Stopping by Palm + Perkins is like therapy (this was especially true this holiday season since we…read moredidn't see family or go anywhere). It's really like a candy store for adults - there's something amazing (and made my local makers) in every corner you look! On this most recent visit, I went a couple days after Christmas and stocked up on holiday cards and ornaments for 2021 since all their holiday items were 50% off. The entire store was also 25% off as per their end-of-year sale. They have a fantastic selection of cards, gifts, homewares, jewelry, accessories, and select clothing items. It's the perfect place to treat yourself or others. They're doing a great job limiting people in their store and have hand sanitizer available.

I bought two birthday cards here because I like their greetings and design. Aside from greeting…read morecards, Palm + Perkins has a ton of other items that range from small gifts and home decor to overlooked kitchen utensils (like wine stoppers) and other knick knacks. Considering the small space, the store has a surprisingly large selection of items and it's all well organized. When checking out, the cashier was friendly and rang me up quickly. When I'm looking for a greeting card, gift or needing to stock up on utensils/tools for the house and kitchen, I will come back to Palm + Perkins. Just a thoughtful, gem of a store in the neighborhood.

I love the store! Its location is great, and the ambiance & feeling of the store in general. It's…read morevery thoughtfully put together & easy to find items of interest. In addition to the home goods, which are incredible, I love the clothing options, handbags, wallets, & the jewelry which are all so beautiful. I wish I could buy it all! On each occasion that I shopped there, both women working at the shop are both quite knowledgable, friendly, and always guide me w/ suggestions of what i might be looking for. Every time I find what I'm looking for, and am very happy with each purchase from A Priori. It's a very pleasant place to shop & find gifts for family members & in my own home.

Wonderful store! I buy clothes here and things for the home and gifts. This is one of my favorite…read morestores in Berkeley.

Enjoying the summer fun is not just enjoying the sun at the beach but also going to other fun…read moreplaces. One place which I see more people are going in SF and the surrounding areas is parks. This means amusement parks and local , state , and federal parks. Even neighborhoods like Glen Park for a summer time hike around the canyon. Then you got East bay regional parks for more nature. Then hundreds of thousands of party people flocked to the Golden Gate Park last weekend for OSL ( Outside Side Land). What if I told you there is a park where there have fun things and it's open more than five days of week. It's located on Durant street in Berkeley and it's called Fun Park. On a Summer stroll on Telegraph on a sunny day and unto Durant street I landed at Fun Park. Inside there are lots items such as Pokémon characters and Kawaii goods. You will also see Sonny Angel blind boxes. You will see lots of Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters. They have claw machines .You can find my favorite Avocado & Sweet Mustard Lay chips. Overall a fun spot to spot characters all over inside Fun Park. Come to Fun Park Winter , Spring, Summer, or "Fall"and go on shopping "haul" on your favorite toys and "doll" and you don't need to go to the "shopping mall" Some of these items are "selectable" and some are "collectible"some are dolls which are animals and "vegetable" and go on a Summer stroll with Don Juan who is nothing "correctable"

This was a very fun experience where my friends told me there's a trinket shop and I was not…read moreexpecting to have so many cute stuff. . After lunch we came to the shop while shopping and it was a great stop. I found a lot of cute stickers and I love using it for my phones because they are 3D and they are a pop-up sticker which is so cute. . I also like coming here to check out their little plush toys which are food related and it's a Asian kind of food related items which is really resemble my culture and I find it so cute too have it on my tote bags. I was able to find a salmon one which is a little piece of salmon has a little cute face and a hologram shiny effect on the side of it which is so adorable. I also got a fennel vegetable which is green and has a little face as well. . They also have a lot of pop art items as well other brands to Sanrio brand plus she as well. Also upstairs there is a really cool room where you can make your own trinket items with sticking 3D little figurines to your Items. . If you love creating art and looking at cute stuff this is the spot to go to for sure. Thanks for reading and I hope this helps and have a yelp-tastic day.

I had to do some errands at the post office across the street and saw Umami Interiors. My friend's…read morebirthday is coming up and I wanted to get her some goodies from a local shop. Jessica helped me show me the bath salts and I chose the scent more relaxing for her! I found a cute soap dish made in India and a beautiful hair clip. Jessica helped wrap everything together and I'm so excited to give it to my friend. I'll definitely be back to explore more. They have beautiful cloth placemats with great prints!

