As a new watch owner, I wanted my first purchase to be meaningful, and CH Premier in Palo Alto…read moreabsolutely delivered. David helped me, and I couldn't have asked for a better guide through the process. I came in knowing what I liked aesthetically, but not fully understanding movements, GMT functions, long-term care, or how different brands compare. David broke everything down clearly without ever making me feel inexperienced. What I appreciated most was how passionate and knowledgeable he is about watches at every level. Whether discussing entry-level pieces or high-end collectors' watches, he spoke with the same depth and respect. It felt less like a sales interaction and more like a conversation with someone who truly loves horology. If you're thinking about starting your watch journey, or adding to your collection, this is the place to do it. And ask for David! Great experience from start to finish. Thank you David.

I've been looking for a new watch and first visited the Valley Fair CH location. The staff were…read morenice but, didn't seem to care too much, just "doing their job", and their prices weren't competitive. Decided to give this location a try instead, and I'm glad I did. Ask for Cecilia. She was fantastic, extremely kind, answered all my questions, and helped me get the right watch (Grand Seiko) at a great deal. I left feeling very happy with my purchase. One of the things I liked about CH is the ability to shop Omega, Grand Seiko, and many others all in one place. Will be back for the next one.

This is an interesting store located on Castro street , Mountain View…read more It is called " Therapy Stores " because it carries so many cute items that would made you smile I love the painted shells , mini ceramic vases and trays . Some handmade dolls and animals: men and women mini felt dolls , stuffed animals that are so cute ! There are earrings , hair clips , leather handbags , wallets , pens , umbrellas with colorful duck heads , etc You would definitely find one that will make you smile !

This was a fun store to peruse through in downtown Mountain View. It's surprisingly a NorCal only…read morefranchise of small stores selling gifts, accessories, and other small knick knacks. It's probably the best bet to get a gift that is cute and unique but you want it to lean more towards being western and not too kawaii and anime. Think of gifting a punny keychain or cute Jellycat versus a Chiikawa plushie or anime acrylic if that makes sense. Meaning that it's probably easier and maybe more acceptable to get a slightly more normie a gift here than it is elsewhere. As you can see, I'm learning what it's like to touch grass and re-integrate into human society. There's a good number of plushies, Jellycat and unique ones like a pink fairy armadillo mole one, tote bags and socks, nice range of jewelry, lots of California themed goods if you're looking for souvenirs that aren't mega generic, and they have a lot of other items as well. As with the quality and high regard some of these items have (Jellycats are NOT cheap), it can be a bit pricier, so make sure that you shop around and check prices elsewhere and that you actually truly care about the person you're getting stuff for and it's not a forced obligation one (family member you're ugh with or coworker Secret Santa that you barely know). Maybe a couple cute things I had my eye on, but it wasn't really for me (speaks volumes about me), but I can see how a store like this works in a pinch if you're gift shopping.

I used Fashionphile for the first time because I had quite a few designer bags I was no longer…read moreusing. I made an appointment a few weeks in advance and Nicole was very helpful over the phone as well as emails. I went directly to the 3rd floor of the NM in Palo Alto where they're located. I was greeted right away and was told to leave my items so they can authenticate them and they would call me when they were ready with my quote. I walked around Stanford for a bit until they called. Nicole was ready with my quote and she explained everything so clearly. Their authentication process, etc. She showed me the quote for each item to make sure I was satisfied with them and gave me the different payment options that I had. She made sure we checked multiple times to make sure the information was correct so the payment wouldn't get delayed. When I got home, she has already emailed me a thank you as well as a copy of the contract and receipt. I will definitely be back when I have to sell more designer items. Nicole and everyone at the front desk were so helpful, patient, and kind. Thank you, Nicole, for an amazing experience!

I have a lot of designer items that is collecting dust in my closet. I posted them in other sites…read moreand it sat there for a long time. Then, a friend recommended Fashiopile. I started by opening an account online. I took photos of my items and uploaded the photos in their website. Within a couple of days I get an estimated quote for a buyback or consignment. I liked the price so I brought my items directly to the Palo Alto location. I was greeted by Laura and the Manager Adrian. They were super nice and friendly. Adrian took my items to validate and review them. I sign the agreement and just like that my items were sold. A couple of days after drop off the payment for my items were in my bank. Super easy, convenient and people at the location are amazing. There's also an option to mail your items if you choose that route. I opted to bringing the items to their store. Overall, I rate the service, process and pricing 5/5

