Driving along a main road in search of our breakfast stop, we passed by Claudette's, not realizing…read morethat it was in her home. My mom and I were up for the weekend and we were intrigued by some pictures found online, so we decided to add a stop to our agenda. When we arrived, there were a few cars there, so we parked near them and a door that we assumed was the entrance. When we entered we were overwhelmed by the amount of products, followed by the amount of space that was dedicated to crafting. I wouldn't think that so much stuff could fit so neatly into one person's home. The first few aisles are lined with charms for necklaces, bracelets and other needs for crafting projects. There were rows of beads, gems, and other fun goodies. I found a bunch of wreath making supplies, a room of flowers and a room of ribbon...and some Christmas items. The owner is a super nice person and I can only assume that she was "the" Claudette, since I never did ask her name. My mother and I were just so excited speaking with her and checking out the craft samples that she and her family had made. This place is for the true crafter. One who isn't afraid to spend their time looking through thousands of items just to find that perfect piece. Though I'm sure if you ask, you will be told right where you will find what you're looking for. I did not see any scrapbook or junk journal type materials. Because the business is in the lower portion of a home, I would assume it is due to climate control. Did I mention that the prices are quite reasonable? I left with a full bag of so many fun things that I just can't wait to dive into. The store is closed on Sunday and Monday, so be sure to plan accordingly. Mom and I are already planning our next trip.

It is the best, She has a lot of crafts and is very reasonable prices!…read moreThere is a big assortment of ribbons, silk flowers, Christmas decorations and a lot more!!!!!

I took my bracelet to jewelry creations that made the original bracelet because it had a crack in…read morethe sterling silver they made. I took it back and they sent it to California. It came back looking very different. The only thing that will do this to an imperial topaz is being super heated with the torch. I complained I brought paperwork. This business is very good with gaslighting people. I told them I was going to the police and the owner said good luck with that then put a no trespassing order on me so I can't come back to try to resolve it.. They told the cops that I ruined it myself which is not true. My stone is from Brazil and it's high-quality. They ruined my bracelet the memory of it everything about it.. these people don't care about their customers. It's a shame. My gemstone was never pink even when I brought to them to get fixed. Wear and tear absolutely but my problem was the gemstone was not the same when I got it back. They had me convinced nothing was wrong with it until I wore it for a day then went to another place to have it evaluated. It's not in the same condition. You need to heat a stone like this up to 500° to get it to change to a pink tint. Blaming a customer is wrong. I will only deal with established BBB members from now on. Lesson learned

Look no further for superb customer service, expert craftsmanship & a stress-free experience…read more My husband and I purchased our wedding bands at J.C. wedding band expo. There were HUNDREDS of rings to choose from & Laura (sales associate/stylist) gave us all the ins&outs, dos & don'ts. She's the best in the business, so much so that my husband went back to her for a pair of beautiful diamond earrings as a day-of wedding gift. Additionally- the wedding band engraving, which they send out to a master craftsman who does it by hand (you can't get him on your own, he's not even listed-I searched) is icing on the cake. 10/10

Tulips has moved to 62 Market St, about 2 blocks away from their old location. Things are still…read morebeing set up but it's a cute space and it's looking good. As someone who hates to move, I have to congratulate the owner on getting everything together so fast! I think this is the space that used to be "The Tub Shop" and this may be the only store on that block of Market St. that I haven't been inside. If you're looking for something crafty with a Portsmouth theme, the selection here is really good. Of course there's a lot more than that inside, and you should check it out for yourself.

Found *the* perfect gift for my creative, quirky and wonderful mother-in-law at Tulip's. They carry…read moreart, pottery, jewelry and will definitely be a gift must-stop the next time we find ourselves in Portsmouth... which will hopefully be sooner than later.

If you are looking for a unique piece of jewelry, look no further than Edward Owl! Holly is amazing…read moreto work with, and every piece is a work of art. Ditch the big box jewelry stores and support a local business! Thanks again!!!

