Don't select this location for Amazon pick up unless you want to pay a $5 per amazon package…read more"handling fee." I am traveling from Idaho to Hood River and selected this location for my Amazon pick up. When I got there I was told they got the delivery but they might not get it sorted until tomorrow! I needed my item that day for a medical device. They did finally give me my order but charged me a $5 per amazon package for "handling." I had 2 packages so I had to give them $10 for them to release my packages to me. I travel frequently and have never run into a handling charge when I have selected a pick up location for my Amazon packages. I paid the fee and reported to Amazon.

I needed something notarized, and this was the only public place I could find with notary services…read morein the entire Columbia River Gorge, so I came here. It took a few hours to track down the notary, who seemed to be on some kind of flexible schedule. But, once we were finally both in the same building at the same time, it went really smoothly. "Paying someone to verify that you are the person in your ID photo so that you can get a birth certificate to get a new ID even though you already went through this whole entire process when you got your driver's license in the first place is so much fun!" -no one, ever At least it only took a few minutes, and he only charged me $10. The documents that he notarized for me were accepted by the county clerk the same day. Everyone who I interacted with was friendly, and the store didn't seem to be too overcrowded as compared to some experiences I've had with UPS stores in the Sacramento area.

Old time, great customer service from Vinnie and his crew whenever I have a metal fabrication need!read more

Will never do business here again. Horrible service. Incompetent people. Very high prices. Poor…read moreworkmanship.

Amanda is a joy to work with and great listener. Art is subjective and it isn't easy to picture…read morewhat is in someone's mind but she made every effort, made great samples and poured her heart into our daughters custom made princess bedroom. Amanda painted their headboards, bed drawers and walls to create a dream land!

I've commissioned her for a custom painting for my wife and she delivered on all fronts... quality,…read morepromptness, shipping, comm. I've purchased three pieces of hers and will undoubtedly purchase more. I'm 100% satisfied with her ability and her talent. She's a sure thing.

Jenasis is amazing and can't recommend her enough! She has helped me through a lot of ups and downs…read morefor the last 5-6 years. She is always opening my mind and heart to new perspectives and/or confirming things that I needed in perfect timing. She is a divine connection that helps me connect to my divine, work through lessons and open up to all things possible. She is my life coach that gets straight to the point and helps me guide myself through each experience that presses on me to connect with her over and over. You will not be disappointed, contact her today and find out for yourself!!!

From the owner: Focused on the Evolution of Humanity's Spirit or Awakening- guiding you how to listen to your own…read moreinner voice so that you will no longer need a teacher or guide to follow your highest excitement and path. I use tarot with my life-coaching. I also write music with the lessons I have learned on my journey- and I create art sharing stories of my experiences or Yours!

The truth is this place and this artist are one of the best kept secrets in Portland. She has an…read moreEtsy shop online and I used to order her stuff there and when I moved to Portland I just had to go there and check out all of her stuff in person. Her artwork takes me into a lil woodland fantasy world of the Pacific Northwest where things are magical and sparkly and you run into Banjo Bear and and all his friends along Cannon Beach or celebrating fall in the woods. I just wish I could jump into their lil troop and join the fun. This cute lil studio is on MLK and although it's her personal art studio, she also has all of her cards, calendars, prints and some large stretched giclees. I personally own a few giclees in my daughter's bedroom, cards to give out during the year and I have bought the last 3 calendars that she has put out I even have a pin! Maybe next she will partner with someone to create stuffed animals of those cute lil creatures to go along with the art in a child's room? I personally have been pushing for children's books because I would love to read about their lil fantasy stories.

This is a great little studio, and as someone who lives in the neighborhood, I'm fortunate to see…read morethe art daily when I pass. Not only can you buy prints in the store, the artist is very sweet. Kyle children used to walk by daily on their way to the bus for school. One time, around the holidays, the artist came outside and gifted them a winter print . This was so kind and made a true impression on our family.

I attended Kelly's Summer Solstice Workshop in Portland. It was amazing. It was a small group with…read morefantastic in depth instruction, amazing food and new friendships. Kelly is very good at connecting the art experience to the earth and to your personal experience. Each piece of art that I worked on used different techniques that were new to me. I learned so much in 3.5 days that I can't wait to return in the spring.

I'm a relative newcomer to encaustic artwork. After practicing in my studio for a few months I…read morerealized I needed instruction in materials use and technique. I just finished four days instruction with Kelly in her Portland studio and walked away with an incredible wealth of information and skills. Her knowledge of color, encaustic materials and techniques is incredible and her teaching style is hands on and energetic. She made me feel right at home from the moment we met at her studio. I highly recommend Kelly as an instructor and look forward to another workshop with her in the future.

No one I know captures the calm beauty of streams, angling and a world apart than Richard! Please…read morepaint on!

