OK, I've been to a lot of gift shops in Los Angeles. And I've seen a lot of the same merchandise…read moreagain and again. Themes, the same. But, this place definitely has a unique spin. Everything in this place: cards, tools, socks and stationary is food related. One table was entirely devoted to dill pickle swag! A shelf on the wall was completely reserved for butter merchandise! What? I love it! I have to say, this place was a lot of fun and would be a great place to shop for any chefs in your life. Or simply friends obsessed with food. I will definitely make a return visit.

My first stop on Stationary Store day was this cute little shop. I bought lots of washi tape and…read moresome stickers. On a Saturday morning parking was terrible. I had to park 4 blocks away.

Erin was amazing and put together a fantastic terrarium-making party for my plant-loving daughter…read more She hadn't hosted a class in a while, and since it's so hard to find a local vendor for this kind of event, I practically begged her to do it--and I'm so glad she said yes! Erin was incredibly easy to work with and super accommodating. The shop has a great open space in the back, which was perfect for the party. Erin assembled a beautiful selection of succulents, colored sand, shells, moss, and other unique accents, and led the girls through a fun and easy-to-follow tutorial on how to build their own terrariums. The vibe was very cool and creative. The girls had the best time making their gorgeous little creations, while the parents enjoyed browsing the shop's thoughtfully curated selection of goods. Erin and Sien were both wonderfully engaging and added so much to the experience. After the workshop, the girls walked over to Ice Cream Luv just a few doors down to wrap up the celebration with a sweet treat. It was the perfect afternoon at a perfect location for a memorable birthday party. This venue would also be ideal for Girl Scouts or other group gatherings--fun, educational, hands-on, well-priced, and in a warm, welcoming space. Thank you, Acorn Eagle Rock!

Wonderful local business with a well curated and beautiful selection of high quality products to…read morepurchase! The service is also friendly and extremely helpful. Definitely the sort of place that's great to support and an easy place to buy a small gift (candles, kitchen goods, jewelry, cards, handbags, and more). Prices are also very fair, particularly for the quality!

The single best spot to find gifts from amazing California artists, everything from socks to mugs…read moreto gorgeous wall art and hand-stitched fashion! This is our single stop for every Xmas season, and we're able to buy something lovely for all our family and friends.

Super kawaii, technicolor gift shop! Yatta!…read more Leanna Lin's Wonderland in Eagle Rock is a candy-colored store with a heavy focus on Japanese merch. There's plenty of cute stickers and books for children and plenty of collectibles, gachapon and other goodies for adult Nipponophiles. The store also features a variety of artists whose rainbow Lisa Frank style seems to effortlessly blend in to its surroundings. I know, I know...I sound like I don't like this place. That's not true. While it's not my aesthetic, it's clearly very well curated with lots of fun things to browse through. And the staff was very nice Definitely a place to bring children and adult fans of anime and manga.

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.

Bright and vibrant arts/stationary store…read more Reasonable prices. They have a lot of nice cards and prints for sale. I didn't buy anything this time but will be back. The staff girl was really nice and helpful.

Wow! Their iced chai tea is one of the best I've ever had! The owner was so sweet. All the teas are…read morehouse made. Love it and will be coming back again and again :)

This place is sooooo cutieeee :) I loved looking at…read moreeverything and just feeling like I'm at my cozy aunts house. I def will be coming back with the girls for a little tea time. I just wish that they served the tea in a cute mug instead of the paper to go cup to add to the cozy vibes.

Shorthand is a stationery shop located in Highland Park. This is one of several cards & stationery…read moreshops on York Blvd (including Crush & Touch locating right next door). Currently Shorthand has 3 locations - Highland Park, Larchmont Village, and San Anselmo. This Highland Park location is the flagship location. [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 greeting cards, pens, notebooks, pen, pencils, gift wraps, etc. I like the greeting card selection a lot better at Shorthand, but I didn't see too many Valentine's Day cards. The shop was a lot more colorful than Crush & Touch as Shorthand organized pens and pencils by color. They also sell really neat hand drawn Highland Park and Eagle Rock maps. The shop also sells various colors of ribbon per yard and gift wrap. Each color of ribbon has a slightly different price. I actually got a red tight weave ribbon for $1.75 per yard and the staff even gave me a slightly extra length. [Gift Wrap Service]: Customers can purchase gifts in store or bring them in from elsewhere. In general, regular (one sheet) = $8, large (two sheets) = $14, and extra large (three sheets+) = $20+. [Conclusion]: A really cute stationery shop with all the supplies for gift wrapping.

