Well stocked art and craft store. Staff was very nice and helpful. Free parking on the lot. Enter…read morefrom Lincoln or Ocean Park.

This is my 2nd time visiting this location. The first time was just okay, not super customer…read moreservice driven but it didn't completely make me feel uneasy. On to today, We were greeted with a friendly hello by team members at the cashier area. As we were lookin through the novelty area, we were asked was there anything that we needed, we smiled and said thank you, no. Two minutes later, there were associates hovering around us as if we were going to scurry away with the miniature animals and or the pocket sized note pads. It was totally obvious that they were suspicious of us, and that made me feel completely uncomfortable. Because there are several items listed on my list to purchase for a few privately taught students, I felt as though my money would be better spent elsewhere. There is an atmosphere of "unwanted" in this specific location, I felt it before but ignored it. This time I cannot, therefore I will not return nor recommend it to friends, family or social media. Corporate, please find a better way to police your customers, not one "group" but all who enter.

I love Michael's. I love them even more when they have sales. They always seem to have a coupon…read moreavailable on their site or in emails. Their prices for most products are reasonable. I use a coupon for the items I think are overpriced. Check their website for online promos because you can order online and then pick up in the store. I did and got a much better deal. I had asked an employee about it and she said to find her when I was ready. I pulled all the merchandise myself to make it easier, checked out in front of her and it was done. She was so surprised that I brought up the items but I was in retail for decades, I know how it is. Also, *prices are often not the same on the site*! Have to admit that I didn't buy a few things because the prices were higher than in the store by about $3 and it pissed me off more than once. The employees work their butts off while still being helpful and friendly. On the bummer side is that stock is not kept up which is corporates fault. I'm not talking about during big sales because that would be impossible. Be advised that the structure now charges for parking. There is a machine right inside the entrance of Michael's to out in your license plate for free parking.

Kameron (#2071) at Commerce, MI…read more Kameron went above and beyond to help me order a product online to get a discount. He was very patient and pleasant.

Went to Lumee today for the first time with a 9 year old girl I babysit for! Originally saw this…read moreplace on Tik Tok. We made a reservation for a Monday @ 2pm and the place was pretty full so I'm glad we planned ahead! The experience started with getting seated and deciding what you'd like to decorate by scrolling through an iPad. Then she picked her charms and frosting. George was helpful and very personable. He made the experience fun for her by bringing more charms and ideas to make her creation come to life. Thank you for a great day!

Lumee was such an amazing experience and the service was so attentive and kind!…read more The charm selection here is super vast and there is a lot of options of things to make! They also have a lot of different glue icing options in glitter, shimmer, and pastel! It was so much fun to make a frame and hair clips, but they have a lot of different options!They explained how to do everything so easily and I love how everything turned out!

We came for a random date night and it was really a nice experience. Appreciate being able to bring…read moreour dog as well. Thank you!

I absolutely love coming to this cozy, organized and sparkling clean pottery studio. The…read moreinstructors are friendly and excellent which always makes classes worthwhile. I especially enjoy using all the cool tools and super fancy wheels they have. As a member, I get to come here often and meet the most lovely people in this one of a kind community. This is my all time favorite studio!!!

I was looking for some loose buttons for a craft project and wanted a location that had a selection…read moreof individual loose buttons and this place had exactly what I was looking for, right as you walk in. The store itself had everything you could possibly be looking for, for a sewing project or anything related. Their selection of trims was incredible and they also had patches and other items, yarn as well. They also had many many rolls of different types of fabrics, and they also offer clothing modifications. The best part, in my opinion, was their shop dog, who was so incredibly friendly I spent more time petting him than I did browsing around the store. He was standing right outside of the store, so if you're wary of dogs , even though he's so friendly, it is good to note. The store is right on Lincoln Blvd and the parking situation might be difficult if the front areas of the store already have cars there. There is a small lot next to the store but it might be reserved for the restaurant next door. I parked in the residential area right next to the store, so I did not notice if the lot was specific to the restaurant only. The staff was very helpful and friendly as well. Was fun to just browse all of their items and it was nice to have a dog to pet!

I have been coming here for over 10 years and cannot recommend it enough. The employees are always…read moreso kind and helpful. While the selection is obviously smaller, I find it less chaotic than most of the stores in the fashion district and always manage to find what I am looking for anyways. They have beautiful silks and linens, they've also got a nice selection of trims to choose from. And my favorite little kitty Coco is the absolute sweetest store pet!!

I love this store. We shopped there the other day and we had the best service. They have really…read morenice Japanese paints, pens, bags, and other cool accessories. The prices are reasonable. I will definitely be shopping there again. Parking advice: go on the weekdays, it's almost impossible on the weekends.

