The Quill is an AMAZING store! We stopped by this past weekend and found beautiful and unique…read morecards, cute stationary, and the best books and Jelly Cat stuffies for our son. It felt like a place that Paper Source aspires to be! The employees were so nice. We can't wait to visit again. And whoever does the super cute displays in the front window deserves a raise!

The Quill is a long established business in a beautiful well-maintained Victorian building. It's…read morealways fun to explore their offerings, some expected and some surprising finds. They are well-stocked with cards for all occasions, the largest selections in the entire area. Other finds include fine stationery, writing instruments and many unique gifts for any special occasion. There are many home decor items throughout this quaint and creative establishment. The staff is friendly and helpful in suggesting items one may be seeking.

The ladies of Infusion Candles and Bath, offer a number of fantastic products, along with tea,…read morecookies and a lot of laughs. It's a pleasure to see a good and friendly business find its beginning in Monterey with products worth taking home. The Candles are to die for with all the Spa Essentials needed for healthy, beautiful skin. cjhepburn

I was first introduced to Infusion bath products at Ventana Inn. I found the smell of the shampoo…read moreand bath soaps at Ventana glorious and intoxicating. After my first stay I immediately ordered a shipment of the bath products and have been doing so for years. If you want to try out a product before investing in a line of products, try the Jade scented soap. It is made with goats milk and melts gently with water. I hope this company continues to thrive.

Peter is absolutely Wonderful! He always makes us feel welcomed and is so helpful when I can't…read moredecide which Wee Forest Folk I want to take home with me. His shop has been a favorite of ours for so many years. It's filled with delightful, high quality items - ones you just don't see in other shops. He has a good eye! On our last visit, we learned he is moving The Mole Hole, which we will miss but, knowing Peter, his new one will be just as unique, if not better - if that's even possible. We look forward to our next visit. Good Luck, Peter!

Another great shop in Carmel. Lots of knick nacks. The couple running the store were both very…read morefriendly. I like some items, but as with most things in town. They were out of my price range. Still a great time

This gallery is right next to First Awakenings' patio. When we had brunch Wednesday I looked at…read morethe pottery and glass in the window but it's currently open Friday to Sunday from 10-4. We stopped by today after brunch and I wandered through the gallery admiring the ceramics, glass, soaps and other wares. Everything is locally made, much of it by Bay Area artisans. Lovely music played overhead, classical guitar by a local musician. I chatted w/ the gallery owner, Karen Reynolds, who told me a bit about where the work came from. One of the most impressive pieces was a stunning Chanukah menorah made of stainless steel and copper. She told me it took the artist 130 hours to create! He's making the next one of bronze, which will take less time because of the respective properties of the various metals. I didn't even ask how much it cost. This one is made to hold candles, the next one oil. Alan came in heard the overhead music and asked about it. We mentioned the loss of both the classical and jazz radio stations here and how we've been stuck w/ a garbage station in the car. Karen mentioned that KRML was Clint Eastwood's station. It pleased me that he bought and brought it back to life. Alan bought a CD, but I know KRML's place on the dial, so I knew we could find it. We did and unfortunately it's not what it was. We listened to the CD in the car and it will be a lovely addition to our music collection. We'll probably return tomorrow before we head home so I can look at some of the pieces that have been calling to me. The gallery has been open in this location for 10 months. As of April 1 it will be moving to Carmel-by-the-Sea where it will be located on San Carlos between Ocean and 7th. I'm sure it will be right at home in its new location and wish Karen well. I look forward to visiting the next time we're in the area.

Great shop with a nice variety of environmentally friendly and local goods! Not to mention, they…read morehave a super cute dog who's usually in the shop. They have everything from kitchenware and goods, to bath and body, kids clothing, and more. It's always fun to shop around and see what they've got in store, and do a little good for the planet while you're at it! Customer service is always great! The people working are super knowledgeable about the products, brands, and makers.

