I had my Save-the-dates and Invitations made by Inviting Company. I received so many compliments on…read moreboth, hearing from several people that our invitations were the most beautiful invitations they had ever seen, and I would have to agree. Lynne does beautiful work, and she works with each couple to customize the invitations. When I compared the costs to what online invitations would have been, the difference was minor, especially considering that I was getting something customized for me versus something that a million other brides could purchase. I had so much fun looking over paper and designs with Lynne. She is very personably and easy to work with. I only had one minor complaint. I felt that time frames were never quite what I expected. I would be given an estimate but it seemed to always end up being an extra week+. Nothing got out late, but for my invitations, I really wanted to send them 6 weeks out because everyone had to travel, but they didn't go out until 4 weeks before the event. I definitely would recommend Inviting Company, but be very firm on the timelines you are expecting. While my stress was unfounded as everyone got their invites with enough time to RSVP, had there been better communication regarding the time frame, I would have been more relaxed. The invitations ended up being the thing I was the most stressed over, though, in all honesty, this was very likely my fault for not being assertive enough and laying out my expectations as clearly as possible. In the end, the work was gorgeous, the invitations were unique, and they were exactly what my husband and I wanted.

Seriously the best for invitations. Lynne worked intensely with me to create my bilingual…read moreinvitations, plus my program and escort cards. Her prices are incredibly competitive - based on the cost of papers and the time she put into the whole project, I can't imagine she made much of a profit. She will do her best to get your the best value for your budget. She's incredibly reliable and responsive by phone and email, which is so important when you're going back and forth to get your proofs perfect. She has an amazing eye for what will work for what you're trying to create and she can evoke any style. Also she makes a great monogram! Her creativity, experience, kindness, generosity are all reflected in her work. She truly loves the work that she does and it shows. I can't recommend her more!! Oh and her calligraphy is so beautiful.

Piro printed my wedding invitations in 2007 and did a great job for a reasonable price…read more This is a little hole-in-the-wall shop with no parking of its own, so you'll need to find a street spot. Inside, it's nothing fancy, though they do have several huge volumes of sample invitations to browse. I picked a cream colored stock with some pearlescent designs on the border and a fairly standard calligraphy font. The invitations were printed on time, without errors, and looked exactly how I had envisioned them. You can't really ask for more! My parents have also used them on several occasions and been happy with the results. I know that the pricing for my invitations was competitive, and significantly lower than some other options. I think because they do not specialize in weddings, you don't pay a premium above the normal market cost for a print job. I know Piro has also printed the booklets for some events I've attended in the city of Somerville, and those have also been good quality.

awesome, little, family-owned printer…read more Piro has been in the printing business for 3 generations. they have a "no job is too small" attitude. they'll print custom sized invitations, flyers, envelopes, and programs in a timely manner for a reasonable price. before you go to staples or kinkos, check out Piro. let's keep these guys in business for many more generations to come.

Such a great store for home goods and gifts located in South Boston…read more I really enjoyed shopping there and very happy with my purchase. The team was knowledgeable, helpful and answered all my questions. Thank you Deirfiur Home and see you again soon!

Please do yourself a favor: avoid this store. My wife was thoughtful enough to order a custom bag…read moretoss set for Father's Day in May. When Father's Day came, the set had not. Being a small business they probably called to let her know about the delay, right? Nope. Also part of the order were some framed pictures. It's now after the 4th of July and no sign of either. But updates from the store, right? Nope. To make matters worse, the salesman Keegan, is one of the rudest customer service people ever. When my wife would call for updates (because the store doesn't give any), he would say the delay is no big deal, and he doesn't know why she was upset. Really? Since there wasn't even an estimated delivery date come Father's Day, the store put together a gift basket. Any time my wife asked for an update after that, they would refer to the gift basket, as if this had righted all wrongs. The bombshell is that the owner of this establishment is complacent in this. After weeks of delays my wife asked for a call from the owner. Keegan the sales person said, "it's the weekend." Thanks for the calendar update. Over a week later, still no word from the owner. We love supporting small businesses and were excited to outfit our new home from this store (and told them so). But after getting 2 out of 5 things after 3 months and being told that we are the problem by the sales staff, there is just no reason to shop here.