I have loved Shady Lane at their past and present locations. This is one of the places I go…read moreregularly for family gifts. They staff is passionate and knowledgeable about the makers whose work they carry, and they carry such a wide selection of unique items by local artisans, as well as by global artisans. Most of the items I have purchased at Shady Lane fall under the category of jewelry, but I have also been very pleased with their selection of offbeat, small-maker clothing and outerwear. I appreciate that I can buy holiday gifts for a wide range of family members, from babies to adults, under one roof. A typical visit for me involves spending between ten and ninety minutes poring over their collection of Trollbeads (IYKYK). Then I move on to the artisan jewelry, the crystals, and the small woodworking (think jewelry boxes). And then, when possible, I blow kisses to the little dog behind the counter! I've also been to a few of their special events over the years, including a PassionArt Designs glass bead extravaganza. PS: It's taken me years and years to finish this review because it's one of my favorite places ever!

I wanted to attach a bead to an intricate lanyard and asked Shady Lane for help. It was a…read moredeceptively tricky task, but they showed great creativity and persistence and did an outstanding job! They are something which can be hard to find these days - true artisans who clearly care about the work they do. I'd give them more stars if I could!

Not POC friendly. The two ladies behind the register looked at me when I walked in, I said hello,…read moreand they turned away. Was looking for a dress and could have used some of their help. I made my way to the back of the store and one of the two ladies walked past by me and missed another opportunity to greet me. She also didn't ask if I needed help at all. How sad. Definitely do not recommend if you are a person of color.

I walked into the store the other day and found the sales associate or someone behind the counter…read moreto be extremely rude and unhelpful. Extremely unprofessional in my opinion will not ever shop here.

Excellent selection, pricing and boutique structure. The store is larger that might seem when you…read moreget into, and it has everything you crave for in terms of gift giving: candles, dried flowers (I love them in this and their sister store), soft good quality sweaters, shoes, hats, scarves. The person who helped me was very attentive and zero pushing. I like the location and it is always worth a visit even if to see pretty things.

This has been my feel good, look good, place for decades. I find black tie event apparel, killer…read morejeans , shorts, boots , heels, jewelry, scarfs, gifts and last but not least the energy , inspiration and personal style of Judy O. never disappoints . She is on her game !

My husband and I came across the moss wall art displays at Terrain back in Jan while browsing…read morearound various shops at Stanford Mall with a friend. I was intrigued by them and thought we could use something similar for the empty space above our fireplace at home. I wanted to hang some kind of art other than a painting there, anyway. I did some research online and found similar art work on Etsy. However, I wasn't comfortable ordering online for something the size we wanted without seeing their actual work in person. When our daughter was in town at the end of March, we went to Terrain again to get her opinion and to discuss with the staff there in more detail before deciding to order a single custom art piece. We talked to one of their designers, Reid, about the different options, and told her our budget, the size, the wood pieces and decorative elements we liked. Reid was incredible and so easy to work with. She sent us photos of her beautiful initial design of the moss art base and some decorative options after about a week. After exchanging a couple emails and talking on the phone with her, we stopped by to look at some of the elements in person as we're in the area that day, anyway. We loved how Reid refined the piece based on our feedback, and always kept us posted on any changes in price estimates. The end result looked stunning! When we picked up the moss art, another staff took great care in finding a large box and wrapping it so that we could bring the piece back home safely. We really appreciated it. I signed up for Terrain text message and got a 10% off code. They honored it at the store, as well. Every time we're in the store, we always found something interesting to look at, and the staff were super friendly. It's been more than 6 months, and the moss art still looks great. We love it!

My wife and I recently visited this store and had one of the worst shopping experiences we've ever…read morehad. She picked out several clothing items, and one of them was from the discount rack clearly marked with a red tag showing a lower price. We tried it on, liked it, and decided to purchase it. At checkout, however, the system did not reflect the discount. When I pointed out the red tag, the cashier called the manager, Csar, to resolve the issue. Instead of apologizing for the mistake or honoring the clearly marked price, Csar told us "we didn't tag it, customers could put a tag on it." That statement was not only dismissive but also insulting, essentially accusing customers of tampering with tags rather than acknowledging the store's responsibility.

Best Miniso I've ever been to! It's huge and they have something for everyone. I didn't know Miniso…read morecould carry such a nice variety of items. Lots of Disney (yay Zootopia!), Sanrio, Harry Potter, Pokemon, makeup, hair, accessories, and cute home knickknacks. Prices are quite good.

