Celeste was truly a breath of fresh air. On my first visit she was warm and kind, but the second…read moretime I came in, we connected even more. She took the time to give me honest, gentle feedback on the headbands I tried -- what really suited me and what didn't -- and it felt like she genuinely wanted me to feel good, not just make a sale. And she was right: these headbands didn't hurt my head like the ones I tried in the past. I always return to places where I feel seen and cared for, and Celeste made the experience feel personal and special. I'm already eyeing the beautiful bags they carry to help elevate my everyday style.

Very personalized service, and beautiful bags, scarves, jewelry, art and scarves. Loved finding…read morethis sweet store with a great selection of Graf Lantz bags from Los Angeles, and so many other unique items.

This place was very nice and put together! An amazing boutique selling a variety of items. The…read moreworkers were also very assistive and welcoming adding to the atmosphere. I got a jelly cat that resembles a cloud and am stoked! Service 10/10! Value and product is 10/10!

Worst customer service EVER. Me and my sister had stopped by the shopping center and she decided to…read moreenter elizabethW, while i stayed behind looking through other stores. When she came back to me she was in literal TEARS out of frustration because of the encounter she had with the staff from this location. She proceeded to explain to me how when she walked in three staff members which she described as the typical white girls ( blonde, tall, slick back and lots of jewelry) stayed by the cash registers and rather than attending to her like ANY OTHER STAFF AT ANY OTHER STORE WOULD DO they simply stared at her and mean mugged her. Mind you we're hispanic and you could tell from a mile away, so obviously this isn't something one would take lightly. She stayed in the store for a few minutes and decided to ignore the nasty stares she was receiving from the staff but she noticed how when another customer who was fully WHITE, the staff actually went over and attended them, asked them questions and all of that stuff. Now to me I see this as very obvious racism how come when a white person wants to come in now you want to be all up in their face asking if they need help but when it's a person of another race you wanna put stank faces on ??? what kind of person does that?. Overall this store has employees with disgusting behaviors who are clearly racist and I am beyond furious about it, DO NOT SHOP HERE.

I love this store! There's so much for every (good taste) :)…read moreYou can tell a lot of care and consideration goes into every item curated for the store; from local artists, to the wide world.

Staff members were so nice. They have GREAT selections. Place is very organized, clean and full…read morewith great finds. They're not cheap but soooo worth it!

1- The owner is such a great person- very involved the community and donated to support a local…read morelow-income elementary school. 2- The shop is very aesthetic and pleasing to the eyes. They have a variety of things that can interest people of all age ranges. 3- The clothes are so cute and their Knick-knacks are the same. 10/10.

Really cute shop! I went on a Saturday and it was open until 8pm. I love their selection of…read moreclothes. Bought a cozy brown sweater and the owner told me how to wash it and also she told me I could wear it 2 different ways. She was friendly. Her daughter took over the buying during COVID and revamped the store. It used to be called Casual Island a few years ago but it's owned by the same family, just different generation now. I love their quirky card selection and stickers. Such a fun eclectic place to shop and I wish it was closer to home. Probably spent a good hour in here and could have spent more time!

Cute little gift shop on one of the corners of Carmel. I was just window shopping and they had the…read morecutest window display I had to go in. But they had a sign that said "will be back" so I was about to step away but a nice lady said oh don't worry and let me in. Their selection is adorable. I spotted a comfortable pair of pajamas for my toddler but they did not have his size. The lady even checked the back stock and made pleasant conversation w me, never pushing the sale. That was so nice of her. I asked her to call me when her next shipment came in and she was true to her word and DID! Do u know how many stores I ask please call when so and so comes in and they never follow up. This owner was so nice and followed up and was able to ship the pjs to me. It was beautifully wrapped w a nice note. Great customer service and thoughtfully chosen products. Will be back again

Always fun to discover a new store ... especially when shopping was not even on my agenda. We…read moreluckily snagged a parking spot on San Carlos close to our two planned stops: Scheid Tasting Room and Terry's Lounge, our traditional lunch spot. Scheid wasn't open yet so to bide time I popped into Eco. So glad I did. What a delightful shop. So welcoming. A wonderful mix of "green living and natural health" items. Merchandise is displayed beautifully. I always appreciate it when things are not too crowded. Kristi, the owner, was very helpful without being pushy on what to purchase. I was short on time ... we were eager for lunch. I returned after lunch and this time was greeted by another clerk. I believe her name was Melissa? Said she was originally a customer and was now so happy to working at Eco. I made no major purchases. Just some stocking stuffers (shop year round for those), greeting cards, and scarves. Good prices. Will definitely be back.

I wish I remembered the name of the kind saleswoman who helped me. I believe she was the manager…read morewhen I visited. We bought a pair of earrings and realized when we got to the hotel one had an abnormality. We brought them back in expecting nothing but she let us switch out the pair no problem. I've worn the earrings everyday since and it's been about a year now. No visible wear or tear either.

The sales associates were so sweet and nice, especially Hannah! They were so helpful in selecting…read morethe perfect jewelry! All of the jewelry is so adorable and unique!

I love this little shop. I always make a point to stop in during my visits to see what unique finds…read morethey have. I inevitably end up admiring a piece of jewelry or two, so it was no surprise that I found a pair of earrings this time. I had to treat myself. The staff are always so friendly every time I stop in. It's such a welcoming place. In a small strip mall, there are glass blowers, a bookstore, and a grocery market. A must-see place.

Avant Garden and Home has always been my Very, Very Favorite store and the Owners are Totally…read moreAWESOME and the Nicest people on the face of the earth You can always find the most unique and wonderful gifts when shopping here! Randi, Jeffrey and their sweet dogs always make you feel so welcome and loved

This is a Carmel logo T shirt store , more on the country styles . It has many different designs,…read morestyles , colors . The shirts are mostly 100 % cotton and are pricy . Very good materials and cute designs. People come here for sweatshirts, local keepsakes, unique souvenirs. Staffs are friendly and there is a sale sections for T shirts and in many styles and sizes. A warm , welcoming atmosphere and with that Carmel vibe .

Nice find for some hoodies and t shirts. Staff were very…read morefunny and friendly and attentive. Prices are Carmel prices. Purchased hoodie and two T's.