Racheal and Grace are amazing. I don't know about the other employees, but they are exceptional…read more Quick to find anything throughout their whole store and communicate well amongst themselves and their customers. If you're a manager or owner, you need to recognize that Racheal and Grace are your best employees.

I love-love-love how organized this store is. It was not hard to find the things I was looking for…read moreat all. And it was even easier on my wallet during this shopping trip thanks to their July 2026 Watercolor Sale. I was welcomed as I entered the front door, not followed around by aggressive sales staff, and my check out experience was flawless. 5 stars & Recommended.

They've done it again with limited edition items. I went back here again to get the 0.4 floatune…read moresky pens, and left with not only two of the 0.4 versions but with a cat-themed Delguard. I just love cats!

Mai Do is such a cozy but heavily busy Japanese stationery shop located inside a Mitsuwa; parking…read morehere is like the hunger games. On a busy Sunday afternoon, I found myself circling the parking lot for almost 30 minutes before getting lucky enough to get a tight cramp spot. The store is located to the left side of the super market. They had an assortment of pens, notebooks, and art supplies. I was able to get some goodies from here. Again, the store can be cramped, a little warm, and hectic, but you walk out with really good finds. I feel their price point is pretty reasonable, and their selection is great considering the size of the store. Staff is nice and seems helpful. Overall, cute Japanese stationery store to visit for all your stationery needs whether you're a seasoned artist or beginner. They have everything for everyone. My favorite was their journal selection, they had many good brands from Campus to Midori. I'm sure you will find something here.

She had all selections to create an ideal alter. Candle lit bulbs using electric. Brass plates for…read morefruits used for offerings. Plenty of statuettes of lady Buddha and god of war quang con. Probably spelled it wrong. Incense, decorations for Tet as well.

Cash only !!! Store is so crowded and some merchandise were…read moredusty . Great place for Buddhist offerings and celebrations. From shrines settings to house hold decorations . Here for the Tet ornaments and they have quite a selection Too bad it's cash only establishments, I didn't have enough money so had to put some items back.

After driving 45 minutes to get here I walk in the guy says sorry we are closed for lunch?…read more You are telling me you can't staff a person for that time, and if you can't post the hours on Google so that we would know that before we drive all the way there. The selection is terrible as well. They no longer carry FNink and they don't have 200 mesh screens in stock or a spot gun?? Just order online from Nazdar or SPR, save yourself a frustrating trip!

I found McLogan online since they are a Madeira thread dealer. I ordered some supplies from McLogan…read morehoping to pick them all up in Santa Ana. I placed my order Wednesday around 1230pm and received a call from Lenny within an hour. He said they didn't have all the stock on the goods but they were at another location. One of them, I knew about, which was fine. He said he would figure it out and ship what he had and I would get it the next day. Then, he said, he would work on the others. Within a day, I received the first package (Thursday). Then, the second package came the day after on Friday. Needless to say, I am very impressed with a company that would go above and beyond to help a hobbyist like me on a small order. Truly appreciate the hustle with this company and definitely recommend ordering from them. Also, they had great pricing and a large selection on Madeira thread, along with a pick up option to save on shipping. I will definitely be visiting their store some time soon. Buy with confidence from them! Thank you Lenny and McLogan Supply staff!

Oh it's that time of the year of school and projects. Helping out as a grandfather has its perks…read more Go get the materials at Michael's because you are closer. Allright then. Wow haven't been here for an awful long time. I entered into a nice clean store and asked a very helpful lady of the department where I could find materials that are Styrofoam and paints and glitter glue... she walked me over and I found the specific items on my list. Nice store and I kind of meandered on the way back to the front checkout counter. A young lady helped with the transaction but I needed a Michaels bag.. a paper shopping bag makes it easy to carry. She explained the return policy. I went home happy. Today I went back to Michael's to return some of the unused material and got good value credited back to the CC. It was quick and easy. I liked the store with its valuable return policy. Thanks to the staff at Michael's we now have a completed school project.

The store is clean and well organized. They already have Fall and Halloween items. The store has a…read moregood selection of everything at very reasonable prices. We always come in at least 2-3 times a month to restock on supplies or to check out seasonal items. The staff are nice and helpful. There are so many new and cute stuff this year. We can't wait to come back :)

Not often I see a Lakeshore Learning anymore, but I was in the area and decided to pop in while I…read morewas waiting for my party to arrive for lunch. This place is always full of cool learning and STEM type toys and tools, a teachers dream, as well as anyone who works a lot with children. There are some ideas I walked out with for our Cub Scout Day Camp later this year. The value is mainly in that they have these cool and, somewhat obscure at times, items on hand. You can't beat that. :)

Helpful staff lots of options for what I needed. They were also having a sale and the team member…read morehas good suggestions for me which I appreciated.

Not only is this a hometown spot and part of my "formative" experience growing up in OC, but Avenue…read moreitself is an institution in the Southern California streetwear community! Over the last decade, streetwear has really come into its own- building up from brands like LRG, Obey, and Stussy into The Hundreds, Triumvir, and countless others. Avenue's been through all of that, and the minute you walk in, you get a feeling that these guys really ain't no joke. The folks at Avenue live the lifestyle and believe in the art- because of that, the stuff they carry is always fresh and legit. I remember stumbling into Avenue back in high school, trying to find a place to quench my LRG fix. The main man behind the register, Arthur, not only helped me with what I was looking for, but really took the time out to explain the finer points of streetwear. Every time I stop by, he's always there doing his thing, and mindful of stuff I'd be interested in that's already out or coming out soon. It's places like Avenue that really show what OC is all about- not all that pretentiousness you see on Laguna Beach. Avenue represents this drive for a changing culture that I wish more people could appreciate and acknowledge for what it's worth.

