Unpleasant experience. Walked in to shop, no offering help…read more Elderly lady owner? Seemed pretty unfriendly. Okay quality stuff.

Best Boutique in Vermont !! Beautiful chic women's clothing. The owner is the jewelry designer…read more Gorgeous handcrafted jewelry. You'll love this shop in Waitsfield Village

I had such a great experience here thanks to Craig. He spent real time with me, explaining each…read morepiece and its value with total transparency and patience. I never felt rushed or talked down to -- just treated with respect and honesty. I walked out feeling great about the deal and even better about the experience. This place is a gem.

I recently ordered an item from this store and the owner was very helpful and knowledgeable…read more staying in constant communication with me even making sure I was happy once I received the item. We need more store and owners like this one!!!!!!!! Dont hessitate to have an item shipped from here or even visit the store. I guarantee you will have an amazing experience!!!!!!!

Baked Beads is a great company. I love the earrings I purchased. Sadly I lost one of the set. I…read morecontacted them. They helped me find a replacement. Such wonderful people. ​

Went with friends to their annual tent sale. Got some amazing deals on fun jewelry. The annual…read moresale is a great place to stock up on gifts or stocking stuffers.

Truly terrible experience all around. When my son and I went in to rent a tuxedo for his prom, the…read morewoman taking his measurements reported that she had never done this before and didn't know how to do it. Boy- was she right. The pants were many sizes too big at the waist and too short and the shirt was way too big. Plus- they gave him the wrong tie- a blue bow tie instead of a red necktie. When I returned the suit and requested a refund, the young woman that I spoke with was extremely rude She suggested that my son would need to come in so they can remeasure! I pride myself in supporting local businesses but this is one that people should avoid- horrible product and customer service.

I had been to a few other tailors who refused to help me with my pricey jeans that i had…read moreunfortunately outgrown. The Sewing Basket agreed to tailor them and did an AMAZING job! Put panels in the back that you can't even tell are there and now my jeans fit PERFECT! Thank you so much!

The sisters who own this business are super friendly and love what they do. They both have really…read moregood taste and the items that you will find in the store are just amazing.

I was a little late ordering a birthday present for my nephew (bad auntie!) and didn't have time to…read morepurchase, wrap, and mail a present to him in Vermont from where I live. I ordered online from Turner Toys and added a note asking if they might be able to giftwrap the toys, not even knowing if they offered giftwrapping on shipping orders. Not only did they wrap the gifts, but they did such a beautiful job and even sent me a photo! Thank you so much, Turner Toys! I'll definitely be back for future gifts :)

Friendly staff, lots of different toys to choose From. Not…read moretoo pricey. Plus they have the biggest Lego collection I've ever seen.

I am copying and pasting my Google review here just because this shop is above and beyond my…read moreexpectations, and they deserve to be known by string musicians. January of 2024 Paul helped us through many phone calls and email communications to find us a full sized cello for my older kid based on our budget and tone preferences. The cello travelled from Vermont to California safely and it sounded exactly what we were hoping to get. My older kid enjoyed it still very much, and it'll be his "forever cello" for sure. (Model is Johann Liebman) Now my younger kid is gradually growing out of his 3/4 violin and is needing a full sized one. I first tried Reverb and had to send back the instrument due to a crack that wasn't photographed clearly. Eventually I thought to reach out to Paul again for help. Paul remembered us and I am very pleased with his kindness and knowledge. He helped answer my many questions and concerns about finding the right "forever violin"; I'm very excited and looking to receive it. (A Laberte violin) Paul does not send sound samples as he's a musician and only believes in "real sound" not transmitted digitally. So you have to trust his judgement. I'll update my review again once we received the violin. I thought to leave a review here first as our cello purchase experience was long overdue and they deserved a 5-star rating for that! ------------------------ Update 2/2/2026 We received the French violin Paul handpicked for us (I gave him a few sound samples for comparisons and ranked my likings. He looked through his inventory and found a violin that is the closest to my favorite sound sample). The violin brand is Marc Laberte. When the violin arrived, due to shipping process or temperature fluctuations, two strings got loose and perhaps the postal service truck's movements also loosened old debris from inside the century-old instruments. After discussions on the phone and over a Zoom meeting, simple remedies I performed at home resolved everything! We absolute LOVE the Laberte. It sounds amazing and the price is affordable. Paul also was very kind and educated us on how to look for a suitable full size bow; he also researched for us a reputable violin shop that is within two hours of drive from us. Thank you for your time and patience with us. We shall cherish this new violin forever. I'm writing these reviews because Paul Perley Cellos should be known to more string musicians in the US. Paul is the most genuine and honest luthier I've ever spoken with. He's a cellist and luthier, his wife is a professional cellist. If you reach out to them, they would save you lots of time from research and you will be in good hands. I'm glad I trusted them and I'd highly recommend this shop to everyone who's looking to purchase string instruments.

The process of purchasing my very first instrument a cello has been very positive. I've…read moreextensively researched on finding the perfect one, and the owners Paul and Melissa have been very helpful in answering all my novice questions. In the end I decided on a special handmade one. The store has many options, from beginners to professionals, and everything in between. They also allow you test it out before you purchase. The store also carries other string instruments, the violin, viola, and basses as well. What gave me the assurance of purchasing from here, even though the store is on the other side of the U.S is the knowledge of the owners, whom play the cello professionally. Another selling point was that Paul has been in business for over 30 years, so I know the cello was in good hands. I almost made the mistake of purchasing one on Ebay, and so glad I didn't. They also do restorations, repairs and adjustment services. If you have a kid needing a new instrument, or an adult beginner who is hesitant about starting something new, just go for it. Send them an email or give them a call and they will help you choose your perfect instrument. I'LL BE BACH for sure:)

I highly recommend Jumping Raindrops. From my wedding dress alterations 11 years ago to a quick fix…read moreof my purse a few weeks ago the service and attention you receive are worth the reasonable price.

Wonderful atmosphere, owner is personable and professional all at once! Within minutes of entering…read morethe shop, I felt heard and confident that the job would be done well. The end results were fantastic and the price reasonable. I was also impressed with the prompt turnaround time and attention to detail. A friend had recommended that I try Jumping Raindrops and I am very grateful that she did.