Michael's has everything for the 'decorative artist' - I have decorated a number of rooms in my home with crafty art that I have created with supplies at Michael's. Most recently I bought a picture frame and some 'scrapbooking' supplies and made a beautiful piece of art for my hallway that I have received many compliments on. I would recommend checking this place out if you're looking to spruce up your home decor with some unique creations.
Great place to buy gifts - a friend of mine decided to create her Bridal Registry at Pier 1, and I had a fantastic experience shopping there for her wedding gift. Great service and awesome merchandise (very unique and classy). I'll go back to shop for gifts in the future, as well as for stuff for my own home. A bit pricey, but worth it!
I have always been pleased with Home Depot when shopping to do home improvement projects - they have everything you could possibly need, and the prices are very reasonable. Recently I went to Home Depot to get keys cut for my new car, however, and received poor service. To make a long story short, the service man was quite rude in explaining that because the key had a chip in it, he could not cut a new one (which I fully understand, as this is a complicated process) - when I tried to engage in a conversation about my options (i.e., other places to go, whether I could get a duplicate without the coded chip), he was again quite rude and sarcastic. I walked away feeling quite put-off by his tone and attitude. I will go back to Home Depot, but may have to develop a thicker skin if I intend to ask for any help!
