Reviews by yvonnef4

This review is for Bexley Jewellery Shop, Bexley NSW

verified email - 09 Aug 2012

Unpretencious and un appealing at first to the human eye but look into the window and then inside and you will find things that others do not treasure anymore. I looked to find a mantle piece clock which did 9 soulful tunes at certain times of the hour. I also looked for porcelin dolls with a name that was applicable for gifts to my friends. When you find someone with a love for their craft and an understanding of the intricacies of the making of something, it brings new meaning to beauty and design. This fellow has these attributes and I really enjoyed my browse and time with this shop and look forward to one of those clocks in my home, soon.

This review is for Wafa S, Bexley NSW

verified email - 08 Aug 2012

Yes I have given top marks to this place. Both a shop front and a catering business. I was offered a taste of pastries like baclava and little almond meal and fruit balls. The goods are made on the premises. Wafa is the lady who does the work with the family and as for catering, she answered all my questions and said that a group of 50 with platters for a lunch would cost about $30 a head and delivery was $40 within a certain distance. I felt this was a superior quality business and while I am not lebanese, my dear friends are and this would be a terrific place to fill a plate or get that special meal catered for. They do pastires for David Jones and Upper Duck so this is not your backyard business. Pastries of spincach and cheeses are about $4 each and sweets available also but most things start at about $3 upwards

This review is for Maxi Foods Supermarket, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC

verified email - 07 Aug 2012

My daughter lives near hear and afforded me a selection of seafood when visiting. The next time I did the baby sit of the kids I went back to this store where this seafood was purchased. I understand why they call it MAXI foods. The very smell of the sea in my purchase of the frozen Schnapper and barramundi and king george whiting, all over $30 a kg was exciting. The selection of asian and european goods are the best of the best said my Czech friend. This store is quality but don't come in with an empty purse. This is a gourmet store that offers seafood of the best that I have tasted anywhere in OZ apart from fishing in the sea myself.

This review is for Continental Palace, Carlton NSW

verified email - 06 Aug 2012

This has been around for ages. Services the local community as it is tucked away from the main shopping areas. It has a deli, fruit and veg and light grocery selection of mainly nuts and tins and pkts. It is of arabic nature in food selection and the fruit and veg; is usually fresh because of good turnover. The deli selection is small but again in keeping with what a community wants and I pop in there for a roll and side meats for a lunch and occassionally a box of fruit when in season. Big enough and the service is there when you need it Ok to do business with when you do not want to go into the big grocery chains

This review is for Ken Duncan Gallery, Erina Heights NSW

verified email - 06 Aug 2012

Again I cannot say how beautiful it is to come to such a place on your journey or for a specific reason. This gallery is new. Instead of being hidden in the hills along a dirt road that bogged you, this gallery is not overlooking the valleys and woodlands. Inside it is modern filled with colour and beautiful prints puzzles gifts originals and once only works of landscape photography. Panoramas from American but mainly OZ. To boot there is a lovely cafe in the same building and a small cinema set up for lecturing and special occassions for scenic work of different artists/photographers. parking is at the door and this is a lovely opportunity to feel much comfort from a business that strives for excellence in all things including service. WOW

This review is for Ken Duncan Gallery, Sydney NSW

verified email - 06 Aug 2012

I had purchases a large print some years ago and broke the glass on it. I rang then visited the gallery here for the first time. I have been to the other galleries including the main one on the central coast. I could not carry this large frame into them so they gave me instructions on how to get it to them so they could have it sent up the coast for major work. At all times were they professional and informative about the work even though I got a shock at how much. They do not deal in cheap work and the value of a work is upheld for investment purposes and the new sealing of the work I had would increase and last compared to what was. I would listen to these people concernig art works and restoration of photography. I enjoyed being in the shop and the phone conversation which was not interrupted by " CAN YOU HOLD ON FOR ONE MINUTE PLEASE" - Excellence in a small place

This review is for David Hart Galleries, Mooloolaba QLD

verified email - 06 Aug 2012

OH how I love this place. The web sight is in cinct with the gallery itself. Sculpture and art and glasware gifts and the investment you never thought you could afford. David has 3 galleries that I know of and I just love the whole experience of walking and dreaming and interpreting and drinking in the whole atmosphere. This is a definite even if you are not an arty type. Things of beauty in the art world don't come much better and the young artists amaze you. All central to town and artists from all over OZ not your overseas stuff

This review is for Kmart Tyre And Auto Service, Wollongong NSW

verified email - 06 Aug 2012

Did a tyre in and had to replace it and these guys were busy but not too busy to fit a sojourner in on the spot. A fair price for a good matching tyre and fly busy to boot and friendly. The guys had a good knowledge of my car which is old and gave me some help re the care of the tyre and a free check up for next time. Appreciated

This review is for Levers Art Supplies, Wollongong NSW

verified email - 06 Aug 2012

I would travel a long way for this business and the service supplied. Not much in art and craft and paper that you could not find. The experience of the owners is worth a million and the art classes are an immense help and so patiently given. The real joy is being able to spend an hour here and find things that you never knew existed. I save my money for this place and head down there every other occassion for the grand kids gifts to my own art supplies. Wonderful bit of life on the norther end of town

This review is for Lombard, Silverwater NSW

verified email - 05 Aug 2012

Had 200 to cater for. Balloons which we walked down the road with and all tied to make it easy by this business. I find them ready and willing to give at short notice for our charity and really helpful with transport and idea s that save us time. The prices are more than reasonable and Just love the variety and colours and new products coming all the time. Have costumes as well which saves on postage so am really impressed with this place so far