Some Michaels craft stores are kind of a depressing wasteland that look like they were abandoned…read moreyears ago, but this location is quite nice. Shelves are well stocked, the store is clean, and the selection is impressive. It is still kinda impossible to find an employee if you have a question, though. I was in to grab some fake flowers for a bouquet, and they had everything I could have wanted.

Super nice people working here!…read more Need some material and there was a wide variety to choose from. I finally decided on an inexpensive type and the friendly employee was right there on the spot to help me Cut the length off of the bolt. Very friendly people at a really nice store! Great value for the price paid!!

We had the pleasure of working with Twisted Balloon for Ellie's Bat Mitzvah, and they were…read moreabsolutely amazing from start to finish! The entire process was smooth, professional, creative, and stress-free. Their team brought such positive energy and a true "we'll make it happen" attitude that made working with them such a pleasure. The balloon décor turned out beautiful and added so much fun, color, and personality to the event. Everything was executed perfectly, on time, and with great attention to detail. Beyond the décor itself, the team was kind, easy to communicate with, flexible, and genuinely cared about making the event special. We received so many compliments from our guests throughout the night. Highly recommend them for any event -- we would absolutely work with them again!

Hired an entertainer for our daughter's birthday party and got Artemis. She came dressed as a…read moremermaid and looked spectacular. She was fantastic and kept a group of 5-8 year olds completely engaged the entire time. Other parents came up to us afterward saying they loved the idea and wanted to do the same for their kids. Would definitely book again.

Great experience dress shopping for my daughter's senior ball. The selection is incredible! If you…read morearen't able to find a dress here, there's no hope for you! Ha! Kim was wonderful. She helped us in the dressing room. Grabbed additional sizes for us, if needed, and helped us to see how the dress my daughter chose would ultimately fit with strap adjustment, etc. Great, great experience! Prices are more than fair, too.

It's not high end, most dresses are 200-400$. Lots of glued on sparkles and beads. That being…read moresaid, it's a great spot for finding a prom or formal dress, even a wedding dress on a budget. This is not heirloom quality, think of it as fancy fast fashion, like a sparkly Forever 21. They have some plus size and more mature "mother of the bride" options. Staff are as involved as you want them to be. Dresses are non returnable so make sure you like what you buy before you leave the store.

Every year we put together a small get-together at our preschool Children's House in Los Altos. We…read moredo it for the kids and families, and we're always looking for something fun that works for a wide age range, especially toddlers and younger kids around 1-7. We've ended up using Fun Factory pretty consistently because they have a lot of options that actually make sense for that age group, and they've always been reliable for us. This time we went with their face painting service and it turned out great. Brenda and Alyssa were both really good with the kids--patient, friendly, and easygoing--and their designs came out looking really impressive. The kids were excited the whole time and it added a really nice element to the event. Overall just another smooth, fun experience.

We did a little block party over spring break at our house in Fremont. We just wanted something…read moresimple and fun for the kids to stay entertained for a few hours. We ended up renting a castle bounce house and also had a SpongeBob character come out for an hour. Both turned out really well. The SpongeBob costume was in great condition and honestly looked almost new, which the kids were really excited about. The bounce house was set up about an hour before everyone arrived, so everything was ready to go without any stress or rushing. It was clean, secure, and in really good shape overall. The jumpy had enough space for around 15-20 kids at a time, so it handled the group easily without feeling overcrowded. We had kids from Fremont and a few nearby neighborhoods, and it kept everyone busy the entire time. It really helped turn a simple block party into something that felt organized and fun without us having to overplan anything.

I'm probably the only one that procrastinates. But I have an event Friday night and it's Tuesday. A…read morefew places have anything available available on short notice Tuxedo warehouse has a large inventory and great selection Service is Professional, friendly, helpful, very complementary . The woman that helped me was Cyndal. There was another gentleman working there as well and he was also helpful and professional. So my tux will be ready to pick up on Thursday and I'll return it after the Gala

Incredibly elite experience! This family run shop has been around for almost 50 years. They were…read moreprofessional and courteous to my eight year old who needed to rent a tux for his uncle's wedding! These guys are class acts and hooked him up from head to toe. Skip the mall or the other guys and visit the Tuxedo Wearhouse!

Hmmm...they performed at our school last night for the pumpkin festival. It was bad, very bad. I…read morekeenly felt they were having a bad night on top of having a tough audience. It seems that they might be a father daughter circus act. Neither of them have any comedic timing. All stunts seemed flat, dull, robotic, and were frankly not interesting to watch. I think they lost 75% of their audience right from the get go. The only thing cool to watch were the LED lights in the juggling pins and hoops. Even though you might have 30 years of experience it was painful to watch and I felt really bad for both the performers and the audience.

