Saw this bookstore while walking in Saratoga Springs. I…read morealways like to check out a good book store and am happy to share Northshire Bookstore delivered on selection and service. I was amazed by the large layout and selection while browsing. The display areas are engaging and have you stopping to look every few feet. I found books for myself, as well as a Father's Day gift for my husband thanks to a specific display they had with Father's Day ideas. I loved the vinyl section, the horror selection, and the large graphic novel area. They also had some unique art books on display that I had not seen anywhere else. At one point I was looking for a specific title and the employee was able to help me find it. When checking out I learned they had been here for 13 years and the first shop is located in Manchester, Vermont. I was given a 10% off coupon and told about their online shop. I love supporting indie bookstores and spent a good 30 minutes shopping around. Very happy with my purchase. This is a bookstore you won't want to miss!

My friends and I walked down to this location after we went to the JR Ward book tour that…read moreNorthshire bookstore was hosting. We wanted to support the business that supports authors like JR Ward. We especially wanted to support them after they were affected by the flood last year. This place is super cute. They had a lot of different style books. They also carried vinyl which I thought was great. I would've actually purchased a few of them, but the drive from Saratoga to Connecticut would've worried me with vinyl in the car. The folks at the bookstore were very helpful and very friendly. The books were awesome reasonably priced.

We went to get a poster framed on a Saturday afternoon, around 2:30. There was one customer there…read morepurchasing fabric and was being helped. We went to the framing area (had a poster framed a couple years back and we were very pleased with how it turned out) and waited. We knew the employee was assisting the other customer with the fabrics. After about 10-15 mins the customer left and we continued to wait by the framing area. The employee did NOT acknowledge us even once. After about 5 mins I went over to the employee, who was leaning on the counter on their cell phone, and asked if there was someone who could help us with framing. She seemed annoyed I was even asking and rudely said "no, they are not here today". I asked what days they are here and she said "well sometimes on Saturdays and on Mondays". I asked if I should call before coming in again. She said "yeah, that would probably be a good idea". We left and as we got to the car the person I was with said we will NOT be back. This employee wasted 15-20 minutes of our time ignoring us and had no customer service skills whatsoever. We had planned on bringing several more posters over time to be framed, which we knew from our first experience is NOT and inexpensive endeavor, but we have now decided to take our business elsewhere!!

Since I was a kid my Gram mother had this painting of Venice Italy in her house. My grandfather…read morewhom I never got the pleasure to meet because he died before I was born, got it for her. Sadly,6 years ago my gram mother passed away and I inherited the painting. The painting really does look like St Mark's square in Venice Italy. ( I went to Italy 3 years ago and Venice was the first city we visited ) I wanted to get a new frame on it and hang it in my bedroom. I was worried because I didn't want anyone that re framed it to ruin it, like I said before it has been in my family for a long time and I would be devastated if anything happen to it. I did some research and found this place. I called KC's and talked to one of the owners Kelly that does all the framing here. She was more than happy to look at it and give me a price. I told her how important the painting is to me and after talking to her I had a good feeling I wouldn't have a problem leaving it with her. Also if you are looking for sewing machines supply or fabric this is the pace to go. Both my wife and I went up and meet Kelly and she was super nice and really knows what she is doing when it comes to framing work. Needless to say I left my painting with her to frame. She also put a new hanger in the back and re papered the back of the painting. She also went out of her way to find someone that restores paintings as my needed to be clean but she doesn't do restoration work. Kelly said I should have my painting back in 2 weeks and that is exactly how long it took. I would highly recommend Kelly for any framing needs. When my painting was all done Kelly called and informed me and said no rush whenever you can get here great. I arrived and she had my painting wrapped in construction paper. She showed me, and I couldn't be more pleased. My gram mother would have loved it! It is now hanging in my bedroom where I can look at it everyday reminding me of my Gram mother.

I love checking out the Vera Bradley Outlet whenever I am near one, it's much cheaper than the…read morestores in the mall. This is a newer addition to the Lake George Outlets. This outlet features a plethora of handbags, wallets, luggage, cosmetic pouches, blankets, towels and other accessories. The majority of the items come in a quilted pattern which isn't totally my jam, but I'm happy to see they are introducing more understated nylon bags in solid colors. The outlet always has some kind of sale going on. If you are looking for the best bargains, head to the clearance section in the back of the store, that's usually around 70% off and TONS of good deals on a variety of discontinued items. My husband, dogs and I are a huge fan of their blankets. They come in a variety of fun patterns, they usually run $15-22 depending on the deal at the time. I'm always putting them in the washing machine and they have held up well. We have also picked up some duffel bags at Vera and they are great since they can easily be washed. The store is on the smaller side, which can be awkward in pandemic times.

