This is by far my favorite little gift shop, they always have something exquisite and beautiful to…read moregive as a gift. The owner is just lovely she is so talented and kind. She makes time for everyone that comes through her door. I love her coffees and treats, there is always something sinfully delicious to buy as well. If you're feeling creative she also host wonderful classes in sourdough, cookie decorating, table scapes and much more. I personally look forward to attending some more of these relaxing and inspiring classes.

Everything is extremely overpriced and cheap. The owner is rude and borderline pretentious.read more

A very nice tree farm with a variety of trees. We've bought our tree here for the past few years…read more Everything is pretty spread out especially since parts have been cut down and need to grow back. It wasn't easy finding trees over 9 feet. but we found it.. it cost $267. There are popular sprayed trees as well. Keep in mind they don't allow tailgating which isn't good considering we are coming 2 hours away and everyone is hungry. Apparently a few customers ruined it for the masses. We drove back home to go out to eat.

Our first visit and what a great experiment at Wyckoff's Christmas Tree Farm! We decided to go to a…read morenew farm this year, and we're very pleased! There was a great variety of trees, the details can be found on their website. It's very organized upon arrival with workers who show you where to park and point out the areas of different trees. I love how they put tree carts and hand saws all throughout the farm, so they are easily accessible. The trees are nicely spaced out so they are able to grow. They seem very healthy! We purchased blue spruce, and were very happy with their selection. There are many areas blocked off, I assume since they are still growing and need to mature. It's probably best they do this, to ensure proper growth and health of the trees. They have a cute store with freshly made wreaths, and all things Christmas related! It was SO cute! I'll be sure to purchase my trees and wreaths here moving fwd. The prices are a little higher than what we are use too, but I assume it's because of the care they provide to the trees and quality. Worth it to us. FYI- There are no dogs allowed or electric saws. They accept credit cards, which was nice as we didn't have cash. They shake, wrap and drill a hole into the trees. I would also wear boots you don't mind getting muddy. Thank you!!!

Great selection of beautiful Christmas trees! They have a saw if you forget one. And they used a…read morespecial machine to wrap your Christmas tree.

Beck's Christmas Tree Farm is just down the street from my parent's house. It's a choose and cut…read moreyour own Christmas tree farm where you can get a douglas fir, blue spruce, fraser fir or concolr fir tree. Fresh garland wreaths, roping, Christmas accessories and railroad gifts are also for sale in the barn, "Christmas Junction". Dave and Lynn Beck are good family friends so even though there are 3 or 4 other tree farms close by, we always go to Beck's. It is a tradition to go after church on a Sunday afternoon and pick our tree. Um, most people drive home with their tree tied to the roof of their car. My family is NOT like most people. Dad feels it's much easier to uh, drive our John Deere tractor/wagon here and load it up in the wagon so we can forgo the hassle of tying it to our car. It's been a little different since my brother and I left the nest as the tree is usually up when we get home from Penn State or DC, respectively. When I moved to DC and bought a fresh tree 2 years ago, I was astounded by the $50 price tag. A 4-5 foot tree for $50!? Not the case at Beck's. I believe the price is between $40-45 for a 6 or 7 foot tree which is amazing. Beck's also has a huge pile of garland behind the barn that patrons are free to take as much as they want. Mom usually takes a few pieces to assemble mini trees that she puts on our front porch as decorations. Go to Beck's for your Christmas trees. It's worth it. But you don't have to bring your tractor...you can just bring a regular car or truck ;-). [PHOTOS] http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7p4m-QZKoAeVDK99Cvw1vQ?select=OwrLyYk8B0y7UkQxUPzfAg