Not entirely sure when it opened, but it's very new. The interior is spacious and comfortable, and…read morethe products are arranged more neatly and completely than in other Miniso stores. Although it seems that some restocking is still in progress since it's a newly opened branch, it's a very pleasant place to visit for Miniso fans. The only downside is that it's located on University Avenue in Palo Alto, where parking is extremely difficult to find, especially on weekends, making it hard to fully enjoy a relaxing time. 不是很確定啥時開的，但是很新，裡面的環境又大又舒服，產品基本是比其他的Miniso排列更加整齊，產品也更加齊全。雖然感覺因為是剛開的分店，所以有些補貨還未完全到位，但是對於喜歡Miniso的人來講，這家逛起來非常的舒服。唯一缺點就是位於Palo Alto的大學街上，所以停車位非常的難尋，尤其是假日根本不能好好享受悠閒的時光。

I've been wanting to go to Redemption for several months and finally made it to downtown Campbell…read moretoday to check it out. It's a cute boutique offering California-made items such as pottery, clothes, skin care products, jewelry, art, and more. The store is nicely organized and their items are neatly displayed. A table with pottery near the entrance caught my eye right away. I also enjoyed checking out the flavored salts and oils for cooking, room diffusers, wall art, and jewelry. I was surprised to see they carry the wonderful Osea skin care products as I didn't know they were made in California. I ended up buying a ceramic spoon rest, room spray, and a tiny gold "diamond" ring. Their prices were reasonable. The store owner rang up my items and was very friendly and nice. I will definitely be back to shop here again.

I stopped by this small business a couple weeks ago and everything was as expected, prices of items…read morewere pretty high and especially for San Jose but nothing unexpected. I bought a tank top and it was $42 which was pretty steep but I didn't mind. Until today, I had washed the top I purchased ONCE and after only 2 or 3 wears it starts pilling almost everywhere! Sometimes the my washer does this which isn't avoidable, but I had washed it with like colors and fabric types so it shouldn't have done this. There's also weird lines in the fabric now so not sure if I would wear this outside my house anymore.

My mom, grandma and I drove from Sacramento specifically to visit The RealReal at their new…read morelocation, and unfortunately the experience was incredibly disappointing. The new layout is awkward and cramped. As soon as you walk in, there's a wall of handbags and a large jewelry counter that leaves very little space to move around. It felt crowded and uncomfortable. We were initially helped by one associate who began showing us bags, but she left to check someone in and returned to tell us to use the iPad, telling my mom to browse the bags digitally instead. My mom clearly said she wanted to physically see the bags in person, but the associate kept insisting on us using the iPad to read information we weren't interested in. If we wanted to shop online, we wouldn't have driven out of town. Eventually another associate, Erica, took over. Unfortunately, her customer service was extremely off-putting. She brought out gloves for my mom to use but was inconsistent about the policy, going back and forth about whether they were required, while no other customers in the store were wearing gloves while looking at bags. It felt incredibly selective. Even if that is the policy the first associate didn't have us use gloves while we handled a DIOR bag nor was anyone else in the store using gloves. I recommend getting staff up to the same page and watch your manners instead of wincing if I touch the hardware on a Gucci bag?? She never offered me gloves either my mom and I decided to share a glove either. At one point Erica stopped using gloves and was like "only some of the bags you need gloves for" After looking at another bag we asked Erica to scan a bag for us, ERICA became distracted by a customer that just walked in trying to get someone to see his ring. Since she wasn't paying attention, my mom tried attaching the strap to the bag with her gloves on and Erica snatched the bag away from my mom and said, "Can you just" so she could scan it. Unfortunately, the experience never improved. We came in ready to shop and left feeling disrespected. We ended up leaving with one bag because we came all this way for the bags. For a luxury resale company, the service should reflect professionalism and care. This experience did not.

I had an absolutely amazing experience at The RealReal in Palo Alto. From the moment I walked in,…read morethe customer service was beyond exceptional. Sal was incredible to work with he truly embodies what the brand stands for. He greeted every customer coming in and out with warmth and professionalism and made my first experience consigning items seamless and enjoyable. Consigning my pieces was smooth, informative, and stress-free. Sal took the time to explain everything clearly and made the entire process feel premium from start to finish. Thank you, Sal, for delivering such outstanding service. I also really appreciated the level of security. With security stationed at the front door managing entry and exit, I felt completely safe bringing in high-value items. If you're looking for a secure, professional place to sell or consign luxury pieces, I highly recommend this location. On top of that, they have an amazing selection unique items I haven't seen at other locations. This Palo Alto store is officially my home location, and I will definitely be back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for top tier customer service, security, and an elevated luxury experience. Thank you Sal and to the rest of the team! George Toscano and Happy New Years to everyone!