I just took my niece to get some pen, pencils, journals and the such. She loved the choices and…read morethe selection of all those items. I spent some time checking out the RISD inspired items like t-shirts and mugs and I loved the designs and the colors. Very bright and colorful. The staff was helpful and friendly and there was always someone close to ask questions

I arrived at the store today, Thurthday, 1/22/2026 at around 11:00 am to purchase watercolors. The…read moresaleswoman at the main desk remembered me from previous visits. Suddenly, the police were called. Two Risd police officers arrived, detained me, and demanded my ID. I had no idea what was happening and was completely shocked After speaking with the store manager, the officers told me that about two years ago, when I purchased earrings at this store, I HAD TRIED THEM ON, WHICH WAS APPARENTLY NOT ALLOWED TO TRIED THEM ON! .. The same saleswoman who sold me the earrings at the time was at the desk today and she/or the store mange called the police today. she disappeared immediately when the officers arrived. The police officers themselves seemed surprised by the accusation. I am still struggling to process what happened today. I do not recommend purchasing anything from this store--mainly of course because of the disturbing and behavior and ridiculous accusation made by the saleswoman/manager , as well as the store manager's entirely lack of judgment, also of the exorbitant and unrealistic prices of this store. Therefore, I returned the set of necklace and the earring. The entire incident caused me significant emotional distress, and I remain shaken and upset by the injustice event I experienced due to the store manager's poor handling and poor judgement It is a shame and a disgrace... He/She showed a complete lack of judgment and caused me trauma for no fault of my own. If the saleswoman had asked me not to wear the earrings, there is no way I would have worn them.I complied immediately, after she asked not to wear the earrings.I am confident that the store's security cameras will fully corroborate my account of these events. The decision to involve law enforcement over an alleged incident from about two years ago about trying on earrings that, In addition, I would like to clarify that I purchased the earrings, and returned them in full compliance with the store's return policy. After the incident, a third party who heard about what occurred speculated that the saleswoman may have lost her commission on the returned item. Its raise the possibility that she made sure to inform the store manager that I was in the store, Since almost intentionally the moment I arrived at the store until the police arrived, she was busy texting on her phone. What deeply concerns me is that despite the fact that approximately two years had passed since that purchase and return, the saleswoman appeared to act in a retaliatory manner. Her behavior felt targeted and disproportionate, as if she were deliberately singling me out or "hunting" me, which ultimately led to an unfounded and humiliating escalation of the situation.This whole Spiel were not in my awareness when the officers approached me. This was and still shocking, absurd, unjustified and demonstrates a serious failure of managerial judgment. This action caused me undue distress, profound public humiliation and emotional stress, for which the store bears responsibility! The police made me sit on a chair at the store entrance while questioning me, as all customers watched, causing me public degradation and personal shame! I expect an internal review, and apology from the store manager. This is serious and troubling enough and on its own, and it raises the concern that it could happen again to any customer! The question also arises as to whether calling the police over the wearing of earrings on my ears is lawful and legitimate??? The store manager's actions constituted intentional harassment and abusive conduct! There was no legitimate basis for the manager's action, He abusing his authority and exploiting his position. I believe the manager targeted me as an immigrant, identifiable by my accent, believing I was easy to haras, as well racially motivated, despite my being an American citizen with 40 years in the field of education. Such behavior from management is unacceptable and warrants attention!

After having a horrible experience at the Smithfield location I received a message from the new…read moreowner asking me to give her business another try and I'm all for second chances so I decided to give it a go for a graduation card and small gift I needed. I had a great experience here and glad I did give Cardsmart another try. Not sure if the woman who messaged me owns this store as well but friendly and helpful staff and really great prices! They also have a lot more merchandise then you would expect including balloons (which is great to know as I usually have to drive all the way to Lincoln or Warwick R.I. for balloons- Mylar and latex) and even offer some custom made merchandise! Will definitely be back especially for balloons

