There is a HUGE banner hanging out front announcing that they have been in business for 90 years!!…read moreFour generation of family have run this business which specializes in Wedding invitations, but provides loads more options for party supplies including napkins, matches, cake bags, koozies, cups, candy wrappers, pencils, ribbons, second line hankies and a few other things that you can have imprinted with personalized information for your special day, or any party where you want to have some fancy stuff printed up. They also have wedding accessories, guest books and cake cutting sets, picture frames, garters and such. I have driven past here close to a million times and today was the first time I actually stepped in and I was pretty much blown away by the options held in this very unassuming storefront. p.s. the map is WAY off...it is actually near Bonnabel Blvd...not Williams.

Gem's is on busy Veterans Blvd but you probably can drive by it a hundred times and not notice it…read more If you do happen to stop in you'll find a world of goodies. Girls: They have all your bridal accessories covered here. They have so much stuff here. Gem's can pretty much do it all. Their specialty seems to be in wedding receptions. I've had birthday invitations printed here and it was pretty cheap. They do a great job and everything is done very professionally.

The service is impeccable! I found so many gifts and items for my home in Estella's and when I was…read morelooking for a certain something I shared with the owner she offered to look for it at the upcoming buyer's market in Houston. I was shocked when I was contemplating buying a wine cart and she gave me the option to wait until the following Saturday when she will be offering a discount for Mother's Day. While all her prices are competitive and sales are plentiful with a special room for clearance items- one is certain to walk out with something in their arms!

Beautiful store with great variety. From candles to Home…read moredecor and art plenty of good things to pick

A neat ladies boutique, I was offered bubbly while waiting for a friend to shop. Talked with the…read morestore clerk about our navy days! He is a musician who works there to make ends meet, very friendly people.

This place is like a dream! Mrs Yvonne is absolutely…read morefabulous and extremely kind. If you're not following her on Facebook, you really should. They have the most chic and fashionable items and then there's the dresses and hats. They're another level everyone. I bought an amazing coat/jacket and it's my go-to item for the season in Ohio. I know for their dresses they offer free alterations so that's extremely valuable and what a great service? They also offer gift wrapping in store which really and truly helps with half the battle when buying gifts I think.

Very rude service, meh items. I wish I didn't complete our…read morepurchase. My husband remarked as we left at how rude the service was. We bought 2 Christmas ornaments. Very overpriced. I asked where they were from. Cashier: " I don't know. China, probably " (after she gruffly greeted us and just as gruffly sent us off). My bad wasting money there. Walk by this place and don't repeat my mistake.

The Ground Floor is packed with many antiques and lighting. It's hard for the average American to…read morestroll throughout the store because it's so tightly packed with things to purchase. No photos! You'll get scolded. The place is a bit stuffy and pretentious, but my friends did buy some lighting that they really were looking forward to being delivered back home in Baltimore. Beautiful lighting. The service? Meh. Snooty. Not my thing. You'd be surprised how many people with money actually wear jeans and tennis shoes. Bill Gates? Maybe you shouldn't be so dismissive.

If you're looking for a Nola themed needlepoint canvas, absolutely check out their online shop!…read moreThey have classic New Orleans and Louisiana designs you can't get anywhere else, and even though they closed the Magazine St location, I can assure you, they are still a vibrant design and finishing studio! Sally is a gem in the needlepoint community with decades of experience, and Jules can custom design anything -- anything!! They keep so many threads in stock, including a variety of carded threads like Splendor Silk, and best of all, they're so, so sweet. I've been able to purchase threads on Sundays and after 4 pm on weekdays. I just call ahead to see if they have what I need and if it's ok to come by. :)