I am not a go to the store and buy off the rack kind of jewelry girl. I like unique statement…read morepieces. Quality before quantity. Edward Owl's jewelry fit the bill for me. I think I have about 4-5 different pieces from her each one crafted from hand by the owner, Holly. I got to choose the stone I wanted from a large selection of ethically sourced natural crystals and gems (no lab made or colored) and she made the piece in her workshop. I treasure every piece I have. So much so that when my niece graduated from college, I had Holly make a ring for her which is now her favorite piece. If you want what everyone else has go to macys. If you want a one of a kind piece of art, go to Edward Owl.

My husband and I decided to stop in and see what it would cost to get my wedding band sized up…read more I handed my ring over, they took a look and gave me a quote. They mentioned getting my ring rhodium plated to brighten up the white gold, and I agreed. The quote I received was $339. I thought that was a little high but do-able. They said they'd have the jeweler take a look and call me if it would be over the quote they gave me. Four days later I get a call telling me the head of my ring needed to be replaced, the prongs were worn. They said I needed the ring re-tipped, and I needed a new shank (which I knew would be necessary since I needed the ring sized up) but also that my enhancer was worn out and the setting for my 24 smalls diamond was worn. All of that along with the rhodium plating would be $1,325 (to do all of that work with just one shank) or $1,675 (with all of that but replacing with three shanks). That is more than quadruple my initial quote. I was expecting maybe $100 to $200 at the very most over quote. Not $1,000 to $1,300, over. It's pretty obvious they didn't want to do the work on my ring and way overpriced it so I'd go to someone else. Apparently my ring wasn't important or expensive enough for them to work on. Why not just tell me you didn't want to work on it? I went to another jeweler in Portsmouth with amazing reviews and was appalled to hear I didn't need most of that work done. I will eventually need to, but it wasn't something that needed to be done right away. This new jeweler said they would give me a call if my ring would cost more than $100-$200. Now THAT is a reasonable price to pay for the work I wanted done. I have had my wedding ring for 18 years and adore it. It means the world to me, and I find my ring worthy of repair. Summerwind apparently thought otherwise. I do not recommend them. They are way overpriced and if they're overpricing things because they don't feel like doing the work, how would the customer even know that? I'm so disappointed in my experience here and will obviously never go back.

My love and I stopped in to look at wedding bands- Nice selection for a small jewelry store - many…read moreartistic and unique pieces...which is what I selected for my ring. Lauren was genuine and down to earth and it really was a pleasure working with her. We can't wait to go back to pickup our wedding bands when they're in! Wonderful experience!

STUNNING!!! I called to have same day bouquet delivered. Brenda kindly listened to everything I…read moresaid, and then delivered the most stunningly beautiful arrangement of flowers hours later. Recipient was thrilled. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you so much Brenda!

Decorative buoys and tons of wooden birdhouses is the main thing at this flower shop in Wells. Shop…read moreis small, smells fantastic with all the fresh blooms. We weren't here for flowers so can't comment on whether she grows her own, gets them delivered or picks them up. In any case, located on Rt 1 in York, we picked up two items with one of them locally-made by Maine fishermen for our backyard. I'm not sure about her flower arrangements- but looks like you can pick up a lovely bunch and call it a day.

What a wonderful experience both times were when we visited. The ladies that helped us had great…read morepersonalities and were friendly. They knew what my daughters wanted and were right by their side. Thank you

Terri was wonderful to work with! the owner however was disrespectful and refuse to take…read moreresponsibility for the seamstress' mistake that there made to my dress

What an awesome little studio! There's a ton of unique and interesting pottery, really friendly…read morepeople, and a really friendly little dog who like to have her back scratched. You can't help but feel like you're home when you're here.

I love this little studio. I love that you can see the workspace as well as the gallery space. I…read morelove that there's NPR playing in the background when I go in, and I love that the owner recognized me from one visit to the next a couple months later. I'm always able to find a unique, original piece to give as a housewarming gift or other small present for someone. Plus, the resident dog is small and cute and makes me happy. Hooray for local businesses.