Cool little stationary store. Decent selection of reasonably priced fountain pens. Nothing too high…read moreend. Good selection of different items. The staff were nice and helpful. Paid parking lot in back.

A great boutique with a wonderful selection of clothing, jewelry and accessories. There was a…read moresales rack outside in front of the store, where I found a pair of white pants that I ended up buying. They also happened to have a great jewelry sale, and I browsed through the earrings --- ended up purchasing a fantastic pair of earrings and also a bracelet, both gifts. They were 20 percent off! Interior ambience was cheerful and welcoming, and service was great. I was so happy with my purchases---great finds, excellent value. Highly recommended, and I am looking forward to going back again. You can also sign up for their email list, which will keep you updated on sales. Street parking, which was easy to find.

I do not understand some of the negative reviews here... I have been supporting this small business…read morefor years now and my experience here has been always top notch. The products here at priced well. The owner is always happy to help you- which is great for me because.I don't have to think about putting outfits together, she helps me do that! And that is why I never leave empty handed. New merchandise coming soon so I can't wait to go back!

Walking into this store just brings me happiness! It is beautifully curated and I always find…read moresomething that becomes my new favorite piece of clothing. I have been shopping here for years, I always find the owner and the staff to be so pleasant and helpful. You can tell that the store is loved and that the buyer (who I think is the owner) is inspired. What I especially like about this store is that all of the clothing is super high quality and is often sourced from other small businesses who are committed to their craft. I have dresses that I purchased from Dotter years ago and I wear them constantly, but they still look like new. The prices are super reasonable especially for the quality and longevity of the items. I love to go here whenever I need to pick up a gift for a friend, I always find the perfect item. I am so happy that Dotter is open again, I've missed being inside of this special store!

I have been a loyal customer since the store opened. It is my "go-to" for gifts or if I want…read moresomething special for friends and family. I drive @45 minutes to get there and had actually selected a jacket for myself. I tried on the jacket and noticed that there was a $32 discrepancy between the coat on line versus in the store. I waited in the long line (holiday sale prompted throngs) and told (& showed her the jacket I had saved in my phone) the owner what happened. She asked me to wait to check. I waited a good 15 plus minutes during which time her assistant took down the coat from the web site and made it reflect the higher price. Then she brightly asked if I wanted to try it on again and I said no, I need to leave and then she said she wouldn't honor the price that was listed on line stating it was a human error and she was running a small business. I think it is bad form to not honor the price that was listed. She has known than I've brought friends who have spent significant money in her store and I come to her from great distance for years...this was their mistake and I think it's extremely poor form to not honor what was listed. This is customer service at its worse. So much for loyalty. I could easily have bought the jacket on line and picked it up at the store but I thought that would not have integrity. Come to think of it, her actions didn't have integrity. You would think she would cultivate keeping her loyal customer base. What a disappointment.

Came to this store for Jellycats and was so impressed! They had such a wide variety, even some you…read moredon't usually see on the website. There were also lots of other fun character items to browse. Highly recommend stopping by! (:

My darling niece has a habit of inviting me to my nephews' birthday parties a day before, which…read moreleaves me no time to shop for a gift. (Once Amazon saved the day and delivered it to her door while my nephew was opening his presents.) I honestly have no clue where to buy toys for kids. Target is always a hassle, so I was thrilled when I stumbled upon Shop Merci Milo while walking around my neighborhood. This charming store is located inside a converted garage. It's adorable and resembles the ideal playroom. The owner did a great job of creating a welcome environment for children. The shop is organized and you'll find toys from around the world, books, clothing, shoes, accessories, and unique gifts. They even have educational toys, which I prefer to give. I'm so glad I discovered this place. Now I don't have to stress out when I need a present at the last minute. *Online ordering also available shopmercimilo.com *Residential street parking.

This is an adorable little shop on an up and coming stretch of Eagle Rock Blvd. I stopped my car…read moreafter lunch at Auntie Em's because I thought it looked cute. Inside, the store is tiny...but packed with adorable little gifties and hand made items. Their card says it's direct from France, but I actually coveted a Wedgewood little dish that was from England. There is a mix of vintage and new and if you are looking for a unique little trinket for a gift, look no further.

Another great shop in the NELA region of L.A. (Eagle Rock). Yael, the owner, is such a great warm…read moreperson. She carries an array of products; anything from art work, antiques, knitted hats, and other "shabby chic" items. Yael is a talented artist herself and sells many of her creations as well. The location of the boutique is great and its my go to place for gift shopping!! Check this place out, next you are near Eagle Rock!!