When the kids were little, all last-minute gifts were purchased at Geppetto's…read moreAs they get older this is the prime place to pick up last-minute gifts, especially for girls. You could find a great gift for teenagers young adults and adults. Sometimes I just like to walk through just to see what they have because they've got lots of cool stuff Honestly, if you're not in a hurry, some of the things can be found at Nordstrom's and sometimes a little cheaper. But some things are very unique and super cool here, but you probably won't find it most stores. Always a pleasure visiting

Yesterday (Sat, 11JUL), my wife and I brought 3 of her succulent arrangements and 2 empty pots to…read morePigment to work on them. The 3 existing succulent arrangements, who were done at Pigment needed some refreshing and she wanted to create new succulent arrangements in the two empty pots and, . . . .WE GOT TO MEET SAXON, the most wonderful and kind and helpful plant guy at Pigment. His presence, his help, his advice, his demonstration of proper technique based on the arrangement philosophy of designing a pot landscape using the "THRILLER, FILLER, SPILLER" strategy was so insightful!! Even though Pigment was very busy, he made us feel like the most important customer in the store and we will definitely come back when he is there!! THANK YOU SAXON!!!

This store is really cute. They have candles and novelty gifts. I was looking for a nice gift bag…read moreversus the kind you get at the dollar store. It's a fun place to poke around. I like to get a coffee at Lofty then walk around the shops.

Fun store with a variety of goods and gifts for everyone. Service hospitality was friendly and…read moreaccommodating. The value was good and items purchased brighten up the recipient. I love the Variety of paper products, pens and greeting cards. Plenty of hot sauces and candies. So much fun stuff! Thank you!

I don't come here that often but when I want to buy my husband a nice card, they have more of a…read moreselection. Big props to Rhonda who is so sweet and funny. Keep up the great work Rhonda!

Stop buying cards at grocery stores! The Hallmark store makes buying cards a fun experience vs an…read moreobligation. Better selection, fun gifts and great people. It feels nostalgic and shopping there is enjoyable.

Gosh I really love this place and so glad I stopped in today before run club…read more They have all sorts of fun items in here and I wanted to buy the entire store. Some really fun books about places to travel to. I saw a nice tequila and mezcal cocktail recipes book and flipped thru that. They have very cute hair barrettes in fish shapes, cute little coin purses and all sorts of unique items for your everyday use or as gifts to others. I also spied a few Banksy books and will look into them more and purchase some of the more recent collections of Banksy's. They also have a bunch of women's toiletries items and everything smelled lovely. A lot of imported products from Europe and other places. They also have a great card section up front so get that nice special occasion card for friend or family. I am definitely coming back and will give myself more time to browse so I can buy a few items to enjoy!

Super cute and fun store!…read more They have super unique items with all different art styles. This is a GREAT place to get a nice gift for someone (their card selection is great too)! This is definitely a good place geared for someone looking for a unique trinket or someone who like interior design. It is also just fun to window shop here. I will say the items are a bit pricey but it seems like the cost reflect the quality of the items and the uniqueness as well.

I hired Nicole to create my watercolor and gold foil wedding invitations. I had an idea in my head…read morebut she really made it come alive! I was so thrilled with working with her every step of the process. She knew exactly how to show me the outcome and explain to me the different options. My guests were floored by the how beautiful the invites were!! I could not have been happier! I highly recommend Paper Scissors Print for any design needs!!

Nicole is the best! I am a local wedding planner in the North County, San Diego. After being…read morereferred to Nicole through a mutual friend, my clients used her to create custom wedding invitations for their wedding that is in September. My clients had a vision and Nicole exceeded their expectations. Nicole went above and beyond drafting designs for them until it was perfect. From one vendor to another, it's refreshing to work with other professionals that are diligent, punctual and professional. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking for custom invitations! She will not disappoint! :) Thanks again! Best regards, Hannah Naylor Red Letter Events

Mermaids is a women's apparel boutique located at Carlsbad Village Faire…read more The boutique has chic, relaxing and inviting ambience.The decor and furniture has a mixture of soft and light blue color and crisp white which reflects the beach environment. I visited the women's apparel, but I realized there is another Mermaids boutique for children and gift shop. Unfortunately, it was closed by the time I stopped by. The boutique has a nice selection of chic and fashion clothes as well as casual style for the beach. They also have beautiful accessories. The price was reasonable. The staff were very nice. Definitely, I will come back to Mermaids

Such a great shop!!! So many cute things to look at!!! Take your time, so you don't miss anything…read more Cute clothing, great gifts, decor, jewelry and even souvenirs. Something for everyone!! Very helpful, friendly staff!!!