I visited my kids during their Spring Break. My daughter got a little job at Hal's Office Coffee…read moreshop. She wanted to show me her new place of employment. I hadn't been to Albany in over 10 years! I immediately vibed with the little town. After my daughter picked up some coffee, I knew I wanted to walk around. I was instantly drawn to Umami. What stunning artifacts. As a minimalist, I wanted to buy everything! I graciously and gladly resorted to and settled on a set of earrings and necklace. I absolutely love them. Umami is a beautiful shop. And the Shop Attendant was just as beautiful, sweet, helpful, personable, and welcoming. When I visit my kids next, during the summer, I will be back!

I absolutely love this little shop. They are always changing out their inventory and offer the…read moresweetest and most creative and beautiful gifts and things for your home, jewelry and clothing. Every time I come into the shop, I feel like a kid in a candy store. Just so much fun inventory. Love love love this little shop

If you are in need of soothing (and who isn't these days?), walk in to Fern's Garden. The varied…read moreitems will enchant you. Don't miss the Nana bells from India. So much fun to listen to and an assortment of prices to fit your budget. Of course, there are many other amazing items to peruse and delight in. The staff is very warm, friendly, and helpful, even with a product I hadn't purchased there, but was needing assistance with. I felt so soothed when I left, and my purchases uplift my spirits daily.

The way brick and mortar bookstores are dwindling these are becoming unicorns…read more I have to admit that the last few books I bought were all online - one because it was independently published and no bookstore carried it - but the other two I didn't even bother looking after that first hunt. We need to support these bookstores. Let them know what you want and they might hear you for next time. I liked the cards and other items they had in stock too. Its great to pick up before you make a decision. Right now I have a few books in my 'to read pile' and once those are finished I will come back here for some more. Great to have this in the neighborhood.

A really good bookstore in Downtown Berkeley!!…read more I came in here looking for a calendar, and ended up browsing through the books. It's a classic old school style bookstore, with very friendly people working here. I didn't spend as much time in here that I wanted to, definitely have to come here again!!

This little gift shop on Piedmont Ave. has such a lovely selection of knick knacks, gifts, and…read morecrafts! I'm especially fond of their prints from Archie's Press which is a small business making maps and charts based in New York! I had to grab the Bay Area one sold at Koraa for my wall. Many, many other treasures to find in every part of the store. (: would definitely go if I'm looking for a tasteful, high-quality gift for a friend or loved one. Not much to say about the service, and I'll admit the goods are on the pricier side! But for the quality and quirkiness of it all, I don't mind (:

Nice little boutique in a town less known Elmwood. Never pencils, fragrances, jewelry,books -…read moreservice is quick !

The seed library keeps me coming back to Ecology Center store. The selection of useful house things…read moreis expanding - recently I picked up a booklet on bug, bat & bird homes. Next time, maybe the Ecology Center will sell me premade ones? :) I also just learned that the pre-paid extra yard bags are available for purchase here, which are useful during yard-clearing weeks when your bin is overflowing.

I have been REALLY wanting to support a refillery and was so happy to find Ecology…read more It seems "pricey" in some ways but when you really break down the math it's not bad at all! I got some aloe for my husband to use after shaving. I got vinegar and bc it's so potent I only needed to fill my container halfway and then the rest with water. I also got some liquid laundry detergent that I have to try. Overall, love the space and employees who are kind and informative. Will def come again

I love her items. I bought some time ago some Afrikan masks to hang on my walls at home. I've had…read morealot of compliments. Amberina's personality is the BEST!!! Please support this local Black business.

I highly recommend Amberina's boutique, conveniently located next to Leila's Cafe. Not just for the…read moreaptly name "adorable and affordable accessories" you find there -- beautiful scarves, earrings, hand bags and much more -- but for Amberina herself. Her kind and vivacious spirit will light up your day. Stepping into her store brought me back to the days when people had time to chat and to get to know their neighbors. She will be your instant best friend, I promise!

What a cute shop! This place is full of eclectic trinkets, artwork, and goods for your home. It's…read moregreat to see a place surrounded by creations from people in your own community. I'll definitely be back to take one of their drawing classes!

Nice gift selection. I came here recently to purchase some gifts for an upcoming birthday, and it's…read morea huge plus if I can also support local makers at the same time. One recommendation is to maybe have some non-branded bag options available for patrons who spend above a certain amount to make their purchases gift-ready (or offer a selection of gift bags for purchase at the store). Otherwise, it's great to have a brick an mortar gift shop in the neighborgood featuring local art and products.