Just to add to the review I left in October 2023, in the roughly 18 months since then Chris and…read moreMichael have continued to provide me with excellent advice, service and a wonderful selection of beautiful art for my home. I would really suggest anyone looking to add beauty to their home or office at least stop by Art Post (or visit their website) because what they offer is a wonderful alternative to the outrageous prices and narrow vision of many of the other Chicago area art galleries. Chris and Michael are not at all pushy and genuinely want you to love what you purchase. Every room in my home feels bright and cheerful and makes me smile, largely because of what I've taken home from Art Post in the past two years.

I've been to one gallery after another looking for the perfect painting for my family room. I'm…read morebummed that the hunt for a painting took me so long to visit Art Post Gallery because they have gorgeous work. I spent a lot of time examining the artwork on their website ahead of time and love how they let you search by style, size and other options that makes the art buying process a little easier. I had admired a few paintings on their site, but of course nothing beats seeing something in person. And the same paintings I liked on the site were even better in person. I liked one, Uplifting Light, so much that I asked Chris if she could photoshop it into the room I've been looking for. She said an even better option was to take it home for the weekend. She was also super helpful on what frames would work best and I loved that they could frame the painting right in their store - and she said they could hang it too! I filled out some information, gave her my credit card # and I loaded up my SUV. Turns out SUVs are good for something besides carpooling children around.. Once home I was so excited to see the painting in my family room since I was certain this was the "one." I'm so glad Chris let me try it out because while I loved the painting on it's own it just didn't work in the room- the size was wrong, the colors clashed with the colors in my room, etc. And so a few days later I sadly brought it back and handed it to Michael who was very understanding about the situation. I actually did find another painting at a different gallery over the weekend that I believe is the "one" after trying it out in the room, but I will definitely be back to Art Post Gallery when ready to find art for other rooms in my house.

I went in here today for the first time and will be back! As a newer needlepointer, I was unsure…read morewhat threads were best. The employee who helped me (didn't catch her name unfortunately, becayse I'd love to shout her out) was so helpful, patient, and kind while explaining what thread brand would be best, and she took the time to help me pick out the many colors for my two projects. They had so many lovely canvases, including "trendy" ones - like Portillos, SpongeBob, Taylor Swift, etc. I am so happy this store exists in the suburbs! Prices are typical for what I've seen canvases go for online.

Super helpful staff! They helped me calculate size of canvas and yarn needed for a custom project…read more Very reasonable prices. Thank you!

My friends and I were very excited to see a new yarn shop opening in our area. We were very…read morepleasantly surprised and excited. The staff are very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The shop itself is so bright and open. Yarn and accessory selection is outstanding and staff are ready to help with yarn and pattern choice. There is a variety of classes offered and are very instructional. This is a valuable gem in the neighborhood.

The shop is bright and sunny. The staff are all friendly. I took the beginning Tunisian Crochet…read moreclass. My instructor broke down the technique into understandable bits and was very patient. I learned two basic stitches, how to recognize and correct errors, and even completed my first project! I look forward to visiting AriYARN Shop and Studio frequently!

We have had several paintings framed here and have never been disappointed. We recently took an…read moreoil painting from my Grandparents' to be reframed. We do not know the entire history of the paintings, but we do know they are over 60 year old. Each time we worked with Chris and he listened to what we wanted and helped us find the right frame. He did not rush us through the process, nor does he push his recommendations on you . He gave us the time to make a decision and understand our style. He helped us select frames that brought out the colors in the paintings. All of the finished products were beyond our expectations and each day when I look at them I appreciate the history and bit of family legacy it has brought into our home.

