I was on the hunt for a Napa sweatshirt and a useful reddit post guided me to Miyamo, which was…read morewalking distance from the Oxbow Public Market. Miyamo is a boutique with women's clothing, jewelry, etc. and, to my delight, a variety of Napa branded items. It had the exact one I wanted, which was buttery soft with a bit of a cropped length and comes in various colors. I picked up a pretty mauve one, which my daughter promptly claimed for her own and put on. In an effort to reclaim my sweatshirt, I spent the rest of the trip looking for kid sized Napa sweatshirt for my daughter. I ended up buying her one from another retailer for nearly the same price, even though it was not nearly as soft. It seriously made me wish that I had just purchased 2 from Miyamo right from the outset.

The owner Becky went above and beyond to get me a swimsuit they had already sold out of!!! I wrote…read morea simple message on instagram asking if they would get more in stock, and she made it happen. Not only did she do that but she ordered me two sizes to make sure it would fit. Her team ( Kristin) had amazing customer service and was so helpful!!!! Never have I felt so comfortable shopping. I not only left with my swimsuit but a super cute romper as well. Shout out to Miyamo and their outstanding job well done. I will be back!

Be Home Decor is a socially responsible, fair trade, and equal opportunity wholesale vendor of…read morekitchen utensils and dining essentials. The items are designed locally in Berkeley and created sustainably by artisans in Vietnam, Thailand, India, Bolivia, Indonesia, and Tunisia. They also have a few American-made items. All of the items are minimalist, modern, and elegant. Since each piece is made by hand, none of them are identical. They are known to work with businesses that are family-owned, as well as cooperatives and those with ethical business practices. You can find them hosting booths at various home and cooking trade shows both in the U.S. and abroad. Although they're open standard business hours, they are also open by appointment for wholesale orders. They're located down the road from Pottery Merchant. They have a digital catalog of products (tinyurl.com/ycsk5c9b) and they also custom make wholesale products and include logos, too. If you only want one item for your home, a few of their products are available on the Lekker Home website. Types of Items They Sell: + Bar tools + Boards + Bowls + Cake Stands + Coasters + Cooking Tools + Cups and Mugs + Flatware + Frames + Kitchen Accessories + Knife Blocks + Pitchers, Creamers, and Carafes + Plates and Bowls + Spoons + Trays + Tumblers Materials They Use: + Acacia (sustainably harvested so the roots remain intact for re-growth) + Aluminum with Enamel (tableware) + Copper (stainless steel with copper finish) + Horn (hand-crafted from water buffalo that passed from natural causes) + Galvanized Iron (utensils) + Gold (stainless steel with gold finish) + Linen (60% linen + 40% cotton hand-woven and naturally hand-dyed) + Mango Wood (from sustainably harvested non-producing mango wood trees -- a new mango wood tree is planted in its place) + White and Gray Marble (cut and crafted in India) + Olive Wood (from non-producing olive trees -- a new olive tree is planted in its place) + Onyx (stainless steel with onyx finish) + Reclaimed Wood (from gathered forest deadwood or wood from old docks, piers, barns, and doors) + Recycled Glass (mouth blown from glass soda bottles) + Recycled Paper (shopping bags) + Seashell (spoons) + Serpentinite (70% rock + 30% clay hand-made in a kiln then smoked with leaves!) + Stoneware (hand-done by Vietnamese 3rd generation artisans in an environmentally friendly kiln) + Teak (sustainably harvested) + Wire and Cane (hand-woven baskets)

A friend and I were at the 2017 Harvest Festival where we met the artist Colleen Toland and her…read morehusband, Paul. It goes without saying that her jewelry is absolutely exquisite. If you are looking for a statement or unique piece(s) of jewelry, or jewelry that would satisfy your woodland fairy needs, look no further. Unfortunately, my purchasing experience with them is what lowers my rating. It was very clear that from the moment that I walked into their booth (with my walker) I was being treated very differently from their other customers. Whereas other customers (and even window shoppers) were given their full attention, I was left to my own devices and ignored. Neither Colleen or Paul went out of their way to talk to me about the jewelry, discuss their show specials, or try to make a sale with me. Even when there was one other customer in the booth, they both pointedly moved around me, doing everything they could to avoid eye contact with me. Despite having a pair of earrings in my hand and my wallet in the other, I was ignored. (It was this point that I felt dumb.) When I asked Paul a question or two, I was given a one word answer before he turned his back on me. It was at that point I put the earrings back and left. Hey! I can take a hint. Once my friend was done at a booth across the way, she noticed my mood and asked if I had purchased anything. I just shrugged and said, "They're kind of weird." My friend insisted that if I truly wanted a piece that she would come with me to pick out something. Interestingly enough, they also pointedly ignored my friend (I suspect because of her association with me) until she cornered them into a conversation (that's a bubbly extrovert for you) and held my chosen pieces for me. It was only once I had cleared the $400.00 mark that they realized that I was worthy of attention. As I closed my sale and my friend began to pick out her pieces, it was interesting to see Colleen flutter about making helpful or nice comments towards her even though she spent less than I did. Colleen even went out of her way to give her free backings. At the time, I chalked up my experience to cultural differences (after all, they are from across the pond, maybe they were new to the states) but after reading other reviews, I'm not so sure.

