Spark Bliss

(3 reviews)

Amy (& her husband) were live illustrators at our wedding! They were on time, professional and our…read moreguests loved the drawings. It's a unique experience and special gift to give your guests! I met with Amy prior to my wedding for a trial, which allows you to see her talent firsthand prior to booking. Her prices are fair and she has a quick turn around!

10/10 - I cannot recommend Deeryhill more! Amy and her…read morehusband brought such a unique and heartfelt touch to our wedding. Their live illustrations were an absolute hit--our guests were genuinely blown away and are still raving about them! Working with Amy was a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish. During our initial meeting, we discussed the event details, guest count, and illustration design options. While Amy had some gorgeous border templates, we decided to go without one so that the portraits would be more versatile for framing. I'm so glad we did--guests kept telling us exactly where in their homes they planned to display their artwork. It was such a meaningful and memorable addition to the day!

Cartoony Portraits

(1 review)

One of the premiere caricature artists in SoCal, he's fast, funny, friendly and guaranteed to make…read moreyour event remembered for years!

From the owner: I have done over 200,000 caricatures over the last 20 years. It has all led up to your next event.read more

Hanna's Murals

(37 reviews)

Hanna knocked it out of the park with the mural in our kids playroom. We had a wall decal before…read moreand wanted to replicate the fairy tree theme. All she needed was a picture of what was there before and ended up making the wall 10x better! Family is super happy with how everything turned out.

Long overdue post but my husband and I used Hanna for our sons nursery. Our baby is due the end of…read moreAugust and she came to paint an accent wall in his nursery that was outer space/spaceship themed. She worked a full day and her work is absolutely amazing! She is so creative at what she does and we highly recommend her! The room looks so complete because of her. Thank you Hanna!

Cartoons & Caricatures by Dave

(26 reviews)

Dave came to our house for a birthday party and put together a special fun and memorable collage of…read morethe guests. He was a pleasure to work with. He seriously never stopped for the entire party. Highly recommend!

Was already booked when I reached out for my last minute event which is my fault. he took the time…read moreto help me find alternative options. went above and beyond. You don't find that level of service these days. thank you so much! I look forward to working with you in the future

Caricature Artists for San Diego

4.6

(25 reviews)

Kara worked with our company to schedule a last-minute booking and it couldn't have gone any…read moresmoother. Our company booked her for a private event and the reception from everyone was well received. We choose the digital strolling option and it was a very unique and cool way to go that was a hit with all our guests. Communication and professionalism were top-notch. After her time was up she even took the time to photograph me and my team to forward illustrations of us the week after. Very much appreciated that! Thank you, Kara!

Kara was such an amazing addition to our company holiday party. Not only was she friendly and easy…read moreto work with but her art was such a fun takeaway for guests. Kara was AWESOME at the event - she got up and mingled and asked people if they wanted to be drawn... I so appreciated that! I highly recommend Kara to any party! She was super easy to communicate with!

CeramiCafe

4.1

(129 reviews)

Much better than Color Me Mine. The atmosphere was more welcoming, the staff were genuinely…read morefriendly and helpful, and the overall experience felt much more organized. There was a great selection to choose from, and everything was clean and well maintained. It was an enjoyable experience from start to finish, and I never felt rushed. I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun pottery-painting experience.

Agree that the items are outrageously expensive (especially since you can find the same for a…read morefraction of the price elsewhere), but I've come to realize that we're really paying for the experience, materials and time spent at the store. I chose a small sushi plate ($38) and ended up spending 3 hours choosing the colors, chatting and painting. The employees mostly leave you be (which I appreciate) and are super knowledgeable about the process if you have any questions. After you're done, drop off the item with the employee to fire up your items and you should get a call around 3-5 days later. Overall a pleasant experience and place to hangout and chill with your buddies.

