My all time favorite shop. Wonderfully curated and selected products that's unique, beautiful and…read moreinteresting. Price point is also good. This is my go to place to shop for gifts.

I discovered Homage during a walking tour of Pasadena, and I'm so glad I did! The store may be…read moresmall, but it's packed with amazing finds. The jewelry is handcrafted, and many pieces include the artist's name and a short bio, which adds such a personal touch. They also carry candles, bags, greeting cards, and products for men, women, and children. The variety is impressive, and I especially appreciated the large selection of handcrafted items. The associates are friendly, welcoming, and genuine. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and I noticed they recognized and acknowledged repeat customers. That's impressive, especially considering the number of tourists who visit the store. Another thing I appreciated is that they don't overwhelm you with emails. Their emails are event-focused and purposeful, which is refreshing. You're paying for quality, craftsmanship, and unique items you won't find just anywhere. The prices reflect the specialty merchandise they carry and the care that goes into selecting it. Parking... well, it's Pasadena! It can be challenging, with mostly metered street parking and paid parking garages nearby, but it's a pleasant walk to the store. I highly recommend Homage! It's a wonderful place to find unique gifts or treat yourself to something special.

I really loved this store! Stumbled upon it while waiting for my Uber driver. It's so peaceful…read moreinside and they have so many amazing options to choose from. It's a 100% fair trade shop which made me love it even more. I purchased a beautiful purple wind chime and a cute greeting card for my husband. There was a mishap on the card (another card was stuck behind it - same exact card but I didn't need 2, just 1)! The cashier and I both didn't notice when I was inside the shop. She wrapped up my wind chime and bagged the card (now discovered to be two). When I got home, I phoned them right away when I saw the other card was stuck to it! I explained what happened and asked to pay for the mishap! Gigi was extremely helpful in figuring out how I could do so and thanked me for my honesty. I'm just glad we could sort it out! So just be aware if you pick up a greeting card to check another card isn't stuck to it! The pricing of items: very fair! presentation of the overall store: very good! customer service: great! I definitely suggest stopping by here.

Ten Thousand Villages is a fair-trade shop that carries merchandise from at least thirty-eight…read morecountries. It is woman-owned and displayed the LBGTQ+ Pride Flag in its window. Here you can find a wide variety of hand-crafted goods. And there is quite a myriad of objects on display. There are a large number of hand-woven bags, rugs and tapestries for use or display (or both). One wall is almost entirely devoted to jewelry. And there's a very large collection of pottery, including bowls, dishes and coffee mugs. This place is an excellent place to shop for those who are intrigued by foreign cultures. And the prices are extremely reasonable. And besides for being reasonable, you can find nice pieces in the under ten dollar range, well into the one hundred and fifty or more. There really is something for any budget. I was greeted when I entered the store and asked if I needed help...but was not asked every five minutes (something that I see as a major plus). Check out was a breeze with the clerk on duty. I will definitely come again.

Founded in 1894 the way I hear it is Vroman's is this is the oldest bookstore in Los Angeles. It's…read moredefinitely also one of the most famous along with The Last Bookstore in DTLA. One fantastic thing about this place is the immense size and varied selection that they have. In front they have a really nice café that serves drinks and food followed by many rows of books and strewn merch all around and in the back, they even have a really nice stationary section that has many great pens and notebooks to choose from. They also have a second floor that was having an author visit as a guest speaker for a Q&A so it was extremely busy. Most of the second floor, though is for young readers. They don't have a dedicated parking lot so it will be metered street parking which is the only downside. The whole staff was very friendly and helpful. Inside is also really clean and I just loved all of the options. I ended up grabbing a few books on math and business and was really happy with what I found. I would highly recommend to any bibliophile.

I feel like this is one of the last great private book stores left. It's so large and right on…read moreColorado Blvd, perfect location to shop and eat. The books are plenty and the gifts and children's floor are spectacular. I come here often and will continue to do so

Great store, found everything we needed for our special occasion. Since then we've been back a…read morehandful of times and each time we find something spectacular. The owner is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this place

Beautiful home decor! Everything is very much worth the price. I have received endless compliments…read morewith their Michael Aram decor around my house. Beautiful family owned business

Cute little shop beautifully decorated with excellent prices. I bought some ornaments. But it was…read morelate opening.

Hot and new, Charlie's House is the cutest shop on the block! Kristin, the owner, is an absolute…read moregem. She has some top tier recommendations and is a showstopper with her store decor and design. I love how there's miscellaneous and seasonal knick knacks. There's even a corner for Monrovia and Arcadia history. I loved browsing the variety of Halloween decor, I'm still debating on the garland. If I was to describe my experience in one word, it would be cozy. Everything has its place in the store and the inviting atmosphere makes it pleasant to shop and browse their affordable prices.

