My wife saw this beautiful custom handmade jewelry and asked for some as a gift. Christine, the…read moreowner, is very professional, courteous and a pleasure to do business with. We will definitely be back for more. The store is clean and inviting, nestled in downtown Kirkwood next to Spencers Grill.

We had a very specific frame and matting style we needed for a piece of artwork. They were so…read moreamazing and took so much time and attention to detail to make sure it was perfect for us. And it seriously looks amazing!!! Definitely, definitely be using them again!

I had come across her gallery a couple years ago and really liked her style. One day on Instagram I…read morecame across a picture that she had painted and posted online. I instantly fell in love with it and sent her a message to find out it was still available. Was immediately responded to and I scheduled to come look at it the next day. When I walked into her Gallery I was immediately greeted by Vesna. When I seen the painting I immediately knew that it was going to go out with me. Her gallery is full of amazing original paintings. The whole experience was fantastic and I think it's exciting that you can actually speak with the artist when you're buying their art. If you have never been there it's definitely worth the time to stop by and look.

Beautiful paintings, very wide array of subjects. If you go I is a good use time all seasons and…read morecolors schemes. You will love its

A peaceful gallery and a great place to visit in this area, and even compared to other areas. I…read morefind the art works I like and everyone can find their own pieces there. This art center holds workshops and exhibitions regularly. If you have children, then here is a wonderful choice for your families. Highly recommend

Great name for the gift shop of the Missouri History Museum! Prices of some items, including…read morechildren's books, are low. Others are moderate. I don't feel that anything was overpriced. Quite a few books on the history of Missouri and St. Louis. Some neat shirts inspired by places St. Louisans still love - Famous Barr, Coral Court, etc. This may become my go-to holiday and occasion store.

I really hate to do this since I love seeing small, family-owned businesses succeed. However, my…read moreexperience was such an extreme turn-off that what was my first visit will also be my last. I am in the beginning stages of planning my sister's baby shower. The time to print and buy shower invitations is now upon me. Also, I've been the to sushi place next door a few times at night and always admire the gigantic giraffe in the window. I stopped in yesterday with my boyfriend to check out and get a price on the giraffe (baby present, hello!) and see what kind of invite printing/customization they offer. The employees were sitting in the back, talking to another customer about an order she had placed. There is a bell, and the place is not that big; they clearly saw and heard us walk in. We were given a quick glance, and that was it. We walked around for five or ten minutes, looking at the invitations and small children's toys/gifts that they had. We even were obviously looking at the giraffe and trying to look for a price tag! Still, no one said a single word to us or gave us a second glance. We left without making a purchase, and I will NOT be returning. It's a shame, because they had several invites that I liked and obviously the giraffe I wanted to buy. Horrible, terrible customer service!

I used Hi Ho Helio for wedding invitations for my daughter's wedding in Vail last summer and would…read morerecommend them to anyone. Ellen and Barry were terrific to work with! Ellen was very responsive and flexible to our needs and worked through every detail and invitation change we had. My daughter lives out of town, so it could have been difficult, but she made it very smooth. Not to mention, the invitations were absolutely gorgeous and we received several compliments on them as well. Their selection is abundant and prices are good. Highly recommend! Carrie E. Kirkwood

Allison was our decorator and day of coordinator for my husband and I's Indian wedding and I kid…read moreyou not, my jaw dropped when I walked into the room for every single one of our four events . The pictures really don't do justice to the beauty and grandeur of the huge spaces, which were completely transformed, which was good because our venue was not particularly attractive. It truly looked even better than what I could even dream of. These services don't come cheap, but Allison was very transparent with pricing of individual items, was willing to work with our budget, and saved us money wherever possible by reusing items between events. She threw in the most beautiful custom dance floor wrap for no extra charge for our reception, which was so appreciated! As a planner, Allison was so thoughtful and warm. With her in charge, we probably had the world's only on time Indian wedding. Allison's schedule was immaculate and I can't imagine how everything could have run as smoothly as it did without her behind the scenes calling vendors, directing traffic, and putting out fires. Her hard work allowed us to enjoy our big day that much more. Our only feedback would be that Allison put so much effort in that she was clearly stretched thin so we often felt like we had to go over the same details multiple times during the planning process and day of, some details (but not essential ones) were not executed the way we envisioned. I think this would happen in any situation where the lead decorator and coordinator of a 300 person event were the same person, so that is something to consider with bigger events. On the flip side, having the same person as planner and decorator made those two essential pieces that much more coordinated. 10 out of 10 would recommend, thank you Allison and team!!!

Allison helped us put on an incredible corporate event! I received countless compliments on the…read moredecor from all of our attendees. The entire team was fast, dedicated, and professional. And, when my musician cancelled on me just 3 hours before the event (who was not booked through Parties & Props), Allison jumped in and made some calls and had a musician there in time for the event. Parties & Props is the best and I cannot thank you enough!

Magnificent! You…read moresign up for a class and at the time of enrolling you pick which item you would like to create. You can choose a candleholder or a lamp. There's a desk lamp, moon lamp and swan lamp. I chose swan. You pay for your item at the time of your reservation. Day of event, you check in at the store and they give you a bag containing the item you purchased. You sit down and the fun begins! It's a little overwhelming at first but once you realize it's your project and it doesn't have to be perfect, you relax. First you choose the colors. Then you choose a pattern. Finally, glue the mosaic tiles onto your item. The glueing is a little tricky. Don't use a lot or the tile will slide. Let the glue get a little tacky before you place the pieces. There are no guide lines on the glass so be careful of placement. The employees are so nice. They bring everyone a sample of a Turkish dessert and a small Turkish coffee. I had an amazing time! Go solo or bring a bunch of friends! Once home, you have the option to add grout. This is tricky because some of your tiles will fall off. Thank goodness they allow you to take a few extra tiles home with you.

It's fun in concept but completely overpriced for the experience. The lamp bases we paid for online…read morein advance were not available, and they kindly offered to upgrade us to the next best option, but each one we were given was broken in some way. They were bent crooked or missing a piece, and it was discouraging. The tiles are all cut poorly, so you have to dig and make sure you are getting a non-lopsided one. There was very little instruction given by the employee, and when we did request assistance, it seemed like we were bothering her. The website claims Turkish treats and coffee will be provided. The coffee comes in the smallest size Dixie cup and was half full, no treats were mentioned. We ended up having some trouble with the glue and the attendant just kept asking "what's the problem?" And when we explained our issues, instead of offering guidance, she just hovered until we were done. I might try another location to see if the supplies are higher quality and the staff are better trained, but it's unlikely.