You can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear. I think that would have been a good analogy for my…read moreparticular project. I had a storage space that was an absolute nightmare which I needed to get a handle on in preparation for an impromptu out of state move. Spruce Goose's own Jennifer and Kristen came to the rescue. They each worked about five hours straight non-stop, organizing, labeling, sorting, etc. A particularly challenging aspect concerning this job is that the space was very confined and limited so it was like trying to solve and manipulate a giant Rubik's cube. The weather didn't help matters, but that was no deterrent to these gals--they pushed thru like real troopers. They were both very professional and worked efficiently without judgment. Wished I could have had them each another 5 hours or more as this was a particularly big and convoluted job--sorting through years of accumulated items, clothing, tools, supplies, and personal treasures all out most of which were in disarray. The end result, while not totally completed due to time and other constraints was nonetheless satisfactory. My main reluctance to the possibility of using Spruce Goose again would be that their rate$ are very high in my opinion--but then again, if I factor in the value I place on my personal time I suppose they are worth the extra premium! I could have handled this job myself but the emotional and energetic toll extracted would have been significant.

My mom recently passed away and I had to clean out the whole house to figure out what we had here…read more Jennifer and Christine were amazing. They are caring and compassionate. They know what they are doing and really do help in whatever way they can. That have gone above and beyond what was expected. That have very reasonable prices. And they will do what they can to work with you. And they do amazing work. I can honestly say that I made 2 new friends with this move.

I am eternally grateful that I found Kirker Davis, specifically Alyse and Michelle! They got me an…read moreamazing settlement that really benefits myself and my daughters after I finally left a violent marital situation. Alyse and Michelle were both incredibly supportive while being realistic, and fought for my daughters and me. I appreciated the straightforward advice and feedback from them, and the professionalism from the entire team was unparalleled. Mediation is scary going into, and they prepared me for the possible worst outcomes. That said, I ultimately received spectacular results because of their hard work after a litigious struggle in the case. They never questioned my motives or my desired outcome, and they delivered over and above my bottom line. If you are considering hiring them, look no further! You will not regret it!

Chris Kirker was very professional and kind, and helped me figure out what steps to take after the…read moresudden passing of my mother. He also has an arsenal of highly competent professionals to assist in different areas of expertise.

It is always wonderful to hang a lovely piece of art in your home but nothing compares to a piece…read moreof art put in the perfect frame. Victor and his amazing staff have perfected making the frame a piece of art as well. The selection of frames is unmatched anywhere I have ever visited. The impact of such quality craftsmanship is priceless.

I had a painting shipped to me by an artist which arrived damaged - something had been put on top…read moreof it, stretching the linen to create a concave area. Kurt Youngblood Framing re-stretched the linen (which is more delicate than canvas), saving the piece. I will definitely come back for framing and additional work.

A tasteful retirement community found adjacent to a local private college. One can browse the…read moregrounds or the facility and feel safe & protected.

First of all let me say that all the reviews that I read below were NOT reviews of The Village at…read moreIncarnate Word; they were reviews of the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) -- an entirely different entity! The Village at Incarnate Word is a Senior Living Community located next door to UIW, but not part of UIW. The Village offers independent living, two levels of assisted living, licensed by the state of Texas, a memory care area, also state licensed and a 60 bed nursing care area, also licensed by Texas. The Village at Incarnate Word offers apartment style living options in all areas except the nursing care, which is mostly private rooms with baths, although there are a few double rooms available. A wide variety of activities are available for all residents, including concerts, plays, sporting events and the opportunity to audit classes at UIW. The staff are dedicated and the residents are friendly. My mom was in the nursing area for two years and received very good care. I would not hesitate to recommend The Village at Incarnate Word for retirement living.

We couldn't have done it without help from Sisters Care!…read more Our mother broke her ankle and needed inpatient rehab after the surgery to repair it. She is also in stage 5 Alzheimer's dementia and had a very bad reaction to the anesthesia used during the surgery; a very common side effect for those with dementia. Family members and friends were by her side all day and evening, but we didn't have anyone who could be there at night. Mom was having extremely vivid nightmares and would be very upset when she woke up in the middle of the night disoriented and feeling an urgent need to get out of bed and run away! Sisters Care from The Village at Incarnate Word provided the overnight coverage for us. The "angels" who helped Mom were able to reorient and help her to calm down so she could go back to sleep. They also kept her from walking on her broken ankle before it was sufficiently healed. I wish I could mention each of our caregivers directly.... I waited far too long to submit this review and have forgotten the names, but not the kindness, peace of mind, respite and quality care they gave our family and friends so we could be there to support Mom! #homecare #inhomecare #qualitycare #seniorcare #SistersCareCaregiving #TheVillageAtIncarnateWord

I cannot say enough good things about Sisters Care! My mom had dementia and was at an in between…read morestage...between self reliance and needing full time care. Onboarding was seemless and stress free. We explained moms level of dementia and a "story" to go along with. Mom was getting a "personal assistant" once a week for companionship and shopping for any of her personal needs. The care givers were so kind! No pressure...just friendship. It was the perfect situation for mom. Thank you Sisters Care! xxx

So much fun for a girl's night out! You can bring your own drinks and snacks, build something super…read morecool, and spend some time with your family, friends, significant other, whomever! Definitely recommend this for anyone looking for something a little different, but a lot of fun.

