This right here is my heaven. I am so happy they opened one close by, it's been so long since I…read morehave been inside a Blick. I hope they are here to stay. They have everything you need, so many to see in a more compact layout. I think what I like about Blick compared to Michaels, is that the people that work there seems to be more knowledgeable about the items they sell. It also seems more centered on the "arts" compared to the "crafts" I do not know if that makes sense. Also, more higher end and great quality brands available here. I got some of my himi gouche and the nice paper blocks for watercolor/gouche. They run promos and discounts sometimes so make sure to check before you go.

This is like the Costco of all Blicks. I've been to various locations and this one is my favorite!…read moreLargest store out all of them with so many product selections. I'm not one to really spend a lot of time in a store and roam around, except for this one. There's so much to see. PROS: -Large store -Plenty of stock, organized, and a variety of supplies -Parking lot in the back -Clean bathroom -Dog friendly -Helpful and friendly workers -Worth the trip and prices CONS: Park spaces are a bit tight

The Wild Hare Haberdashery is such a quaint and charming local store. Bought some stationery from…read morehere. It's the kind of special independent shop that makes downtown Saratoga so enjoyable to explore. I love supporting local businesses and will definitely be back!

I was super excited to find this cute store on Friday night so we drove back on Saturday to buy the…read morealligator purse. The salesperson was indifferent and I couldn't get my questions answered so I left empty handed. :( I love the boutique and will return since they have great stationary and tons of cute cards too!

I'm so happy Domus Gift Shop is back! I used to shop at the Los Gatos and Willow Glen locations…read moremany years ago and was sad when they closed. The Los Gatos location opened back up in 2023, but I just found out about it. Stopped in today and they still have the best stuff. I saw so many things I wanted to buy, but decided to think about it a little more before I do. On my list is a retro kitchen clock that looks like the one from my childhood, cutting board with a built in lemon zester and knife sharpener, rechargeable lantern in a cherry blossom pattern, air fryer cookbook, onion saver, and a melamine bowl with a cute design on it. The staff was friendly and helpful, and their prices are reasonable. It was such a joy to be back at Domus!

IMHO As usual, the…read morefirst store we drop into is Domus, whenever we hit Los Gatos. Who doesn't love perusing a beautiful gift shop featuring tons of kitchen gadgets, stationery, tableware, faux flowers, etc. I love seeing their seasonal merchandise displays. This month the store was decorated for both Valentine's Day and Chinese New Years! See ya next time!

IMHO The last time I…read morevisited Azuca was pre-pandemic and it was located on North Santa Cruz St. It was my favorite store to browse through and to get my favorite whimsical socks. During the pandemic, I thought the store had closed. I was so sad. Maybe they did close temporarily, I don't know. However, I was thrilled to learn they had re-opened their shop on Main St. just a few blocks away! Why didn't anyone tell me!!! I finally visited at their "new" location a few days after Christmas. Azuca has retained the same charm and whimsy that their original store did. It is beautifully merchandised which made me want to linger and look at everything! I was hoping to find some mezuzahs, which I had seen in their store before. Unfortunately, I did not see any. Maybe on my next visit?!!! I'll definitely be back!

This is a fun place to visit, they have an eclectic array of things for sale, from Christmas…read moreornaments and hand fabricated steel art to t-shirts and wall clocks "and even a fossilized mammoth tusk" like I said eclectic. I bought a really cool Los Gatos Christmas ornament $19 and a chicken clock $60 Parking is nonexistent in front of the store, honestly I'm not sure if there is parking behind either. We parked about an 1/8 mile away a just walked to the store. Los Gatos parking is tough so relax, find a parking spot and walk around, you'll never know what you will find "just like this little gem of a place. :-)

Today is Local Yarn Store day across the country, a day that encourages knitters to support…read moreindependent yarn stores, so I made it a point to visit Fillory Yarn, which is in my neighborhood. I used to knit a lot, but lost interest a couple years ago, and recently decided to try and get back in to it. When I arrived at Fillory I was immediately greeted and asked if I needed help with anything. I asked for a simple pattern to help ease me back into knitting. The staff member (maybe the owner?) guided me to a table covered in free patterns they were giving away for LYS day and said I should pick one and then they would help me find the right yarn for the pattern. I picked what I hope is an easy shawl pattern and then another staff member led me to the appropriate yarn section. There were so many choices of beautiful yarn I had a hard time deciding. I finally settled on a skein of Malabrigo in variegated shades of blue. I didn't see the needles I needed for the project, but it turned out they had them behind the counter. It was so convenient to be able to buy everything I needed at once. To top it off, they offered to wind my skein right then and there. Usually yarn shops don't offer this service on special days like today when the shop is crowded with customers. Fillory has been around for many years through several owners. They have a large selection of yarn and helpful employees who work hard. There is also a dedicated space for social knitting if you want to drop by to knit with others. They offer a variety of classes, too.