Cool home goods spot, it's more about the details to add to your home decor than big items, like…read morefurniture-- think vases, stationary, book ends, artsy kitchen appliances, office accessories. The kind of items that make a space yours. Pricing varies -- a 2-D vase I liked was over $100. A shell-engraved butter knife was around $8. Great for gifts. Fun for browsing. Staff checked in, but I didn't feel pressured to buy. Parking isn't easy, but it's close to the MGH red line.

I had the pleasure to buy most of my Christmas presents at this beautifully curated store…read more The staff were lively and wrapped everything for me and made great suggestions There is something magical about shopping the good old fashioned way ,I have my eye on some of the art pieces in the store so I will be back

I called for a family basket to be sent to my sister's home in Reading - her father-in-law had…read morepassed way. The very kind and empathetic floral designer (I've forgotten his name) helped me confirm a floral planter was the perfect choice. Phone engagement was quick but all questions were answered completely and patiently. The designer was spot-on when he told me the plants they had were good sized and healthy. I thought I wanted a 12" planter but they had 10" or 14". He suggested that the 10" planter would be fine, which I appreciated. However, it was folk a few of us so I went with the 14".. I thought delivery fee was a bit higher than I've paid in the past, BUT they delivered the planters on the same day, exceeding my expectations! The planter is gorgeous and plants look super healthy for a lasting gift. Worth it! I'd say great value!

While the arrangement photo in the advertisement was beautiful, the delivered arrangement was not…read moreas advertised, and the flowers were dying during the wake, and falling off. I specifically chose a local florist to support when choosing my bouquet to say farewell to a family friend, and to say I was disappointed at the quality is an understatement. Instead of just ignoring my complaint if she found it unfounded, Lori contacted me to retract the refund promised by Ben. My family was in mourning, and I'm 3,000 miles away, so we certainly didn't take a picture of the bouquet to confirm what I'm being told. There is nothing more unseemly than debating the "value" received for a funeral bouquet. It only takes a moment to take a snapshot of the arrangement sent, if one is not going to stand behind the quality of their creations delivered, and argue over a refund of any type. Neither of us wants to have a bad experience, so I'm chalking this up to Judge Judy's advice - I won't be using Affairs To Remember services again.

I have walked by here many times, but when I finally went in it was a surprising fantastic gift…read moreshop. It has lots of interesting items, like the very best gift shop you would get in a place like Cape Code. They have, for example, very good cocktail mixes, air plants, kits to cook things like pretzels or fermented hot sauce, interesting kitchen gadgets, and very pretty home decor items like cutting boards and ornaments. Also quite a few interesting games and a lot of aromatherapy and scented candle things. They carry Needham specific items too, like tea towels that say "Real Housewives of Needham" and nice things too. They also sells a lot of vinyl floor coverings, which are also far nicer than you would expect. I might get one as a table covering. A great small business and a great place for gift or holiday shopping.

Whenever I need a hostess gift, or a corporate gift, or anything special, Pura Vida is my first…read morestop. In fact, now I buy the gift I came in for, and something for myself. This last time in, I purchased a beautiful pine candle as my hostess gift, and a lovely Needham Christmas ornament for me. Win-win!

Amazing store with lots of great gifts (some you will end up buying for yourself!) Top notch…read morecustomer service.

Cute stuff, but they're charging an outrageous 100% markup from retail price…read more I can appreciate a boutique premium and often am willing to pay it, but today I saw a beach bag they were selling for $240, and it's $120 directly from the company website, which is a fantastic female-owned, all handmade company. And the sales associate I spoke with defended their pricing -- very unfortunate! And people wonder why small boutique business struggles :(

Excellent little gift shop showcasing a selection of curated locally made and/or small-business…read moreitems. From small batch soaps and body oils to ceramics and beautiful affordable (original!) artwork. There's even a small art gallery tucked in the back that has a lovely theme, and all the pieces were created by the same artist. As we were browsing, there was a friendly artist creating art live in the shop... where else can you see that? A truly unique experience. I recommend taking a look - this place will take you by surprise, and is a refreshing addition to Faneuil Hall.

A very minimalist curated collection of minimalist home goods and tabletop items - simple bowls,…read morecups, linens. Sheets, and a line of intriguing candle refills (microwave to melt wax and wicks in a bag to refill a used candle vessel) The store is LGBTQ and women owned and says they are committed to low-impact and ethically sourced products. It's a nice store with good products and fair prices -- Just a little more variety would help - cards and some gift items would help on a heavily tourist trodden location.