This is definitely one of my fav little shopping spots to get some cool things to wear... It's a…read morelittle hard to find something in my size at times but that never bothered me, sometimes you just have to make it work! The peeps here are real cool and they are always willing to help you pick some things out.

I am a Veteran‍…read more Today I was shopping for frames, specifically for an important document/certificate. Not only did the Manager Michelle help me out to my vehicle and help me load the frames, but she managed to find me 30 minutes later in a local Panera Bread, because I left those important documents inside the store. I had no idea. I am so great full for people like that. Excellent leadership

I don't understand why they can't price match the amount I'm seeing on the Michaels website. Things…read moreare marked lower and have better discount codes online. why can't I easily get the same price in store?! It's really frustrating. It makes no logical sense why I would need to go home and order the item online when it's right there in the store.

I'm a guy who took on a DIY project to reupholster my dining room table chairs and bench seat. I…read morestopped by the Bristol street Hobby Lobby in Santa Ana on 8/12/26 at 6.25pm with a very basic understanding of how to measure fabric and how to select the appropriate chair foam/cushion. Victoria S (S-886) in the fabric department was absolutely amazing. Not only did she calm my reservations about the project, but she helped me select the fabric of choice. She was extremely detailed on how to measure for the appropriate amount of fabric despite not having seen the chairs. Further, she also guiding me on purchasing the correct quantity and beyond to minimize time. Not only did I finish the project, but it came out flawlessly due to Victoria's gracious assistance and guidance. Thank you, Victoria, for everything. I owe you a picture of the finished project as promise. I appreciate you! Preston P

The employees to include the management are very rude here. Look into other reviews and you will…read moresee what I'm talking about. You can't ask for any help without an employee or manager sighing and rolling their eyes at you. I just asked for help finding a Christmas item and both an employee and a manger were rude to me and clearly didn't want to help me. This place needs to be retrained.

M.Lovewell is an independent stationery store located in Downtown Santa Ana near 4th Street Market…read moreand the shop hosts various creative workshops. This flagship brick-and-mortar location first opened in 2016 and M.Lovewell used to have a mini location inside Contra Coffee + Tea in Old Towne Orange (now closed). At the end of each July, the store offers Anniversary Weekend sales with an additional 20% off most items. [Parking]: There is a parking structure across the street for 4th Street Market. I had no issue finding free street parking in this part of town on Sunday afternoon. [Selection]: There was a tote-making station for a $25 DIY tote (choose a tote color and one patch, tell the staff where you want it, and the staff will iron it on for you) and Build a Washi Tin for $44 (limited-edition 10-year washi tin and choose eight washi tapes to fit inside the tin). I was quite impressed with the cute stationery selection including planners, pens (Tombow ABT PRO Alcohol Markers + Zebra's MILDLINER) from brands like Sarasa, Penco, Zebra, Mono, and Uni-ball, writing paper (MD Paper), cases and pouches from The Superior Labor, greeting cards, stickers, stamps, watercolor boards, Toyo toolboxes, etc. They even offer really fancy pens from brands like OHTO as well as $200+ fountain pens and inks for fountain pens. They have tester pens for customers to try out. On their website, customers can preorder The Hobonichi Techo for new releases for the upcoming year. [Conclusion]: Overall this shop focuses more on Japanese stationery brands (they do not sell MUJI here) and personally this is one of the best pure stationery shops in Orange County. I like this store much better than places like Shorthand, Baum-kuchen, or The Social Type in Los Angeles.

CUTE INDEPENDENT SHOP (4 stats)…read more There isn't much happening in downtown Santa Ana but there are a few hidden gems. Did I overhear that this place has been open for ~10 years?! I stumbled upon this shop while walking around the small downtown and as I walked more east I questioned should I turn around? Right when I was able to this store popped in view and I had to go in! What a cute shop if you are into stationary and pens and etc. I love supporting small independent businesses so I was determined to leave with something. There were a collective of independent products from different companies/artists that sell their items here. I didn't expect to leave spending $70.05 on 5 tiny items. WAX SEAL ($20) - by Made of Honour. There weee a handful of styles available. Very nice packaging. SEALING WAX BEADS 100pc ($9) - by Fiona Ariva. Variety of stunning colors. WAX SEAL HANDLE ($9) - by Fiona Ariva. I believe this is the standard size that fits other brands. BOAT PEN CASE ($13) - by Luddite. I been looking for a small compact pen case for my very few ones that i own and this was what I was looking for. ANTERIQUE BALLPOINT PEN ($13) - I love this mini pen and how it writes. The store DOES sell anterique refills BUT not the mini anterique refills that is needed for this pen. You can order the refills online on Amazon. So here's what gets me about shopping here. - California State Tax (0.5%) - Orange County Tax (0.25%) - Santa Ana City Tax (15%) - Orange County District Tax SP (0:5%) - Orange County Tax SL (1%) ^^ Added an additional $5.95 to the initial subtotal. That's alot in my opinion! Cool store, with a checkout. Until the next review....