No matter where we start our search for new furnishings, we always seem to end back here! Great…read moreservice, price and selection.

I got a Bassett sectional sofa through this location over 6 years ago, and it's still going strong…read more The fabric is tight knit and the cushions are holding their shape in spite of my family nearly living on this thing since it came home. In store the salesperson was friendly, and did not push husband and I around as we wandered the store figuring out our needs. Ordering and delivery were straightforward, too.

One of the least friendly shopping experiences in the area. Every time I walk in, it seems like I…read moream bothering them. Today, I said hello and the woman behind the counter didn't respond. Never asked if I needed anything. I will not return.

A delightful store filled with just the right gifts!! A special friend, wedding, hostess gift, your…read morebf you can always find just what your looking for in a gift. Denise is very friendly and wraps your special gift in a simple bag with colorful tissue. I'm a big fan of Miraposa and they have a great selection in a range of prices. I'll be going back next week to take advantage of the stationery sale!!

Building 451 is a nice discount store with many interesting items and a large card selection. They…read moreare currently open seven days a week. Their inventory changes frequently with new deals. The store is similar to the former Final Markdown! It is worth a look...

This place is DISGUSTING. Dust EVERYWHERE, horrible service, awful musty smell. I felt a dyer need…read moreto wash my hands twice when I left that place because you can just feel the layers of dust sitting on their merchandise. I went there 2 times and both times when I walked in, the lady just looked at me and turned her head. I asked if she could help me grab something on the top shelf and she sighed, grabbed it for me and then when I asked a simple "wow, this is different! have you tried this?" She said in a very irritating manner "i dont know anything about that. I just sell it so just leave it there if you dont want it." All while walking away from me, no eye contact. I then stood in line waiting and waiting to be checked out while she was having side conversations with someone she knew. Conversations about grandchildren even though shes only in her 60's and how she wants one, how she doesnt want to wait till shes "10ft under" (thought the saying was 6ft under but anyways), talking about a restaurant near by, etc etc ALL WHILE SHE KNEW I WAS WAITING TO BE RUNG UP. As soon as I was about to put my stuff down and walk out, she goes "you need something?" I told her "yeah I'm waiting for you to ring me out." And she took my stuff, rang it, took my money AND THEN CONTINUED HER CONVO WHILE HOLDING ONTO MY MONEY!! She didnt put it in the register, she didnt get my change, she just held onto it and carried on with her conversation. I then wanted to take the money back and leave, thats when she opened the register, got my change and as I held my hand out for her to hand me my change, she just laid it on the counter for me to pick the change up. She didn't put my things in a bag, she didn't say thank you nor did she say goodbye. She just put my change on the counter and continued her conversation with the other person. I don't ever really see cars parked on their side of the parking lot and My mother and I were the only customers. No wonder why! I have a business of my own, my whole family does. That is not how you run a business. I felt SO disrespected while shopping there. I was not rude, I was smiley when I walked in and I always try to speak politely and professionally. If that lady isnt the owner then that place needs a new employee or new staff members. Someone who can utilize the down time to tidy up the place and can offer decent customer service. Completely unacceptable. I would give it 0 stars if I could, shame to this business.

We just purchased our fourth mattress from Talon furniture and mattresses and we are thrilled. It…read moreis a great local business owned by Robin; a friendly husband & father of two. There is a considerable selection and range of brands. He gave us solid information about the mattresses we were considering and gave us time and space to discuss our options. We decided on a Therapedic Backsense and Robin threw in a free Therapedic Body Pillow. http://www.talonfurniture.com https://www.therapedic.com

Bought our new mattresses here! Highly recommended. I knew they sold furniture, which they do. Some…read moreabsolutely beautiful pieces. But I was not aware they had a very nice mattress selection. We checked out one of the larger mattress chains, but decided to go with Talon Furniture. It just seems the quality of mattresses were much higher than some of the big name brands. And the prices were on par and in many cases cheaper than the larger stores. Jasper was very patient and took his time with us choosing the right mattress. We also went with an adjustable bed frame. Delivery was top-notch. Very professional and courteous. Just an overall wonderful experience. Thank you so much!

