I always have loved this store even before moving iff the island. They gave really neat knickknacks…read moreand tchotchkes for literally all ages. Much like what the Peanut Butter Warehouse was like in its heyday pre Ike, minus the random bakery. The lady working there was very nice. Reasonably priced items depending out what you're looking for. No complaints

Fun assortment of spices and Mediterranean specialty foods. They could have prices on them to make…read morethe shopping experience easier.

Came here with a group of 7 UTMB medical students as a social outing for a scholars program. Amy,…read morethe owner, immediately greeted us and was accommodating when some of our classmates flaked (Gen Z, am I right?). We decided to do the medium-sized glass bowls and had a blast. We sat at a long table that could seat at least 10 as we chose our different colors and cuts. Two other large groups were in the studio and even added to the lively ambiance. Amy walked us through the process and then checked on us intermittently to make sure the process was going okay. We had a lot of fun doing something crafty with each other and I would highly recommend it for a work outing or large group social. My only regret is not getting a beer or two while we had the chance! Didn't realize until late that they offered drinks as well. My bowl was ready a few weeks after. And yes, I know it looks like a Turkey.

Update: I already…read moreleft a review after our visit last year, but I wanted to update it because I realized I never mentioned what happened afterward. After our experience, I chose to reach out privately by email rather than just leaving a negative review. My goal wasn't to complain I genuinely hoped the feedback would help improve the experience for future families and visitors. Unfortunately, I never received any response or acknowledgment. What disappointed me most wasn't even the original visit it was realizing afterward that there didn't seem to be any interest in hearing customer feedback. A simple reply, acknowledgment, explanation, or even "thank you for taking the time to share this" would have gone a long way. I understand businesses get busy and not every message can result in a full resolution, but being completely ignored after taking the time to provide detailed, respectful feedback reinforced the same feeling we had during our visit: that customers were more of an afterthought than a priority. I still think the space itself has a lot of potential, which is why I reached out privately first. I just wish the customer experience had matched it.

We wandered into this little store located directly next door to The Naked Mermaid (previous post)…read more They, like TNM, have beautiful art and fun accessories. Both sides of the store's wall are lined with cute little wristlets and animals shaped crossbody purses. They had all kinds; cats, elephants, bears; very cute and unique. The store associate was very friendly and helpful.

Love this store! Cute and unique items you do not see in other stores. When in G'ston, I always pay…read morethem a visit

Here's a neat little shop that I stumbled into on my visit to Galveston today. They specialize in…read morehandmade quills as well as journals and ink. They also offer sealing wax as well as seals. This shop hearkens back to ye olden times where communication was hand written and people took the time to compose. The shop is small but they pack a lot into a very small space. Free two hour parking is close by which was super convenient. It's close enough to the Strand that you can do some great shopping and dining there as well. The people running the shop were very friendly. While I did not make a purchase on this trip, I will definitely be back. The prices seemed very reasonable for products made one at a time by hand. Check this place out. It's cool.

From the owner: Visker & Scrivener is a creator and purveyor of fine writing quills, books, and other oddities…read moreinspired by times long since past. Our inventory includes dip nib feather quills; artisan paper journals and scrolls for drawing, writing and watercolor; colored, scented and historic inks; ink wells and much more...

My daughter had been looking forward to coming here all week during Spring Break. We arrived and…read morethere was large party in the private area but just a few customers on the walk in side. I went to the counter to see what we needed to do, and the young lady was checking out customers and an older gentleman was also behind the counter with her. A younger man also walked up behind the counter as we were standing there. No one offered any information or assistance as we stood there to the side. I eventually asked her if we needed to do anything specific since we were just standing there to the side and she said "oh, sorry! I thought you were with the large party." She gave us instructions to select our pieces and then have a seat and someone would be with us to do the next step. We selected our items and had a seat. The two gentlemen were still around the counter or back and forth to help other customers with paint, etc. I made eye contact with both of them and they both turned away at several engagements. After about 8-10 minutes of no one coming to our table, my 9 year old looked at me and said, "Mom, I feel like no one wants to help us, and they've seen us sitting here for a while." WOW. An experience I NEVER want my child to have. We put our pieces back carefully, and left. I hate that was her experience especially because she was really looking forward to it, and there aren't many opportunities like this in our area, but I won't bring her back to be ignored.

Strolled into Prettyin' Paint this weekend to celebrate my mom's birthday and it was the perfect…read moreplace to hangout and unwind. Prettyin Paint is a full service pottery establishment. They provide the ready to paint ceramics, paint, tools, and they also bake the pieces as well. We spent a decent amount of time here and never once did we feel rushed. The owners here are very friendly and knowledgeable. I couldn't be more excited to have a pottery place on this side of town. Super excited to see our pieces once they're done! Will be back soon.

Betsy is a life saver!!! I am getting married in Galveston and had a invitation lady bail on me…read morelast minute and Betsy worked with us so last minute to get our invitations out on time and did a fabulous job! i could not be more grateful to her and all her hard work. She is very responsive and great at working with a design and budget in mind! I would 100% recommend her to all brides who want a seamless process. Thank you Betsy!

Staying in the fabulous nearby Tremont Hotel, we crossed the street and passed right by this…read moregallery on our way to dinner. They weren't even open, but they opened up for us, turning on the lights and touring us through, artist by artist. I was very surprised at how affordable some of these wonderful pieces were. For those not in the market for originals, there are giclees and prints, too. After years of travel, I've come to realize that the best souvenir is original art from a local. It's very personal, really puts you back in the place, and it supports the local economy. Beyond that, the particular talent at this gallery was considerable! Vibrant colors, lively work.I think this is a great place to pick up something authentic.

Came here the other weekend for a mini party and we loved it! The staff was incredibly friendly and…read morewas great to coordinate reserving a table for us. When we came in, the staff gave a brief introduction about how to get the best results for our pottery pieces. They even gave us snacks! The pieces turned out great too, I will definitely be back for a party again.

Amazing cozy place. The owners are sweet and kind. I've talked to the owner's wife-- Huge W.read more

So we saw some sign on the highway down to Galveston last week and being from North Texas where…read moreshops like this do not exist I felt it necessary to take a look on the way back up. I was overwhelmed with the organization and variety this store had. It's nice and spacious, inspiring, and very cute. We were worried about going in right at opening time but there was a lady working who was also doing a morning scrapbook class of 1 other lady (I assume it's a small class given that they were sitting at long opened tables covered with crafting supplies) who greeted us kindly. She checked on us once while we strolled, and then was very friendly upon checking out. My partner and I just got married so we got a few things to start a new scrapbook beginning with our honeymoon. And we also picked up a DIY calendar which is something I've actually never seen before! Very excited to start our new projects.

I live in the woodlands and found this place because of the sign that you can see from the freeway…read more Each time I go to the area, I save time for a visit, this is a must stop for me. Place is amazing, prices are fair, people is nice and friendly and very helpful. Love this place!