I'm not completely versed in stones or crystals, but from what I do know, I'm intrigued to say the…read moreleast. I very much believe in God and I am a Christian, however, I believe there is some strong truth to metaphysical properties. My interest started as a child. My grandmother and I would tumble rocks. I loved the feel of each batch after it was smooth. This store is small, but nicely setup to display and explain the different property attributes to the crystals they sell. They also have stones, incense, sage and books. A few stones have been made into jewelry. They have everything from large crystal display pieces for home decor to small stones you can carry in your pocket. There's something so appealing to the feel of smooth stones. I could have stayed in there forever.

They do have some beautiful nice pieces but I won't be going back after the experience I had. I…read morefound a crystal I love sitting out and when I brought it to the front she informed me she rented it out to a wedding and I can come back after November 1st. I said that's pretty strange seems how I don't know how many people touched it etc. Seems like just another way to get $ from people but it rubbed me the wrong way and will do business elsewhere.

I paid for an event hosted by The Yarn Store Boutique (why is it a "Store Boutique" anyway? That's…read morenot a thing). This event, advertised as Dumpling Night at a local restaurant, left me feeling deeply uncomfortable, embarrassed, and disappointed. Even my guest was made to feel so awkward, she left after only four minutes. To start: There was no welcome, no posted schedule, and no signage to identify seating or class tables. But a random person (whom I can only assume was the event organizer and/or owner of The Yarn Shop Boutique Store Mart Shoppe Market) approached to let us know we were "at the wrong table." I'm not sure how we were supposed to know that, but we were instructed to sit at a different table, which had limited options for our party of three. The organizer hummed in disapproval at US, sighing and saying, "I guess it's OK that you sit here." The seating situation was unpleasant: we were crammed in so tightly there was barely room to get to the buffet, let alone have working space for a hands-on class. The tables were laid out ineffectively, leaving wasted space near the walls. It's clear the restaurant doesn't have event management experience (and I hope it's clear by this review that I actually DO). The poor waiters, when they were visible, were clearly overwhelmed and struggling with the onslaught of customers shouting drink orders at them haphazardly, and it was obvious that the restaurant itself has poor management. My third guest had arrived with my friend and me, but left within minutes due to the judgmental stares directed at her visible tattoos from other guests. The buffet was laid out and the roll-top chafing dish lids were open, but when I got a plate and started to get food, another woman (I later found out she was the restaurant owner) loudly informed me that "it wasn't time to eat yet." I've been to plenty of other events; generally when the lids are up, then it should be open season for buffet. If your restaurant cannot figure out how to roll the lids down to keep the food warm and fresh before serving time, then maybe remove the stack of plates until it IS time to eat. Moments later, I glanced around and noticed a few other guests already eating. I guess I wasn't special enough, and that kind of selective enforcement feels pretty bad when you've paid to be there. After I sat back down from that embarrassing moment, the same woman (the owner) reached over and grabbed the glass of water that had just been placed in front of me, asking "you're not drinking water, right?" as she moved away from me, my glass in her hand. I watched her gift my water to another person. Ma'am, I am not a data center; my water would have been ecologically and ethically consumed. The knitting class was advertised as beginner-friendly but it was not. The paper instructions were written for intermediate+ students. The teachers were given a quick introduction but spent the "class" just socializing with people they already knew so I felt like I was not receiving the guidance and instruction I had paid for. Later, a stranger sat down near my friend and, without so much as a hello, began criticizing her technique. Thick oil from her food dripping down her chin, the stranger watched my friend (who is a knitting beginner) and made biting comments about her skill until we got up and left. Of course this wasn't the fault of the organizers or the restaurant, but this is a review of the entire experience that left me feeling like an unwelcome crasher at an invite-only VIP event, instead of an actual paying customer. The food was tasteless and bland, and didn't match the Asian theme implied by the event organizers. While I'm on the subject of decor: the restaurant's walls feature artwork depicting what I assume are portraits of customers - except that every woman drawn has comically exaggerated breasts. I would guess no fewer than 50 portraits painted on the walls, and 50 sets of large breasts dripping onto their cartoon dinner tables. I mention this only because it made for an interesting backdrop to the surprise group prayer that kicked off the event. A performative mandatory prayer at a public and paid-for event. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the holy breasts, I guess. I wanted a fun, welcoming, beginner crafting night with a chance to make friends and learn about a potential new hobby. What I got was disorganization, apparent favoritism, no instruction, and an exclusionary environment. I won't be back to either the yarn store or this particular restaurant. Amen.

