“We couldn’t be happier with the service we received from Michael and Jeff. We drove Michael a bit crazy changing our minds a few times but his recommendation wound up being the best choice for our kitchen remodel. Love the tiles!”
“We are very pleased with our new chandelier purchased from the World Lighting store on Rt. 110 in Farmingdale. In our experience, it is one of the best lighting stores, offering a large selection of chandeliers in a variety of sizes and brands. Ping's knowledgeable suggestions helped us choose the perfect chandelier for our home. We also appreciated the competitive pricing and prompt delivery. Kojo, who was recommended by Ping, did an excellent job installing the chandelier. He deserves credit for transforming the look of our foyer with this elegant new centerpiece.”
“I went to the Melville location of Raymour & Flanigan and purchased a Henrick rocker with triple power chair. The salesperson was great in shower me various rocking chairs that recline throughout the store. He was very patient, since me and my husband wanted to sit on every chair and try them.”
“Hello and thank you, I am very comfortable with your store and staff. The cloche was package, do very well and came here in one piece. The only issue I have is the glass on top. Very thick to hold onto perfect the surround underneath it is very thin. If you have a thicker glass, let me know. Enjoy the weekend thank you again, Renee”
“Purchase went nice and smooth. ZaZa was my seller. He was great, answered all my questions, took his time with us. Will return for my next purchase…and have him help me.”
“Fatima, our sales person at the Farmingdale location was kind, professional and most importantly understood our needs. We left so happy from your store. We are looking forward to receiving our order.”
“Fortunoff Backyard Store in Melville is the best! I purchased all my backyard furniture there and Dani is awesome! She was so helpful and wonderful, I will definitely go back!”
“Bukhari helped me so much in the Melville store with understanding how Sleep Number mattresses help you get a good night sleep and how it would help my back and hip issues. He also assisted me picking out the proper pillows. I can’t wait to get my new mattress and pillows.”
“We had a wonderful experience shopping here thanks to Fredy. He was incredibly professional, patient, and knowledgeable while helping me pick out the perfect bedroom furniture for my daughter. He made what could have been a stressful decision completely seamless. Highly recommend asking for Fredy M.”
“My experience with Long Island Picture & Framing was nothing short of excellent! A buddy and I brought in our signed jerseys to be custom and professionally framed, and Brent was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He went over all the different options with us and made great recommendations. The order was completed in a timely manner, and the finished product came out even better than I imagined. Very pleased with the entire experience and looking forward to bringing my future pieces here. Thanks again!”
“Would love to say my friend and I enjoyed each other so much. Great turnout. Wonderful day. Very generous with the bubbly and a beautiful bouquet. !! Also we qeee so surprised to see that we had our photo taken as well. Was a good time can’t wait for the next event. Everything is always done so perfectly and beautiful taste and decor all of it love this place thank you so much Michelle Russin”
“I had a wonderful experience at Jennifer Furniture! Semoi and Ellen were both incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. They took the time to help me find the perfect sleeper sofa and made the entire process easy and stress-free. Their customer service was exceptional, and I never felt pressured at any point. A special mention to Vladimir, the Regional Director, who has clearly built a team that genuinely cares about its customers. That positive culture shines through in every interaction. Thank you all for going above and beyond! I highly recommend working with Semoi or Ellen for a fantastic furniture shopping experience.”
“I absolutely love this store! Everything is nice and neat as well as the exceptional amount of Christ related items such as devotional books, Bibles, art and more. And what a great substitute for JoAnns! The amount of arts and crafts related materials is astonishing and I highly recommend people to come here if they are looking for craft or art related stuff!”
“Went here to buy a gift for a young lady leaving her job, and the women were so helpful on choosing what to get.. purchased the perfect gift and price was very reasonable .. thank you!!”
“I've bought 2 bedroom sets from Mark my sons twin beds and a king size mattress with the bedroom set I've sent people and they always come back satisfied mark is a great business man he will bend over backwards to make sure you are happy and satisfied i wont go anywhere else! One of my extensions on my bedroom set was cracked at the tip very minor i told him about it he ordered the piece it was on back order- 2 months later he still made a great effort to contact me made the arrangements for me to pick up in his store thank you mark you are the best pal”
“I just got a rainbow bracelet here. They have so much stuff to choose from it's kind of overwhelming lol but in a good way. They're attached to a beverage shop as well. Everything was so much fun to look at. Lots of handmade items. Staff was very friendly.”
“The in-store design consultancy at A Charmed Life Boutique transformed my space into a stylish and inviting environment. The team's expertise and creativity brought my vision to life.”
“I told the salesperson (Avery) what I wanted and he showed me everything with my specifications. He was very friendly and very helpful. He added information I didn’t think to ask and didn’t push anything to try and get a sale. I haven’t received the chair yet so i can’t comment on the chair or delivery yet. I was very satisfied with Avery!”
“Atlas Showroom was great to work with. They had something unique I was looking for and worked with me to get it. It was worth the drive from DC to get it. Waffa was so helpful! I look forward to finding more great things there!”