One of the things that makes Northampton, well, Northampton, is Essentials. I started shopping at…read moreEssentials almost twenty years ago, and it's been a staple of my quirky life ever since. It's changed hands twice in my awareness, and just keeps getting better and better with age. This is a design-focused, design-heavy shop, and there are things I can pretty much only get AT Essentials; for instance, they've got a cut-to-custom-length ribbon bar, and some of that ribbon is vintage, and my absolute favorite is the hand-dyed silk. Also, they've got the best collection of Tintin and other European character favorites (like Barbapapa and Babar) this side of the pond. Oh, and the staff is wonderful. Knowledgable, friendly, thoughtful, and creative. Over the years, the cast of characters has changed, but it's always top-shelf. One giant boon: they've helped me put together a gift in no time, saving my bacon on numerous occasions! On a typical day, you can find stationery of all kinds, the indier the better; dishware; rubber stamps; intriguing books (think Chronicle); bath goods; bags of all shapes, sizes, and purposes; clothes and scarves; eight million things for kids, from blankies to onesies to stuffed alligators; jewelry; small home goods; special pens; DIY kits; custom furniture; large sheets of beautiful artisan paper; and a ton of things I'm forgetting. And one other thing about Essentials I am not forgetting, but which I saved for last, because it's my favorite. Essentials has an in-house design and print studio. And they also work with a select group of indie designers and printers who create everything from business cards to party invites. Here is where Colette, the current owner, really freaking shines, in my opinion. There was one thing I wanted when it came time to get married. One. Thing. That one thing was letterpress wedding invitations from Essentials. Colette took us from beautiful nebulous idea to flawlessly-executed product without ever breaking a sweat. I don't know if you've ever worked with people who are about to get married, but we are not always the most poised, cool-headed, or unflappable of people; Colette sat us down in the big comfy chairs and made sketches and phone calls, and really made our family feel like we were the only people in the entire world. Go see what I'm talking about - our invitation is probably still hanging in its golden-framed, green-paper-backed glory. Nearly four thousand miles away now, and I'm still bouncing in my chair as I look forward to my next trip to Essentials, whenever it may be.

I like this store and their merchandise. The prices are high, as the merchandise is of a high…read morequality. However their store policies are not up par with many upscale stores. We received a lovely gift of several girls garments, however we have a male child. The store manager, who did not have the courage to call us, rather made a sales associate do their work, informed us without a receipt we can not get a store credit. So wonderful Essentials, you made some money from this sale, but you lost a lot more revenue from this here shopper.

"We'll drive for the line Now there's nothing to be lost…read moreYou and I will cross over With no second thoughts" (Tom Petty) This is the third of the Second Chance Shops I've visited, after previous trips to their Simsbury and Glastonbury locations. I always take a look at the men's shirts first. I was very surprised to see them tagged at $12 here, which is substantially more than I customarily see at the Simsbury store, where I've picked up quite a few similar long sleeve Oxford shirts for $5. Otherwise, the store is very neat and organized and has the usual accompaniment of clothing, footwear, accessories, household goods, books, etc. I'm definitely a fan of thrift and second hand stores, and even though I was looking for a long sleeve white shirt, I walked out empty-handed today.

I called looking for medical equipment like a walker. I was visiting from Rochester and staying at…read morethe Wellsworth Hotel when my old walker broke . Uh Oh . I think they have a website now and might be a church charity.

"I'm top of the line, you can tell" (Pitbull)…read more Designer Consignor sells "Top of the Line" upscale women's fashions and accessories. Their website describes their inventory as "career and casual fashions and accessories, dozens of gowns and cocktail dresses." My wife is in the market for a specific dress for a Black and Gold banquet during the summer, so we stopped here today to check out their inventory racks, and there sure were a lot of them. Shoes, boots, dresses, tops, scarves, handbags, furs, hats, and a few home furnishings were everywhere, and they all looked to be in excellent condition. We didn't find what we were looking for, but we sure enjoyed checking out their stock.

I'd been wanting to check out this shop ever since Mimi's Consignment sold her business in East…read moreLongmeadow. I had a special place in my heart for Mimi's and nothing can take it's place, but I will go back to Designer's Consigner when I need high-quality items for work or an event. For me, the biggest selling point is that I didn't feel totally exhausted after leaving the store. The store is well-lit, has a good vibe, and allows the clothes to breathe. The staff and owner were extremely helpful and pleasant. I will be returning to support this well-run local business!

I could spend hours walking around this store! We had multiple friends and family recommend this…read moreshop to us, so we made the trip from CT to check it out. A great selection of quality made pieces and adorable decor. As new homeowners, this place was our paradise! Things can definitely be pricey, but I'm willing to pay for the quality.

It is extremely unfortunate and disheartening to write that I have experienced RACISM at this shop…read moretoday. I am in my mid twenties, Southeast Asian, and newly moved into the area. My friend was visiting me, so I thought I would take her here because it looked like a beautiful small business. When we entered the shop the two older white ladies gave us dirty looks and I could tell we weren't welcomed. As my friend and I were looking around and enjoying the merchandise, I could hear the two worker ladies gossiping about watching us because they didn't want us to steal. Another group of white folk came in and they paid no attention to them at all. Already, this made me upset as they thought I couldn't hear them gossip. I am not a confrontational person, so I just ignored it and proceeded to shop. Then one of the ladies asked me to put the item I was holding on the counter. My friend asked to look at the rings, then after she made her decisions, I proceeded to check out after her. The lady rung up my items (which I had gotten a variety of small kitchen items) and told me after I tapped my card, "Oh good, your card went through." It made me feel so degraded to be treated that way by someone. I wanted to return my items then and there, but I believe that would prove the point that she believed I wouldn't be able to afford the merchandise. It is extremely disappointing to experience this and I really hope that they do better here. If you want your small business to thrive, please treat everyone with respect. Also, respectfully, save enough money buy security cameras instead of micromanaging a people of color that comes inside your store.