Tucked away in Durham is a decorator's dream store. We received a friendly greeting as we entered…read more My wife was admiring the gorgeous vignettes in each area throughout. Their jewelry, clothing, candles, and gorgeous floral arrangements were beautifully displayed. Something for every place in your home or great gift items.

Beautiful gift store with lovely things for the holidays.read more

Came in with the family for the first time, not knowing what to expect the ladies were so patient…read moreand great! First you have to make a reservation on line, I struggled to add a picture on their website so emailing it was easier for me. We got there and they had everything set up so we could all sit together. We brought food and drinks and had a great time. There is a video running to show a demonstration on how to apply the material and paint. We had a great time and can't wait to go back!

Words on Wood is by far the most fun I've had at a DIY-style art class. I've never been great at…read moreart, and I still can't believe that I walked away with such a beautiful piece! Having the stencils is exactly my speed, and it the first art class I felt truly relaxed doing. The instructors were great and helped me to feel confident that the project would come out great. I was glad that I was able to pick out my project ahead of time online so that everything was ready for me when I got there! There's so many options to choose from so I definitely see myself coming back again! The value is great as well- you'll pay the same, if not more, at a craft fair or to have someone custom make this for you, but it's way more special knowing I made it myself!

So sad. I really wanted to work with Framed on a special project. The woman, who spoke with me on…read morethe phone, was so discouraging. I actually have no budget limits. I want to create a great photo. I wanted to return to this shop, work with the Artist, who is possibly still on staff, and create this special photograph. Too bad the shop didn't want to entertain the idea, and find a way to say "Yes", rather than quickly offering to all too common "No". Too bad Framed didn't want my business

What a wonderful specialty shop. I have had a few things done here over the years and they always…read morecome out top notch. I recommend highly and often, and am glad to keep going back.

I've had all my framing done by North Light. Rae has a good eye for matting and frames that bring…read moresubtle elements in the paintings (or photos) to life and she's eminently patient! North light is a treasure.

The service here is excellent; exactly what one hopes for in a local, small business. I brought in…read morea piece for framing and it was done the next day. I know I can't always expect the work to get done that quickly, but I told them I was kind of in a jam and they went the extra mile to help me out. It's great to feel that you're in the hands of an experienced professional.

Amazing selection of trinkets matching the quality and attention to detail at the Group W Bench…read morelocation in New Haven, CT. This is a must stop in for those in the area looking around, seeking a quick diversion while getting a coffee or tea next door and of course looking for a special treat or gift for a friend. Truly amazing selection of fine accessories.

It just has to be in here somewhere . . . …read more Is what you will be thinking when you walk through the front door. Wall to wall and floor to curved ceiling (this is the left front half of a Quonset Hut) filled with fun stuff. Little and not so little knick knacks, statuettes, toys (they had Sock Monkeys! how cool is that?), vintage style clothing, oriental inspired decor items, paintings, jewelery, gemmy stones, fountains, hats, tin-can-robot-art (my favorite). The inventory is dynamic, so almost every visit is a fresh experience. Raffael has another place in New Haven that I have yet to see. Staff here is always helpful and friendly, never over bearing. Be careful when inside as the walkways are narrow, and if you are at all tall, watch-out for things hanging from above (I got lightly cloncked by a wooden monkey, I thought it was an accident, but as I turned away, I may have heard monkey snickers). My thing is getting a coffee next door, then shopping in here. Prices are all over the place in here, but I have purchased items for as low as $4.00 and have seen paintings up into the hundreds. There are just so many items in here that statistically you should find a treasure at the right price. My missing fifth star, like the coffee cafe next door, is mostly for painful parking. Seriously, I did not hold that monkey incident against them, and I have not seen him hanging around lately. But he could be hiding, and waiting, , for me, , , or for you . . . . .

Such an amazing and cute experience! Definitely a great idea for couples, families with kids, or…read morelarge groups of people. There are so many different pieces to select from and there is an even greater amount of colors to choose from to decorate your piece! I personally choose to glaze on of the pre made creations but there are other options such as a making your own pottery, candle making, and glass art! Seating is first come first serve and to my knowledge there is no time limit to how long you can stay and paint! I would definitely recommend!

What a fun time we had. This was great family fun time. Essentially, we called ahead of time to…read moremake a reservation so we could all be seared. We were a party of 9. Immediately, we were seated and they gave us our instructions. We selected a piece of pottery we wanted to paint. My wife and I chose bowls, then we were given a selection of paint colors to paint our bowls. After a few coats of paints, our job was done. We then proceeded to pay and in about a week we will pick up our works. It was a real fun time. The staff were very helpful. Everything was well organized and fun. Everyone had a blast. Apparently they also had candle making along with some glass design/decorating.

Dana's work is inspired and the gallery space is extraordinary!…read moreThis is a must visit for anyone interested.

I have shopped at Cate's booth at a few quilt shows in the past, but today was my first visit to…read morethe store. Cate and another employee greeted me as soon as I walked in and directed me to the things that I was looking for. They have a nice variety of quilting fabrics that other shops in the area do not carry, which is nice for those of us who prefer modern fabrics and pattern designs. For those who are not quilters, there is also a nice variety of patterns and fabrics for making garments as well.

Visited the store yesterday to purchase fabrics for a project. Cate was so pleasant and…read moreaccommodating. Store is bright and very well stocked. Would highly recommend.