I visited HomeGrown today to look for a comfort gift for a friend whose husband passed away. I was…read morebrowsing the candles and toiletries area, taking my time with smelling the scents and deliberating over my choice. The person working the register said hello when I came in and went back to looking at their computer screen. But once I was no longer in view, the person came to do a circle around the area where I was standing and said, "I'm doing inventory." GIRL, BYE. I'm an auditor by profession and I know what conducting an inventory looks like. Also, people just doing their job do their jobs without explanation required. There were some other things this person did and overall, it was an ugly experience. I haven't been profiled in a long time and it still feels gross and reminds me how awful people can be. I found something special for my friend, and I bought it. I also bought it for myself because after this experience I needed something soothing too. I won't let one person change my mind about a place I shopped at for years but if I see this person when I walk in, I'm turning around and leaving. HomeGrown has great gifts if you want something locally-made that feels special. And in all these years, this is the only time I've experienced anything like this so I'll likely be back. Just some of the shine is gone.

This store is full of locally made goodies and I recently found 18k gold plated stainless steel…read morejewelry for $20 a piece??? That means waterproof, rust resistant jewelry for only 20 a piece!! I recently bought jewelry made of the same materials for $80 a piece, but you can find the same quality here for so much less!! Idk how more people don't know about this!!!

Fun studio with tons of local handmade gifts, crafted in the Atlanta area and with great prices!…read moreJewelry, glass, canvas, and tons of unique gifts & collectables! Whomever does the ship-outs is on top of things !

Not a welcoming environment. Cute shop but I wouldn't go out of my way to stop by again.read more

What a fun time with grands! We are visiting Atlanta area and signed up for making ornaments…read more Grands are agrs 10-14 and they really enjoyed the process! We took 10pm class offered cuz summer day hours are so hot. They chose their own colors and Stacey did a great job explaining and walking each thru their process. We pick them up in next couple days cuz the ornaments need to cool. They did say they can ship (extra cost) if you prefer or leaving area before ready. Def an interesting project and Stacey kept us all safe handling very hot glass!

This is our 5th or 6th class and we did something new! This time we pulled glass - no blowing this…read moreday! Made a lovely starfish! I do wish our instructor had turned around to face us when she was taking, sometimes it was hard to hear! Be prepared to be hot - I mean that furnace is over 1,000 degrees! Can't wait to see what my starfish ends up looking like!

My girlfriend and I visited Mudfire for a pottery class and had a great time. The instructors were…read moreall very helpful and informative and the space was super cool to check out. The parking was great and the tour of the studio was really cool to see and learn about the process. Then we got a ton of hands on time with the pottery, about an hour and a half, and then we got to pick from a wide selection of glazes which the artists will apply and then in about 6 weeks we will be able to pick up the pottery. I was blown away by the price of the class. I received it as a gift, but when I learned that it was only $65 per person for a 2 hour class and 2 pieces of pottery I was shocked. I'd highly recommend to anyone and everyone!

As I followed GPS and approached the property, I realized I've passed this place many times and…read moredidn't even know it was there. We turned right off the bumpy road that led us there and noticed their sizable parking lot. We found a spot quickly, snapped a couple of pictures and entered. There was really no direction or guidance when we got inside so we were hovering around for a few minutes. Then I noticed a check in desk at the far end. There was a couple ahead of us so we waited for a few seconds and then approached the counter. We advised that we were scheduled for the 5 PM class. The staff checked us in, pointed us in the right direction, and also informed us that we could roam around and check out their gallery before our class started, since we were a little early. I would say initially there were a bunch of people milling around. I was not sure if they were staff members or other patrons, but we did not initially get a very welcoming feel. Not a lot of eye contact or warm smiles. We roamed around checking the gallery until our class started. We approached the training area as it got close to our scheduled start time. Our instructor. Zoe greeted us warmly and told us she would get things started soon. Before class, she conducted an official tour that led us around the whole property. She clearly explained how the whole process would flow. Then she did a full demo before we even started. She led us through the process, and we were able to create three different creations, but she let us know that we were only able to keep two. Zoe was a star; very informative, patient and knowledgeable about the whole process. She expertly stepped in and helped us whenever we had questions. We washed up, picked out final colors for our creations and checked out. She advised that it would take 6 to 8 weeks for the whole creation to be baked and ready for pick up. For some reason, I thought we would be able to take our creations with us that day. Overall, we really enjoyed our first time at Mudfire.

This store has a wide variety of unique and beautiful items. However, if the women behind the…read morecounter were trying to give a message that I was not welcome there, they've succeeded. I was taken aback when I was not ever greeted. I wasn't offered any assistance as I walked around. I attempted to engage the women behind the counter when I was paying, but I felt dismissed. I loved the items I purchased, and the decorative environment is charming. I have been there twice. Unfortunately, the poor customer service spoiled the experience each time. I don't plan on returning.

This is the PERFECT place to buy local, hand-crafted gifts like candles, jewelry, soaps, trinkets…read moreetc. I've been here multiple times and have loved their earrings and candle scent selections. And the workers are always so friendly!

This is the personal gallery, officially called "Art Room Atlanta," of local painter and founder of…read morethe non-profit Paint Love, Julie Ann McKevitt. You might have seen her work along the pylons of the Beltline trail! It's such a cute place, totally industry-chic, which she did up herself! She's got shelves made out of old tables, great antique furniture, cool lighting and window boxes with plants. It looks like such a fantastic, relaxing and creative place to sit and paint all day, which is what she does! She's got her paintings up on the wall, or reprinted, all for sale. Her style ranges from realistic, to funky, and everything in between, but it's always colorful. I first visited during the RAD Studio Cruise, but her grand opening is this coming weekend. Julie's super talented and needs more patrons, so go visit her! And say Christina sent ya!

Healium is a small gallery and space full of charming people, music, art, and meditation. I didn't…read moreknow what to expect when a friend of mine mentioned going here to chill and do some painting. Upon arriving the owner warmly welcomed us and then explained what Healium was about: an atmosphere free to play and rejuvenate, essentially. For the painting sessions, you have a choice to paint on a canvas, bottle, or tile plate. To paint it was $10 for the supplies, discount or free if you donated wine or art supplies. The painting sessions aren't lead by anything, there is a base inspiration for the day that you can draw from, but the idea is really to have fun, try not to be overly serious, and just painting. Let go, sort of experience. There are also guided meditations and food toward the back of Healium. I don't go participate in a lot of meditation sessions, so it was really interesting to finally experience a singing bowl for an extended period of time. The open gallery showcases local work from staff and other artists all with either a fantastical theme or meditative spirit in mind. Healium seems to focus a lot on exploration of the soul and letting that blossom. It's also a safe atmosphere to do so. We ended up painting and painting til the place closed up, and still painting. So much for serious? Or maybe just having too much fun.

Where do I start?! This location is easy to find, plus I grew up near this area…read more This place is a gathering place for self-expression, healing and positive vibes. I visited here to attend a singing bowl concert. The owners are warm, welcoming, wonderful people; the Healium Center reflects the care they've put into this place. I was given a tour; I viewed the private art gallery, owned by the Family. I saw beautiful, vividly colored art featured by local artists. They also host meditations lead by Donna, in an exquisite, eclectic black light room. They also have open jam sessions on Wednesday. I felt so at home, it's unreal. This is an 18+ venue, and they also serve food and drink on certain days as well. Please check this place out. Will I be back??? Of course I will. I absolutely love the Healium Center and you will too!