My momma raised me right. When ever you get a gift, you send a thank-you card. I recently…read morecelebrated the 32nd Anniversary of my 29th Birthday and received some very special and unique gifts. So in turn, I thought it was only appropriate that I send some very special and unique cards. Hallmark was not an option. I needed the best from a local source, so I headed over to, The Firecracker Press. The variety of note with STL themes were nice. However, I found two cards that were designed as a Thank-you card and they served my purpose very well. I did see other cards that caught my eye and I will return for another occasion. Then to my surprise, when I got home and reached into my bag. TFP had given me a little thank-you postcard. It entitled me to 10% off on my next web purchase. I'm more of a brick and mortar shopper, but to save 10%, I can shop the web. Will I return? - Yes, here and the web. When: November 17, 2017 Why: Thank-you Cards

I've been to Firecracker Press a handful of times now and I have to say they're retail is amazing…read more Not only do you feel like a hip-youth just from walking in, you're going to find stuff you want. They're sort of like the paper version of STL-Style. Get ready to spend some money because the have prints of all shapes, sizes, and kinds. It's the perfect place for gifts and to treat yo self. I have the Tower Grove Park Print and have my eye on their Grand Center one. The colors are gorgeous on it. Everytime I go in here I want something new. Check it out!

A quaint, elegant store filled with beautiful stationary…read more I've been talking with myself each night before I go to bed about how I'm going to someday be like my mother and write thank-you notes, and Christmas cards, and love letters to all the memorable people in my life. I haven't yet become this person... But I still love to imagine what I would be like if I used this gorgeous stationary to lull all my neighbors into a classy, demure, lithographic relationship. I'm lucky enough to own the collection of love letters from BOTH sets of my grandparents, written to each other during WWII and college years away from Missouri farmland. Ahhh-- the beauty of the written letter. I sit here and type away while secretly wishing I was writing on hand-crafted stationary.

I was expecting stellar service and felt good they are a nonprofit…read more Poor customer service - I made an appointment with Lisa and selected an invitation style. It took nearly two weeks to find out that the style I selected was out of stock. No worries! I had a second choice already picked out and promptly provided the details. It was frustrating that they kept insisting they didn't have everyone's contact information when all parties involved were CC on all emails I sent. It was also alarming to be told Lisa no longer wished to be on our email communications and I was now to work with a different associate. The final slight came when due to my original choice being out of stock and some back and forth on the written details - I was not given 3 days grace period to approve the proof before being made to place a 50% deposit or lose out on a promotional discount of 20%. I had come in and made a selection 3 weeks prior and well within the promotional deadline. Overall underwhelmed.

My friend and I took a fun glass fusion class at Glass Workbench! We did have one hiccup when we…read morearrived - the shop was locked since the class took place after their regular business hours. We were eventually let into the store and directed to the shop basement where the class took place. Our class instructor was laid back but very knowledgeable throughout the process. He guided us on how to cut and arrange our glass pieces and had a few examples available for inspiration. I will say...the glass cutting was a little dangerous with tiny glass shards flying in all directions. I do wish I was instructed beforehand to bring protective eyewear just in case. My friend got a few cuts on her hands as well. The shop had a large variety of glass colors to choose from and it was very fun to get creative with our projects. We each made 3 glass suncatchers during our ~2-hour class. It was a real "trust the process" experience, as I was not sure how my pieces would turn out after arranging my glass. However, they turned out beautifully! We were instructed to wait one week to come pick up our pieces after they were fired at the shop. They kindly placed holes in our pieces to hang, but only provided string. I decided to reinforce my suncatchers with jump rings and chain. I love how they turned out!!

This place was awesome! Got a Groupon and went to a pendant making class with a friend. Learned a…read morelot, very informal and almost awkward but it made it unique and intimate experience with a small group. Teacher was very well informed and you could tell this was definitely his craft, a lot of fun and would go back!

What a find - the loveliest gift items for weddings, anniversaries, babies, etc. European porcelain…read moreis kiln-fired here in St. Louis. You can pick your monogram and even put a personal message on the bottom of a platter. Mugs, champagned buckets, dishes - everything for the table top. \ If you're lucky, Lindsay will be there to help you - she's an expert. Locally owned.

By Alice simply put is a phenomenal boutique that does modern furniture, cards and stationary…read more Alice really does work there, and is one of a few owners. Upon walking into the boutique, one feels as if they are entering some transcendent modern adobe oasis. Visitors are met with the most gorgeous modern furniture imaginable. There are rows of cards, stationary and various trinkets at the front of the store. Towards the middle on the left side is a breathtaking milk glass top table where the owners will be more than happy to help you put together custom designed invitations for any occasion. The selections are endless and all are top notch in craftsmanship. Everyone at By Alice has a cool, laid back and completely polite attitude. Coming away as anything other than giddy is solely unlikely, as here you will be tailored to and taken care of. I recommend By Alice Boutique to anyone and everyone, especially if you are in the market for wedding invitations!

Honest and fair pricing. John's many years of stained glass experience make him your 1st person to…read morecall. Don't hesitate calling him!

Just had John create and install a masterful 38"x38" stained glass Hibiscus plant full of beautiful…read moreand lively colors matching the plant we have along with a small puppy paw print. This project is in honor of our late beloved mini long black-haired dachshund "Pinot" who passed away under our Hibiscus plant after a 13-year battle with a degenerative back disorder. The sun hits it directly in the morning lighting up the room and at night with the light on, lights up the back pool deck where we can enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir and share sweet memories of "Pinot"! I highly recommend John

First class experience from start to finish with my custom framing project. Quiana W. asked great…read morequestions and then presented a few options that met my preferences. The expertise really came through in final result. Very pleased.

A hidden gem! Genuine care and 5 star customer service. Thank you! I can't wait to go back!read more

Great quality home decor! Karen makes amazing customs.read more

There is a new decor boutique in town, Downtown Kirkwood, that is…read more This new shop recently opened and today I popped in to check it out. What caught my eye was all the black and white checkered hand painted items. I asked the lady behind the counter if they bought these items or were they hand painted there. They were hand painted by her! I told her I had a MacKenzie Child black and white tea pot that I adore, and she told me that was her inspiration. If you are familiar with Ballard Designs, there are several items that reminded me of them as well. Great place to find a gift or add a special something to your own decor.