I discovered Homage during a walking tour of Pasadena, and I'm so glad I did! The store may be…read moresmall, but it's packed with amazing finds. The jewelry is handcrafted, and many pieces include the artist's name and a short bio, which adds such a personal touch. They also carry candles, bags, greeting cards, and products for men, women, and children. The variety is impressive, and I especially appreciated the large selection of handcrafted items. The associates are friendly, welcoming, and genuine. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and I noticed they recognized and acknowledged repeat customers. That's impressive, especially considering the number of tourists who visit the store. Another thing I appreciated is that they don't overwhelm you with emails. Their emails are event-focused and purposeful, which is refreshing. You're paying for quality, craftsmanship, and unique items you won't find just anywhere. The prices reflect the specialty merchandise they carry and the care that goes into selecting it. Parking... well, it's Pasadena! It can be challenging, with mostly metered street parking and paid parking garages nearby, but it's a pleasant walk to the store. I highly recommend Homage! It's a wonderful place to find unique gifts or treat yourself to something special.

A cute little gift shop located in Old Town Pasadena, perfect for stopping by after eating at…read moreRussell's. It's filled with so many adorable items and fun little finds. The staff was very friendly, and the whole experience had a relaxed, welcoming feel!

Went to try on some jeans because I had a pair before that lasted me very long, they just don't fit…read moreanymore. Although they may be pricey, the quality is good. The staff was so kind and helpful. The cashier was able to assist me with some sizing questions. Another worker at the fitting room provided me with options for other jeans. I felt very comfortable in asking for help. I would come back!

After losing our home to the fire, we were left shaken, overwhelmed, and uncertain about what came…read morenext--especially having to rebuild a professional wardrobe. But in the midst of all that chaos, Madewell became a source of steady support and genuine care. They didn't just offer help -- they showed up in every way that mattered and continue their support to fire victims. It means more than I can put into words. When you lose so much, you begin to see very clearly who stands with you -- and Madewell is the place I've been able to go. Thank you for being a light in a dark time. This company didn't have to go above and beyond -- but it did, and we'll never forget it. I put my outfit together today and realized something was missing -- a belt. Sadly, all of mine (including everything I owned) perished in the fire. I'm wearing the belt I came in to purchase to complete my look, and walked out wearing it. I am obsessed.

I really loved this store! Stumbled upon it while waiting for my Uber driver. It's so peaceful…read moreinside and they have so many amazing options to choose from. It's a 100% fair trade shop which made me love it even more. I purchased a beautiful purple wind chime and a cute greeting card for my husband. There was a mishap on the card (another card was stuck behind it - same exact card but I didn't need 2, just 1)! The cashier and I both didn't notice when I was inside the shop. She wrapped up my wind chime and bagged the card (now discovered to be two). When I got home, I phoned them right away when I saw the other card was stuck to it! I explained what happened and asked to pay for the mishap! Gigi was extremely helpful in figuring out how I could do so and thanked me for my honesty. I'm just glad we could sort it out! So just be aware if you pick up a greeting card to check another card isn't stuck to it! The pricing of items: very fair! presentation of the overall store: very good! customer service: great! I definitely suggest stopping by here.

Ten Thousand Villages is a fair-trade shop that carries merchandise from at least thirty-eight…read morecountries. It is woman-owned and displayed the LBGTQ+ Pride Flag in its window. Here you can find a wide variety of hand-crafted goods. And there is quite a myriad of objects on display. There are a large number of hand-woven bags, rugs and tapestries for use or display (or both). One wall is almost entirely devoted to jewelry. And there's a very large collection of pottery, including bowls, dishes and coffee mugs. This place is an excellent place to shop for those who are intrigued by foreign cultures. And the prices are extremely reasonable. And besides for being reasonable, you can find nice pieces in the under ten dollar range, well into the one hundred and fifty or more. There really is something for any budget. I was greeted when I entered the store and asked if I needed help...but was not asked every five minutes (something that I see as a major plus). Check out was a breeze with the clerk on duty. I will definitely come again.

Been here a few times!! Clean and cute interior design. Staffs are normally friendly and helpful…read more They have so many variations of products, snacks, drinks, toys, cosmetics and etc. Pricing is reasonable and affordable for most families. However, I rarely purchase here because I need to declutter first lol.

This Miniso on the corner of Colorado Blvd. & De Lacey Ave. really is mini! It's airy & bright,…read moregreat location in Old Town Pasadena. They have everything a collector of Sanrio, Disney or any little cute plushies would want! They also have summer essentials like beach toys, phone chargers & cords, some makeup, aome candy. All cute colors & packaging, priced right, great trinkets to give out for birthday party guests. I like this store, it's literally eye candy but I haven't found anything I would truly need or want. Definitely a must-go store for kids! The women working there were helping customers find items & they seemed busy but happy to assist. Definitely a fun place to shop!

Honestly better than I anticipated from reviews. Good selection for better price than most…read more Something for everyone. Lots of things from tees, jackets, pants. The dude that checked me out was cool and nice too.