If you're a collector and want to add to your inventory or buy a gift, this store has plenty of…read moreHello Kitty, Pokemon, and Labubu items. Have fun with the claw machines and photo booths. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Browse at your leisure, they did not rush or pressure you to buy. As you enter, there is a shelf to the right of the entrance to drop off your beverage. No drinks allowed while browsing. We had brought some ice tea moments earlier and were guilty of trying to bring it inside! I think this rule is fair since you may bump into something and spill the tea! Street parking nearby or use the public lot around the corner. Sincerely, Rosemary

Shopping in Alhambra, Los Angeles, California…read more.. I had this shop bookmarked because it has cute stuff in it! Imizzu Gift Shop did not disappoint! The service, products, and prices were great! The owner and the young female cashier were very friendly and helpful! They let me try different outfits on my plushies to make sure that they fit! It was so much fun! The store has a photo booth, claw machines, and all kinds of merchandise... such a great selection! Go check them out!

This place is so much more than a tea house. It's a reset, a tiny retreat that gently reminds you…read morelife doesn't have to be lived at 100 mph. I just finished a hike in Altadena, found Callisto on Yelp, and wandered in looking for a quiet post-trail moment. Instead, I was met with such a genuine warmth that made me feel like a guest instead of a transaction. The owner herself took my afternoon in a much softer direction. I ordered the afternoon tea service and fell into my book. This is the kind of place that invites you to read, write, and decompress. My tea of choice: Yellow Brick Road with osmanthus flowers blended with Darjeeling black tea. It tasted like sweet blossoms dipped in honey. The service also comes with three mini savory toasts, a scone with mascarpone cream and marmalade, and dessert. I chose the chocolate peanut butter cupcake which sent me into a blissful chocolate haze for the rest of the day. If you crave quiet, delicious, almost healing moments, you need to come here. Wendy, thank you for taking such good care of me and inspiring me to chill out for the rest of the afternoon.

Love love love everything about this tea house! We came during lunar new year and they were doing a…read morebeautiful vintage tea tasting free of charge and taught us about puer teas vs raw. It was so good I would have paid money to do it, the teas and scones we did purchase were also really good. Really blown away at the atmosphere and customer service by Wendy and the team here will definitely be back very soon!! Would love to know where to find out more about the tea classes offered?

Great staff, cute gifts, personalized service. A universe better than CVS. Everyone in Pasadena…read moreshould get their prescriptions filled here!

How is this $19.30? I always go there I never had a problem till this. 2 days ago the lollipops…read morewere 10 cents unless they went up 5x times in 2 days. Never coming back this is straight a rip off either the store is a scam or the girl cashier today 8/3/2026 1:20pm doesn't care about This store and its reputation and you guys are ok with it never coming here again rip off

Fantastic place to meet most of your stationery needs!…read more They have planner/journal supplies here... who knew? I love their gift wrapping paper too. They carry: MT Washi tape Wooden rubber stamps (not a huge selection and none of the cute Japanese style either) Stencils to be used in your planner Markers, Pens - Tombow, Sailer, Uniball, Micron, Mildliner etc. Friendly service at the counter and like most Paper Source locations they have a plethora of gift items to choose from. Located on the West end of Colorado Blvd. Respectfully Reviewed.

What a Funtastic shop! I am glad I found Paper Source while I was shopping in the area…read more The store is very organized. The layout helps optimizing the shopping experience. The shop has very inviting and relaxing vibes. I really enjoyed shopping there and walking around to explore every corner. They have a wide selection of stationaries, luxury gift wrap for every occasion , crafts, puzzles, Lego, party supplies, unique gift ideas, cards and more.I liked their idea of creating your own envelope. The staff were friendly. Paper Source is owned by Elliot Investment Management which owns Barnes & Noble. You can use Barnes & Noble membership at Paper Source too. Definitely,I will be back.

It's a fun experience just to go in! The things are beautifully curated. I'm uplifted by shopping…read morehere. The owners are very cool people who care about community. I loved the booklet on local murals they had made by great local writer and artist. My daughter loves it too. She used to call it the Rainbow Store so now I still am getting used to calling it by name. It's such a fun time to go in. I've gotten all my hair clips from there. I have such a cool collection now! Thank you for being in our neighborhood!

Crush & Touch is an art supply shop located in Highland Park. This is one of several cards &…read morestationery shops on York Blvd (including Shorthand locating right next door). [Parking]: There are plenty of metered parking spots and paid public parking lots, but parking can be hard to come by during busy shopping seasons. [Selection]: The shop offers various art supplies (e.g. drawing books), greeting cards, stickers, hair clips, pens, markers, Rolife DIY Miniature House, etc. This shop has slightly more selection on Valentine's Day cards. The shop was not as colorful as the next door stationery shop Shorthand. [Conclusion]: I didn't buy anything during my visit as I didn't see any specific items that matched what I was looking for, but I can see myself coming back here from time to time if I need to look for interesting greeting cards.