From the owner: Paintings, commissions, sculptures,read more

I took a weekend workshop at the Deer Island location. The retreat offers food, lodging, and art…read moreinstruction and supplies. It was a transformational weekend! Kory is knowledgable and patient, and an excellent teacher. I have made lots of mosaics before, and I can truly say that she taught me some wonderful new skills that will make my next project look much more professional! I highly recommend taking a class here!

From the owner: Kory Dollar and Sister, Rachel Dollar own a small siser owned business, Marvelous Mosaic Kory…read moreDollar of Marvelous Mosaic is an accomplished stained glass mosaic artist. They offer a wide range of services and creative outlets to the public and private. Their mosaic retreat center offers a peaceful and inspiring environment for mosaic artists of all skill levels to come together and create. As well as offering classes and retreats, Kory also runs an e-commerce business, selling mosaic and stained glass supplies, tools and kits. They also provides online tools and tutorials for those who wish to learn more about the art of mosaics and stained glass. For those interested in private or public commissions, Kory offers virtual lessons in stained glass mosaic design so that you can create a unique piece of artwork. No matter your experience level, Kory Dollar of Marvelous Mosaic offers something for every artist.

I really wanted to like this company for a variety of reasons . First , I like supporting small…read morebusinesses. Second, the price was more than fair . I collect antiques and vintage pieces and thought I found the perfect person to help me restore special finds . One positive is that the owner's man hours far exceed what she charges. I really have to give her credit for this. Unfortunately, the skills, experience, and business management here are severely lacking. I first contacted this company to fix some paint damage on a very nice Pottery Barn dining room table. She quoted about a quarter of the price quoted by licensed & bonded companies so we thought it was worth the gamble. Nearly 8 months later, our table is worthless and looks awful . The first time she brought it back it was clearly painted with different paints! The 2 pieces of the table and the 2 leaves didn't match and it was extremely obvious. She was open to fixing it, and at first that was great. Unfortunately, she was extremely unreliable. I checked texts and at least 19 (!!) times she said she was coming to work on it and just didn't show. Several other times, she was hours late or worked late at our house. When it was done, it looked ok, but the paint was not furniture grade. It peeled and regular use left marks and damage . Finally, it was clear she couldn't fix it, and she took it back. She gave a date and didn't show up . I emailed her , and she was accountable for the damage. She said she was consulting with a furniture expert who had been working on tables for 30 years and would fix it. Still, she still didn't pick the table up for another 3 weeks. She finally returned the table and there are still some problems. The leaves are a different color than the rest of the table, and the entire table no longer matches the chairs (I gave her the info on the original product ). It was clearly painted with a spray gun and just done badly. She came to our house to work on the very obvious swirly paint lines , left and hasn't contacted us or responded in 4 weeks. She completely ignores texts and emails. It's going to cost about $1600 for a professional to fix the damage. Bottom line : too good to be true price , true hard work. I wish she had been honest about her inability to complete the project from the beginning, would have saved us all trouble. She is also very unreliable and continued to destroy our table over 8 months.

I wish I could give Donya more than 5 stars! I called her about refinishing a large dresser and…read moremirror. Her price was far more reasonable than the other 5 quotes I got. Not only that but she arranged pick up and drop off for only $30. Not only were her prices phenomenal but her work was fantastic. She was even able to refinish my dresser that had particle board on the sides because she does all her work by hand. Most places take the piece apart and dip it in a harsh chemical that eats away at the varnish...but Donya gracefully and patiently sands it down by hand. This makes for a gentle and mindful restoration. I just can't say enough about the quality of her work and how reasonable her prices were. Don't even bother getting other quotes...she'll bet them hands down and her work is phenomenal. The pictures don't do the work justice...but I've attached for you to see.

We are fortunate to have a bead store in Hood River and they carry a varied selection of…read moresemi-precious beads, glass beads, stones and crystals. I've been making jewelry for over 40 years, and while I no longer sell retail, I still love to make earrings, necklaces and bracelets for myself and friends. Handmade gifts from the heart are the best! Sparkling Creations has all the basics to make jewelry - findings, wires, tools, beads - and like all bead shops, many unique pieces. Whenever I'm shopping on Oak I stop in to check out the beads to see if anything catches my attention. I don't need anything! But that is why these type of shops are fun because you will come across a stone that will inspire you to create. In addition to jewelry supplies, they have lots of crystals & stones for their energy and healing powers. And incense. Service has always been friendly and I appreciate that they allow me to browse and get lost in the beads without bothering me. And there is never any pressure to buy. If you have questions, they are there to help.

I was excited to come upon a bead shop being a Jeweler and a shop owner from Portland. The woman…read morelooked at me didn't say hello nor did she acknowledge the people I was with. We walked around the store, enjoyed the incense, found a few pieces were interested in but I refuse to by anything from a place where I am treated with such a lack of respect.