This is a consignment shop that includes ALL sorts of items for the home…read more I know a gentleman who makes wood items and sells them on consignment here, which is what got me in the door. Wish I had taken a look sooner. I see them advertised but hadn't ever made the trip in. Definitely a mistake on my part. There are several vendors selling their wares here and although they are not each marked w/name, etc., of the party making them, the staff know who sells what so just ask if you are looking for something/someone specific. Located in the strip mall near the Olde Theater Diner there is plenty of parking. On my visit they had a number of seasonal items out on the covered walkway to check out before you enter. Once inside, there are three 'store fronts' or rooms to this business. The cashier was working on some paperwork when we arrived and greeted up with a friendly 'hello'. I started on the far right and wandered my way to the far left. There are plenty of those wooden signs you can hang around your house or garden with some very funny quotes, floor shelves, bird houses and feeders (so cute), lots of candles, jewelry, rugs, all sorts of home decor. I went in looking for a bat box but they were sold out so I'll pop in again in the Spring. (Bats eat those pesky mosquitoes and I'm all for that!) I did purchase a couple of things I found while looking around. One as a gift, and one for my garden. I will definitely be making this a stop in future when looking for home and garden. It's important to support your local economy and this business is where it's at!

This small business hobby shop is great if you are into "old timey" trains and collectible…read more"matchbox/hot wheel" sized automobiles that are all quite vintage. All the products are new in boxes. The man behind the counter was not overly friendly but he seemed busy working on an order or some inventory. It seems like most of his business is either locals or people that call in to order a part that they need for their hobby. As for a hobby shop, it is really not hobbies in the traditional sense where they are quite limited in the variety of things they carry. I can't really comment on the prices of the goods because it is more of "if you need it, you'll pay what it costs".

Good selection of military models from the top kit manufacturers…read more Very good selection of paints and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the hobby. Lots of models for sale and they can help you decide what genre of the hobby best fits your needs. I flipping love that the military items have their own room in the back. They also have a decent stock of photo etch and other add ons for your model. This really is a one stop shop. No need to go anywhere else. The military kits are moderately priced and the selection is good but could be better.

I have always found the staff at Jerry's in Providence to be knowledgeable, accessible, and…read moredownright nice. Great selection of inventory and competitive pricing and I appreciate the staff recommendations whether in conversation or in notes alongside the product. Well worth the trip.

Always great selection for artist, but what distinguishes this place is the customer service!…read more Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I got a better price working with the staff than on-line. Well worth the hour drive to visit these nice folks.

This is the place to stop if you're into Trollbeads! I had searched to see if there were any local…read moreretailers as I really like to see before purchasing and this came up (relatively close - still a nice day trip). I was blown away when I stopped in at the selection of not only Trollbeads (more on that) but interesting items. There was a huge assortment of antiques, new crafts, cards, books, vintage furnishings - you name it, I think they may have carried it! But, back to the beads - Karen came over and she was just incredible. She clearly knows her Trollbeads and a total newbie like me learned so much from her probably less than an hour, it was amazing. Not to mention the huge selection. And, the really affordable prices on many beads that you just won't find anymore. I found Karen to be so helpful and charming and honest. It was a really nice customer experience and I highly recommend visiting Twice Told Tales for anyone in the area. Plus, the downtown is really nice with an assortment of quirky stores and restaurants (and plenty of parking). It really is a hidden gem!

I stumbled spin this fun shop on a stroll. At first when. I walked in I saw lots of things that…read morelooked like nothing I would be interested in. BUT there is a great selection of old books, greeting cards and made in the USA items!! I am so happy I came in and was lucky to find things for an upcoming baby shower! Also shout out to the owners Nephew for being so helpful in the store!! Hopefully she had a great time at the baby shower!

We love Barrington Books. Such an incredible selection of local authors and an even bigger…read moreselection of best sellers. The staff is so helpful and accommodating!

I love this store. My new go to for gifts. Great selections for kids. I highly recommend.read more

So we came to this store because I had looked up souvenir shops and this came up (for some odd…read morereason, but I didn't know that yet.) It was right across the street from our hotel, in a historic building, so I was very excited to come in and get some stuff. I was a bit disappointed when we walked in because it is not a souvenir shop. It's a bookstore that specializes in H.P. Lovecraft and things of that horror nature. The store is well organized and has a lot of books and other memorabilia in the genre. Everything is priced really well and they do not seem to try to gauge you by charging more than they should for things. The person who was working when we came in was super nice and very engaged with customers. I really liked them and the place but I didn't purchase anything because it wasn't what I was looking for. However, if you're looking for this sort of stuff, it's the perfect place for it.

Terrific little bookshop with a bent towards science fiction and horror (this is H. P. Lovecraft…read morecountry after all!). The proprietor is friendly and knowledgeable about the authors and books in his store. A fun place to browse and discuss the merits of this or that writer.