I love BSSS! The classes you can take here are varied, exciting, creative and inspiring. The…read moreartists who teach are phenomenal. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the building and studios are lovely. Take a class here!

Has been in town for many many years. It's run by an established assortment of fine artists- great…read morepeople- much to learn here. They often have classes you can sign up for. A great resource for Augusta county!

A delightful shop with HANDMADE goods. It's like you're in Colonial Williamsburg but better!…read more Highly recommend a visit!

We recently visited Raindrops in Virginia while driving through Virginia. It is a delightful shop…read morewith home decor, beauty products, and chocolates. The owner was very friendly and the metal artwork done by her husband was beautiful. One of his cat doorstops is now gracing our home.

I cannot recommend this place enough...First time visiting the shop and we had the best experience…read more Lucked into them being open late one evening on an area book night and got to spend some real time looking around. I'm more of a comic book collector, but their section of graphic novels was fun to dig around. The staff steered me towards the next area to find some comic adjacent products, and it just got better as the evening went on. Some further digging led to more finds, and even the person working the counter joining in to help find some more. Walked out with some great TPB's, GN's, and a hardcover I've been hoping to find in the wild for the better part of 20 years. My thanks to Max for all the help, the conversation, and the dedication to all things books that clearly showed in our short time in the store. Until next time!

5 stars for the customer service and the quality & price. No need to restate that here. Just trust…read moreme when I tell you it's the best framing shop in Albemarle County... heck maybe even the state of Virginia. Maybe the eastern seaboard. Upon further reflection, it would not be a stretch to posit it might could be the best frame shop in North America. And, if you are willing to come that far with me, then it stands to reason that it must be the best frame shop on the planet because, well, It's common knowledge and a well accepted fact that everything is better in the USA - even beer nowadays... So welcome to the best little frame shop in the Milky Way galaxy. And now that's out of the way, let's talk about the family side of the business. John, the original owner was a peach of a man. Always looking up from whatever he was doing to offer his full attention and guidance. He was so good that, after a few projects, I'd just call him and tell him what I needed and what room it was for and he'd take it from there. When I learned that John had passed away unexpectedly, I knew Charlottesville had lost a true artisan and friend. What I didn't know was that his son Billy is every bit as good (if not a wee bit better). Same great spirit, same great work, and a pure delight to be around. Ok stop reading... take your stuff there. You will be glad you did.

The team at GG does fantastic work. Whether you come in with a specific idea or need a lot of…read moreadvice, they are terrific. They have wide-ranging frame, mat, and glass options and do beautiful work. I won't go anywhere else.

You'll definitely be "stoked" when you enter this unique ironworks shop. Gorgeous hand forged…read moremetal pieces of a trade that owes its history to yesteryear. I was so impressed by the craftsmanship of these wrought iron masterpieces (copper and bronze items too). The candle holders, the fireplace screens, the hooks, the tables, the chairs, the lamps and light fixtures, the magazine racks, the pot racks, the railings, the wall art... they blew me away! The Stokes family has kept their blacksmithing tradition alive for generations. They train apprentices to continue this important historical trade and I applaud them heartily! What a proud heritage of metal workers this family has contributed to the town of Gordonsville and artisans everywhere. Step back in time and own a piece of history. And be sure to check out the LOVE sculpture in Taylor Park created by the Stokes family as well! Forge on Stokes of England!

Wow, does it get cooler than this? Stokes is, from what I remember him telling me, a blacksmith…read morebusiness going back a few HUNDRED years to old Europe. Incredibly nice man with a ton of different items. You can get everything from smaller candleholders to having him come to your home to create fencing. And let me tell you, this guy KNOWS how to smith. He's done work for CASTLES IN ENGLAND HOLY FAK AR YU SRS? If you go to his store he'll show you stuff he's done "on the forge" and it's just impressive to go through what he's done. It's incredible. This man deserves worldwide recognition.

Very easy process to start renting, pay the fees, and move out. I definitely recommend this company.read more

I found that this is one of the cleanest storage facilities that I've ever been to. The process of…read moresigning up, and then changing lockers was extremely easy. In the winter it was warm in the summer. It was cool. Very easy to deal with. I especially like the security system with the app on your phone to open up the gate. I didn't have to get close enough to a keypad and possibly hit the wall or a post.

Staff are outstanding -- super thoughtful about what each individual child needs. I am so glad we…read morefound this place!

Our Neighborhood has been a wonderful center for our younger son. He's been there since he was…read morefour months old, and he has really thrived. The classrooms are spacious and comfortable and well-tended and filled with items appropriate to the age groups, mostly eco-friendly and natural objects. The teachers are incredibly creative in coming up with new objects and collections and themes for the children to learn and experience at every age, and the low caregiver-child ratios ensure plenty of focused attention through the day. The teachers carry through on a philosophy of respect and trust in the children, helping them learn to manage their emotions, to understand their world, and to work together with peers and teachers confidently and with empathy. Our son has had the same main teacher for two years, moving from classroom to classroom together with his cohort of similarly-aged friends, and she has been a true partner for us in his growth and development, with lots of feedback and observations for us to treasure. And the center hosts a private parents-only Shutterfly site where they post TONS of photos of the children every week. Priceless. He is loved, safe, happy, confident and learning so much, and he loves going to see his friends every day at school. He amazes me every day with what he has learned and who he is becoming as an Our Neighborhood kid. Far beyond a typical daycare, and totally worth it.

Currently sitting next to over a hundred dollars worth of stickers and cards because I simply could…read morenot contain myself at this little shop. I stopped in twice over a two hour period and every time I blinked, a new cute and must have item appeared before my eyes. If you are looking to send a nice note, update your journal, or find a gift for a friend this is surely the place to go. The counter people were so sweet and they even have a cute snail mail club for locals.

Charming and well stocked shop full of all sorts of fun stationery and trinkets. Definitely a good…read morestop if you're into journaling or need a small gift. I picked up a couple stickers because you can never have enough stickers!