Stop by today to get a couple bolts and whatever I needed to hold on a new license plate holder…read more I was pleasantly greeted and helped by several of the young men and a lady that made sure I ultimately got what I needed . I was very pleased with a customer service. That is very hard to get at the big box type hardware places.

Last October, I took my door screen to Great Lakes Ace Hardware in Zionsville to have the screen…read morereplaced because of some minor damage. The repair took about three weeks, which was fine since I was done with screens for the season, so I put it away in the basement without thoroughly examining it. Shame on me, or the drama I'm about to describe could have played out during the winter instead of missing this entire spring season when I needed the screen. In early May, when I went to put the screen back into the door, I discovered that the frame had been rescreened such that the width in the middle was 3" less than at the top or the bottom. In other words, instead of being a rectangle, the frame had one side that resembled a crescent moon. Needless to say, this rendered the screen insert totally unusable. I wouldn't have thought it necessary for me to instruct people who fix these things for a living that a screen is supposed to be rectangular. I took the screen back to have it re-screened properly. The people in the store told me that it would be done free of charge but would take about three weeks because it was the busy season. I asked them if since this was a warranty job to correct their error, could it be moved ahead in the queue so that I wouldn't have to wait so long. The response was, yes, they could put a note on the order to that effect, but the people who do the screening (at a different location) would probably ignore it. They were right. 2 1/2 weeks later, I received a call telling me that the screen was ready. When I went into the store, I was shocked - as were the employees - to discover that ABSOLUTELY NOTHING had been done to the screen. It was still misshapen and unusable. The employees prepared to send it back, and put a detailed note on the screen explaining exactly what needed to be done. They also told me they would call "their contact" at the other location to see if the order could be moved up in the queue due to the unusual circumstances. Ha! Yesterday, almost 3 weeks later, I called the store and was told the screen was there. What I went to pick up the screen I discovered that once again ABSOLUTELY NOTHING had been done to the screen. It was still in the same misshapen and unusable condition as it was when I originally brought it back, and when it came back again, and the instruction note was still attached. Even the store manager agreed that something was very wrong here. As the situation had morphed from beyond ridiculous into the surreal, there was no sense in trying to send the screen back a third time. The store gave me a refund for what I paid last fall for the privilege of waiting six weeks to have my screen, which originally had just a small hole, rendered totally unusable. I took the screen elsewhere for proper repair, since I cannot use it in its present condition. Frankly, this megillah does not speak highly of Great Lakes Ace Hardware. The people at the local store were nice enough and tried their best, but that doesn't change the fact that someone at the location where the screening work is done is either a complete idiot or is engaging in a measured exercise in customer contempt. Errors happen, certainly, and the original problem would have been overlooked had it been rectified promptly. But it wasn't - I waited a total of nearly 6 weeks this spring to get my screen fixed, but it was sent back - not once but TWICE - with ABSOLUTELY NOTHING having been done to it either time, despite specific instructions. Great Lakes Ace is the place with the _____. You fill in the blank. I'm done with these people.

This was my first opportunity to check out The Accent Shop in its new location after a move from…read morethe Nora area. The Accent Shop has been around since 1958 when Dick and Jane Bridgins opted to move out of their department store setting in an effort to bring a more modern style store to the Indy area offering furniture, lamps, tabletop and more. Today's The Accent Shop definitely still focuses on contemporary design, though they have a strong focus on bridal and gift registry items including dinnerware, flatware, glassware, serving pieces, collectibles, jewelry, and a bunch of other fun stuff. This new location is a little more relaxed than was Nora. For the most part, it seems a lot more spacious until you get into the Collectibles area where everything is really packed in. The employees have always been helpful here, though it's definitely in a more reserved way. In terms of accessibility, I'd likely quibble a bit with Yelp's listing that "wheelchair accessible" is one of the amenities here. While it definitely has some of the basics - for example, nearby accessible parking, appropriate curb cuts, and a level to the ground entry - The store itself is for sure a little bit hit-and-miss in terms of interior design. As I noted, this is especially true in the collectibles area where even my small manual wheelchair struggled and had to detour my path multiple times due to far too narrow aisles. I can't imagine a power chair being successful here. That said, the front of the store is vastly superior to the Nora location in terms of space and design. That was nice to see. I also really love the options here. I think the collectibles section bugged me in terms of access precisely because that was my favorite area of the store. From Christmas wares to a surprisingly large (and unique) Halloween section, I was really impressed here. I loved some of the candles. I loved the garden flags. The glassware was awesome. I think my two favorite sections are likely the kitchenwares and the seasonal collectibles. I can easily see myself returning come Halloween. Prices vary. You can sure spend a modest amount here, though there are also some higher-end items. There's something special about a shop that reminds you of the value of in-person shopping. I really enjoyed shopping here and loved the diversity of the items. Overall, I'd easily return and I very likely will during both Halloween and Christmas. While I do wish the layout was a bit more wheelchair friendly, there's an obvious effort here and I'm guessing 3/4 of the store is easily accessible and for the most part going very slowly and with care I was able to see most everything I wanted to see.

