Erin was amazing and put together a fantastic terrarium-making party for my plant-loving daughter…read more She hadn't hosted a class in a while, and since it's so hard to find a local vendor for this kind of event, I practically begged her to do it--and I'm so glad she said yes! Erin was incredibly easy to work with and super accommodating. The shop has a great open space in the back, which was perfect for the party. Erin assembled a beautiful selection of succulents, colored sand, shells, moss, and other unique accents, and led the girls through a fun and easy-to-follow tutorial on how to build their own terrariums. The vibe was very cool and creative. The girls had the best time making their gorgeous little creations, while the parents enjoyed browsing the shop's thoughtfully curated selection of goods. Erin and Sien were both wonderfully engaging and added so much to the experience. After the workshop, the girls walked over to Ice Cream Luv just a few doors down to wrap up the celebration with a sweet treat. It was the perfect afternoon at a perfect location for a memorable birthday party. This venue would also be ideal for Girl Scouts or other group gatherings--fun, educational, hands-on, well-priced, and in a warm, welcoming space. Thank you, Acorn Eagle Rock!

Wonderful local business with a well curated and beautiful selection of high quality products to…read morepurchase! The service is also friendly and extremely helpful. Definitely the sort of place that's great to support and an easy place to buy a small gift (candles, kitchen goods, jewelry, cards, handbags, and more). Prices are also very fair, particularly for the quality!

I was looking for a replacement for my favorite pair of pants, and found some (the Ripley Raders)…read moreon Garmentory from Ri Ri Ku that fit the bill. I got them in the mail, along with a free tube of lipstick with--complete genius--a built-in mirror (how does every lipstick not have this)! Then I tried to get the pants on and found I couldn't get them past the top of my thighs. I was a bit devastated as I have been pretty frugal lately and was looking forward to buying my first piece of clothing in quite a while. The pants had been marked final sale on Garmentory, but in total desperation I phoned the store. Andie answered and instead of the let-down I was expecting, she patiently explained that the style is pretty tight at the top and I should try to work with them, but that in the mean time she would ship another pair of pants in the next size up and I could keep whichever fit better! I was so relieved and so grateful! While waiting for the other pair, I tried to get into the first pair I had ordered again, and with some help from some tights, I got them on. I realized she was totally right, and that they would probably keep getting a little easier to put on after that and that I did indeed have the correct size as the top fit perfectly once they were on. Overall, Andie just went above and beyond making sure that I was happy with the pants, and was so patient and kind, even when the first replacement pair got lost in the mail. She seems like a truly sweet person and I hope I can support her store more in the future.

From the owner: RIRIKU is a dreamy-concept shop in Highland Park, Los Angeles CA. Our goal is to provide ethereal…read moreand playful space where our customers can buy objects that make them happy and inject it into their daily lives. Products will range from vintage homewares, self-care items, ready-to-wear apparel and accessories, all promoting positivity and empowerment for the modern shopper. After all, shopping should be fun.

Great collection of clothing, art and decor. Loved the staff! Hidden gem in Highland Park.read more

The Sayida is such a cute shop full of what I like to call treasures. It's amazing what you can…read morefind in there but the biggest treasure of them all are the two women who operate it. Back in December I discovered that they also do interior design and decorating. My husband and I employed Tamar's help in staging our home for sale and were AMAZED at the transformation she brought to it. She clearly has a talent and vision for arranging a space and making it special, and took her time to try several different combinations of furniture, art and accessories to achieve the maximum appeal. She managed to do all this within our budget. Her help played a big role in the sale of our place. We are in the process of buying a new home and there is simply no question that Tamar will be there on day one to head us in the right direction. She is a true professional and we can't recommend her highly enough- I am sure that you will love what she can do in your your space as well. Tamar, you're awesome. Thanks!

Absolute must stop by. Love this little store in Atwater. Lived near this store for many years and…read morewent by periodically, because they always had new inventory, amazing items, high quality goods and not expensive, in addition to having a sale section. Nice display of home interiors items, such as kitchen goods, gorgeous baskets, nice ceramics, sometimes ladders. We saw a beautiful leather chair at the front of the store and we were able to contact the seller. had to wait a few months for the color we wanted, but finally got our gorgeous chair which was displayed at Goodies. Parking on street.

I've been wanting to visit Goodies ever since I found their Instagram page and I finally made it to…read morethe Atwater location more than a year later. The pieces are even more beautiful in person!!! Love that every item, even of the same kind, is unique because it's all hand crafted. And ofc love that everything is $25 and below!! What a deal. The customer service is excellent. The sales associate helped me pick out pieces and placed them altogether to show me how they would look displayed together. Made my decision-making process so much easier. Will definitely be back (because I preordered their charcuterie board! Iykyk)

Walking into this store just brings me happiness! It is beautifully curated and I always find…read moresomething that becomes my new favorite piece of clothing. I have been shopping here for years, I always find the owner and the staff to be so pleasant and helpful. You can tell that the store is loved and that the buyer (who I think is the owner) is inspired. What I especially like about this store is that all of the clothing is super high quality and is often sourced from other small businesses who are committed to their craft. I have dresses that I purchased from Dotter years ago and I wear them constantly, but they still look like new. The prices are super reasonable especially for the quality and longevity of the items. I love to go here whenever I need to pick up a gift for a friend, I always find the perfect item. I am so happy that Dotter is open again, I've missed being inside of this special store!