Visions In Faux Painting, Murals, Venetian Plaster

4.2

(5 reviews)

Virginia Ann Holt has put Faux painting, and Venetian plaster, in my living room ,dining room…read more,hallway ,kitchen and den Virginia revitalized my kitchen cabinets rescuing them with a much needed refinishing that gave them an updated upgraded look. And fixed all the worn spots. She is an amazing decorative painter and while she was there doing the den faux painting , I had her refinish my cabinets. The decorative painting of the cabinets was amazing refinishing I had her change the Fireplace finishes to match the cabinets so all the rooms matched. Her pricing is fair, her sample boards are amazing and exactly like the finished product, and the top coating that she puts over all of the painting has protected my exterior of each area especially the cabinetry Next Virginia is going to do my Exterior Front door. She is now doing some interior repair from our dog gates at the kitchen entrance, and while she is there we are adding some additional lighter colors to the existing faux. I have wanted a new look and have updated my furniture. Virginia has been working in my house for 8 years. I had first seen her faux designs at a local business and loved them. They happily referred her. Just like I have done many times. She has shown me her amazing portfolio and I keep getting new ideas from other work she has created. . She Services ALL of SAN DIEGO and lived all over the world and speaks ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH. Info@VirginiaAnnHolt.com 858-205-1515

Virginia spent 4 days cleaning, sanding, staining and refinishing my kitchen cabinets and did an…read moreoutstanding job! She was referred to me from a floor contractor. I had no idea who to contact to refinish the once beautiful cherry wood. It is beautiful again! It is amazing how dirty and how much grime gets on the wood after 20 years, two boys and a lot of cooking. I did not know what to expect for the cost, and at first I thought the price was a bit high. HOWEVER, after watching all the work that she puts into this over four days, I actually think it was a great deal. I highly recommend Virginia.

Mitschke's Custom Framing

(23 reviews)

Can't recommend Mitschke's enough! They really take the time to help you find exactly what you're…read morelooking for.

A little bit on the pricier end but worth every penny. They are pros at what they do and have…read more great selection of frames, mats, and glass. They helped me with framing an art print with a floating mount and it looks absolutely stunning. Thank you again!

Griffin Ace Hardware Carmel Valley

4.2

(187 reviews)

Still our go-to place for diy home repair items. But, now,…read morewe found their greeting cards to be quite a find! Great variety of cards. They also have lots of other items (purses, clothes, small home decor, stuffed animals) and snacks. We'll definitely come back and browse/buy, especially since Hallmark closed next door. Prices are slightly higher than HD. But worth it since it's local and convenient. AND Service is always friendly and the a super proactive at helping. We save a lot of time just asking the staff for help. Thanks Ace!

I originally went into Ace Hardware to get a flapper for my toilet. I went upstairs and spoke with…read moresomeone in plumbing who recommended a part. I even said, "This doesn't look big enough," but he assured me it was the correct one. I took it home and unfortunately it wasn't the right size, so I had to run back to the store. The woman who greeted me the first time was incredibly kind and helpful -- she had even helped me load bags of soil into my car earlier. She handled the return for me with no problem at all. Then I went back upstairs where the actual plumbing specialist helped me pick out the correct part. The customer service here is excellent. It's so close to my house that I prefer going there instead of a big store like Home Depot. I may pay a little more sometimes, but the convenience, helpful staff, and friendly service make it worth it. Usually, they're right and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this store for both customer service and convenience.

iTech iPhone & MacBook Repair

(763 reviews)

iTech saved me and my MacBook! I unfortunately knocked over a cup of soda all over my keyboard…read moreSaturday evening, so I was looking for local tech repair businesses close to me. Luckily, iTech was one of them. I brought my laptop in immediately Monday morning and was greeted by Tony, who was very kind and patient. He explained the best and worst case scenarios thoroughly, and their pricing is more than fair for the top-tier service and EXTREMELY quick turnaround time- just a few days! Super knowledgeable and kind team. My MacBook is good as new now with a new keyboard, and I'll definitely be coming back to iTech for any future issues with my electronics. Thank you, Tony and team!

