Small Crafts Advisory

"This review is no reflection on the artists represented in the store but staff present at approximately 2 pm est on August 17th. I’ve shopped here since the first year they appeared in Stone Harbor. Selection is always thoughtful, curated for quality and reflective of a high level of artistic vision. But today’s experience left me feeling utterly embarrassed and likely never to return. While shopping I was on the phone with a cousin who lost her father last week. I was actively shopping and talking like I’ve seen so many do in other shops in town. Just a busy mom and business owner finally getting some time to herself to catch up with a friend and indulge in a few purchases:( I was examining several items repeatedly and had the incident not occurred I’d likely have spent over $300 based on what was catching my eye. The lapis serpentine ring in the front case was amazing btw and the rings in the back counter cabinet (looked a bit vintage/estate) also incredible. Oh and the hand painted clam shells, wished I could have grabbed one! The conversation was not profane in any way. In fact I was talking about how her and her children’s grieving process was going. My mom was shopping with me and didn’t even notice I was on a call. My voice is more of a powerful one so perhaps that was the problem? But my volume certainly wasn’t more than say two friends shopping together talking excitedly. I was asked to leave. I was told in a very curt, cold and what felt Pretty Woman-esque, that I needed to take my conversation outside immediately. The store was full, folks were checking out. I was certainly not inhibiting sales. I won’t return likely, so Big Mistake, Small Crafts Advisory….HUGE. Lol All jokes aside, as a modern business owner I believe you need to understand that busy women are multitasking like never before and an innocent chat on the phone while selecting gifts (shopping!) is a MASSIVE form of self care. Also kindness should reign and today it certainly did not."

"This store was amazing. Beautiful stuff"

"Beautiful and unique items. Friendly staff."

"Friendliest shop who features unique American and locally made art, gifts and jewelry. Every item that catches your eye has been hand crafted and unique. Be prepared to spend some time in this store eyeing the artwork along with fun and catchy phrases that will make you giggle."

"Let me tell you how much I love this store. Hand made items by local artisans. Whenever you purchase, you're putting money into the hands of people who are doing what they love, creating unique items for you to purchase and cherish. I love the pottery in this place- not to mention the jewelry."