This shop transports me into a new world where I feel right at home. Chris and Courtney are…read morewelcoming and knowledgeable as can be, and every time I visit I feel the positivity, community atmosphere, and reverence for the products/brand. Chris patiently walked me through buying a notebook, fountain pen (my very first and I'm now hooked), and ink cartridges for a new journaling project I started. I look forward to returning!

A great selection of beads and very lovely staff willing to help you out. I also love that you have…read morethe option to craft in-store!

A Gem of a Bead Shop in Santa Monica on Ocean Park - Exceptional Service…read more I recently took a long walk today and decided to visit a wonderful bead shop and had an absolutely fantastic experience. I needed to have my labradorite bracelet restrung and wanted to enhance its design with something unique. From the moment I walked in, I was met with warmth, expertise and offer to help. Michael was incredibly skilled and patient in helping me restring my own bracelet, ensuring that it was not only secure but also beautifully balanced. His attention to detail in the design of adding new sterling pieces to my bracelet made it a fun experience. Meanwhile, Olivia was an absolute gem in helping me choose the perfect sterling silver pieces from Thailand to complement my bracelet. She had an eye for design and guided me toward selections that truly elevated the overall look. The entire experience was seamless and enjoyable, and I left with a stunning, newly designed piece that I absolutely love. If you're looking for quality beads, expert restringing, or classes to learn how to create your own masterpiece please make it a place to visit with family and friends.

Born to do art, forced to write emails...I know I've been saying this a lot (especially w/all the…read moregreat businesses I've found lately), but seriously I'm so happy this place exists. ARTime BARRO is part pottery studio, part community space, and is a relaxing, chill place where you can unleash the creativity you thought was dead, where your artistic spirit gets to come out to play, if only for just a little bit of time in this crazy world. On a recent weekend, I had the opportunity to take the One-Time Class, which is a one-hour course designed for complete beginners. You get to make two pieces, one by hand at the table and one on the pottery wheel. The class size was small (just 5 people) and we got great 1:1 instruction and guidance from our knowledgeable instructor Max. I've always wanted to try the wheel and was surprised how hard it was to use it but it was such a great experience that I think everyone should try at least once. After you sculpt your pieces, you are invited to come back to hand paint (glaze) your work at no additional cost. You can also have them do a one-color glaze for you, but after I saw all the multi-colored pieces of other folks previous to me, it was no contest to decide that I wanted to color my pieces myself. You have up to 3 months to come back to glaze so it's very doable in anyone's busy LA (corporate) lifestyle. Pricing was very reasonable for such a cool bespoke experience. There are a lot of pottery painting studios (e.g. Color Me Mine) but this is awesome bc you get to make the pottery AND color it later! I've already recommended this place to countless people!

I had an amazing time. I came here for a special occasion birthday group for my friend, and it was…read moresuch a good time. The ambience was great. The staff was very accommodating and took time and attention for our enjoyment. I am so happy with my experience and I can't wait to come back. I really love that they give you the option to come back in to paint or if you would like to choose a solid color that they will give you towards the endthank you so much for being patient and offering assistance to all levels.

All Paper Source stores are wonderful, and this one is no exception--it's always hard to find good…read morestationery stores these days. We stumbled across this location while looking for a 30th birthday card for my nephew, with a little time to kill between picking up my daughter from camp and our 4:45 PM movie down the street. It's really my daughter's kind of store; she just loves it. They have an outstanding selection of hand-printed paper for wrapping, decorating, or crafting, and their assortment of stationery, cards, art supplies, and fun small gifts is first-class. Everything is fun, fresh, and reasonably priced--so much better than grabbing a card at CVS. They even have a great, small discount section. When checking out, they asked if we had a Barnes & Noble membership, so it looks like they're owned by the same corporation. Customer service here is great! The staff warmly welcomes you right when you walk in, and everyone was super friendly and helpful in finding exactly what we needed. The store is clean, bright, well-maintained, and fully stocked. The inventory layout is wonderful, with different sections set up depending on what you're looking for. Definitely take your time to browse everything.

What a wonderful find. Boy do I miss stationary stores! They are hard to find these days. We…read morehappened upon this store while checking out all that The Point shopping center has to offer. The staff were all friendly. The assortment of inventory is wonderful. Take your time to look at everything. They have many different venues set up depending on what you are looking for. They have a great discount area as well. The assortment of startionary, cards, and art supplies is first class. When we checked out they asked if we had a Barnes and Noble membership so they are somehow associated to B & N. When you have time and want to peruse and shop at a lovely stationary store make a point to head over to The Point in El Segundo. While you are there make sure you go at a meal time as there are many yummy eateries to choose from while you are there!