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need your computer or your phone repaired and…read moreyou somehow find this place well, consider yourself lucky. God is truly looking out for you. I fried my MacBook (liquid damage) and was recommended to contact this place, after speaking to several places that didn't really assure me they can fix it. After speaking to Tony on the phone for 10 minutes, I got a good feeling that he knew what he was talking about. So I immediately drove down and he explained process to me thoroughly, and gave me best and worst case scenarios. Tony was very knowledgeable, transparent and professional - he went above and beyond to resolve my issue and fix my MacBook to have it running even better than before. He literally saved me! Price 10/10, Service 20/10, Expertise 50/10! Please heed my advice and go here, you will not regret it.

Smart Shield Systems

(250 reviews)

Couldn't be happier with this job -- every aspect was handled at the highest level. The install…read moreitself was technical and efficient, and the end result is clean: hardware, touch screen, and mobile app all work exactly as they should. Communication throughout was excellent -- nothing was left unclear. Really enjoyed working with Yud and his team. On top of that, they also helped me out with computer networking -- came through in a pinch and saved the day. Honest, efficient, and security done right. They even took the time to train me on everything afterward.

Stay away from these people. They are NOT open 24/7 and are super hard to contact. The monitoring…read moreservice is based in Virginia and I have doubts whether they are actually monitoring.

Total Secure Shredding

(189 reviews)

Had no idea how much these places are needed…read more We've been unknowingly amassing decades of old bills and "important" letters from our mailbox. Slowly but surely it crept up on us and we finally were able to unload it all today. Kyle was great and took care of us to witness all our old mail get destroyed. We used their "Witnessed Shredding" service. Price was excellent and the service was actually very interesting to watch! Big industrial service handling us little folks really well. Will definitely come back to them. Officially first in mind when we think of this kind of thing.

The company name is confusing because the website defaults to VitalShred, a part of…read morevitalrecordscontrol.com. The VitalShred page gives no clue about the services actually available at the Kearny Mesa location (I called to make sure, as I didn't want to make the drive for nothing). If you don't find this YELP page, I don't know how you will find the service. Once there, I was waited on promptly and courteously. The young man explained the pricing. I chose to witness the shredding ($2/box extra). The service was very fast and efficient. I paid for the service (card only, no cash) and was on my way in 10 minutes.

Greenfield Law Firm

(92 reviews)

I was need in employment law assistance and reached out to the Greenfield team on their website. I…read morequickly heard back within 24 hours from Andrew that my type of needed was not something he specializes in but offered a referral. I appreciate his prompt response and referral nonetheless!

Andrew's a pleasure to work with - no runaround, no games. He tells you exactly where things stand…read moreand makes sure you're taken care of. Highly recommend.

Inscriptu

(89 reviews)

The best print shop, ever!…read more I used Inscriptu as my printing vendor for the past year for 100+ projects. Their prices can't be beat, the print work is always spectacular and the team is some of the kindest people you'll ever meet. I cannot say enough good things about Inscriptu. They're a wonderful bunch! Thank you for everything!!!

Almost instant reply, rapid quote. So I stopped into their shop which is awesome. The building…read moreused to be a theatre. But the awesome part is all the different kinds of printing, engraving, cool gift ideas. Even though I expected to have to drop and return for my job, he offered to turn it around while I waited. He laser inscribed my Son's name on a steel Leatherman tool I'm gifting. Looks great and for a good price. Two thumbs up for this business.

Eco Home Builders

(106 reviews)

We visited the showroom at 5560 Ruffin Rd and met with Adolfo. We were impressed with the…read morequality of the products he showcased, and that ECO Home Builders has everything under one roof. We are interested in having a one-stop-vendor, that handles everything from design to permit to construction to move-in ready.

We're so happy with how our kitchen turned out! The transformation has completely changed the look…read moreand feel of our home, and we're excited to finally enjoy the space. They were responsive, easy to communicate with, and always willing to answer our questions throughout the project. We especially appreciate that they took the time to make sure everything was completed to our satisfaction and worked with us to ensure we were happy with the final outcome. Thank you Eyal and to the entire team for all of your hard work. We truly appreciate the effort that went into our renovation, and we're looking forward to making many memories in our new kitchen. We would definitely recommend them to anyone considering a kitchen remodel.

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