You'll find lots of cute and fun Japanese (toy) trends here, in addition to some other random stuff…read morelike stationery, air fresheners and Broadway rear view mirrors. We recently came here to look for Smiski's. With the help of Izzie, we found plenty of what we wanted. She was genuinely kind which reflected in our conversations and the service she provided to other customers. Izzie was very patient with us while we were figuring out which series/boxes to get. What made our visit extra special was that her service came so naturally and willingly which we didn't expect, and she also didn't know it was my boyfriend's birthday until we checked out. Thank you Izzie for making our experience fun and memorable!

My husband and I enjoy stopping in to see what different items they may have at different times…read more They are a little more expensive than our usual go to stores, but they do carry a lot of different items that is nice to pick up in a pinch. My husband is a huge Godzilla fan and always has to stop in to see what new figure he may add to his collection.

Closest to a Sanrio store for me and I went in looking for Hello Kitty/Rilakkuma. The cashier lady…read morewas pleasant in helping me locate the items in various sections of the store. She also showed off similar products but overall let me shop in peace. Prices are definitely doubled or more so keep that in mind. Store is cramped with tons of merchandise but also organized if that makes sense. Make sure to check around as some items may be hidden. Brands I saw with a quick glance: Pokemon (plushies and sealed single packs), Chiikawa, Sanrio, Labubu, a few anime series, and so much more I can't remember at the top of my head.

Cute things central! Haha Fashion is located in the same plaza as Hmart. It's a small shop but…read morefilled to the brim with toys, plushies, blind boxes, tees/clothes, bags, sonny angels, and various other character goods. They have a ton of stuff that you would find in Japan (some exact items I actually saw on my Japan trip last year). Any character you can think of, you can find some merch here. Like Hello Kitty/Sanrio, Snoopy, Miffy, Monchichi, Pokemon, and so much more. The plus side is there are so many choices all in one place. The downside is the prices are very very expensive. A blind box that is normally $25 elsewhere could be $40. So be prepared to spend some money! The 2 ladies who owned the ship were very nice and super attentive.

What a wonderful bookstore to stumble upon! I was in the area for a food event and afterwards…read moredecided to walk around and do some early Christmas shopping. This was one of the places I decided to check out. I couldn't believe the size of the store. The appearance from the outside was a little deceiving. So to my surprise walking in and seeing the space and all the books. What I liked was that they carried other items than just books. They had stationery, toys, calendars etc.. The customer service was friendly and helpful. They employee was able to point me in the direction, in my search for a gift item. The store was well stocked and organized. I would definitely return to shop or just browse.

This is the best bookstore in NCSD without a doubt. It is located in the Del Mar Highland shopping…read morecenter. We almost always begin here on the crawl for Independent Bookstore Day. They set up a special display at the storefront to promote local authors and featured selections each April. The center has many great places to eat, drink and be entertained, even places to sit and read and it is dog friendly!! #Diesel #DelMar #IndependentBookstore #BobRoss

Went here for a 6 hr crash course class on copperplate calligraphy. Claudia, who owns the store,…read morewas our instructor and she was amazing! It was a class of 3 so we got a lot of hands on instructions and were able to ask all the questions we had. Claudia's class was very structured, she was very helpful with tips and tricks, and just a really sweet and genuine person. The class was tailored to all levels so you can come as a beginner or even with calligraphy experience. Couldn't rave more about this class and this space and excited to attend more workshops. Would highly recommend checking this place out if you're interested in getting into calligraphy!

Claudia's workshop was simply AMAZING! If you've ever wanted to learn calligraphy PLEASE do…read moreyourself a favor and sign up!! I learned more in 3 hours (see pic of beginning and end) than I did 20+ hours of tracing and tutorials I found online, making the price well worth it! Claudia is such a warm and funny person and so patient with everyone and encouraging. Not only that she is super knowledgeable and goes over techniques and principles. Plus the studio is super cute and there's a lot of pretty calligraphy supplies for sale. She does wedding calligraphy which is how I first found her but if you just want get the vibe at the creative friday hangout (free with rsvp) I highly recommend it! I did lowercase modern calligraphy for beginners and I can't wait to do uppercase!