I have been a loyal customer since the store opened. It is my "go-to" for gifts or if I want…read moresomething special for friends and family. I drive @45 minutes to get there and had actually selected a jacket for myself. I tried on the jacket and noticed that there was a $32 discrepancy between the coat on line versus in the store. I waited in the long line (holiday sale prompted throngs) and told (& showed her the jacket I had saved in my phone) the owner what happened. She asked me to wait to check. I waited a good 15 plus minutes during which time her assistant took down the coat from the web site and made it reflect the higher price. Then she brightly asked if I wanted to try it on again and I said no, I need to leave and then she said she wouldn't honor the price that was listed on line stating it was a human error and she was running a small business. I think it is bad form to not honor the price that was listed. She has known than I've brought friends who have spent significant money in her store and I come to her from great distance for years...this was their mistake and I think it's extremely poor form to not honor what was listed. This is customer service at its worse. So much for loyalty. I could easily have bought the jacket on line and picked it up at the store but I thought that would not have integrity. Come to think of it, her actions didn't have integrity. You would think she would cultivate keeping her loyal customer base. What a disappointment.

No matter the reason I'm in Highland Park--whether it's for Checker Hall or thrifting along…read moreFigueroa Street--I always make a stop at Sunbeam Vintage. There's always something new and exciting to discover, with thoughtfully styled vignettes that are constantly changing. I also love that they partner with local artisans to create custom pieces if you're looking for something truly special. On top of that, it's a Latinx- and woman-owned business, which makes supporting them even better!

Wishing I had read the reviews before I made purchases here. It's a great place to shop and browse…read moreand get inspired for the "Mid Century" look, but the benefits end there. - Bought a couch less than a year ago springs are already sagging and making noise at sit down. - As others mention, anything from their "Private Collection", which is anything except for a smattering of overpriced vintage items, are actually just triple marked up Amazon and Wayfair furniture with worse return and shipping policies. - I bought a chair for $450ish, drove home 5 minutes away and within 15 minutes I called to ask if I could return it as it doesn't fit the space. Nope, absolutely no exceptions on the return policy. Suck with credit I don't want - I ordered something custom and after it not arriving until weeks after the committed date, again canceled but only offered credit. - Finally found a piece I liked - needed two but they only had one and would take 6-8 weeks to "custom make" another one. Ended up buying the one, only to realize that night looking on Wayfair that It had been triple marked up. I ordered my second from Wayfair. Had it fully assembled at my door in 2 days, with no shipping fee (Sunbeam charges $50-$100 minimum even living a few blocks from them AND takes weeks to deliver) and an easy return policy. It's sad they are actively ripping folks off, it feels so folksy take friendky it's easy to get hustled...

This is a great spot for plants that are actually rare at reasonable prices! The owners are…read moreextremely knowledgeable and gave very thorough care instructions. Only downside was that one of my plants was covered in mealybugs and the other had a couple aphids. Luckily I quarantined them for a couple days before I realized, so none of my other plants were infected. Just be wary if you have a large collection!

The owners were SO friendly and helpful while we picked out new plant babies for our home! They…read morecarry a huge selection of beautiful plants, including rare ones you don't see in other shops. Prices vary by type/size, but everything is super reasonable. Highly recommend!

Great products! Love Japanese anything! The recliner we purchased is awesome! Great store!read more

Beautiful shop with items imported from Japan. There were home decor items, kitchen accessories,…read moreshelf stable foods such as tea and jewelry too. The shop is tucked back slightly from the street next the a coffee shop

Great location and lovely shop. Lots of eye candy and unique finds for self or as gifts. The owner…read morewas present but failed to greet me. Seemed like he was preoccupied with merchandising. His shop assistant was sweeping and kind enough to say hello. There was one other person in the shop and seemed to be a personal acquaintance or friend as the owner and she spoke often to one another. Meanwhile, I buzzed around and thoroughly enjoyed both the many trinkets and decorative displays. Even the outside entry was cute and inviting. I'd pop in again if ever you n the area. I think if Carmine would have engaged a bit, I would have been more apt to browse a bit more and make a purchase. There's some adorable retro-style magnetic timers and gorgeous gold goldfish I was eyeballing. Maybe next time. Five stars for Vibe and unique finds. 2 stars for friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Ran into this place by accident when I finally found parking down the street. Beautiful little shop…read morewith unique and beautiful curated home decor, candles, pillows, jewelry and body products.

Crush & Touch is an art supply shop located in Highland Park. This is one of several cards &…read morestationery shops on York Blvd (including Shorthand locating right next door). [Parking]: There are plenty of metered parking spots and paid public parking lots, but parking can be hard to come by during busy shopping seasons. [Selection]: The shop offers various art supplies (e.g. drawing books), greeting cards, stickers, hair clips, pens, markers, Rolife DIY Miniature House, etc. This shop has slightly more selection on Valentine's Day cards. The shop was not as colorful as the next door stationery shop Shorthand. [Conclusion]: I didn't buy anything during my visit as I didn't see any specific items that matched what I was looking for, but I can see myself coming back here from time to time if I need to look for interesting greeting cards.

Bright and vibrant arts/stationary store…read more Reasonable prices. They have a lot of nice cards and prints for sale. I didn't buy anything this time but will be back. The staff girl was really nice and helpful.