The Accent Shop is a charming local family-owned gift shop on 86th Street. The shop is filled with…read moreHalloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts and decor. An entire wall is filled with beautiful glassware, perfect for wedding presents. They carry a lot of traditional decor, that is hard to find now. I bought several cute cards. Prices are reasonable. Peg, the clerk, was engaging, helpful and ambassador for the area. (She sent me to the nearby cupcake shop after I checked out.) She also made sure that we had an invite to their upcoming holiday open house. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall lot.

Attended their Christmas Open House! What are you up to? A delightful find in the country near…read moreBonge's Tavern! Very crowded I do believe I will visit again a bit closer to 12/25/17. Prices were on the high side however they seemed to have good service & the lines were short than expected.

Eric does a great job of keeping up on the new and trending decor. His shop is always a go to when…read moreI am trying to redecorate. He doesn't just order in one distinct style either, he gets in many pieces for many different styles that are popular and I enjoy having those options when I visit. He always has the cutest decor for each season as well. I can't wait to build up me seasonal decor and I would like to start at his place to know I'm getting quality pieces I can use for years.

Located Conveniently on S. Main St. in lovely downtown Zionsville Indiana. This is a beautiful…read morefloral and gift shop. Lots of unique blooms and even a selection of House plants. They do beautiful work and have a very quick turnaround.

Really wonderful work, at very reasonable prices. Sure, you can get flowers at the grocery store…read morebut they won't be like this. This shop offers personal attention and wonderful arrangements!

Beautiful plants and baskets. More expensive than other places but quality is so much better.read more

This place has been a staple in Brownsburg for over 40 years. The staff and owners are amazing…read more They do cost a bit more than you big box store but support local businesses. We have bought a couple of unique plants from here. They also have candles, decor, seasonings etc. they have their Christmas open house on the second sat of November.

Nice toys in here. We shopped in here with my 4 year old grandchild for his birthday. He really…read moreliked this wooden grill with different wooden foods that went on the grill. Also it had some grill accessories like spatulas. There were two rooms to browse and items out that could be played with. So the grill was high quality but also had a high price tag of $250. I could not part with the money for something I didn't feel he would play with enough. We purchased a small puzzle block and went down the street to Target. The lady that worked in there checked on us to see if we needed anything and was nice. They had some books as well but he was 4 and not really interested in them.

Need ideas for gifts to get the little ones? You're likely find something here! Books, crafts,…read moretoys, and trinkets for all ages here. I appreciate that some sections were annotated for the appropriate age groups (good idea to check as the safety ratings are there for a reason!). I thought I was done combing the entire store, but then I noticed a small play area in the very back that had even more stuff to look at. A word of caution I would leave your little ones at home or have a discussion with them before going into the store about expectations...Otherwise you'll might end up buying a lot of stuff! I thought things were reasonably priced though. The entire place was super cute and I'll definitely return.

Fairly unassuming from the outside but Holy Cow Batman, this place is fantastic! almost like…read morestepping into another world. An absolutely amazing selection of plants, flowers, gifts, Knick Knacks, pots, grills, and items for your patio/outdoor space. And a bistro! You could easily spend the entire afternoon (or longer) browsing. We liked it so much we visited two weeks in a row.

Great place. A lots of good varieties and a friendly staff…read more Great customer service.