Flax

By far the most AMAZING art store ever is FLAX. If you are a paper junkie, you will think you have reached the pearly gates and are in paradise. Although, in addition to the paper (LOVE IT ALL), they have all sorts of supplies you would never think you needed until you see them and then, you know, you can't live without them.... I was impressed with their Golden Paint Selection, the aisles of journals (SWEET!) and most of all, a really cool area dedicated to just kids. I very seldom run across a store that caters to the 14 and under crowd in such a way. I was struck by how many things they had available for children and the various mediums represented- it wasn't about the kits folks, it was about equipping and feeding the natural curiosity kids have when it comes to art. Flax is an amazing destination and seriously, I could have EASILY spent an entire day there.

Comments

[Sarah Hodsdon]

Hey Gorgeous! I actually thought about you while I was tooling the paper aisles.... thought to myself, "Self, you know Jacqueline would die if she saw this place...." I am so thankful we have Hollanders here in Michigan otherwise, I go nuts... I *NEED* paper, I *CRAVE* paper, I *LOVE* paper.... and, I love you right back :)

[Jacqueline]

I am seriously seeing green that you got to go to FLAX. I have spent an entire day there, actually 2 entire days there - and still couldn't get enough of it! I probably shouldn't go back without having a physical because that paper room can cause serious palpitations! I am SOoooooooooooooooo.....jealous, but I love ya' anyway!