This place remains as the most amazing place to buy, baby clothes little girl clothes... Amazing…read moregifts. The quality in the selection is unparalleled anywhere for kids clothing. They do have a section upstairs for older girls, which is also incredible. I came to buy a 10-year-old girl an outfit and the owner helped me pick it out. Fast-forward a few days and that girl absolutely loved the entire outfit and cannot wait to wear to school. Could not recommend more strongly this business

Shop local! I love this sweet children's store. Super…read moreconveniently located next to the Trader Joe's -I stop in here to pick up gifts - it's perfect for school aged kids. Amazing collection!

Small used book store that has limited inventory but some good books. It's not a lot of junk or…read moremultiple copies of the same old books. They also sell jigsaw puzzles, dvds and cds.

Lots of great books that cost very little money. Everyone there is very friendly and helpful.read more

I wasn't expecting my hobby lobby trip to be so memorable. Mark Anthony saw me choosing florals,…read moreand holding them up to the mirrors in the mirror isle. he kindly came up and asked me if it was for my wedding, I said yes. He conversed with me for a bit . He was so helpful and so kind and reassured me that I was choosing good florals. (I came alone) he congratulated me on my wedding, and his reassurance did honestly help me choose my flowers. To him it may have not seemed like a big deal, but that interaction meant a whole lot. His kindness was deeply appreciated today.

This experience was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to share it…read more On a Saturday evening around 6:50 p.m., I stopped by Hobby Lobby with my 4-year-old daughter and my elderly mother-in-law. We were preparing for an upcoming funeral, and I needed help with an expensive gold frame I had purchased from Hobby Lobby. One of the corners had separated, and I wanted to know whether the framing department could repair or reinforce it. Because the frame was large and heavy, I left it in my trunk until I confirmed that someone could help. My mother-in-law waited nearby so she could rest while my daughter accompanied me to the framing counter. I approached the employee working in the framing department and asked if he could assist me. His first response was, "I'm off in six minutes - what do you need?" The tone immediately caught me off guard. As I began explaining that the corner of the frame had broken apart and needed reinforcement, he interrupted me and said, "Stop. Just hurry up and tell me what you need." I was surprised because I was simply trying to explain the issue so he could determine whether it was something the framing department could fix. I told him the frame was needed for a funeral and asked if it could be repaired. Instead of addressing my question, he asked why my husband couldn't fix it. I explained that my husband is currently deployed, so he wasn't available to help, and that while I would try to repair it myself if necessary, I also work full-time. His response was simply, "So do I." At that point, it was clear that helping me was not a priority. What made the interaction even more upsetting was that my 4-year-old daughter asked afterward, "Mommy, why was that man so mean? Why didn't he want to help us?" Hearing that from my child was heartbreaking. I told her that maybe he was having a difficult day because I wanted her to understand that we should still try to show kindness to others. I shared my experience with the manager, who told me that this employee often tells others how important it is to be friendly with customers. Unfortunately, that was not reflected in the interaction we experienced. Thankfully, we went to Ace Hardware afterward, where an employee immediately took the time to help us. He recommended reinforcing the frame with small metal corner brackets, nails, and gold spray paint. His advice worked perfectly, and we were able to save the frame in time for the funeral. This review isn't about expecting perfection. Everyone has stressful days. It's about the importance of treating people with basic courtesy and respect, especially when they may already be going through a difficult time. A little kindness can make all the difference. Unfortunately, that was missing from our experience at Hobby Lobby.

This store is adorable! It's a hidden treasure. I found so many great items ... I will be back…read more The owner was so sweet and helpful. Muchas gracias

I have driven past this store many, many, many times but it wasn't until recently that I was…read moreactually able to stop in. The selection is incredible. I chatted with the owner for a bit and she let me know that they get new items often. It's nice to know that there is somewhere nearby that feels like back home. She also let me know that they host workshops too! Their IG is @portalartesanal1 Parking was easy they have a small lot adjacent to the building.