I stopped by Colleen Toland's shop at the Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival and loved her jewelry. I…read morelike the dainty flowers and workmanship looks pretty good. I was worried they would come off but Colleen assured me they are made well. They were all so pretty but i did not make any purchase at first and checked out the other stalls but Colleen's jewelry were a must-have for me after the tour! I ended up going back and purchased 2 earrings and a hair clip. It was the last day and almost closing time and Colleen was nice to give me a discount when i asked for it. Am so sorry to read that other guests had an unpleasant experience. I am very Asian and i did not feel any prejudice towards me. She even chatted with me even where there were other customers in her stall. I hope she reads all the comments here and correct herselfl

Nice shop....BFF got wonderful earrings here. The sales clerk was very friendly and helpful…read more Not for me....I felt the clothing was nice quality, but a bit old and dressy for me. Certainly not for DD.

Cute little boutique. Friendly service. Hit or miss on the selection and styles, as far as…read morealignment with my taste.

Time to add this to your next napa shopping rotation!…read more Napas next Up and Coming clothing and accessories and house items shop. She uses Local vendors too. I haven't seen that in the other stores. Omg literally the cutest shop in Napa. Every single piece is hand picked with so much thought and intention. I love that the shop is named after Brittany's parents Amy and Day because it makes the whole experience feel personal and special. This boutique has officially become one of my favorites in Napa. The quality is next level and Brittany's eye for style is unmatched. She brings together comfort and chic in a way that makes every item feel like a must have. If you are in Napa this is a shopping stop you cannot miss. I came in curious and left completely obsessed. Already planning my return. Value: worth it. Some items are a little pricier than others but it's definitely affordable and good quality unlike other stores in Napa. This place feels customized to your needs.

Cute new woman-owned business in downtown Napa with a variety of high end gifts, accessories,…read morecards, jewelry, books, and clothes to choose from. A nice balance of items for locals and tourists alike. My Bay Area cousin and I took our out of town relatives to check it out, and there was something for everyone. My cousin liked the clothes, I liked the kitchen items and cookbooks, and my aunt liked the jewelry. We appreciated that the products are from small local California artists and businesses. The staff were friendly and allowed us to browse at our leisure.

Great selection of clothes and jewelry and accessories. Reasonable prices. Very very nice service.read more

Really fun clothing, not the usual boring stuff that every store has. They have some good sales too.read more

The Yountville Sculpture Walk makes a pedestrian-friendly town even more amiable. It's worth the…read morewalk. Why have an Apple Watch tracking your physical activity when you can use such landmarks as a chef who literally puts the fork in it across from Bistro Jeanty, or the rock mushrooms beside the post office/public parking? Some notable sculptures are a remarkably realistic man sitting on a bench outside the community center/library, Peter Hazel's Sockeye on a stream sculptured by rocks (very drought friendly), Freeland Tanner's New Spin take on Native American basketry overlooking the French Laundry kitchen garden, Sherry Tobin's Balance totem, Gordon Huether's "Holy" (full of holes), and Peter Hazel's Abundance, a basket of realistic-looking enormous tomatoes in front of Hurley's. Some of the sculptures are for sale. The Yountville Arts Commission has made their small town a feast for the eyes.

The Yountville Art Walk is outstanding! Each of the 30+ pieces is unique and there's some thing for…read moreeverybody. In addition, there's an audio aspect to the art tour that tells you about the artist and their inspiration for the piece. It's quite lovely and the best part is it's free to the community and town visitors!

The Presidio of Sonoma was once very briefly the Capital of the California Republic. No, not the…read moreState of California. This was before California was part of the United States. California is one of four states that were independent sovereign nations before joining the United States and you get a bonus point if you can name all four. Answer below. The Sonoma Barracks aka the Presidio of Sonoma is free to visit and includes a number of rooms with captions and memorabilia that detail the history of the Bear Flag Republic of California, their independence from Mexico and eventually, their joining the Union. The breakaway state lasted from June 14 to July 9 1846, was never recognized by the United States, never formed a government or passed any laws and while Sonoma was the "Capital", it was never official. There are some docents who can answer questions, an organized tour is available and they have a small gift shop. (The answer to the question of which four states were independent. 1. California which you already know now. 2. The Long Star State, aka Texas, obviously. 3. Hawaii, of course. 4. And the one most people don't know? It's Vermont who were not one of the original Thirteen Colonies. Independent from 1777 to 1791 though never recognized by any other nations.) [Review 21010 overall - 527 in California - 1995 of 2023.]

Love the history of this town! The Barricks were fun to roam through!…read moreIt's all nestled around the square where there's lots of trees and Picnic Table's there's restaurants and stores highly recommend going to Sonoma