If you are looking for a unique gift either for yourself or for someone else, come check out the…read moreClay Place. It is located at 1555 Shadowlawn Dr. on the corner of Davis Blvd. in Naples. The outside of the Clay Place is a beautiful garden with old trees that provide the perfect backdrop to the pottery pieces displayed outside. Inside you will find even more whimsical pieces to explore. The Clay Place has three buildings, a studio, a kiln room, and a gallery. The artist in residence is Jim Rice who I had the pleasure of meeting during my visit. Jim was born in Kent Ohio. In 1973 he moved to Naples where he opened his first studio. In 1980, he moved to his current location on Shadowlawn Drive. Jim creates environmental ceramic pieces that include fireplace tiles, wall murals, pool tiles, animals, planters, serving dishes, bowls, and house numbers. Colors used in the pottery are reflective of the nearby Gulf of Mexico. To quote Jim "Plattery will get you everywhere!" You can find his pottery decorating the The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Pottery ranges from a few dollars to the hundreds. The microwave bacon crisper ($35) would make a great hostess or shower gift as would the ($30) microwave egg poacher. While I was there someone was consulting Jim on their purchase of house numbers. This is a really unique and cool place to look around. You are sure to find something that you fall in love with.

Very cool pottery pieces. Lots of dish ware that are oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. Will do…read morecustom pieces as well. I liked the house numbers and the serving platters that also serve as wall art when not in use.

We always have the best experiences at Karma and Coconuts. We have taken probably 10 classes there…read moreas well as hosted a birthday celebration. Everyone there are amazing.

This is a cute little shop and provides arts classes. We will be looking into classes for…read moreSeptember. The staff was very helpful and friendly and they had a great selection of artsy items. It seemed to be a little on the expensive side but most boutique/specialty shops are.

Looking for a great group activity, date fun or time with friends! The Bent Brush is a local gem…read morewhere you can spend quality time making personalized quality items! Our group of 6 was met by spunky Paulette who gave us a complete and thorough explanation on how The Bent Brush operates. After washing our hands FIRST (don't want to smudge the ceramics ) we spent time looking at all the fun ceramics to choose for painting. There are various sizes, shapes and specimens to choose from with a variety of paints, brushes and tools to use as your creative mind chooses. I will be specific and say, take your time! There is no rushing here and you are encouraged to be as creative as possible. The staff is so friendly and helpful; so don't be afraid to ask for assistance! Plus, they have so many art tools that can enhance your experience you'll never know what can aide you in your next "Van-Gough" piece Our group had a great time, singing to the awesome 80's music playing in the background and painting in this super cheerful atmosphere. Yes, we will be back!

Such a cool place. I have been a few times with my humans…read more Found this a very enjoyable way to spend the afternoon. So much fun that the time gets away from you. This last time my humans made a spider, an alien and a narwal, and a dog treat jar!! I helped with that one!!! The staff is very helpful and even gave some tips on how to write my name on the jar. They checked on us often and got us everything we needed. One of my humans is not good in art but loves this experience and actually has made some cool things. There was also some kind of event there and everyone in the birthday party had so much fun. A great way to spend a few to several hours making cool things and gifts!! Highly recommend this one!! 5 stars and can't wait until the next one!!! Bodhi Approved! #BodhiFin

The store itself is nice. The front desk lady.. not so much. She has an attitude all of the time…read more over the phone in person etc. It just feels like she's always in a bad mood. Took my RC truck there for repairs. They took it apart (took maybe 15-20 minutes) didn't put it back together because the part i bought was faulty. They STILL charged me almost $40. They are lucky they're the only hobby shop around here or else i probably wouldn't go back.

These folks are absolultley the best! Family owned and operated. They are always friendly and kind…read more Very knowledgeble abouteverything in their shop and sincerly willing to help with any questions and to offer advice. Super people!

