What incredible service, Jenny helped me with choosing my first fountain pen and ink. She took her…read moretime answering all my questions, and even gave her recommendations. I was able to try different nibs, that's not a service you get from big box stores. Here at Paper Mouse, you feel like you're talking with a friend, they really make you feel valued as a customer. Shopping inside the store is like stepping back in time, before large corporations took over. Just browsing is an experience in itself. I highly recommend!

I was in Boston for a weekend and had looked up stationary stores online and this shop came up. I…read morelooked at pictures and decided to check it out. So glad I did. It's a small shop, but it was very cute. They had all kinds of stationary supplies. I have a TN regular and passport so I wanted to get some refills, they also had some hobonichi notebooks and covers as well. They had a bunch of different kinds of pens, washi tapes, stickers, stencils, etc... definitely worth a stop. I also got a TWSBI fountain pen that I wanted and they had it there! Was so happy about that. Got ink for my new pen, they had different brands and colors of ink as well. The employee in the shop was really nice and helpful.

Absolutely one of the best places for kids! You can help yourself with a cup of coffee or tea while…read moreyour children are having fun themselves!

One of the best toy shops in the area. Charles very carefully chooses the selections based on…read moretheir quality and educational value. Our daughter loves this store. A real gem in Needham Center.

Stopped by Michael's to pick up some metal weaving supplies after getting a lesson at a YES event…read more The store was a bit disorganized - lots of stuff around, messy, and not very many staff to help out. I was directed to the proper aisle and found a few things. I was hoping they had a book for jewelry making but couldn't find one. I decided to use self checkout cause the people at the front were getting balloon orders ready. Be sure to look online for the coupons!

$3 for a single piece of decorative scrapbook paper? Michaels has lost its mind. I walked out…read morewithout buying anything.

Wonderful people and wonderful teacher. Just signed up after wanting to do stained glass for a…read morewhile. Tracey makes it easy for beginners and the other students are very welcoming. highly recommend giving yourself a chance to try something new and signing up for a class here! You get set up with a kit, a tutorial on how to cut glass, and help along the way.

I have taken many classes from The Glass Bar and all of them have been superb. Jordan and Debbie…read moreare excellent instructors. They are patient and very encouraging of beginners. I also like that they are eager to see the results of experiments. While I like all the classes, I have most enjoyed the mosaic classes and the fused glass classes.

Useful for some things; otherwise too expensive! Too elitist. Wish they could cater to a wider…read morecross-section of the community of gift givers!

Emily goes above and beyond for customers. She makes the whole store feel special. Companies need…read moremore star people like Emily, she is a gem. I love this store and staff. True genuine connections from amazing people that care about you. Please shop here and ask for the store manager Emily, she will make your day.

Went with a friend for a fun activity as I wanted to do something other than the typical quick…read morebite. I found the painting place and thought it would be fun. We grabbed the quick bite and then headed over. Place was kind of hard to find - it's on the backside of the "plaza" it is in and for some reason the GPS doesn't know how to get on the other side (or maybe it was just us) - but since we knew we were in the right area we drove around and found it. They offer a lot of different craft services - pottery painting, mosaic building, candle making, and other kid friendly activities. We opted for the pottery painting. They had a decent selection of pieces to pant - lot of bowl, plate, cup, jewelry holder, planter, etc. types that are functional. The pottery pieces themselves are a little on the pricey side but they do not have a studio fee like other places, so the cost is all inclusive. They have a lot of paint colors to choose from and it's kept pretty organized, so it's easy to find what you are looking for. At the paint station, they had a display of the colors painted three ways - one coat, two coats, and three plus coats and a number for each color. The bottles were numbered accordingly and they had another little color display below the spot for that number. This was VERY helpful! You use the little paint plates (I forget technical name) and can get as much as you need and want as many times as needed. All of the workers were very friendly, ready and prepared to answer any questions, and were happy to walk you through the process, setup, and instructions. They had several table setups all of which were prepared with various brushes and water bowls. There were a lot of other supplies available too. We had a great time. It wasn't extremely busy which was good - I can see this place filling up, but I will say they have a lot of space to accommodate. The turnaround time given was a week, so I will pick up my piece soon and add an after photo. I made a coffee mug and my friend made a display like plate/tray - can't wait to see the results! Would definitely consider going back here for more pottery painting!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the painting place! The prices were very comparable to other…read morepottery painting places and I found the owner/employees so helpful! They ensured you had all the information before you started and were ready at any point for any questions you had. The setup of the studio was also organized and allowed you to have creative freedom. Another unique aspect that the painting place had was that their color tiles (examples for how the paint would look after firing) also included swatches before the kiln, and how it would look based on the amount of coats you made. They also had an assortment of examples for different applications on your pottery such as masking tape, masking tape stickers, freckled paints, and even glazes you would see on professional pottery. Examples of what you could make and the colors you could choose were all over the studio for easy reference. I had a lovely time and would certainly come back.

I knew Carolyn when she worked at 75 State Street via Beacon Management. She is a great person to…read moreknow,and very honest as well. I remember when she started her business from the back of her vehicle. I am glad your doing well and I know that you well continue to do well. Brian James of First Security at 75 State Street

I'm not that excited about Papers & Presents. They do have a large selection of stationary and…read morespecial order products but I was hoping for more choices in the pre-printed card department. The "Thank You" cards were all summer themed with bright pastels and warm colors. I couldn't find much that represented winter or Holidays. I did find an adorable Kate Spade "Thank You" card that was $28.00 for four cards and envelopes. Eep! I wish the girl tending the shop was a bit friendlier because I might have stayed and worked harder to find exactly what I wanted. Instead we packed up and moved across the street to Wellesley Booksmith where I found a huge selection and much better prices.

This is the best it can be! Elissa is one of th kindest most giving people I've ever met and she…read moreknows everything about knitting, needlepoint and weaving. She is creative, able to create custom patterns and will guide you through whatever project you are taking on. Elaine B

A local yarn store that smells like a bookstore and looks like a place a fictional wizard might…read morelive. Digging through the bins and shelves feels like a treasure hunt. I was impressed by their selection of print patterns (not just for knitting and crochet, but all kinds of fiber arts), buttons, and of course, yarn. Customer service was wonderful-- the kind of personal touch you'd only find at an old-school mom-and-pop shop. Definitely worth stopping by!