We used to visit this store quite often. Have bought several items there such as lamps, side…read morechairs, dining room group, etc. We moved from Calera to Fultondale a few years back and didn't visit for a while. When we did go back recently the store had a bit of a remodel. It was nice, but just did not have the same feel as before. Prices on items tended to be a bit more hefty and the selection seemed more, how can I say,... "tan?" We went on a Saturday, which used to be a very busy time for them. But this time the store only had a couple of shoppers. Just couldn't put my finger on it, but it just didn't seem as interesting or inviting. The staff seemed a bit standoffish as well. I suspect if we are back down that way, we may stop by. Just don't think this will be a planned destination any longer.

Could not find any resale. Lots of "chip and Joanna" looking stuff with finance signs everywhere…read more Not much value here.

Extremely expensive and not very inspiring inventory. Stacked to the ceiling. The people were very…read morenice.

I saw on the "net" a rare, expensive designer table lamp identical to one I had recently acquired…read more What a find! I phoned and spoke with the owner, and was informed she still had it, and - not requiring card payment over the phone, she decided to hold it for a couple of days until I was free and my wife and I could drive 200 miles to her shop on a Saturday. We arrived, paid her, and while there I saw and purchased a beautiful, quality onyx lamp my wife fell in love with. What great finds. The owner is very gracious and just a knowledgeable and lovely person. It has been over a year now and We are still pleased. I will recommend her to anyone. Do yourself - stop in and look at the good, quality items at reasonable prices. Hon. K.H.Goss

Customer service here is terrible. Would not recommend this store based on personal experience. I…read moreeven tried to give them another chance, but I was treated as if I were an inconvenience. The salesmen are rude, inconsiderate, and arrogant. They make you feel as if you are beneath them. The front receptionist is awkwardly fake and overly nice to the extent of it being oddly uncomfortable. I needed assistance with finding rugs for a new house and was very, very disappointed in this store, in which I would have thought would have been a reputable business.

We have been buying furniture from Issis for years.  Great service and wonderful delivery guys !…read moreAlways a large selection in stock and they make custom ordering easy. They have even deliver out of state. The rug and flooring selection at Issis is also the best in town.  Their shutters and window coverings also make it a one stop shop.  Check them out. Ask for Nancy and support local!

We had such a great experience working with Dierdre (as well as Jason) at Summer Classics! We have…read morea large lake home with several outdoor areas that we were shopping for. It would've been overwhelming if not for the outstanding customer care and expertise we received. We have already made many wonderful memories in our newly furnished spaces. All of the spaces look beautiful, inviting and are SO comfortable! The only problem is choosing which one we want to relax in because we love them all! We highly recommend Summer Classics and will definitely be repeat customers. Thank you so much Dierdre and Jason!

Very happy with the service we've received at the summer classics out. We purchased a outdoor table…read moreat half price and it was delivered damaged. The delivery team and sales person had the problem solved before I even noticed. They ordered me a brand new table and it still arrived but my outdoor party date. I really appreciated the attention even when shopping at such a discount.

Went to hobby lobby the other day to look at the wreaths but, scored on the 75% of Christmas decor…read more At Home has lots of your home decor needs . It was pretty quiet when I went. I might have missed the rush but, you can spend lots of time just looking at the huge selections in the store. The cashier was super helpful in helping look up an item. They have tons of Halloween clearance just in case you want to save on those items for this year. They only had just a few shelves that still had Christmas ornaments , Christmas mats etc left . They are currently putting out their Valentine's Day and Easter decor..so cute Come check them out when you can

This is a typical at home store. There was only one register open the day after Christmas which was…read moreodd . I'm not sure why this store hasn't follow Michael's model and added fake self check outs. It was difficult to move around in the in the front and Christmas section due to the staff switching to Easter products .

Zero star!! I paid $300. for design consultation, which…read morecould be used towards any purchase at Urban Home Market, and would never expire... Kate, called after being 30 minutes late, and said she had a sick employee and would need to reschedule. She did come by a few weeks later, but never sent me a copy of a floor plan or the measurements. I've stopped by numerous times, and the store is always closed. I've sent Kate an email, but no response. I guess I should be happy that I never made a purchase, and I'm only out $300. Sue G.

The store is closed, completely empty and there are several tax recovery notices posted on the…read moredoor. Their website has been taken down. The BBB gave them an F rating after numerous complaints including non delivery of paid-for goods.