Do not waste your time going there they offer me 10 cents for garments that are trendy and brand…read morenew! Much more success if you go to the Melrose location

The Unicorn Store is down an alley way (I guess you can say behind Sephora). I have always wanted…read moreto visit this store because it just peaked my interest but have only visited Old Town Pasadena at night, after they were closed. But this past Sunday, my husband, our little girl dog and I finally got a chance to visit since we were visiting Old Town Pasadena during the afternoon. When we walked in, we were greeted by an employee behind the register at the back of the store. This store is very cute and really would be a little girl's dream because of all the unicorns, pink, glitter and sparkle. I ended up purchasing a mermaid coloring book for my nieces to add to their Christmas gifts that I have for them, but not sure if they are even into mermaids (and my husband doesn't seem to know either if they are or if they are into unicorns. These little girls change their interests so often it is hard to keep up). But I'd love to take them to this store and see if they would want anything (and knowing me, I would most likely let them each pick out one item and I would purchase it for them). Overall, I really enjoyed my shopping visit and would come back for gifts in the future (maybe could also find a fun white elephant gift or a secret santa gift in here too).

I would love to be able to actually experience this store in a positive light. Our first time…read morevisiting was after Christmas last year (maybe a weekish after). The store was completely picked over--bare shelves, no stuffed animals, but a plethora of overpriced leotards and dance-like costumes. I guess somewhat understandable, but still disappointing. My daughter left extremely saddened. The second time we came (and also *paid* for parking), we walked to the entrance to find it--CLOSED (6/9/26)! I had to whip out my phone because why would a store be closed on a Tuesday at a day and time of normal operating hours? Another family with a little girl asked if we came to see the store and I said yes. She said they posted on their Instagram they were closed and were also saddened they couldn't go inside. I get that things happen but we live 1.5 hours away and made a dr specialist appt nearby and made sure to stop here specifically since we were finally close. I cannot tell you how frustrating it is. I don't go on social media to make sure a business is open that day. I *did* check their website and they were supposed to be open. From what we saw the first time around (picked over items) and what we could see through the glass the second time, we won't ever be coming back for a third time. The store is small, not a huge selection, but a higher price point for the same items found elsewhere. I told my daughter if she saw anything through the glass then I would just google it and buy it online for her. I would much rather support small businesses but it makes it hard when they don't really seem to value their customers. As I said, this store is quite small and doesn't have anything we wanted that we couldn't buy elsewhere. I wish they were better stocked the first time and had more employees to actually run the business during their supposed operating hours, but this just left my daughter devastated and me frustrated and angry the second time. We won't be back to be fooled again. Shame on us.

This has become my favorite stop to get funny, cool, and just better greeting cards than other…read moreplaces. I was fortunate enough to work briefly in the area last year and found this shop on my lunch walk. So many cool gifts, jewelry, etc. I love small shops with unique gifts like this that rotate artists, etc. Kind of hidden on the back streets of old town Pasadena. From now on, I'll always stop by and check if there's (at least) a new card to add to my collection. Don't forget to ask about their "secret stash" of additional cards, too.

The Retreat shop on Holly Street is the second of this small chain: the first is located in South…read morePasadena on Mission. The location is wonderful. Many people who shop in Old Town Pasadena focus on the stores easily accessible from the main street, Colorado. However, some of the shops off the main drag, such as the ones on Holly Street, are unique and fascinating. The two Retreats do share merchandise in common. You will find a bevy of delightful greeting cards, jewelry and candles at both. However, I would strongly encourage you to visit both shops, because each has some items that you won't find at the other location. It was at this shop that I first saw the owner's, Diane, artwork on display. She's made a significant collection of gorgeous, shimmering mandalas. I remember the first time I saw them a couple year ago and I was quite impressed. Since then, you will see more of her mandalas at both Retreat locations, as well as some of the pieces that evolved from her work with these pieces of sacred geometry. Like the other Retreat, this is an excellent gift shop. My stationary drawer is positively overflowing with cards I've bough here. I love shopping at Retreat because I always find something, small or large, that's just right for a friend of mine. Whenever I look through the cards that I've found here I get excited for the right time to send a particular card to a particular friend or family member. It is very easy to find something for any budget. I've found so many fun trinkets, amusing coasters and clever devices to have around the house. And all of these things were around twenty dollars or less. The jewelry, of course, is going to be a bit more pricey, but I feel you are definitely paying for quality. The staff on duty have always been nothing but helpful and friendly. I always enjoy chatting with whoever is minding the store at the moment. Definitely recommend.

I was in need of a birthday gift for a friend of mines. This place always seems to have some cool…read morestuff and can't go wrong with anything! Upon walking inside it was only me and my friend inside, first impressions were that they have many local stuff and I love supporting my community! It can be a little on the on the high price but for the most part it's affordable. The only reason for the 3 stars: the girls in the front desk were kinda sour - very short ended responses. Other than that everything else was pretty cool!

Was so happy we accidentally stumbled on this cute homegoods store! Such great service. A…read morebeautiful ambiance and lots of cool candles, cups and other HomeGoods. My favorite things were definitely the novelty greeting cards in the back.