This review is massively overdue. I'm a former frequent flyer here, and I have to say TIF is my…read moreall-time favorite one-stop shop for anything photographic in the Bay Area. I started coming here six years ago to augment the lab time and instruction I was getting in school. Their darkroom was my happy place for a long time and was fairly priced. What impressed me the most about their gorgeous space was that they encouraged clients to get their work off their screens and onto the walls. Literally, any time I had a question about anything related to photography or printing, Stuart, Ed, Constance, Chrysta, or Nathan would make the time for me and help me out or give me feedback. I enjoyed printing there and always left feeling inspired because they were so kind, knowledgeable, and professional. If you'd like to learn about photography, I highly recommend checking out their services, classes, and workshops. I wish I could give them more than five stars!

A a small business owner I have never left another business a bad review, but this experience was…read moreunacceptable. My artwork was mishandled and the finished product I had hired them for was poorly executed and unusable. I had to take it to a qualified business afterwards who confirmed they did not do a good job. When I raised the issue, the owner and staff were dismissive, refused a refund, and ignored multiple emails and calls. Their unprofessional behavior was bizarre and astonishing. They clearly aren't equipped to handle valuable artwork. Save yourself the headache and take your projects elsewhere.

Diana is not only an extremely talented artist but she is also a stellar instructor. My daughter…read morehas been taking classes with her for a short time but I have already seen her blossom under Diana's guidance. I would highly recommend Diana to any parent seeking a private teacher for their art focused child. She is patient, easy going and highly knowledgeable of traditional/classic art techniques.

Diana is a DREAM of a teacher. I am an adult beginner and new to drawing and painting, and wanted…read moreto get the foundations down. Diana is SO knowledgeable and organized. She took me from drawing in flat, 2-D to a beautiful 3-D drawing in pencil, in only 3-4 lessons. She is so thoughtful, organized and flexible - she sequenced and adjusted her curriculum to my needs and adjusted to my style of learning seamlessly. In addition, she interweaves art history into her lessons so you understand what she is teaching in context. And she is so nurturing and encouraging! I've gone through a few teachers and she is one of the very best. I recommend Diana for anyone looking to improve their skills.

This place is a hidden gem in Palo Alto, in an industrial area surrounded by factories. It is a…read moremuseum of the work of Tony Foster, an artist from UK who paints beautiful watercolor landscapes. It's free, and a nice place to visit for an hour or so ... highly recommended.

What to do after brunch on Sunday in Palo Alto? Head to the Foster! Parking is a breeze, the…read moreadmission is free, and the experience works for all ages! As a dabbler in watercolors, I was transfixed--some of these paintings are huge--and he does not use photographs! As an educator, my mind was brimming with opportunities to integrate his work into humanities and human geography classes. The Foster website has excellent resources. This is a must see if you are in the area!

Great store with a huge variety of fun toys and gifts for all ages. I went there while getting my…read morecar smogged and I spent around 45 minutes there with my toddler. The employee was very nice and friendly, and I appreciate that there was no stress being there with my toddler for so long.

Great sound track on the day of my visit. The young man behind the counter was nice enough to write…read moreit down for me. The store has an eclectic collection of funky stuff you probably won't be able to live without. Prices are reasonable. There is a price point for everyone. Its so unique that its hard to put into words. Hopefully you will get a feel for it from my photographs. The captions give you a bit more specific info. You will definitely feel welcome there. It's a great place to just get lost in fantasy.

Owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. Reasonably priced. Picked up our oriental rug today. The…read morerepair work was exceptional. After repair and cleaning, the rug colors were revived and the repair work was not noticeable. Would most definitely recommend Silk Road Odyssey.

We had a rug delivered the wrong size and the team was able to quickly resize it for us. the work…read morewas fantastic - doesn't look like anyone even touched it. would recommend

Kris and Noah are fantastic to work with. Their attention to detail and their commitment to quality…read moreis the best I have seen in 20 years of having print work done. I have used them for mounting work as well as print work and I could not be more impressed. Highly recommend!

Kris is a magician! I've been using her exclusively for years because she's always able to…read morephotograph and make adjustments to provide perfect digital files of my complex artwork. Because I work with mixed media, I haven't found anyone else who can accurately capture my work- it has so many different areas of shiny/reflective graphite, magazine papers, and gold leaf, combined with deeply flat charcoal etc. It involves a high level of expertise and she always finds a way to use lights and technology to give me an excellent image. She's even been able to add in design elements after the fact. She's also quite flexible and routinely makes herself available to work with my crazy schedule and multiple changes. And, she's quick! I'm really lucky to have found her.