Cute little gift shop on one of the corners of Carmel. I was just window shopping and they had the…read morecutest window display I had to go in. But they had a sign that said "will be back" so I was about to step away but a nice lady said oh don't worry and let me in. Their selection is adorable. I spotted a comfortable pair of pajamas for my toddler but they did not have his size. The lady even checked the back stock and made pleasant conversation w me, never pushing the sale. That was so nice of her. I asked her to call me when her next shipment came in and she was true to her word and DID! Do u know how many stores I ask please call when so and so comes in and they never follow up. This owner was so nice and followed up and was able to ship the pjs to me. It was beautifully wrapped w a nice note. Great customer service and thoughtfully chosen products. Will be back again

My daughter loves crystals and anything related to reiki, healing, spiritualism, and yoga. So…read moreanytime we cross paths with a store of such ilk, she is immediately drawn in. And in fact, while doing the touristy thing in Monterey, Dec 2022, I believe we hit 3 such stores in the downtown area of historic Monterey on one particular day. But there was only one that touched our hearts. First of all, a crystal shop does not normally appeal to children, and there is the added concern over the many fine things that could be accidentally broken. I appreciate how difficult it must be to order special inventory for a gift store such as this; it takes special knowledge and understanding. But the true test of success of any business is the person who greets and interacts with their curious customers. In this case, that would be the lovely Leslie, the owner of Luminata Books. Leslie later confessed to being quite shy, but I witnessed a complete metamorphosis as she drew out her own inner child in the presence of my two grandchildren. Delightful! There was a wealth of beautiful things, from crystals to knickknacks, inspirational books, jewelry, bells, singing bowls, and beautifully made puppets. Oh, there was so much more, but it was actually the stuffed animals/puppets that broke the ice. Next thing I knew, I overheard Leslie having the most delightful time in playful conversation via the puppets, with my grandkids. And then, she introduced them to the crystal singing bowls. One by one, she brought each of the colored bowls down from their display shelf, explained exactly how to hold the mallets, and showed them how to drag them along the outer edge to make them sing. The resonation was exquisite, the children were transformed. They were delighted to make such beautiful sounds so easily, and understood how precious the bowls were. She spent a substantial amount of time with them, while thankfully her very capable staff attended to her other customers. And meanwhile, I was able to secretly purchase a sweet, small, hand-held music box, a Christmas gift for my 9 year old granddaughter. The store is full of wonderful items, but it was Leslie who made this experience stand apart from the others. It was tough having to leave. Thank you, Leslie, for making our day so special.

The owner is genuinely kind -- she even guided me through some tarot when I opened a set I probably…read moreshouldn't have, which I really appreciated. And showed me how she shuffles decks, had me use her cards to try myself - very informative. If she offered some classes of some kind or just events at the shop- I feel like that would be beneficial and of interest. That said, I can't personally shop somewhere that doesn't allow returns once something's opened. The policy makes sense, it's just not a good fit for me. There are quite a lot of items as far as selection for what from the outside looks like a very small shop. Most items are available for much less online, and in my opinion, the value here simply doesn't match the prices. This is really only a place to shop if supporting a local business matters more to you than what you're getting for the money.

Such a great little shop with magical treasures....so much to look at and the vibe in the place is…read morewonderful. I think the owner was there...wish I had got her name...was so kind. And she even offered me tea! If you are in Monterrey, drive 7mjn and go to this shop.

I would highly recommend anyone living here or coming to visit Monterey to stop by and visit this…read moreshop! One of the owners Lynnette was there and she was so sweet and offered tea. There are so many pretty crystals and they're better priced than my home town! The vibes and energy are so welcoming and warm, it felt like being at home.

Went today after a beach trip. They were open half hour before closing, which is nice. I can't say…read morehow many times I go to a small shop only to arrive with doors locked before closing. Great art brands here. I was hoping for more variety for Caran D'Ache but at least they carried it! Employee was friendly. Cat was cute! Price was great at 2.50 a Neocolor. Great little find. Thank you!

The ladies who work here are kinda 50/50. In a many times I've come to Imagine they've ether been…read morevery lovely and great to talk with about all sorts of mediums! Other times they're... definitely not as friendly. I told them both on separate occasions that I do loads of mediums, mentioned digital and felt like I activated a sleeper agent. Both have gone off at me saying "that's not real art". Which is understandable and, please just say that rather than that AND a 30 minute rant on how younger generations are giving up on art because they don't see many kids in there. We're not, just being told our art isn't art. The cat is the best employee. 10/10, great greeter. While the quality of the supplies is good the price is difficult. Buy pencils from here and checked the brand store online and it was $15 cheaper. Which is understandable because it's located in PG, with other crazy prices and business expenses being what they are. If you are already friends with either of the clerks you'll probably have a much better time than I.