I've heard of the Brass Bear when I've been to a few estate sales. So when I looked over while…read moredriving by and saw it, I figured I'd check it out. Kind of a mistake. It's a pretty big store, and there is a lot to see. I'm sure there are many fabulous items, but it's not really a place to "stop in and check it out." I think you have to both be in the mood/frame-of-mind to really look at everything and have the time to do it. You could very easily spend all day there. "Just browsing" isn't going to cut it. That said, I had neither the time nor the inclination to spend the time to really give it a good shopping. Instead I found it overwhelming, so I just politely walked most of the aisles only looking at the things that really jumped out at me. Because it was a Saturday, there seemed to be a number of vendors there, so I'm sure there are some interesting stories to be told, and they could surely help if you're searching from something specific.

The Brass Bear has been around for a while and it's still one of the best antique malls regarding…read moreservice and helpfulness to customers. I asked one gentleman at the cashier's desk if he thought a Vendor would be willing to negotiate over price of a specific piece of furniture and he quickly responded, 'Let's give him a call right now.' And sure enough, the Vendor did in fact work with me on the price and I went home with a chair I really wanted. Actually, there is a little bit of everything that collectors hope to see at the Brass Bear at reasonable prices. In addition, parking is free and convenient at the front of the store. Stop by one day when you have a free hour to treat yourself.

Cute store! Lots to see with a great variety of old and new. Will definitely add it to my circuit!read more

The new address is at the intersection of Chandalar Drive and Pelman. So my husband and i have been…read moreto many antique places across this great nation and this is one of the nicest we have been in! Very clean, organized and not "flea marketish". The gentleman at the counter was extremely friendly also. If you get a chance: this is a must stop!

I went with my daughter to buy nightstands. An elderly gentleman was working. I believe he was…read morethe owner. He was very rude. When we came in he told us go ahead and look around he was going to call the power company and harass them then he would harass us. I thought he was joking, but it was unprofessional. My daughter found a pair of nightstands to purchase and since her husband is in the Navy I asked if he could give her a military discount. He immediately started in about being drafted and he didn't get any discounts he just got sent to Vietnam. He carried on about this and seemed somewhat combative about it. As we were leaving he did attempt to apologize, but it was a little late at that point. A simple we don't give discounts would have been a much more professional and courteous response to my inquiry. I would not recommend this store to anyone.

The owner of this store's behavior is highly concerning. I purchased a table and chair set from the…read morestore but realized that the table didn't exactly match my decor. My husband and I talked with the owner about potentially exchanging the set. The owner asked me, "Now what would you do if you were me and you didn't like the second set." My reply was, "I would probably offer a refund at that time." Apparently this sent the owner over the edge. He walks off throws a few things around and comes back cursing at me. He let me know that he was having back pain but that he didn't have to exchange or refund anything. I proceeded to ask him about his return policy and at that time he told me that I needed to leave. He asked my husband earlier if he could see the table in our home. Of course my husband refused. While escorting us out of the door, he mentioned something along the lines of ...since he could not come to our home we needed to leave his store. I have never experienced anyone as rude and unprofessional as this guy. The story gets worse because I came back to the store to take pictures of his non-existing return policy. At that time he threatened to call the police and have me arrested for being a public nuisance. I don't recommend that anyone purchase anything from this establishment!

I enjoyed visiting Vintage Interiors very much today, and I especially appreciated the way I was…read morewarmly acknowledged when I entered the store. There was no pressure or hovering over and around me, which I for one like a lot. The interiors selection was just right for me - very cozy. I only noticed maybe one unoccupied booth and that's always a good sign to me. I made four purchases and at checkout I was surprised to find out that there was a 20% discount value for each item. How nice. It seems to me that the Owners still value the customer. For example, instead of tossing my purchases in a chintzy plastic bag, my purchases were placed in paper shopping bag with carrying handles. Call me silly, but it's those kinds of added touches that make me want to buy from shops/stores that make me feel appreciated. I hope you will treat yourself to a shopping trip at Vintage Interiors in Pelham in the very near future.

I didn't have a lot going on one day, so I stopped in on a whim. Just so happened to pick a day…read morethey were having an open house and sale, so booths had sales ranging from 10-75% off. There were also refreshments, and they had a drawing for a gift card. If you're looking to do your own "picking," this isn't it, but there are some nice items. Booths are curated collections of items both new and old, and while I didn't find anything I just had to have, and partly because I was just looking around, I didn't end up taking anything home that day. However, if I were looking for a period piece, or something to redo a room or space, I would consider looking here for something that isn't a big box, mass produced piece.