This review is slightly overdue. I first used the Framers Edge a year ago to frame a painting I…read morepurchased while traveling. They did an excellent job of helping me work within my budget and the finished project was great. They stretched the canvas, framed it beautifully, and even left it open in the back so that the oils could continue to dry throughout its life. I recently moved and wanted to get a few newer pieces framed. Again, I couldn't be happier with the results. I found the right frames and theft held me consider something new: the right glass. I had four pieces and two of them were framed using art glass. In the picture you can see how much it mitigates the reflection of light sources around it and allows for amazing detail to be seen. It was such a great choice on these two prints. The other two I was a little bit more creative with in terms of the frames due to their location in my home. Both of them turned out excellent as well. They really have something for everyone. If you need something simple, they have it. I'm not one for fussy frames and they have a lot of simple frames in loads of colors. However if you need an opulent gold-leaf frame to hang that 17th century oil portrait in your living room, they also have you covered. Luckily there's a lot in between as well. You can expect professional, friendly service and good guidance if you need it. Both times I came to pick out a frame and drop the art off, they were working with repeat customers. It really instills a sense of confidence when you see so many repeat customers at a place. I guess now I'm one of them!

Very knowledgeable dealer. Went to sell an item. While we waited looked around and they have many…read morequality & beautiful items for sale.

Typically I don't do reviews but I really felt compelled to today. My sister, our mom and I decided…read moreto go on a day of antiquing and our first stop was here. I will say they do have an impressive amount of jewelry and their art selection was beautiful. However, our experiences were completely soured by the owner. We were by the corner near the register looking at their COSTUME jewelry. The cabinet did not happen to be locked and there was no sign on the door explicitly asking customers not to go in. A guy who I now realize was her husband kept poking his head in between our shoulders. At that point I thought it was just a guy with no concept of personal space. I now understand he was checking to see what we were doing as if we could steal with all the cameras around. He did not say anything to us immediately and I think at that point he told his wife to say something so she proceeds to very loudly scold us in front of her staff and the other customer in the store. She did apologize to my sister, however, there was no reason to behave the way she did especially when you depend on other people to make a living. I hope they can at least put signs to ensure there are no miscommunications in the future.

A nice moderately sized building full of whimsical treasures to be found. The booths are full and…read moreeach booth is full to explore. I found some albums at a good price. Lots of midcentury pottery, dishes and glassware. Pleasant service. I would put them on the return list.

Overall great experience, the staff was friendly and willing to help. I was not able to carry all…read morethe items I had and they were able to hold them for me at the front. Lots of vintage shops and lots to find. They had tons of figurines, glass ware, tools, comics, vinyls, cassettes, kitchen appliances, dinnerware, art and so much more. Come prepare to shop since they have much to offer. Please remember not to bring in bags or large purses. They accept credit/debit cards and of course cash!

I have been to The Empty Corner for monthly drum circles, Christmas markets, and even volunteer…read moreopportunities! I appreciate how the one space can offer me a variety of things. I hadn't heard of The Empty Corner until one of my former fitness coaches told us we should patronize the art show he was a part of. The parking lot is a bit small, but it wasn't that big of a deal to park on the street before wrapping presents with the Good Neighbors Network. I recommended the space to my cousin for a family party because it has 2 bathrooms, no specific food attached to it, and a bar space! (I know they have a friend that is a bartender that could run it!) I do like that they offer a variety of classes, but the cookie class is out of my price range of what I would want to pay for my daughter and I to attend. For now, I will keep attending their markets, monthly drum circles, and volunteer opportunities!

Stopped in for the annual spring market. It is located off Arlington Heights Road on a…read more..corner... The spring market consisted of at most 10 artists. There was very little foot traffic, which is unfortunate for the artists. There was a nice selection of pottery , jewelry and baked goods.

I brought in two items that needed framing attention. In one case, the wood had split where the…read morescrews went into the frame. The recommended solution was to flip the frame. For the second piece, the frame had to be replaced. I had complete confidence that Joan had expertise and recommended the best action. The finished work was beautiful. It was an excellent experience.

This was my second occasion using Princeton Frame for less than conventional projects. The first…read morewas to construct a "frame" for a hand-made stained glass entry hall hall light, the second for a rear-illuminated stained glass art piece. The staff spent time exploring my framing options, but also offered suggestions for backlighting the piece which they didn't do. The framing was completed before the scheduled day as well.