My friend and I had the best time designing our own custom sneakers. The vibe was relaxed,…read moreinspiring, and perfect for getting creative without feeling rushed. There were tons of paint colors and supplies to choose from, and the staff was super encouraging and helpful if you needed ideas or guidance. I went with a cartoon-style design on mine, with a sketch outline, bold details, and a hand-drawn look. I LOVE how they turned out. They look like wearable art! My friend went in a totally different direction, which made it even more fun seeing how unique each pair became. It's such a cool concept for a girls' night, date night, birthday, or just something different to do. You walk out with something you actually get to wear and show off. Highly recommend if you're looking for a creative experience that's both fun and memorable!

This was a top favorite birthday gift/experience! While I ran out of time and will have to finish…read morepainting my shoes at home, I learned a lot and was able to get the largest part of the process finished. We all really enjoyed the experience and were so pleased with the help and advice we received from their instructors. I was really appreciative of the way they really stepped in to help my 2 children as they needed, allowing me to keep on working away in my own art project. They have some examples to help give you ideas and believe them when they tell you that they can help you draw items onto your shoes for you to paint. It felt like they are dedicated to helping people carry out the vision they have for their project.

What an intriguing concept! Naturspire offers personal decorating of your front entry for the…read moreholidays! I was just passing by their little blue house in downtown Carmel, when I saw the sign and stopped to get the scoop. First, the shop is adorable, filled with plants, "moss art" and other home decor. You had me at plants - I love plants. I spoke with Makenzie, one of the co-owners. She gave me info about Fall and Christmas holiday options to decorated your front door, patio and even put up a Christmas Tree. For $480 you can get a Christmas wreath, garland and decorated side planters for the porch. They bring it to your home and decorate for you. What a great idea for people that are too busy to decorate (or like me, just not creative). I was encouraged by Makenzie to visit their website to see examples of their different decorating packages before ordering. The shop porch is also decorated. Worth a visit for anyone who wants easy decorating.

My daughter wanted to stop by and make some jewelry. She chose to make a bracelet and I chose to…read moremake an anklet. We were both very happy with our results and the young lady that helped us was very nice.

I took my sister here for her birthday for us to get permanent jewelry. We both did anklets and are…read moreboth happy with the jewelry so far. The space is simple and cute, the service was friendly and so far I think the anklets are good quality and should last us a pretty long time. Both young ladies that helped us were great but I think mine was in training so she struggled a bit with my jewelry. Overall it was a fun experience and I'm happy with my anklet.

While out shopping with my wife, we stopped into this Broad Ripple Shop that sits high above street…read morelevel along Cornell (I forgot to check if there is an easier access from their parking lot on the west side of the building.) After climbing the stairs to the front porch, we entered into the shop. To the left of the shop is a row of dressing rooms for visitors to try on the women's clothing offered within the shop. To the right are several rows of clothing that extend to the back of the shop. To the immediate right of the doorway are accessories, party games, greeting cards, and other small gift items. Based upon my wife's opinion, the clothing seemed to be high quality but also came with a higher price tag than what she was used to paying. She found a gorgeous necklace almost immediately, but the nearly $400 price tag scared her off. The ladies working were welcoming and offered to help find something if needed. Review #3329

If you want unique clothing with a service, Marigold Clothing it is. The gals always welcome you…read morewith a smile. Just coming in to watch the girls with their fashion outfits is a treat for me in itself. The displays are always inspirational. Even though the prices are expensive, you can still find things at bargain prices during their blue dots sale. There is parking at the back just for Marigold customers and more public parking in front of the Monon. I've made this place my treat.

The selection here is top tier! I get amazing candles and clothes here that always get my…read morecompliments. Definitely visit on your next girls' outing!

Love this shop, and the owner is amazing and always so helpful…read more Thank you for all your help!!!

On this beautiful #ThankYouThursday, I want to share some gratitude for Random Acts of Flowers!…read moreThis nonprofit accepts fresh flower and used vase donations, then creates pretty bouquets that they deliver to people in healthcare facilities. They're making peoples' days all around the city and I think it's such a rad mission. If you have a wedding or big event, you should definitely donate your florals to RAOF instead of tossing them afterwards so they can continue to spread joy. If you don't have flowers or vases to donate, you can volunteer to make the bouquets or create an event for your office or friend group to craft bouquets while you chat. Super fun and simple!

Random Acts of Flowers(RAF) is an amazing non-profit started by a guy named Larson who saw a need…read moreand immediately took action. This random act of kindness turned into Random Acts of Flowers... This organization has since grown to have locations not only in Indianapolis but also in the Knoxville and Tampa Bay areas. Over the years they've aided in the improved well-being of over 481,000 bouquet recipients nationwide!! This.is.AmAzInG!! Yesterday, through work, I had the opportunity to help create bouquets to be delivered at Eskenazi Health. Our goal was 125 bouquets, we surpass our goal and I couldn't be more thrilled! Feeling extremely blessed to have been apart of something that makes such a positive impact! Being a nonprofit they rely heavily on donations. Please up cycle your extra vases and unneeded floral arrangements. Together we can make a huge impact on someone recovering!

Artifacts is a locally owned, small business that specializes in mostly handmade gifts, jewelry and…read morehome decor items. I spoke with the owner, who told me that most of the merchandise originates in the U.S. or Canada. The staff is friendly and checked with me several times to see if I needed help. During my visit yesterday, the shop featured Christmas decor with lots of handmade glass ornaments. I fell in love with several of the turquoise inlaid cutting boards and handmade pottery. The prices are high, but inline either what you'd expect for hard-crafted art. I purchased a few wooden snowman ornaments for the kids. The shop is located in a historic building in Broad Ripple. Good luck finding street metered parking. My advice is to shop midweek, during off hours to find parking.

Found this gem while taking a walk in broad ripple! Haven't heard of it before, so was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the selection of items. Feels like a more elevated version of silver in the city, and I would recommend for a spot to find gifts for the women in your life (girl friends, moms, grandmothers). Definitely a bit on the pricy side, but still reasonable. Employees were super friendly too! I'll keep this store in mind for future occasions where I need a pretty gift!

Such a fun experience and a way to support a local family business!…read more We came on a Wednesday as they host after hour sessions for larger groups. We spent 2 hours learning about the fragrance making processes and crafting samples of our own. At the end we had a bubbly toast to celebrate! I was stressed at first, trying to find the perfect combo is tricky. But in the end I had a scent I enjoyed and my friends at my table helped! This would be a great team building activity, date night, or group outing of any type!

An amazing experience. Just go!…read more An educational project where you leave with possibly two fragrances, for what it costs for one bottle of a designer fragrance. Yeah sign me up EVERY time! Went for my birthday celebration with 5 ladies and we had a great time.