“One of my favorite stores in all of Metro Detroit. Scented candles and lip balms, gorgeous hand-made jewelry, eccentric clothing, and you-name-it. The staff are always so helpful and friendly. I will also find something new and needed, lol.”
“Such a cool time! Seeing local artists work and getting the chance to talk to some of them was very fun. The artists are talented and lots of the work is for sale and affordable. I highly recommend”
“Being from the suburbs, we've never had exposure to any place like this. We meet the owner and a few others. Conversation was engaging and the atmosphere was relaxed. We came during the day on bikes and had no concerns at all. Go there, you'll have a rich time.”
“Another one of my favorite boutiques in Royal Oak! Lots of the gifts here are international/imported and truly unique, from home decor, figurines, jewelry, stationary, fragrance, clothing, ornaments, and housewares. I also love that they sell genuine crystal bead bracelets, items + art from local artists, and outdoor goods. There's something new here every time I visit. The woman who works there is also super kind and is great to have a conversation with :)”
“They did a little arts and crafts day camp for the kids. My daughter who is very hard to please couldn't wait to go back every day. Will definitely send her again next year”
“Our favorite store for unique and fun gifts. Everyone is so kind and friendly. They're always very helpful and they gift wrap your items. It's always a very memorable and wonderful experience visiting the store.”
“We have been to many antique stores, as far as Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Illinois but none we have seen like Alpha Home Decor. The items are unique, well priced and above all, the owner is a wonderful person. We would certainly recommend this store to everyone. Go there. You would love it.”
“Can't say enough good things about Nicole and Winterset Gallery. I brought her an original print of my grandparents' wedding photo. It's 100 years old. I wanted a period-correct frame, and she was right up front in advising that it would be hard to find. We picked out a mat, and I started calling local thrift and antique stores. The next day, Nicole called to say she had found the perfect frame. She had to size it for its new picture The end result is wonderful at what I consider a very fair price. Thank you Nicole!”
“Art + Frame is fantastic. I've gone to them for 4+ frames. My latest frame came out so beautiful and the owner was extremely patient while I picked out a frame and mat. He even broke down the cost of each item so I could understand how much the framing, matting, labor, etc. cost. Would absolutely recommend!”
“I love to browse and shop for unique Michigan and Royal Oak items! She has the cutest decor, clothing and yummy Michigan brand snacks. Colleen and staff are always helpful and friendly! Love her shop!”
“What a great experience. We had 2 special projects for our boys Christmas presents and Eric created a masterpiece. We will only frame things here from now on. He offers suggestions and concepts that turn out great.”
“The options were great and the woman I worked with did a stellar job of helping pick the frames and matting for the paintings I brought in, and even showed some options they had in stock that would lower the price a little. I will say it was not cheap compared to other shops we've been to, but that may just be the Bloomfield area mark up.”
“I have gotten multiple custom frame jobs done here and they turn out absolutely stunning every time. They are very creative and turn the vision into an amazing work of art. Highly recommend!”
“The collection they have is definitely something you want to see in person. I highly recommend coming here to find a gift. Thank you for the great deal and service!”
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311 S Main St, Rochester“Great local shoe store with a highly knowledgeable owner. Something that is getting harder to find. No Jimmy Choo or Laboutins here..but great quality shoes that are great for your feet!”
“Bought 2 paintings at Umoja. I intend to buy more. International and local artists of exceptional skill fill the walls and walk around the space. You never know who you are going to run into.”
“This store, the owner Janine, and all the artists are amazing. I’ve been an artist here for almost a year now and every time I come in there are so many new and unique things. I always ended up buying something. Janine is so passionate about supporting artists and creativity- and it really shows throughout the store. This is a great place to support handmade and shop small.”
“People complaining about paying $5 (when there was a LARGE sign saying it was a DONATION) are embarrassing.This was the best festival to date with the best group of volunteers. Thank you to the staff for your months of hard work to make this event happen.”
“My experience w/ PW have mostly been positive. I enjoy the art I've chosen. I'm looking forward to visiting some of their galleries in the future or attending a land event someday.When a frame on one of my art pieces had improper fit, my customer service experience was smooth, the piece was re-framed nicely and in the time they estimated.One downside is that if you attend a cruise auction the sales associates can sometimes be pretty pushy, and maybe they bend the truth a little to far in order to make a sale. With the telecasts, it's not that way. The concierges Ive worked with have always been gracious and helpful.I actually enjoy learning about the artists and types of art. I think perhaps PW needs to come out with a glossary of their art terminology because some folks seem to get confused with things like: graphic works, unique, original, limited edition, etc. I feel bad hearing about others experiences, when they're left feeling "scammed", but maybe a little education can help alleviate that. Side note: I have to stress the importance of reading the fine print of the auction agreements the associates give out!One minor detail. I'm not so sure any gallery should be conducting their own appraisals on the art they sell. Seems maybe like a bit "conflict of interest"? But maybe that's common practice, I'm only a casual observer.”
“Ideal experience for my first tattoo! Larry was so accommodating with my indecisiveness on size, placement, and side of the body. At the appointment, he did not rush me in choosing and offered plenty of options. His fine line work is fantastic. Great experience overall. He really is an artist!”