Stopped in to exchange Christmas gifts for a pattern more my style & the staff was incredibly…read morehelpful despite me not having a receipt. The sales happening were phenomenal too! I was able to get a large multi compartment tote bag ideal for traveling for less than $50, and my exchange credit covered all but $4 worth so I was very happy with that. This location mostly has the quilted patterns, so if the solid styles are more your vibe you may be disappointed with the selection, but I was very pleased with the variety of items and prints available. It was surprisingly quiet for a Friday afternoon, but the store's footprint is on the smaller side so I can see it being a bit awkward to move around if it's crowded & busy.

The 2026 Belmont Stakes glasses were well packaged and arrived in good order. The glass for 2026…read morehas a nice design which many will like. Would buy from again. Thanks.

Amazing selection of all things Saratoga! There is something here for everyone, all with a Saratoga…read moretheme. Service is wonderful. Highly recommend!

This location has recently become one of my favorites since the one closest to me has been under…read moreterrible management for the last few years. The Saratoga location employees are friendly, helpful and will go out of their way to help you find what you are looking for, even when it is busy, like at SAS time. I hope they get BOPIS soon; that would be wonderful. It makes me sad that malls aren't doing well. Pandemic pushed them over the edge. I personally really enjoy malls; as a Gen Xer, we used to hang out at the mall and shop when I was young. Something I always looked forward to. Now so many of my favorite stores have gotten ride of physical locations and it makes me so sad. I especially miss NY & Company stores. Anyway, I hope the Wilton Mall stays open and I will continue to shop there.

I love that they are Covid Compliant and still friendly and welcoming. I came to this location and…read morewas able to get every item I needed with friendly service and a smile. Employees and patrons wore masks they sanitized in between patrons and had hand sanitizer for upon patrons upon entry

I love this hardware store. I love all the employees. Especially helpful to me are Lucy and her…read morehusband, and Bruce in the paint department. They have helped me with many projects from making keys to picking out paints. Love the store's coupons/rewards program too. It's nice to shop at a local, smaller, hardware store.

I love ACE hardware. This one was no exception. Helpful staff walked me around the store to fill my…read moreshopping list. They always have what you need!!

Newer to the area, I found the youth summer art camps through google search. Unfortunately I was…read morepassed the deadline to sign up for the program. Golden rule: it doesn't hurt to ask and I wasn't expecting a reply. I was beyond impressed when the education coordinator personally responded to provide information AND made room for our little artistx. Their attentiveness and their flexibility to accommodate us is incredibly appreciated! Thanks so much!

Last autumn, I fully enjoyed my Beginning Oil Painting class at Saratoga Arts. Lisa David was very…read moreattentive and the facility was comfortable and spacious. I was very excited to rejoin this year's class and continue my oil painting journey. This year, I had a very different experience. The class has twice as many students (12) and our classroom is half the size. Because we have so many students in so little space, navigating from the door to my seat was a challenge (we had two students set up right at the classroom door blocking the entrance). It was difficult to set up our equipment, learn, and paint. Lisa tried hard to answer all our questions and check our work; she was only able to give us a fraction of the attention I experienced from my class last year. During the class, Lisa even expressed her irritation at the large class size. After my complaint to Kristin Langevin, she gave me many excuses and is adamant that they did nothing wrong, but she was willing to change us to a larger room. Nevertheless, the class size is still too big for one teacher. It just takes too long for Lisa to go around the room and give us meaningful and impactful feedback. Under current management, their focus seems to be maximizing revenue not quality of the class and they are not very interested in listening to student's feedback. It is sad that Saratoga Arts does not appear to be interested in providing quality Art education to the Saratoga community anymore.

Found the perfect pot for my cold brew coffee. The price was great. The ladies working were…read moreknowledgeable. The cat was awesome. Next time I will go back when I have more time to look around.

Ever changing inventory! Carol does a good job of organizing the items. Always surprises from…read moretools to vintage highly collectables.