We had dinner reservations next door, but were early (natch) so we stopped in this boutique shortly before they closed. It was nice, a bit eclectic, very clean, bright and well organized. Lots of stuff for the dining room and bar, games, fun cards and stickers. We got no flack for hanging out right up to closing time. In fact, someone else came in after we did. read more

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Cute gift shop with rotating selection- kitchen items, cards, games, wall decor, hats, stickers, and more. A lot seems locally sourced. But honestly, the prices are high. Sweatshirts run $60-$64, hats are around $30, and some necklaces are $40+. I wish I could support and buy something, but I just can't justify those prices. I still like stopping by to see what's new, even if I rarely end up buying anything. read more

Community support at its best! Thank you for supporting the Harbor High Climate Justice Club!!! Nestled in the heart of our community lies a hidden gem - the Home/Work. Stepping through its charming doorway feels like entering a sanctuary of creativity and warmth. The shelves are adorned with an array of handcrafted treasures, each whispering tales of passion and skill. What truly sets this shop apart is its dedication to local artists. Every piece tells a story, crafted with love and attention to detail. From delicate ceramics to vibrant paintings, there's something to delight every taste and style. read more

Such a great spot in Santa Cruz! Adore the variety of items they have here. It's the perfect place to treat yourself or find gifts for others. Love that they have mini variety options of some of their staples for gifts. They have a mix of local makers as well here, which is always nice when you want to shop local. Everyone here is always super sweet and they also host events sometimes too which is a blast! Highly recommend! read more

Great selection of art and home goods, as well as artist-designed jewelry and gifts. I love finding new gems here!

Love this shop and stop here regularly. It has adorable and functional treats for home, always unique and beautiful displays. Reasonable pricing relative to other places in SC. Caitlin is always helpful and kind. She knows the products well so you can definitely trust her opinion, which I appreciate. Definitely recommend this cute shop and support local business! read more

I love Home/Work! They have a great and unique selection of home and outdoor goods, beautiful art by local artists and Sonia and her staff are always nice and knowledgeable. I have loved everything I got from this store for years! Well worth the visit to midtown. read more

This is such a great place to shop! My partner and I love to swing by on our afternoon walks. The store is curated beautifully. My partner and I work from home and are on our laptops all the time...we were going to buy our blue light lenses online and we were so excited that on one of our recent visits that they had them in stock. We were so happy that we were able to shop local! The staff is amazing and so warm...we are looking forward to doing our Christmas shopping their!!! read more

We were surprised by the reasonable prices in this shop full of colorful, pretty, and well made things. Commercial rent is so expensive in north Santa Cruz County, which is the second most expensive place to rent or own in the US, after the south Silicon Valley - San Jose area, which is the most expensive. So, many brick and mortar stores in north county do not cater to locals as much as to tourists, who are more likely to splurge on higher priced things as part of their weekend getaway or longer vacation. We are not rich by any means, and only walked out with a greeting card for our uncle --a good quality reproduction of a watercolor landscape by local artist Elissa Nesheim-- but we will come back later and consider the interesting ceramic cylindrical storage containers. The accompanying photo is Yelp's square-cropped portion of Nesheim's card. The crop does not do it justice, as the original card is a vertical rectangle depicting the Milky Way spread elegantly upwards into a dark blue night sky --but you get the idea. read more

Home/Work - "Constellation Lake" by Elissa Nesheim - Home Decor Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Stumbled upon this shop while searching for holiday gifts. Was pleasantly surprised at all that was there! Really cute boutique gifts, also very useful and eco friendly items, plus what would feel random to some. I ended up with reusable silicone food storage bags, a Star Wars baking matt, a few other things, and randomly - a David Bowie bingo set. Great customer service. Very clean, hand sanitizer at the door, not at all cluttered for how small the shop is. They even have a rewards program. Located in midtown Santa Cruz - Great location for local shops and eats. read more

Home/Work - Home Decor Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Well curated. The space was very cool. Shop full of unique Items. Art, Jewlery, kitchen, clothing, lotions, cards and more. Great fun staff, didn't catch her name, from NJ! Funny and full of knowledge. Oh and the restaurant recommendations were spot on! read more

Love stopping by this shop when I am in town! They have the cutest items. You can find almost anything here from rugs to jewelry. I usually look for items to furnish my room like a new print to hang on my wall or new plants holders to hang from the ceiling. Their items can be a little pricey if you're on a budget but I usually find that the quality is worth the price. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. The customer service is also great:) Both ladies I met were very nice and helpful. Parking is easily found on the street and there are other cute shops and restaurants nearby. read more

Home/Work - Perfect little jewelry holder for my dresser - Home Decor Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Every time I go into Home/Work I come out smiling. Seriously. The owner, Sonia, is so sweet and personable, and always makes me feel so welcomed. They literally have everything in this adorable little shop- such a good spot to go for gifts, or for when you feel like treating yourself :) Thank you Home/Work!! Santa Cruz is lucky to have you. 100% recommend this special shop read more

I shop here for my clients, friends and family and of course, myself! You will find beautifully crafted jewelry to luxury self care products and household pieces. This store is therapy for the soul! read more

Oh my goodness. So much YES! Very sweet selection of goods, something for everyone. Locally owned so that makes this place even better! If you're looking for a unique gift or something fun for yourself you'll find it here :) read more

Home/Work is such an inspiring shop to step into. Light filled and always a wonderful mix of well curated home goods & jewelry. I love seeing what new items she has found for us. Definitely one of my favorites in Santa Cruz! read more

