It isn't that the store isn't a quality store with a good selection of supplies, given its size. It…read moreis! It's that the owner, Michael, is a judgmental snob. If you don't share his brand of politics and beliefs, he's rude, condescending, and judgmental. The same people who cry about being judged are now the judges. Come on, you know what I am talking about. Also, are you still playing the same Miles Davis tracks on repeat twelve years later? Come on, that's like the anti-hip.

Just the weird hard to find sharpener I was searching for ....everything i needed and some things…read morethat i didnt realize i needed - joyful alternative to Amazon!!!

Two people sitting behind counter. Empty store. I go in and ask for something. They tell me it's in…read morea file cabinet in the back. I asked them if they could bring me some samples. Both completely immovable. Obviously much too lazy to do one shred of work helping me find what I want... except finally one of them stood up, walked 10 feet, pointed at something and went back and sat down. I won't be bothering to drive all the way to Manny's anymore.

This was our first stop on our shopping excursion in downtown New Paltz, and I am so glad we…read morestopped in! Manny's specializes in not only a wide selection of high quality art supplies for all mediums, but also a variety of gift items and novelties as well! We were tempted to drop major cash on some new oil pastels, but instead settled for some inexpensive but adorable wallet-sized animal figurines (a lamb for me and a dinosaur for the boyfriend - so cute!) I haven't seen a small business that sells art supplies outside of my beloved Blick's in Cambridge, MA, so it was cool to visit Manny's in New Paltz and not only support a local business, but support the arts as well. The staff was knowledgeable and kind, and made shopping here an excellent experience. It was a wonderful way to start our New Paltz adventure!

This store is a wonderland of art supplies, books and colorful gifts! A must-visit if you are in…read morethe area. You can get something great at almost every price point. Very friendly service and amazing selection of indie designers. There is a nice open studio area stocked with supplies so you can make your own art. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!

A lovely shop by creatives for creatives…read more Loved this store! It made me want to buy everything because it was all displayed so beautifully. Walking into the store immediately it's clear that the owners are artists themselves with a discerning eye for colors, textures, and design compositions. They sell a variety of art supplies and stationary and also hold art classes. The product displays included not only the products themselves but also samples of art that could be created with them. Mini pages of dabbled watercolors lent an air of inspiration with their translucent ombré tones. Dried flowers and twigs, bright warm-shades of fall leaves brought nature into the store and made prime still life subject matter. You could tell the owners put a lot of creative energy and passion into this space. Though I didn't have much direct interaction with the staff, I overheard them helping other customers and providing recommendations. Definitely recommend stopping by in Cold Spring.

I absolutely love this store! The staff inside are so friendly and knowledgeable! They are great at…read moregiving advice on the hobby and finding parts and upgrades, they also have a huge variety of rc cars, boats, and planes and parts! I highly recommend this store!

Hobby House on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie is a terrific "one stop shop" which has something for…read moreeveryone. Visiting the place today took me back to many childhood memories. From unique individual pieces, creative raw materials, or complete entire sets; they have it all for any model enthusiasts, miniature architectural artists, children, or just big kids out there

Two floors of books and a book themed restroom! Amazing. Merritt Books is at the end of Millbrook,…read morekind of tucked away to the side. They have two sides of the building for parking lot. Inside is books everywhere, with the listing price. They are beautiful, love the selection, and one of the cashiers really talled up the book I got. The enthusiasm was infectious, it's lovely to see people so passionate in what they do.

Maybe an off day but the staff was disinterested. Maybe my expectations are too high but one of…read morethe joys of a local bookstore is engaging with the staff. We were the only ones in the store on a Saturday morning and the staff didn't greet us, let alone ask if we needed help. The guy at the register barely looked up except to ring up our purchase.

Gail the owner is wonderful and the store has a great selection of yarns and supplies.read more

Amazing. I loved it here and can't wait to visit again. The store is organized in its own way and…read morethere is good energy. Gale took time to help me and give me some knitting tips. She walked me around the store to show me some interesting options and was patient with me. Thank you!!

I thought I properly protected a minimalist, blonde wood frame before we moved from White Plains to…read moreThe Catskills- but when I started unpacking my picture frame boxes, one of them had a nasty break during the move with the company we hired. I've had luck in the past taking pictures frames to my local Michael's in Westchester, but now that I'm up here, I wanted to support a small business. Valentina Custom Frame & G. on Main St in New Paltz has its own parking lot- which makes it super easy if you can't find any parking on the strip. Between modern, rustic, wood, ornate and other frame styles, this small shop, showcases at least 100, 200+ (if not more) samples to choose from. Valentina aims to please because the moment I came here with a desperate look on my face and showed her the frame, she eased my worries and explained what how she'll fix it. At $25 to fix my frame- not only did I get a banging deal and she brought my frame back to life- but she's professional and passionate about all things frames.

Valentina took the time to understand what I was looking for and walked me through the various…read moreoptions. One item I wanted framed was the embroidered section of a pillow my mom had made. She was able to extract that section and insert it into a beautiful frame that highlights the embroidery. The quality of the frames and the framing itself is fantastic and clearly above what you would find if you tried to do it yourself or went to a Michael's. Plus I now have the peace of mind that my mom's artwork is preserved forever.

We are so pleased with the framing we've had done at this shop. Very professional and well-priced…read more He knows what he's doing! We've had 2 pieces framed here and will continue to patronize this shop. Highly recommend.

Everything about this art store is wonderful ! From the workers to the variety of supplies and the…read moreamount of discounted supplies too! :)