My girls are 19 months apart (Age 5 and now Age 4). As they are aging, I try to find new ways to…read moreWOW them. And it's not so much "wow"ing our guests that matters to me it's impressing that happiness onto my child what matters the most. 4 birthday parties now and we have turned to Barrel Full of Monkeys to provide the entertainment at our party. They have worked with me on exactly what I need to engage our preschool guests and have been conscience about the time and theme we are setting for the day. From a bubble show, to juggling, to puppets, every party so far has been a hit! The last one, we asked only for the face painting and even just this was a delight. The children's eyes widen with the performances. The children get anxious to get in a line for face painting or balloon pets and simply the interaction from the Artist. Barrel full of Monkeys has experience with this audience. What is awesome is they are professional with their craft and character. Through out the time, they interact with the kids and add to the fantasy which is still alive in little eyes. A household while working full time is busy. I considered mixing it up and trying other party entertainment companies but when you have bought into something this good, thoroughly worth it--it's a no fail. I have actually apologized to Kristen for coming to them again for the 4th time but I'm reassured they have a diverse mix of magic, tricks, bubbles, face painting, balloons, and costume. I feel better about contacting them when I need. We are expecting now our 3rd child and look forward to continuing our relationship with Barrel Full of Monkeys for the WOW factor.

This is long overdue. This Lady did a party for my daughter years ago and now she is doing one for…read moremy niece. She knocked it.out of the park once again. Teriffic with children. Definitely recommend!

Amazing experience for the kids. We stumbled on Most Unique as we were looking for some fun…read moreactivity for my 12 yr old birthday party. We've done all kinds of things in the past and decided to go for entertainment involving animals. Sari and Leonard arrived early to setup and displayed a super positive and find attitude throughout the event. The petting zoo was so fun that just a few kids were interested in face painting :) they just couldn't get their eyes off the animals that were super well setup on the lawn. Leonard took the kids for a spin on the pony carriage which was a blast to see. We had an extremely happy 6-13 year olds by the time they left. We never imagined the party would be so fun for the kids to the point that our daughter wrote us a thank you letter. Way to go guys! Thank you very much! Super recommended!

The chicken did not make it and I'm SO DISAPPOINTED! He was supposed to surprise my childhood bff…read morefor her 40th birthday this morning and the company just called and said he injured himself on the way over. While Im glad they didn't ghost me, I wish they would have had at least a replacement/back up plan or offer to send someone else at a different time for no cost or lower rate? They had no accountability for a no show and ruined my 40th bday surprise I'm sorry to hear he was injured, but I remember reading a review earlier about a No Show Chicken and booked him anyways since it had been 2 years since that review and figured things happen and they must have gotten it together by then. Wish I listened or maybe went with a diff character that had good reviews!!! The guy I spoke with was nice, but I'm beyond disappointed, wishing I woulda went with the other company I was talking to. Also, even though they said they wouldn't charge me, I had to give my credit card over the phone which I took a gamble on. Proceed with caution!

THANK YOU! In keeping with our "Party Like It's 1962" theme, Marilyn Monroe sang a memorable…read moremedley of songs to my husband for his 60th BD. Definitely brought down the house. Thank you so much -- professional from start to finish and truly a joy to work with.

I needed an Elsa at the last minute because my previous one had canceled. I called several other…read moreplaces, one of which charged a travel fee because they were coming from the Southbay; another one was ridiculously expensive, and the third did not have anybody working during this time. I was very impressed with Adriana as Elsa. This was a gig at a yacht club party, and involved riding on a boat. The kids loved seeing Elsa come on the boat, and they swarmed her more so than Santa Claus. I would recommend Adrionna for her services anytime.

Darrell from Fire Pixie came to a party I hosted over the weekend and put on an amazing show for a…read morefriend's 30th birthday. He interacted with the crowd and put on an incredible performance! I highly recommend Fire Pixie for any party! It was a big hit at ours! Thanks Darrell!

Took my daughter here recently. Making the appointment was easy on-line. No $50 deposit or fees of…read moreany kind. You pick out dresses you like and take them in a fitting room where they help you put it one. You've got an hour and you can try one as many within that time. Nice dresses and staff was great, my daughter asked to try on a couple of dress off a mannequin and she was super nice about it. Brought my daughter in law and her baby and 1 of my daughters friend. Carmel by the sea parking is horrendous. Just might have to park a block or so. Recommend this place!

Best experience for finding a bridal gown. The staff was amazing and the selection was amazing!read more