One of my favorite local shops! They have amazing locally-made products as well as globally-sourced goods and products from all over the US. I really appreciate the precautions they're taking for COVID-19, including spaced-out displays and hand sanitizer at the door. This is my go-to spot for gifts (and little goodies for myself)! read more

Great sense of style, wonderful products at reasonable prices. This is such a fun store! I enjoy that they have so many things from local artists. read more

Every time I visit Home/Work, I am greeted by kind, authentic workers. I am always impressed by their selection of jewelry and home goods. A beautiful store to browse and find something unique and special! read more

I love this store! The owner and people that work there are super friendly and welcoming. They have a great selection of gifts, art, beauty, and jewelry, plus other things you didn't know you needed! It's a little pricy, but many artist are local and up-and-coming. They also have some really affordable finds! read more

Saw some cool home decor stuff in the window while walking by the shop and had to stop in. I really loved the curated selection of new and vintage items that they carry. Bonus that the owner is super friendly! Home/Work just opened this weekend, and I'm looking forward to stopping in everytime I'm in Santa Cruz. If you're in the area, it's definitely a place to check out! read more

Home/Work - Home Decor Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Stopped downtown to get ice cream yesterday and noticed an awesome new home decor shop! What set this store apart from others is the mid century vintage decor mixed with the locally made art and gifts. My husband loves everything mid century so we will definitely be keeping this spot in mind when we are furnishing our own home. They also have these beautiful yarn wrapped lucky horseshoes in a variety of colors that would make the best hostess or housewarming gift! Such a cute idea for a gift. Also love the pottery made by someone local, the pieces are affordable and usable while also being beautiful to display as art. I look forward to going back when I have more time to look at everything. The owner was helpful and inviting. read more

Cutest shop in mid-town Santa Cruz with the friendliest staff. It's my go-to place when I need to find a gift and always has a great selection of high-quality goods from local makers and artists. Absolutely love their Mountain Sea Living apparel. read more

Hands-down the cutest gift shop in Santa Cruz! Not to mention the owner Sonia is so helpful and amazing!

Fast friendly service. Sales rep was very knowledgeable about her products. I will probably stop by again in the future. read more

Home/Work - Home Decor Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Looking for an unexpected gift? Something unique for your home? Home/Work has such cool artisan pieces. There is always something that catches my eye in this well designed, uncrowded, well lit store. Just what we needed in the area! read more

OMG OMG OMG! Guys I cannot EVEN. This hidden gem is seriously the best ever. My lovely lady friend dragged me in here and I am officially hooked. They have unique stuff that is to die for adorbes. Best part, they carry a ton of items for Crazy Cat Ladies like myself. Nothing was crazy over priced, and every few months they do a community give back fund raiser. Gotta love when people are caring and sharing! Last but not least shout out to the owner who could literally be my new cat loving BFF as we chatted for at least 20 min and I never once felt like it was a sales pitch. Will be sending everyone down here! read more

Love this store! Make two slow turns through the store so you do not miss anything. Artistic, fun, sophisticated and with useful items but with interesting twists. Make that three slow turns. read more

Lovey local items grace the space. Go buy something lovely and local for your love, and keep her in business. We need more homework.

I love this local gem. Lots of fun stuff, both vintage and new, expertly procured from interesting people and places. Sonia, the shop owner, is absolutely lovely. Always happy to help find that perfect little something for a gift. Very cool place where, interestingly, I often meet other cool people! Be sure to follow their instagram as well! read more

Cute shop in Santa Cruz. Easy to find street parking near by. Well curated selection. In particular I liked the cactus prints, pottery and jewelry on display. I did find pricing to be too high and that's my reason for the lower star review. I am familiar with a lot of the items in the shop and have seen them far better priced in other locations. It's hard to buy when you know you're overpaying. read more

Cruising to the farmer's market last week I happened upon the Home/Work home goods store in downtown Santa Cruz. It was extremely serendipitous, because I finally found some awesome, stylish couch pillows after being on the hunt for years! The owner Sonia was super helpful, friendly, and has a great eye for selecting stylish pieces that would go well in anyone's home. I also found a unique, beautifully crafted gift for my friend's birthday- a horseshoe wrapped in colorful yarn that you can hang on your wall. Who wouldn't want such a beautiful symbol of good luck? Anyways, I can't wait to go back again the next time I need something to spruce up my home, or to get someone a gift for theirs. It's safe to say that I have found my new go to store. read more

This place is awesome! The woman who runs it is great! Her prices are very reasonable for midcentury modern furnitur, and the store is organized and decorated so nicely! She should run a side business as a decorator... she would be awesome at it! read more

Excellent shop. Curated perfectly. Local art and craft, and items beyond, mixed in with an eye toward mid century pieces. Refreshes no to see an owner who "gets it". read more

So many beautiful items! I fell in love with the store from the moment I walked in. It's apparent that great care went in to selecting the merchandise for this special store. Colorful, unique, eclectic, eco-friendly, and stylish is how I would describe the store and its goods. Bonus: the prices are also reasonable! I'll be back....for gifts and for ME! A nice addition to the downtown shopping experience. read more

Great place with many unique items, and I love that they carry things locally made. I like to stop by to look for gifts or some smart for my home. read more

Lovely design store with unique vintage finds, local artisan pieces, and funky accessories. Very well-curated!

New, awesome store with beautiful unique goods, close to downtown santa cruz and the big parking structures one block north of pacific. Dangerously close to penny ice creamery, and a good place to check out while you're waiting for a movie at the nickelodeon! Love the vintage danish furniture, dishware, art pieces and fantastic pillows. Very sweet shop. read more

This is the first place to go to check for cool stuff for your home (or perhaps office, if your office is cool enough). I just stumbled upon it this week, but will be making regular visits from here on out! read more