This is the gift shop on the first floor of the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. The…read morestore is staffed by friendly volunteers and purchases from the store go to supporting the Friends of Rookery Bay and their mission to provide resources for Rookery Bay Research Reserve's education, research, and conservation programs. At Palmetto Patch Nature Store you'll find carefully curated items for the whole family. They had t-shirts, hats, bags, accessories, tumblers, toys, books, sunglasses, mugs, figurines, postcards, glass art, and prints by local artists. I especially loved the nature themed earrings made from cereal box paper board from Jabebo Studio. They also had magic t-shirts that were black and white but when exposed to the sun turned into color. They had a number of interesting Florida themed books on the topics of history and nature including what just might be Florida's favorite book, A Land Remembered which covers 114 years of Florida history. Most importantly they sell sunscreen, bug repellent, and water if you plan on hiking any of the trails at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. Water was only $1 so make sure you stay hydrated. Items from the store can be shipped free to your home by emailing naturestore@rookerybay.org, Volunteers of Rookery Bay get 10 percent off purchases.

They have cute and fun stuff for everyone! Lots of beautiful glass art pieces from birds to…read morejellyfish, etc. Also, some nice clothing items and a great book selection. Not to mention a big variety of toys and books for kids. They have a good deal on local honey, so we bought a few jars!

If it weren't for PetSmart being right next door, I'd likely walk home instead of stopping at…read moreMichael's with the fiance when we're nearby. Thanks to the ingenious location I can sit outside and play with the anxious pups. They always jump out of their owner's car so happy when they realize they're going on a fun adventure and not the vet. Not sure if the owner's like it or not, but I'm going to play with your pooch despite being allergic. Michael's, on the other hand, not really for me. Granted, half of my Sanctuary is decorated with their goods, but I'm totally okay with letting my fiance take care of that. You know what they say, "Happy wife, happy life." Fun fact, whoever first said that had a wife who looooved Michael's. The one time I did venture inside I got lost in some sort of pirate themed section for at least 30 minutes. Pretty cool stuff. Lory got some kind of faux flowers to toss in a wicker vase or whatever. Eventually I wandered outside and played with Bryndal the golden retriever while she waited in line. I guess this review is more of a PSA for dog lovers who have to occupy themselves to keep sanity while their significant others have their fun. Bit of advice, stuff your pockets with dog treats and you'll have the dog owner's wondering why their pets like you more. Michael's, you serve your purpose and for that alone, 3 stars. +1 because my bathroom smells like potpourri all the time. EDIT: Fiance read this and is forcing me to change it to 5 stars. Whatever. Worth it.

We went to check out and the lady up front was ignoring us. When we asked for help she got snippy…read moreand acting irritated. We were buying spray paint and I had to give my DOB. She acted like our questions were the most exhausting task in the world. Will never return to this store!

Attended our first ladies night out last night! It was a…read moregreat success! We had a group of five and we had a wonderful time! They had a large assortment of cheeses, crackers, cookies and a cake with the wine! Everyone, (others not included in our groupalso )enjoyed themselves immensely and Gail and her assistant were very attentive and helpful! It may have been our first ladies night but it will not be our last! The pictures are of items that I have done recently and picked up, I painted the third snowman last night

Had a great time today. We were the only people there as I wanted to avoid the crowd so we got…read morethere early. Took us over 2 hrs but we talked alot. Gail was do helpful, really helped me out w paint color

Went in to check out their yarn, pleasantly surprised by the yarn and so much other fabulous stuff!…read moreOh my! The yarn selection rivals any fancy high price yarn store. They have hand dyed wool, cotton, a beautiful selection of baby yarn and designer yarn. Much is their own brand. Very impressed with the whole store! They are not open on Sunday - but get over it, the store has a great selection of wonderful things. Great sales and there's always a 40% coupon

A decent Hobby Lobby situated in a nice shopping center. Lots of parking, but this can be a very…read morebusy intersection at some times during the year. I went in specifically for fabric. Selection was moderately decent and the sales clerk was moderately knowledgeable about fabrics and their usage (at least for my needs). While I did find something that worked for the small project I needed to complete, I can see where this Hobby Lobby's offerings wouldn't always work for me. Despite the fact that there were very few people in the store, check out was incredibly slow. Cashiers were friendly, but perhaps a bit too friendly? Chit-chats with the customers about personal events and goings-on after their transaction is complete stalls the line and makes those of us waiting just a little aggravated.