Beautiful and inspiring spot to shop. Their buyers have a good eye. I've been able to rely on…read morethis shop for uniquely beautiful hostess gifts for years.

C and I were on a mission at Orchard Nursery, which we have driven past 50,000 times or more over…read morethe years. We completed our plant shopping, but C (typically) wanted to do a little retail therapy in the gift shop that is part of the nursery. What a cool shop! They had a great variety of gifts, cards, wreaths and women's clothing. C spent a bit of $, and she was very happy with her haul. I was happy too. (Happy wife, happy life)... If you're ever in a pinch for getting a gift for someone special, check out the Lazy K.

​I recently visited the Walnut Creek library for the first time in awhile (I moved out of CoCo…read moreCounty over a decade ago) and stumbled upon this small bookstore inside. From the parking lot, the bookstore is on the left just inside the door, taking up a small nook. Don't let that fool you; there are plenty of books to be discovered in this treasure trove. Many fiction and non-fiction books are available here, with a smallish selection of children's and young adult books along the back. Most everything is $5 or less. My wife & I purchased 8 books here and paid $32 of everything. There is a parking lot next to the library, with a few spots available for library patrons for 30 minutes. Otherwise, you can pay for longer at the meters.

I simply love this bookstore. I go there often and there are often updated selections of my…read morefavorite genres. I love the children's section for excellent books at a fantastic price - my young granddaughter also loves looking through the selection. Highly recommend going to this bookstore where the books are of high quality and very reasonably priced. I also love that the proceeds of the book sales are routed right back into the library system to help support the library system.

Such cute items in this store. It made me feel like I was actually in Maui! I just happened to walk…read moreby and saw it so I went in. I'm so glad I did. On this trip I got Hawaii Bee Company Honey Mint lip balm, a couple of cute stickers for my hydro flask and the best priced $10 design your own tumbler! You get a blank tumbler and can pick out any of the stickers for free to put on it! I'll definitely be back for more goodies!

Aloha! to a new darling store in downtown Walnut Creek. My children and I had the great fortune of…read morewalking into Paia Mercantile today. We were transported to Maui by the sights and smells that greeted us. My four-year-old son was delighted by the ornaments on the tree up front. My two-year-old daughter quickly fell in love with the mermaid dolls in the back. It didn't take long for me to realize that I had stumbled upon an absolute gem of a store. I will be back to purchase gifts for my girlfriends--art, jewelry, clothing, candles, drinkware--all with soothing Hawaiian vibes. Aloha and mahalo to Jonni and Michelle for bring Paia Mercantile to Walnut Creek!!

When traveling to Lafayette to enjoy breakfast, afterwards I stroll along Mount Diablo Boulevard. I…read morecame across Misto Lino a quaint well decorated merchant that offers a selection of various items, and trinkets at a cost that may be outside of one's budget. Your purchase there would be worth the price paid as their items are well cared for, and I feel are worth the cost. Their inventory consists of a unique variety of items also home goods too! If you are ever in the Lafayette area I highly recommend stopping by this amazing establishment. One would not be disappointed. I will add that the staff there is very friendly, and I myself have engaged in conversations with each of them simultaneously. These ladies are awesome, having dynamic personalities. They are: Marilynn - Sales Associate Melinda - Sales Associate Sandy - Sales Associate Happy Hunting, William K.

I enjoy the variety of products to choose from, and the ladies are generally friendly and helpful,…read morehowever on my last visit, the cashier (who may also be the owner/manager) took my carefully selected item and replaced it with one that was marred and misshapen. She said something that didn't make sense about it and I didn't think to check what she actually sold me until I was home. I was quite dismayed and shocked when I saw that she traded the beautiful item I selected for one of lesser quality. It was quite deceptive and I still can't believe she had the gall to do such a thing to an unsuspecting, paying customer. I will not trust that woman again. Buyer beware.