This is an interesting store located on Castro street , Mountain View…read more It is called " Therapy Stores " because it carries so many cute items that would made you smile I love the painted shells , mini ceramic vases and trays . Some handmade dolls and animals: men and women mini felt dolls , stuffed animals that are so cute ! There are earrings , hair clips , leather handbags , wallets , pens , umbrellas with colorful duck heads , etc You would definitely find one that will make you smile !

This was a fun store to peruse through in downtown Mountain View. It's surprisingly a NorCal only…read morefranchise of small stores selling gifts, accessories, and other small knick knacks. It's probably the best bet to get a gift that is cute and unique but you want it to lean more towards being western and not too kawaii and anime. Think of gifting a punny keychain or cute Jellycat versus a Chiikawa plushie or anime acrylic if that makes sense. Meaning that it's probably easier and maybe more acceptable to get a slightly more normie a gift here than it is elsewhere. As you can see, I'm learning what it's like to touch grass and re-integrate into human society. There's a good number of plushies, Jellycat and unique ones like a pink fairy armadillo mole one, tote bags and socks, nice range of jewelry, lots of California themed goods if you're looking for souvenirs that aren't mega generic, and they have a lot of other items as well. As with the quality and high regard some of these items have (Jellycats are NOT cheap), it can be a bit pricier, so make sure that you shop around and check prices elsewhere and that you actually truly care about the person you're getting stuff for and it's not a forced obligation one (family member you're ugh with or coworker Secret Santa that you barely know). Maybe a couple cute things I had my eye on, but it wasn't really for me (speaks volumes about me), but I can see how a store like this works in a pinch if you're gift shopping.

As a new watch owner, I wanted my first purchase to be meaningful, and CH Premier in Palo Alto…read moreabsolutely delivered. David helped me, and I couldn't have asked for a better guide through the process. I came in knowing what I liked aesthetically, but not fully understanding movements, GMT functions, long-term care, or how different brands compare. David broke everything down clearly without ever making me feel inexperienced. What I appreciated most was how passionate and knowledgeable he is about watches at every level. Whether discussing entry-level pieces or high-end collectors' watches, he spoke with the same depth and respect. It felt less like a sales interaction and more like a conversation with someone who truly loves horology. If you're thinking about starting your watch journey, or adding to your collection, this is the place to do it. And ask for David! Great experience from start to finish. Thank you David.

I've been looking for a new watch and first visited the Valley Fair CH location. The staff were…read morenice but, didn't seem to care too much, just "doing their job", and their prices weren't competitive. Decided to give this location a try instead, and I'm glad I did. Ask for Cecilia. She was fantastic, extremely kind, answered all my questions, and helped me get the right watch (Grand Seiko) at a great deal. I left feeling very happy with my purchase. One of the things I liked about CH is the ability to shop Omega, Grand Seiko, and many others all in one place. Will be back for the next one.

I've been wanting to go to Redemption for several months and finally made it to downtown Campbell…read moretoday to check it out. It's a cute boutique offering California-made items such as pottery, clothes, skin care products, jewelry, art, and more. The store is nicely organized and their items are neatly displayed. A table with pottery near the entrance caught my eye right away. I also enjoyed checking out the flavored salts and oils for cooking, room diffusers, wall art, and jewelry. I was surprised to see they carry the wonderful Osea skin care products as I didn't know they were made in California. I ended up buying a ceramic spoon rest, room spray, and a tiny gold "diamond" ring. Their prices were reasonable. The store owner rang up my items and was very friendly and nice. I will definitely be back to shop here again.

I stopped by this small business a couple weeks ago and everything was as expected, prices of items…read morewere pretty high and especially for San Jose but nothing unexpected. I bought a tank top and it was $42 which was pretty steep but I didn't mind. Until today, I had washed the top I purchased ONCE and after only 2 or 3 wears it starts pilling almost everywhere! Sometimes the my washer does this which isn't avoidable, but I had washed it with like colors and fabric types so it shouldn't have done this. There's also weird lines in the fabric now so not sure if I would wear this outside my house anymore.

I'm a big gal from Swiss German farming stock. I know good and damned well I'm not a size 4, so I'm…read morenot delusional enough to think that I'm going to fit into their imported, high-end, Korean fashions. But I went in to find a birthday present for a Chinese girlfriend with really good taste in fashion and maybe buy a cute hair clip for myself. A clerk started giggling at me as soon as I walked into the store. Another sales lady walked up to me with a highly disapproving look on her face. "We don't have anything here in your size," she said. I could just tell she was envisioning me ripping the seams out of one of her $180 skirts trying to zip it over my fat ass. I'm well-acquainted giggles and rejection from clothing sales clerks in Thailand, Hong Kong, China, and Japan. But I wasn't expecting it here. Oh well; they lost my business.

I like this store and has bought several things from there. I used to live in Arioso so I popped…read morein the store when it first opened. Over the years, I've bought hair clips, cell phone charms, skirts, and dresses. The lady was very professional and nice. She is not pushy at all, and lets me have my time browing through the things. When she recommended an item to me, she was not pushy either. Many times I don't buy anything but just tried a few pieces on. She was not angry, like some other Asian store owners do. They have cute Korean style clothes. The price tags are pretty expensive, but they go on sale after a while, like 50% off. I like many styles there, but sometimes just didn't buy them due to the price. Sometimes they have on-sale items hanging outside the store. $29.99 a piece. I've found great bargains there. I bought a summer skirt, a winter skirt, and a full dress! Great deals.