Magnificent manager, Janet. Extremely effective instructor, one on one assistance when needed…read more Likewise amazing assistants. Carly, Kat, Paul, forgive me if I forgot your name! $60, Choose Your Own from their Gallery online, otherwise Choose Your Own with Personalization (Family Name, Family Member Names, Surname, Children's Names, Couple Names, etcetera). BYOB & BYOG (Grub). 2 hour class typically, but sometimes have to stay late! (When your are a perfectionist.) I had a better time here + was more satisfied with the finished product than when Paint & Sip classes. Likely due to the fact that the pieces are much more personalizable, plus takes less inherent artistic talent for inept artists like me. You can of course see great representations in their Gallery section online, but if you are by chance in the area before choosing, seeing them in person is always a better perspective. Also need to book at least 72 hours in advance so they can prepare your stencil. Had the price been a bit less, I would do this a few times a year! (That might be a tad much to ask, unfortunately!) Whatever you do, the No. One rule is to have a fest of fun, a gaggle of giggles, and loads of laughs. They make that easy to do here!

We got to meet and talk to Shelby about the art pieces on display. There were many beautiful pieces…read morewith some of them really standing out. They also had a glass blowing class while we were in the gallery. I'm seriously considering signing up once we're not having to deal with this 100 degree weather. Shelby was very knowledgeable and so pleasant to talk to. I did not purchase a piece but I'm considering returning to buy a glasswork once I've decided exactly what I want.

Glen and Ruth are super cool! They explained everything in layman's terms (or "explained like I'm…read morefive years old" as I like to say) and were with us every step of the way. I had done glass blowing previously while on a cruise and wanted to try a local place. I figured a glass blowing experience would be a fun Christmas gift for two of my closest female friends who had never done it before. We all really enjoyed ourselves and are planning our next visit. If you're looking for something a little different to gift someone, get out of your comfort zone and consider booking with Caliente. Thanks, Ruth & Glen!

Excellent customer service and beautiful exquisite fine jewelry. Sales woman was a very…read moreknowledgeable about the different types of stones, metals and settings. My daughter was able to find a beautiful wedding band for her very unique engagement ring. Definitely make future purchases from them.

Who doesn't love woman owned business? These women in here are phenomenal and make beautiful…read morejewelry.

If zero was an option I would give them zero stars. My experience was a nightmare. I bought an…read moreO'Neil Ford home in Terrell Hills and hired Grable because supposedly he's an expert on O'Neil Ford. I quickly learned that everything was about his massive ego and sadly most of the advice he gave us was terrible. He told us to waive inspection on our house which turned out to be a terrible mistake. We lived with fire danger and had to relocate immediately when we found out the beams in the roof were destroyed by termites 30 years ago. Rats had eaten the electrical and live wires were exposed to insulation. I was getting shocked in the home and he said wear sneakers. That mistake cost us over 100,000$. We also renovated a garage into a guest home. That project started in 12/2013 and is still not finished. No one even knows how to solve the water problems so far. The flat roof causes bubbly ceiling paint Which I'm told is me being " too picky". I don't think the building will last 4 more years. Sadly I think we will have to tear it down because I am deathly allergic to mold. The gc ( totally incompetent) has been working on the punch list for over two years. He made us use an unlicensed pool builder ( I have rheumatoid arthritis & need a pool) and forced us to pay him while I'll complained about the low quality of the work. Turns out the guy was not a pool builder and we lost more money trying to sue him & Grable took no responsibility. Mr Grable didn't even notice that there was no pool permit ( this was my first pool in Terrell Hills so I didn't realize a permit was needed or I would have discovered the pool builder was a fraud) The pool was so bad we had to demolish it and start over! Almost 4 years later and I still don't have a finished home but one that was half started. The General Contractor he told us to use ( & insist we didn't get bids from anyone else ) is wholly incompetent. Still trying to clean up this mess to move forward. We had a forensic engineer evaluate the building and it has to come down to the studs. I'm so disappointed in Mr Grable.

John Grable designed our Terrell Hills renovation and helped us find a GC seven years ago. In all…read moreareas, we were very pleased with his work. His contract was fair and he fulfilled all of the terms. He and his team worked well with the GC (who was also fabulous). He helped us make a number of choices that worked out really well. Our home is beautiful, the work has aged well and we are very happy with John and his team.