First time at this new location. Went during a weekday (empty store) & was greeted upon entering…read morewhich was nice. They have pens, mechanical pencils, calendars (monthly, weekly), empty notebooks, sketch books, washi tapes, stickers, & more. The value of the stationary was reasonable but I think they could have more added like colorful arts supplies, highlighters, markers. It's a big space and half the store looks like they have a study area/work shop area with a small kitchenette. I'd come back here if I ever need something to gift another stationary lover. Love that they have a trinket cabinet to buy or trade and display notebooks to show how we can decorate or utilize the calendars or art books.

Super cute place!! So many cute journals and stickers and notebooks to choose from. Love their new…read morespace as it's bigger. Would come back again :)

This is honestly my favorite book store to visit. The kids section is so fun, with a great…read moreselection of used and new books. They also have the best nature inspired table and chairs for the little ones to read at. My daughter (2) LOVES it there. Also, if you're looking for a bookclub they host so many. I am a part of four different ones, and they have all been so wonderful and welcoming. I cannot recommend Arvida more, if you're every nearby take the time to visit, you will not regret it!

Nice little bookstore with new and used selections. Fairly organized in the used section and happy…read moreto find a few young adult books my kiddo is interested in. Hopefully House of Dragons is a good one ;) nice selection of kids books too. With a cute little seating area as well. Lots of little seating spots to grab a book and find time slip away. If you're feeling the need for some caffeine, there's a small cafe within too.

In keeping with funky, unique, mostly one-of-a-kind vibe going on in and around The Lab, this store…read moredoes not disappoint. While they have art, it's very unusual...some were way cool, and some were just bizarre. While they have books, those, too, are very unique and interesting. We didn't spend as long as I would have liked, but we can always return !!! It was a cool store for sure.

I'm sad to write this review. I had a gift certificate for As Issued that was given to me in 2013…read more After we moved, the certificate was lost in a box. But, I recently found it! I asked the store if they would still honor it and they said they "have no way of proving it's authenticity." You may not know, but their gift certificates from that time were printed on old library catalog cards and signed by the owner. Pretty easy to see that mine is authentic. I'm more upset because there is a law in California which states "expiration dates, service fees and dormancy fees are prohibited by law for single-store cards." If I misread the law, I apologize. Nevertheless, I'm still upset that I couldn't use my gift after being so happy to initially receive and then to find it again after so long.

*** Only opens on Saturday and Sunday ***…read more This is a cute hole-in-the-wall crochet specialty shop located in Garden Grove. You usually see this type of handmade crochet seller at arts and crafts festivals so I was surprised to see someone dedicate an entire brick-and-mortar store selling only crochet items. The shop is decorated with both small and large crochet (ranges from $10 to $60 depending on sizes) and it even sells crochet tote bags ($35 per bag). The shop also offers crochet flowers so customers can put together their own bouquets ($10 or $15 depending on which flower). The only non-crochet items the store sells are a small selection of greeting cards. This is one of those niche shops that may not fit everyone's taste, but it is perfect for anyone who is a crochet lover. P.S. - Easy parking in front of the store as it is located in a plaza.

GREAT customer service, clean, easy to shop environment and lots of cute handmade items!!!read more

My friend and I attended an Open Mic after hearing about it on Instagram. We honestly expected a…read morequiet evening with a couple of people, and we were happily surprised to arrive to a bustling space. We almost resigned ourselves to standing in the back, but we were quickly and kindly ushered to a couch. Everyone who went up to the mic was so, so good. All genres were represented: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, children's, comics. Two people even gave rousing music performances. Many people read in Spanish, and every single person read with humor, heart, and honesty. There were a lot of laughs and a lot of tears. The store truly is a safe space. Do I feel bad for not buying any books by Hispanic or Latino authors? A little bit... which is why I promise to come back and keep supporting this wonderful, beautiful, meaningful haven. MUCHAS GRACIAS!!!

I came here to donate to the food pantry in the back of the store. It is really hard to find…read morepantries like this anywhere in OC. I had planned to do some shopping too, but it was really crowded with other individuals dropping off donations (one woman that was so incredibly rude and pushed me and my stuff out of her way for absolutely no reason) and then also people coming to grab some items at the same time. The few items I did look at on my way out were priced a lot higher than I was expecting so I chose to go on about my day. I think I honestly just imagined a different experience, however it is nice they have this food pantry and it seems to help a lot of people.

This cozy independent bookstore may be small, but it's filled with an amazing selection of books. I…read moreespecially loved the variety of Spanish and bilingual titles, along with books by BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and local authors that you don't always find at larger bookstores. The staff is welcoming, and you can really feel their passion for creating a space that brings the community together. I also love that they host workshops, book readings, and offer free resources like Wi-Fi and a community board. The location is in a busy shopping center, but there is parking available. If you're looking for affordable books while supporting a local small business that truly makes a difference, I highly recommend stopping by. Every purchase helps keep special places like this thriving!

This place is absolutely amazing! I drove 35 minutes to go visit what I thought would be this…read morelittle hole in the wall book stand. But I wanted to check it out because I had heard of the good it does for the community and wanted to support it... and also to browse their Spanish book collection. I was immediately taken aback at the diverse selection of both new and used books. Although it is a small store, it is packed with so many good options. I went in to browse and maybe pick up one or two newbies, but ended up leaving w 7 gems. All used books, but in good condition. With taxes, I spent only a little over $30. I was able to pick up books of stories with Mexican, Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Puerto Rican, and Indian backgrounds. I was in literary heaven! My favorite part of the shop was a little room in the back that has shelves stocked with really old stuff. There are 2 chairs in there for patrons to sit and browse, and black and white photographs draped on the walls to accentuate the room. I had an immediate spike in endorphins! Other pros: the staff is very helpful, they have a little coffee cart from a local business pop up on weekends, and they host various community events/workshops. I love how community oriented this business is and hope that more people continue to support it!

My mom and I came here on a Saturday around 3:30pm. Before we even stepped through the door, we…read morewere already impressed. The carts outside don't carry $1 books. They carry $0.93 books. Indoors is just as awesome. The space is very big, nicely lit, thoroughly organized, and perfectly cool thanks to air conditioning. We easily spent an hour browsing, or rather, I spent an hour browsing, and my mom happily stayed in the art section. I swear I didn't only pick book covers with warm color palettes on purpose. However, when I was at the counter, I was encouraged to pick out a free bookmark not once, but twice. Naturally, I obliged. While I quite like my rugged cowboy bookmark, you might be pleased to know that other options included dames and aliens.

An oasis of writing and literature in a suburban desert of concrete…read more The type of place Huell Howser used to visit. A business run by people who actually care. Not a business that spends time trying to boost profits by 2.6% this quarter. read fucking books, people.

I love Whimzy. Unusual things that are not available anywhere else.I usually find something I have…read moreseen before.

This is a super cute store located in downtown Tustin. The owner was super friendly when my friend…read moreand I went in and I loved the eclectic girly variety of options she had for the shop. It was the type of eclectic variety that you can go shopping with your little girl and she would be entertained and not wanting to leave vs being super bored with nothing that sparked her interest. Great store with craft inspiration and ideas and a variety of more neat knick knacks.