I don't always walk 40 minutes from my hotel when I'm in-town for a conference, but when I do, it's…read morein 85 degree heat and to visit a San Jose knitting store during the Bay Area Yarn Crawl! After my trek, Fillory Yarn was like an oasis. I immediately felt welcomed by the coziness of the store (it's very welcoming and inclusive), as well as the very friendly and helpful employees. Multiple said hi and welcomed me in, asking if they could do anything for me or if I needed any assistance. I've only recently begun to get into knitting and I loved their social knitting table! More stores should have that. I live in SF and I suppose SJ stores have more space for that. There were multiple people sitting and knitting and chatting. I also appreciated their sale section! I didn't buy anything from that section, but considered it. I also got a 5% off discount off my first purchase for joining their loyalty program. Everyone was so very helpful and friendly, quite a few employees and they all asked if I needed help. I loved their examples of items that were made with yarns they sold. They have an extensive collection and variety across types of yarn, materials, yarns for different items, books, accessories, and items across different price points--there is something for everyone and anyone, which makes sense. Fiber arts are political and I've been very impressed at how stores and fiber arts communities are welcoming everyone of all backgrounds into the fold. I'm disappointed but not surprised that some Yelp reviews reflect people who don't appreciate that inclusivity.

Such a unique toy store right in downtown Los Gatos. A search for a friend's son brought me here…read more It has a really cool classic car garage feel, with everything from die cast cars and RC cars to LEGO, building sets, science kits, games and tons of other fun stuff you don't see everywhere. I especially liked that there are hands on activities and plenty of things for kids to actually explore and try. Great place to browse even if you're not looking for anything specific, and definitely worth a stop when you're downtown.

I come to this toy store regularly for my NeeDoh hunts, and I'm always happy to find some here. The…read morestore itself is very cute and has a great selection. BUT... unfortunately, the woman who I assume owns or runs the store is consistently very unfriendly. I've been here several times and I honestly don't think I've ever seen her smile. I find her attitude quite condescending, which feels especially out of place in a toy store. Today was particularly disappointing. She had just started tearing apart an empty cardboard NeeDoh display box, so I politely asked if I could have it. Other local toy stores, including Wooden Horse and Affordable Treasures, have always been more than happy to give me their empty display boxes when I ask. Her response was simply a very firm "NO." No explanation, no friendliness whatsoever. Of course, she has every right to say no -- it's her store and her box. That's not really the issue. It's the way she speaks to customers and the consistently unpleasant attitude that makes every interaction uncomfortable. It's a shame because I genuinely like the store, but if it weren't for the NeeDoh selection, I honestly wouldn't come back.

Came in for some fabric for DIY ornaments. I was blown away by the selection of patterns and…read morecolors. Loved that they had small ends of fabric since I wanted different colors and not too much of any. The lady working was super helpful, I wasn't exactly sure what I needed but had pictures of what I wanted to do and she told me what I'd need. They didn't have everything there, but she told me where I could find it and showed me what they had in stock.

Clean, well-lit fabric store with a great selection. The service was perfect - helpful and…read morewelcoming without pressure. I bought a yard of fabric and am looking forward to using it.

I have gone to a grand total of 3 events that have been held at this studio. I cannot say enough…read moregood things about this welcoming and beautiful studio! Not only is everything very well-priced and affordable, but the staff are more than willing to work with you if you have questions! Their pricing is also super transparent, with notes posted around the shop so it's easy to buy even when on a budget. Not only have they begun to recognize me, but when I came in for the Valko event, they were kind enough to notify me that they had new items to decorate on top of their already huge selection, which made choosing just one project so hard! If you have the time in your session, I'd recommend more than one. The staff here are SUPER kind and welcoming, and truly try their best to make this place a hub for the community (especially for Love and DeepSpace players) and I couldn't recommend them more! Even outside of events, this is a perfect place to learn new crafting skills and just take a moment to be in the moment. TL;DR: This place is amazing! 20/10 recommend for a good crafting space!

I came in for the Love and Deepspace Valko event. I was looking to it as this was my first LADS…read moreevent ever. While the place is nice and did have merch, there's a lack of affordable options. Everything was so crazy expensive!! Every DIY project was $30 - $55 on the list. It was absurd a small trinket box was over $30. The hair claws, hair clips, and headband, which are in the $20 range are unavailable. Even the stickers had to brought in a set. I couldn't even purchase one sticker!! They really push you to spent as much as money as possible here. I came to have a good time after the character cancellation, but like Infold, I was severely disappointed with them. I wish they could do better at least lol. Even the pens to write down the notes to Valko wasn't working well.