I visited NOLA for the first time this past week and I was delighted as my partner and I rode by on…read morea local bus I spotted the Needlework Vault and we had to stop! I was so excited. There are so few brick and mortar small business needlework shops. I am always looking for Rainbow Gallery thread, Splendor and when I stepped into the store - there was a whole display! I was thrilled but my excitement was quickly dampened by the store clerk when I was promptly asked "What can I do for you?" in a horribly cold voice, from the back of the store. This woman made no attempt to get up as I came in and I explained I was very excited to be in a store that sold embroidery supplies and I make it a point to check them out when I come across one. She told me "We don't sell embroidery supplies." I looked at her and the thread and back at her and I said "You have embroidery floss right here." She said again "We don't sell embroidery supplies" and made no attempt at all to inquire if I needed something specific, if she could help me find something or order me something because clearly a store that might not sell embroidery specific supplies has access to catalogues that carry it. Not to mention there are always the ubiquitous accessories, needles and junk that ANY needleworker can use. See, I have worked customer service my whole life and I pretty much have never felt so unwelcome in any small business establishment as this space. I didn't want to leave because I needed to purchase this particular silk thread they had a giant display of. I took myself over to the floss and started to color match to my piece that I am working on, when I travel I always carry something with me. As my husband and I looked at the thread and he helped me pick out colors this clerk came over to us and stood about 4 feet behind and just watched as we selected threads. I finally turned and asked her if she needed something because she was making me so uncomfortable and irritated at her rudeness. She made some noises and then told me my piece was "cute" - a four letter insult in itself, I don't care if she thought it wasn't. Firstly, I don't see how she could have even properly seen it since it was in my lap and I was kneeling. Secondly, woman - you really need to work on your manners and passive aggressive tone. She finally walked off to the sales desk which was directly NEXT to the display. Meanwhile up until this point she had been perfectly content to sit on her butt at the back of the store and not ask us if we needed help. The only kindness either woman (there were two in shop) showed us was when we laid out the money for the thread I had selected and at $4.50 a card this thread is not cheap. Then they joked and chatted with us as if they hadn't been assuming we would make off with a whole bunch of specialty silk thread for some black market. I would have bought SO much more if I didn't feel so unwelcome by these two gatekeepers. Just to give any readers perspective : I am a young, 30-something, heavily tattooed, white woman. I might not look like a serious needlework enthusiast but I am currently in the running for a highly coveted needlework job for the government in my home city. I hate to deter anyone from supporting a local business so I would implore this business to instead WELCOME every single person who chooses your shop over Amazon and other internet shops ESPECIALLY when you have no idea who or what they do. If I'm ever back in NOLA I don't know if I would bother patronizing this store again, it's just too...cute.

I got a perfect small gift for a friend $16 and they wrapped it like I had spent $100. It was…read morebeautiful. For myself a white melamine bowl which reminded me of an oyster. I had been looking for a new fruit bowl for a while. For $65 this was perfect. Though it would make a beautiful bowl for anything. The store is quite large and curated beautifully. I could have bought many things. Friendly, helpful staff.

I was recommended to call here to see if a certain item from a local artist was available. The…read moreartist was out of town so her studio was closed. Layna was the lady that helped me. She went way above and beyond to assist me. She went to artist's studio to pick item up for me and had it delivered to me. She was so kind, understanding and willing to help. I could not express enough my gratitude to her and the artist for making item available. You made my best friend's birthday gift a dream come true for her. Thank you

Pandemic swan song for one of my favorite shops... A&C has…read morelost their lease so they will be closing in the next 10 days. And will shift to an online store while looking for a new space. I hope she finds one that suits her as well. Not only does this shop feature Maria's beautiful jewelry but she also takes consignments from other designers and features a host of fun, funky, earth-friendly items. I have bought gifts for myself and a host of family and friends here over the last 6 years. If you can get in before the doors are shut, almost everything is 15-30% off. I hope the next chapter is great.

Stopped in on a trip to New Orleans to check out this little shop. It was a great experience and…read morewas treated really good by who I'm assuming was the owner. Lots of really neat hand crafted merchandise. I bought a ring made out of old parts of a NASA space shuttle and my wife bought a nice handcrafted candle. Was a great experience!!

Was disappointed today, my go to shop for gifts. The item I went to purchase happened to be on…read moresale, last month I purchased but full price. Of course, I was delighted. Unfortunately, when I asked about gift wrapping I was told sale items are not eligible. I offered to pay extra, I was on the way to a party. I was refused, put in a plain bag, no tissue. When I mentioned in the future about charging I was told, my boss has owned this shop 20 years so I'm not telling her how to run it. Really? As a customer for years and only suggestions, not appropriate response. So, instead of at least putting in a bag with their logo for advertising I had to buy a gift bag and they didn't get any recognition. Common sense should prevail.

This is one of those shops that I can't believe I haven't reviewed, as I've stopped in here for…read moreyears. They have plenty of moderately price jewelry and housewares and doodads that make great gifts...if you have the girly sorts to purchase for. Another I like about this shop, it's not packed to the roof with stock. You can actually peruse without being overwhelmed and move without fearing that you're going to take out a shelving unit of glassware. WHEW. The staff has always been helpful without being push and there is often free wine while you shop (BONUS). Sometimes I hit the jackpot and sometimes not. The upstairs (ok 3 steps) back room is a separate business so be prepared to use your card twice if you want merchandise from both spaces.