For my attention challenged friends, here's the short version:…read more If you need help purging, finding the right home for your items, creating systems that actually make sense, and adding labels so everything stays that way, hire Room to Bloom. If you are overwhelmed and craving the peace that comes from less clutter and everything having a designated place, it is worth it. Long version: We bought our home in 2020, and it was a full gut renovation. We are still living only on the first floor, while the upstairs remains mostly unfinished except for a small office. Our house currently has no linen closet, and we are sharing one small bathroom as a family of five. Because of this, we have been storing items in places that do not really make sense, simply out of necessity. At one point, I bought a large IKEA cabinet and put it in one of the kids' rooms just to store towels and sheets. With a family of five, we do a lot of laundry and accumulate a lot of stuff. We also have a side entrance that slowly became a dumping ground for anything we wanted out of sight. Every six months we would clean it, only for it to turn back into a junk room pretty quickly. Since we are not using the upstairs yet, we largely ignored the problem. Over the summer, I had a vision for the space with a custom bench/hall-tree and storage, so I bought multiple IKEA cabinets. A few family members had passed away or downsized over the years, and I had inherited many seasonal items and kitchen items. The volume alone felt paralyzing. We got the floors done and the cabinets in place and even after multiple passes of purging, I still felt overwhelmed by stuff and stuck. One of our kids has special needs and she often goes into the younger kids room and dumps out baskets and empties the book shelves. It's hard to keep up and I felt totally defeated. I decided to ask for help and I'm so glad I did! One of the most helpful parts was having an impartial, logical person there to talk through decisions without emotion or pressure. Krysta helped me move items out quickly so I did not second-guess myself, and she reorganized spaces in ways I never would have thought of. She also consolidated items so things that belonged together finally lived in the same place. She brought her trusty label maker, which made all the difference in creating systems that will actually last. We have a long dresser in the dining room that also turned into junk drawers and randomness. After collected all the baskets and storage bins we could use for the foyer, we began gathering items that didn't belong in other rooms and got to work. We already had a craft cabinet in the foyer, so she said it made sense to move all craft supplies out of the kids' room and into one centralized location. It was her idea to switch out which cabinet was designated for crafts and games and it ended up making much more sense. She also solved the recurring problem in the kids room by bringing arts and craft related items out and storing other items away safely so our other child couldn't access them anymore. We designated drawers for non-Christmas gift wrapping, bday party supplies, paint, games, flashlights, candles, light bulbs, beads, crayons, markers, etc., shelves for kitchen items not used daily, paper, everything has a home! While I'm not sharing pics of the kids room, I do have many of the foyer (I still have to paint the cabinet doors and get them hung- it's on the list lol) and the donate pile. If you have been considering hiring a professional organizer, do not hesitate. Krysta accomplished in one day what I had been trying to do for months, honestly closer to years. I am so grateful for her help. Thank you, Krysta!!!

I can't say enough good things about Krysta and Dee at Room to Bloom! They completely transformed…read moremy girls' shared bedroom... and if you've ever tried to make three girls happy in one space, you know that's no small feat. Somehow they managed to create a room that feels organized, beautiful, and functional all at once. Every detail was so thoughtfully done, and it finally feels like each of my girls have their own little spaces and moments. Beyond their skill (which is incredible), what really stood out to me was how kind, compassionate, and understanding they were throughout the entire process. They made me feel so comfortable from the very start, never judging, always encouraging, and brought such a calm energy into our home. Room to Bloom truly has a gift for what they do. They don't just organize spaces. They bring peace, order, and a little bit of joy back into your home. I'm endlessly grateful and can't recommend them highly enough.

As an interior designer, this business has always been my primary source to find clients, great…read moreHunter Douglas shades of all price ranges, beautiful custom drapes installed and lots of designer fabrics for any kind of project. They have serviced my clients for over 20yrs I've been designing beautiful spaces. One of my clients moved from central jersey to the shore and we had them reupholster 4 large furniture pieces in order to use them in the new decor. Excellent workmanship and my clients are always happy so I feel comfortable recommending them to other designers and home owners. Enjoy! They are mostly known a Metropolitan Window Fashions these days and have several locations (Greenbrook, Lebanon, Paramus, Livingston & more).

Omg. They are the best. I was having a problem with a pattern. I lucked out because this super…read morewonderful patten designer who works with the store was there that day. He graciously spent tons of time helping me determine how to make the best of the pattern. I am forever thankful for all the great help.

From the outside, Ambiance Antique Center in Belvidere looks a little unfriendly. There was a sign…read morein the window that said "We do not buy. We do not consign." And the front windows were set up as rooms with antique furniture. It looked a little imposing, and it made me think that there wouldn't really be anything there for a lower-budget customer like me, or for anyone who wasn't in the market for furniture. The proprietor at the desk was pleasant and friendly. He offered to answer any questions I had, but didn't follow me around as I shopped. As I went through the shop's multiple rooms, there was a lot more than furniture. It's a cooperative, so there are different dealers whose merchandise focuses on that dealer's interests and preferences. There was a lot of furniture, but also lamps, Asian pottery, jewelry, crystal, glass, framed prints and pictures, an interesting chess set with cast metal figurines as chessmen, old Coke bottles, small sculptures, some Depression glass. There were not one but TWO complete iridescent Japanese tea sets, including one that had plates and a set of salt and pepper shakers. I have NEVER seen a salt and pepper in an iridescent Japanese set. I noticed a great tin that had held "British Biscuits," lots of glass, a framed Masonic creed, some Anchor Hocking, leather-bound books, a ladies' dressing table, and a wonderful glass demijohn bottle that I wish I had room for! I bought a little turned and carved wooden bowl for a relative who collects wooden boxes and bowls. All in all I was really glad I'd stopped in, and I would recommend stopping there to see what hey have!