenue. The artist that I have been following has left this gallery, which made me happy that I can follow elsewhere with my business.

CRAFTY INDEED! The…read moreCrafty Reader, (Danica Fowler), makes very intricate designs out of musical paper. She has little pandas, Christmas trees wreaths and ornaments. The amount of work that went into making these creations is incredible. We fell in love with, (and eventually purchased a paper orb), which we will either display in a glass bottle or hang in place of mistletoe. It is so cool and the design is flawless. If you like unique holiday items for your home, head on over to her Facebook page and check out her selection. She is based in Woodstock and has a permanent booth at Woodstock Market.

My husband and I went in to this gallery just to take a quick look and walked out with what is now…read moreone of our favorite paintings! The gallery has an interesting variety of art and felt very comfortable. Mary, the manager, joined us after a bit and offered background information on the painter of a piece that we were interested in. Mary is very knowledgeable, friendly, and easily walked us through the purchase and shipping of the painting. We will definitely return to this gallery the next time we are in town!

The glass art is good, just good. As a neighbor & human working within the same space, StudioPlex,…read morehe is extremely rude. Every day, early, until often running late into the evening, he is blasting music! Sound that penetrates thick antique brick walls with closed windows. Often, also, he runs very loud power tools. I can see running such things occasionally but 12-16 hours a day into the night? Rude. Have we asked him to bring it down, of course. We all get a mean, do nothing stance. So, NO, he's a self centered jerk & we will not be referring his business to anyone.

Janke Glass was amazing helping me recreate a duplicate lower glass piece to fit my Andre Arbus…read moreCrystal light from Italy. It cracked on the bottom and I thought it could never be recreated and look new again. Matt's positive attitude and desire to bring it together was what made this a great experience. Truly an artist and I highly recommend contacting Matt, if you have any custom glass needs!

I have worked with Jim & Alex at Pymosa Screenprinting for several different t-shirt designs and it…read morehas been a wonderful experience! They really know how to handle a job with a personal touch as well as do a top quality job. Also, since Pymosa is a local business, excessive shipping fees were not an issue. I recently found out that they have also expanded their business to not only produce screen printed items, but also custom vinyl applications and embroidered products as well. Pymosa's got you covered, whatever you need! I highly recommend this company! ^_^

Very prompt and reasonable! I ordered shirts for my family…read morereunion, and they turned out exactly the way we requested. The shirts were completed within less than a week. They send you an art copy of how your shirt will look before they process the order. They also have very reasonable prices. Jim and his business partner were very friendly and communicated well! Thanks a bunch! My family was pleased, and we recieved compliments all day long!

Finally got to visit this jewelry store while driving by in the neighborhood. Emily's work…read moreincludes original designs (classic and unique), using various pearls, crystals, silver and stones. I also found out that she does custom design work, and may be able to help me with some jewelry repairs and ring resizing that I need to have done. I'll definitely be back!

Augusta designs makes really cute jewelry that my wife loves. I was in Atlanta visiting friends…read moreand dropped in to the small shop in Kirkwood. The owner was there working on her bench and very friendly. The shop is small and elegant, and the jewelry is very affordable. Dog is nice too. Check it out!

CALLING ALL BIRD LOVERS!…read more Know any bird lovers? William Hill makes some of the cutest little bird feeders that are designed to look like little swings. Much of what was on display was NFL related and custom created to represent one's favorite team, (just in time for the Super Bowl). He also had samples for newlyweds with their names, the date of the event and little wine glasses and personalized towels. I really appreciated the pink one that bore the breast cancer ribbon and could have the survivor's name added. He shared an album that had several custom designs for for families and friends. Whatever you can conceive in your mind, William can create it. He also builds wind chimes and light houses. My husband and I really enjoyed visiting with William because he has such as gregarious personality and was just a great guy for conversation. Unfortunately, we have absolutely no trees in our yard, (we benefit from our neighbor's trees), and would not benefit from a bird feeder. However, if you have a bird haven on your property or just an interest in attracting birds, these feeders are great. They are very large and they add a little swag to your outdoor space!

Located in a carriage house on Edgewood Ave in Inman Park, Whitespace is a small art gallery that…read moreshowcases some of the better local talent. I went there to see a photographic exhibition by Decatur artist Conne Thalken, who - full disclosure - is a friend. Her work is excellent, of course, but this review is for the gallery. Whitespace is inside a carriage house behind an old home near where Euclid Ave splits off Edgewood. The gallery has two medium-sized rooms designed to hang art work or host an installation. It's intimate, but still large enough for a fair-sized opening. I like the character inside the space and the Inman Park location adds considerable ambiance. It's a great place to see art. Parking is not abundant with but a few spaces inside the grounds. If attending an opening, you'll need to park on the street, which isn't a big problem in this area.

Following a small plan for "project Valentina yelps about art galleries in the ATL," here's my…read moresecond review on the subject matter! In this opportunity I'm going to talk about Whitespace, my favorite art gallery in Atlanta! Whitespace was founded by art facilitator and connoisseur Susan Bridges, and it's a gem of Atlanta's cultural life. Not only because it's "a unique art venue which represents emerging and established contemporary artists," as they describe the gallery in their website, but also because their whole space is gorgeous and refined, without being snobbish or pretentious. Every time I plan to go there, I know I'm going to see interesting and carefully curated artwork, while having a wonderful time enjoying both the featured pieces and the place. Whitespace is a delightful cluster of bricks shaped by a front/side garden-patio, a spectacular 1893 house and what I consider a demi-house --where several rooms graciously host the artwork. I strongly recommend you pretty ladies and keen gentlemen interested in the arts, to keep informed of their fun openings through their website http://www.whitespace814.com/. If you catch a form, a color palette, a medium that thrills you, and the opening date related to all previously mentioned and attend it, join their mailing list by signing up in their reception. By the by, their openings are usually FABULOUS celebrations. Back in July 2007, they had a show featuring womanhood through the figure of Frida Khalo (Viva La Frida), where they showcased painting, photography, sculpture (featuring a very impressive cake-sculpture that was eaten afterward), performance and video. The party they put together for the opening included a beautiful candlelit flower altar that welcomed the public, right next to a chic "margarita" open bar, some delicious ouer d'oeuvres, and a burlesque live show by Atlanta's cabaret dancers the Dames AFlames (hot stuffff! http://www.damesaflame.com/peek2.htm). It was great and multilayered. I'm sure it'll be always great, and that they will have plenty of superb, five-star exhibits throughout the year!