Amazing Spirit Location!…read more I was very happy to see this spirit return to the old Bed, Bath and Beyond location. They really utilized the space they have this year, the store is filled with some of the most amazing Halloween products. They did a great job with setting up the flow of merchandise and ensuring all the stock is out. The spirit has really upped their game on the animatronics this year, I was so impressed and excited to put together our front yard theme of carnival terror, which is what Spirits theme is as well this year!

We were three people who walked into Spirit Halloween with our dogs. The manager singled me out…read moreand, with a horrible attitude, told me to go outside because "dogs are not allowed." She completely ignored the others who also had dogs. If she can't handle a busy day without taking it out on customers, she shouldn't be managing a store. I'll never shop at this brand again -- they need employees who don't ruin people's moods with their attitude.

Excellent selection, pricing and boutique structure. The store is larger that might seem when you…read moreget into, and it has everything you crave for in terms of gift giving: candles, dried flowers (I love them in this and their sister store), soft good quality sweaters, shoes, hats, scarves. The person who helped me was very attentive and zero pushing. I like the location and it is always worth a visit even if to see pretty things.

This has been my feel good, look good, place for decades. I find black tie event apparel, killer…read morejeans , shorts, boots , heels, jewelry, scarfs, gifts and last but not least the energy , inspiration and personal style of Judy O. never disappoints . She is on her game !

I have loved Shady Lane at their past and present locations. This is one of the places I go…read moreregularly for family gifts. They staff is passionate and knowledgeable about the makers whose work they carry, and they carry such a wide selection of unique items by local artisans, as well as by global artisans. Most of the items I have purchased at Shady Lane fall under the category of jewelry, but I have also been very pleased with their selection of offbeat, small-maker clothing and outerwear. I appreciate that I can buy holiday gifts for a wide range of family members, from babies to adults, under one roof. A typical visit for me involves spending between ten and ninety minutes poring over their collection of Trollbeads (IYKYK). Then I move on to the artisan jewelry, the crystals, and the small woodworking (think jewelry boxes). And then, when possible, I blow kisses to the little dog behind the counter! I've also been to a few of their special events over the years, including a PassionArt Designs glass bead extravaganza. PS: It's taken me years and years to finish this review because it's one of my favorite places ever!

I wanted to attach a bead to an intricate lanyard and asked Shady Lane for help. It was a…read moredeceptively tricky task, but they showed great creativity and persistence and did an outstanding job! They are something which can be hard to find these days - true artisans who clearly care about the work they do. I'd give them more stars if I could!

FabMo is a wonderful community resource that I wish more people knew about. Run by a cadre of…read moremostly women volunteers, this organization rescues discontinued samples from upscale design showrooms in San Francisco. Housed in a small Sunnyvale warehouse, the organization says that each year, they keep about 70 tons (!) of material from going to the landfill. FabMo hosts regular sales open to the public as well as biannual "free giveaway" events. Customers can find tile, carpet, textile fabrics, wallpaper and more. Many materials are provided for free to teachers and there are also donations from the local community. Quilting fabrics, silk fabrics, jewelry making items, sewing notions, leather, decorations and much, much more are offered for sale in person or online through the FabMo eBay store. The only thing I wish that FabMo would do is to develop a partnership with WomenSV - a non-profit group based in the neighboring town of Los Altos. WomenSV helps women get out of abusive relationships. A little known fact about California family law is that, while the legal process is ongoing, individuals are prohibited from selling or using community property to make money. This allows for a continuation of financial abuse by the more powerful partner as they can delay the legal process indefinitely. In my own case, the divorce has been going on for three years as my ex has blocked me from accessing funds that are legally mine. Thanks to the low and no-cost materials I got from FabMo, I have been able to make and sell small craft items in order to buy groceries and obtain veterinary care for my service dog. As FabMo already hosts regular crafting lessons, I wonder if FabMo could somehow do community outreach to provide materials and teach skills to women trying to leave their abusers. Even people who have already managed to escape could benefit from the amazing work that the FabMo volunteers do. They're so successful at saving materials - - wouldn't it be great they could be a part of saving lives. Thanks, FabMo!

best of all craft supplies...keeping treasures out of the…read morelandfill and enriching the community with the art made from castaways!

Really helpful sales folks helped me pick out a tennis bracket for my gfs bday. She loved it--will…read morebe back for other items in the future.

I've always had pleasant experiences with BE, with both at the SF and Palo Alto locations. My most…read morerecent visit to the Palo Alto showroom was just as great. From the start, I was greeted by a kind and professional security staff member who kindly asked me to wait off to the side until an associate came out to meet me since I told him I had an appointment. While I waited, I browsed some of the selections on display. Their customer service with me was great! I worked with Connor and he was absolutely wonderful. At first, it seemed like he wasn't making much eye contact, as he was focused on his laptop, but I quickly realized he was actively taking notes on what I was saying, which I actually really appreciated. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate (especially about LOTR, so bonus points if you're a fan too!). Connor was also patient and supportive as my husband and I explored different options. We also asked about certain upgrades and warranty options, and Connor was completely transparent about everything. He clearly explained what was included, what could be added, and never made us feel pressured, just informed. That kind of honesty really stood out and made us feel confident in our decisions. While I ended up spotting something I loved in person, he also followed up with a detailed email containing additional selections based on our conversation. We scheduled a second appointment, where he had everything ready for us to compare and that's what ultimately helped me make my final decision. The final result? Absolutely perfect! I was in awe. It's unfortunate to see the negative reviews out there. But I know everyone's experience can vary, but I wish more people could see what BE has to offer when everything comes together as it did for me.