I almost always stop by this yarn store when I visit my parents in Spring. Doris is helpful,…read moreknowledgeable, and kind. I end up drooling over so many beautiful projects in this shop! And of course, I end up purchasing the yarn and pattern to make something. Love this store and would recommend! Lots of variety in needles, hooks, and yarn, and price points for every shopper.

Such a cute little shop with so many choices. The staff were very helpful as well. I'm so glad I…read morefound this gem!

I looked this store up on a Yelp and decided to visit today. It's a small store but had plenty of…read morecontent. Prices looked reasonable. I was greeted and helped by the lady in charge and she was very helpful. I made my purchase and left and would be happy to return.

The staff here is amazing!! Went in to try and find some beads to make matching bracelets for my…read moremom and sister for mothers day. Not only did they help me find what i was looking for but even took the time to give me pointers on how to build it myself. Been meaning to get around to take a class just been hard with my schedule but from the looks of it the classes are extremely worth the reward. The bracelets i saw them make were absolutely beautiful and cant wait to make some soon!!

Where has this place been all my life! The selection, variety, and in stock items is almost…read moreoverwhelming. Neat, organized and very well represented by your staff. The woman knew her stuff and helped me for a good while to match a few beads. This was my second visit out to the 'burbs' from The Heights inside the 610 Loop and it will not be my last.

amazing experience! had so much fun and the staff is so sweet. good quality products as well!read more

The atmosphere has always been calm and pleasant when I've come and it's a one of a kind…read moreexperience. The process of making a candle, scrub, room spray, or anything else from their selection is very interactive and simplified. Maya has been a wonderful help, too, when I've come in. Her guidance on what fragrances I was trying to make and her patience with me made the whole thing feel that much easier. I would highly recommend checking them out!!!

Amazing shop with great items. The owners are so kind and knowledgeable. The vault room was so…read morewonderful. Can't wait to go back.

I went to Katy Rock Shop a few weeks ago and honestly left feeling pretty disappointed…read more I've been rockhounding for years and have attended multiple large mineral shows, so I'm very familiar with pricing and quality when it comes to certain minerals. A lot of the items in the shop felt way overpriced compared to what I've seen elsewhere. I also noticed a few minerals that appeared to be mislabeled. I can't say whether that was intentional or not, but it definitely caught my attention. Some of the fluorite they're selling is very low quality, especially for the price they're asking. I also looked at some of the citrine and it really looked like heat-treated amethyst that had been altered to resemble citrine. The color and appearance just didn't seem natural. If it's treated, that should be clearly disclosed. A friend of mine bought a 14-inch saw from them a while back and was told it had all the parts and was fully functional. It ended up being the worst saw he's ever purchased. The blade was unaligned and it needs a lot of work to get it running properly. For what he paid, that's pretty frustrating. On top of that, I didn't feel very comfortable in the store. I'm Hispanic, and I felt like I was being watched the entire time. Every time I turned a corner or knelt down to look at something, the cashier would reposition herself to keep me in view. It honestly made me feel like I was being suspected of stealing. I had also seen another review mentioning that staff weren't very polite, and unfortunately that matched my experience. Based on my visit, I wouldn't recommend this shop.

Anthony Lee was extremely pleasant to work with. Very knowledgeable and kind. If I have any other…read moreneeds relating to what Gold Rush offers, I will definitely be coming back to do business with them. 10/10.

Their customer service is wonderful. Honest and professional I would select them again great valueread more

Stumbled upon this place accidentally and so glad I did! From the moment my friend and I walked in,…read morewe had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. From casually browsing turning into a full blown candle making experience, Devon led the way and did not lead us astray! Foxfire made made creating my own candle so easy and enjoyable from start to finish. Devon was incredibly helpful, friendly, and made the whole process feel special. There were so many amazing scents to choose from and blend together, it was so hard to narrow it down to just my favorite three or four! And how do you know which scents blend with which?! That's where Devon steps in and she crafts her special magic and helps us know how and why certain scents go together. I loved being able to create something completely personalized from my scent, to picking out the container, to creating a label and name for my candle - it was also personalized! The atmosphere was cozy, creative, inviting, and relaxing - the perfect spot for a fun outing or a girls' day (we ended up using this at my special birthday treat for my friend since her birthday was around the corner). My candle turned out amazing and smells incredible. I'll definitely be back to make more!

Came here for a work team building event and had an amazing time. They had so many scents to choose…read morefrom and were super helpful about advising us on which would be most complementary together. They were also super patient with us and we all want to come back and bring our moms. I also loved they had premade candles that supported local dog rescues. I could not have had a better experience!