Love the two classes I've taken and want to continue taking more and making bracelets. Great…read moreguidance from owner and staff.

Meh...the store is really pretty, all sparkles and shiny. But not all that glitters is gold…read more The problem seems not to be the lack of beads, but staff. I believe that the shop is owned and run by a mother/daughter duo. However, if there are other staff working in the shop they're totally unknown. I've been shopping here since they opened but the shop always seems understaffed. When the owner is in she is attentive to her customers but that's about it. Many times I've gone in and no one has been at the counter instead people have been at the tables in the rear room talking and chatting. However, you don't know who works there. The last time I went in, Sunday, October 17, no one even acknowledged that I was there. I walked the store several times looking for something in particular but since I wasn't sure who it was that was working in the shop and who was a customer I didn't ask for any help. That seems to be the constant in the shop. It's great that they're so friendly if you are friends with the staff because otherwise...who knows. I haven't taken any of their classes. I don't think they have a great deal of variety for settings or findings, but they have a lovely selection of beads. Prices are a tad bit higher than across the street at Gifts of Avalon but they are a good balance to Gifts of Avalon. They carry similar beads, some of the same, but they have a bunch of items that aren't the same which is nice to create variety in Gainesville.

What a cool place to hang out!! No matter how many times you come sown here, you always see…read moresomething that you did not see before!! Am I right?!

Celino is a Gainesville treasure -- if you're a starving college student, go to SoMa to buy some…read moreart supplies, but if you're not, then go buy one of his pieces (for which he really should charge an awful lot more, so you don't need to be a one percenter or anything like that).

New trading card, collectibles store located close to UF right along Main street specializing in…read morejapanese culture., they have been open about 4 weeks and are still in set up mode.Real friendly staff , Duncan was very helpful. Great pricing on their card decks, games and some really cool unique collectibles. BANDAI Products.

While the selection is nice, I found the prices to be way too much. I get that as a business there…read moreare overhead fees, but you can get everything there online or at other stores for much cheaper. Gacha coins are $3 a piece and all the machines are like 2 to 3 coins. The gunpla is also overpriced and some of the boxes were squished.

I had a little extra time, so I decided to stop by this nursery, and I'm glad I did. It looks tiny…read morefrom the road, but there's actually a large back section with a great selection. Unfortunately, when I first arrived I couldn't browse the front plants because they were being watered, but I still ended up finding a cute little squash plant to take home. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. They have a wide variety, and I was really impressed with how many different plants and unique options they offer. They also carry houseplants, which is a nice bonus. There's a decent amount of parking, and overall I'd recommend this place if you're looking to liven up your garden. I'll definitely keep them in mind next time I'm on the hunt for a specialty plant.

For a smaller nursery, they actually have a really nice variety of plants, and even when they don't…read morehave exactly what you're looking for, the staff is more than happy to help you track it down or suggest alternatives. Some plants are very reasonably priced, depending on what you're shopping for, which makes it easy to pick up a few things without overspending. Parking can be a bit tricky since the lot is small, but you can park across the street or even at the CVS next door and walk over, which is what I usually do. Overall, it's a sweet local nursery with helpful people and a good selection for its size.

What a beautiful independent bookstore!…read more Wonderful layout, that makes you want to browse every inch of the store! Very welcoming, and honestly my family could have spent all day just sitting and reading away! We've been to many different independent bookstores around Tampa, and the crew agrees, one of our absolutely favorite! Keep it up!

Lynx is locally owned by author Lauren Groff, a Cooperstown native who now resides in Gainesville…read moreand I hope everyone who reads this will be a regular and keep what is FINALLY a gorgeous, cozy, inviting bookstore with friendly, helpful employees in business. (There is so e seating inside, tons outside) They have serve beverages...coffee, tea, sparking waters (the cardamom black tea was amazeballs) and have some baked good. Their offerings focus on banned books, and Floriduh has lots of banned books. They also have a pretty good autobiography section as well as history and current events. Of course a large chunk is fiction with some signed editions from the owner and other authors who have been in the shop. I of course took a signed edition of a Lauren Groff title home They also have fun stickers, mugs, bags, cards, totes, and others kinds of fun reading and writing accessories for very reasonable prices. Of course they have adorable little stuffed animals....as in lynxes. While there I also noticed fliers for various book groups, author events, readings etc. I believe they also collaborate with area libraries. Recently they gave away free copies of banned books at a local parade--activism for intellectual freedom is of utmost urgency!!! I LOVE this bookstore and I'm sad it opened when I am about to move out of town. I hope the rest of Gainesville will too and make it thrive because it is a gem. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

What an amazing find! Love the herbs and incense and the prices are great! There is soooo much…read morepacked into this little store! There is nothing else like it in Gainesville! Go!!!

I enjoy visiting esoteric type shops because of the light, love, & uplifting spirits. Otter & Trout…read moreunfortunately is the exception to that rule. When I entered I was overcome by a horribly strong odor of what seems to be a combination of bad incense & herb burning for many years. The store suffered from the 4Ds.....dark, dingy, dusty & dirty. In fact any merchandise that isn't sealed should be considered used as it is all tainted with a layer of residue from the burning of items. In so far as pressured sales, yes they do suffer from that also even to the extent of as you're heading toward the door. The couple of items I had a somewhat interest in the shopkeeper could not demonstrate or explain them correctly. Personally I couldn't get out of there quick enough to get fresh air in my body. To add to the dismal experience I had to maneuver myself around beer cans in the parking lot.

SoMa is the hub of Gainesville! Celino, the owner, is plugged into almost every artist and…read morearchitecture student in the tri-state area!! He is an artist himself, and if you come in at the right time, you might catch him creating a lamp-sculpture or painting a painting! He promotes other artists, students and musicians to do their best! A great place for artists to find inspiration (and art supplies)!!

I'm not a local here and was looking for a store to get some supplies and stumbled on this one. It…read morehad pretty much everything I needed and the prices were way lower than back at home. Also, the owner was probably the nicest man I have ever met, he made sure I got what I needed and gave me some supplies for free to encourage creativity. Such a genuine guy! Plus there was a super cute dog named Henry.

The Creative Arts Cafe is a studio-based venue offering arts and craft classes & workshops for…read morechildren and adults. Studio time is available for a very reasonable rate - there are a variety of tools and materials available for all sorts of arts. Papermaking, printmaking, moldmaking, concrete casting, sewing, carving...painting and drawing classes currently open.