“Came to this location by chance, I had gone to the farmingdale location many times since that store is closer to my house but I am so happy that I came here!! Lou helped us find some engineered hardwood floors, he went ABOVE and BEYOND to accommodate our questions and concerns. If you’re looking for the best customer service go see Lou and his team in Commack! I would only come back to this location it really made all the difference.”
“If you want price quality service selection come see Luis and Ken at Bayshore furniture. These guys have two huge showrooms some of the best designs contemporary that I’ve seen not like you’re one of the Mill city furniture store. This has really know what they’re doing. They’ll treat you with no pressure and they’ll get you what you need 42 years in business tells you how good they are..”
“I've been purchasing fabric from Kravet Fabrics for over 20 years. Great fabrics and always great people. Thank you from La Habra Foam & Fabrics - La Habra, CA”
“Carl was my salesman and he made it so easy to shop and make my purchase. I was extremely happy from start to finish and I will definitely be shopping here again!”
“All three of my bathroom tiles are from F&D and we couldn’t be happier! Catherine made this process so much easier! She is patient, kind and very knowledgeable. She had many suggestions that we listened to. She was not pushy and truly wanted us to be happy with our choices! If you need advice, make sure you ask for her! thank you!”
“Would like to say this location and the customer care is awesome. Ms. Laura is very helpful and friendly. Very welcoming which makes you feel like going there. Thanks Ms. Laura for the wonderful experience!!!!”
“I love this place. Their prices are comparable, and sometimes even better than Walmart. You can find so many varieties of housewares and house supplies for every part of your house, garden etc. Good place!!!”
“Four Seasons Design Group on Long Island oversees the manufacturing of two American art jewelry designers. "For over 35 years the Four Seasons Design Group has been producing handmade jewelry and metal goods right here in America! Working with designers such as Michael Michaud Design and Mercedes Schaffer to create beautiful quality products for museums and galleries all over the world." *In a quick Google search, it is unclear whether Mercedes Schaffer has her own line, or is partnered with Michael Michaud. For this review, I will focus on Michael Michaud, because he is the designer I collect and wear. Four Seasons Design Group manufactures the Silver Seasons brand, which is the brainchild of artist/designer Michael Michaud. There are now two Michael Michauds in the jewelry biz, but Silver Seasons is created by the father, the original Michael Michaud. (His full current line can be seen here: (Michael Vincent Michaud is the son, another fabulous jewelry designer, who works more in glass. I reviewed him separately.) A fine jewelry store will call Michaud "costume," but it is definitely ART jewelry. While the Sr. Michaud has a range of style (I prefer his abstract designs, like the driftwood collection), his botanical pieces are bent on realism, and I see them often at museum gift shops or higher-end artisan stores (first saw them at Longwood Gardens). You can also buy online. Michaud often uses real leaves, twigs, berries, etc. in his castings, but having done this in clay myself, I know that artist tweaking is required to render pronounced detail, and translate it into the appearance we crave. He uses a technique like the ancient "lost wax" method, forever practiced in African metal jewelry (and employed today by artisans around the world). Michaud's method of patinating, too, is beautiful (you can choose from 3 finishes for most pieces). And it's not just the casting and coloring of a leaf, it's the creative process of looking at these nature objects as coveted adornments. Coating a leaf in gold is cute, but Michaud shows us there are depths more to this rabbithole. He takes birch bark and wraps it around your wrist as a cuff, or hangs a Maple tree's "helicopter" (double samara) on the perfect angle to make it runway-worthy. He takes what is commonplace in the woods, and elevates it, or rather justifies it, at the bling level. I am no jewelry historian, but I have studied ancient jewelry, I am an enthusiast/collector of 20thC costume jewelry, and I have designed/made costume/craft jewelry for myself, and to sell. In my background, I've never seen the likes of Michaud's imagination and detail when it comes to a nature theme. His portfolio boasts some of the most amazing and intricate renditions ever to appear in jewelry of any fineness. Part of why I buy his jewelry is because I genuinely believe it will (eventually) grow in value in the vintage costume market. That said, Michaud pieces are still affordable. This is not Yurman, David Lin, or a couture fashion house at Nordstrom. While popularity and exposure may aid in the worth of department store stock, there is aesthetic as well as intrinsic value in the bronze, silver, and gold used in Michaud's works. Artistically, it's a matter of taste, but I think Michaud's designs are more understated, stimulating, and classic, to withstand time and trend, and be wearable for decades (if not generations). As mentioned, Michaud's works are bronze castings with patinas of sterling silver, karat gold, and colored bronze (earring posts/hooks are solid silver). He often uses a matte finish (not muted tonewise, but not shiny, nor smooth), which works beautifully. Real semiprecious stones and freshwater pearls are incorporated in many designs. (With a recent explosion of Chinese pearl production in huge varieties of size, shape and color, I am seeing more and more fw pearls in his newer pieces.) Michaud Sr. also has a line of tableware, which is great for special occasion gifts. Nature themes can”
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