Had the pleasure working with Jackie to host my team holiday event making candles. From selecting…read moreour own based & learning the difference between why candles are expensive to how to light them & not ruin the wax itself. We got to play & test scents to build our candle & also decorate the tops as well. As a team we enjoyed it & it was nice and personal. But utmost Jackie made us feel at ease, comfortable & just allowed us to have fun in her space! I love my candle and lighting it up every chance I get:)

Such a cute activity to do with your friends, significant other, or family! Book a reservation in…read moreadvance because it can get busy, especially on weekends. When you arrive, the staff are super welcoming and walk you through the candle-making process step by step. It's beginner-friendly, so even if you've never done anything like this before, it's easy to follow along. There are tons of scents to choose from and you can mix and match a few to make something unique, or pick one signature scent you love. You also get to control how strong or subtle the fragrance is, which is a nice personal touch. The space itself is clean, well-organized, and smells amazing! Plan for about two hours total: the first hour is for scent choosing, instructions, and pouring your candle, and the second is for drying time. During that time, you can explore nearby shops or grab coffee in downtown Mountain View. When you come back, you can decorate your candle with labels or small touches to make it gift-ready or keep for yourself. Overall, it's a relaxing, creative experience that's perfect for date nights, small group outings, or even solo time if you want to unwind and make something special. Highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for a fun, hands-on local activity!

Great selection of perfumes and body lotions. Sales associates are extremely helpful and kind. Very…read morerefreshing to get an excellent service like that. I am so impressed

Love these candles and soaps. I got the bath wash & samples of perfume. The attendant told that…read morehelped me was wonderful.

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 !

IMHO Just go in…read morealready! This is a great store to browse through after you've had a great meal on Castro St. There are so many fun, hilarious, whimsical and cute items to look at, from tea towels, coffee mugs, coffee table books, clothing, plush Jelly cat animals, jewelry, etc., etc. I didn't buy anything this trip, but it was sure fun looking around!

This is a vintage looking gift shop located in the downtown of Los Altos …read more It is filled with holiday items now and very festival style with stuffed animals, desk top decorations, light up home decorations, a few old fashioned looking TV and when it lights up , it is a moving musical box with street scene in cold winter . Many cute cards and home decorations. Prices are reasonable. The lady will give you free gift wraps for either birthday or Christmas . We bought a Christmas photo frame ,a desk Decoration with a cute mouse and the candle lights , plus a soft bear which is a " warmies" that you can microwave for headache . So many beautiful things and cute stuffs . I can come here every day !

Little store in a small town. Nice area to walk around…read more Went there to check out their jellycat collection. They don't have much. They are a bit more expensive than other places. I rather buy them online. The lady is not friendly.

Love the ladies of the Los Altos spot. Store is always stocked and has a relaxing vibe. I go there…read morea few times a year to restock on the absolute essentials and it's always a great time.

Jodi was a great help - what a wonderful lady. She helped me find everything I was looking for. If…read moreyou need natural skincare or makeup - this is the place for you

Cute little shop I found after dinner in the area. There were a lot of cute kitchen knick knacks. I…read morepersonally came for chocolate though. I tried the cherry cordial. I never had a dark chocolate one and I may not go back to traditional milk chocolate. If Im ever in the area in again, I try some of their other seasonal chocolates.

For a guy that takes an inordinate amount of photos, I am surprisingly unobservant. This place is…read morejust three doors down from the Posh Bagel on Main St. How is it I just noticed this fantastic store? I mean, stores that sell candy and chocolate are my jam. But it was invisible to me. Until today, anyway. I am so happy I finally found it. Because Gourmet Works is much more than a store that sells candy and chocolate. In fact, as the name would suggest, it's more of a Gourmet food store and Gift Shop than a Chocolate Shop. But it's also a hella cool chocolate shop and that's the main reason I will be sure to return. Right when you walk in the door you are surrounded by an astonishingly large variety of items that would make the perfect gift for a loved one, or for yourself. Because, I ain't gonna lie, there were at least a dozen items that I considered buying for myself. I thought to myself, you know, I do so much for me, and it seems I rarely properly thank myself for my devoted patronage and self care. If you are interested in high quality gourmet gifts, Gourmet Works is definitely the place to go! They carry so many products you would be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Gourmet Salts, Dried Herbs, Pasta Sauces, Dried Pasta, Curry Sauces, Masala Simmer Sauce, Special Preserves and Jams. An impressive, well-curated selection. Then, at the back of the store you find the kind of Chocolate display case that dreams are made of. Oh my Lord! Just the Truffle side alone would be enough to melt anyone's heart. But the other side, with the astonishing variety of hand dipped chocolates is where I lost it. I saw the Almond Bark and stopped dead in my tracks. I stared at that Almond Bark. The Almond Bark stared back at me. We were locked into that stare down for what seemed like an eternity. I was sure neither of us would ever give in. But then I blinked. Somehow I became aware that the wonderful woman behind the counter was asking me if she could help me. As I regained my senses, suddenly I felt so embarrassed. How long had I been staring at that Almond Bark? How many times had she tried to get my attention? I had no idea. I tried to play it off like there was nothing going on between me and that Almond Bark. I casually inquired about some Chocolate Covered Caramels with Sea Salt on a totally different shelf in the display case. Then, of course, I had to buy a couple of those Chocolate Covered Carmels with Sea Salt, to cover up the whole situation with me and the Almond Bark. I purchased a couple ordinary, un-chocolate covered Caramels with Sea Salt too. The woman behind the counter couldn't have been more gracious. She didn't let on that she knew exactly what was happening and I wasn't fooling anyone with the whole Chocolate Covered Caramels with Sea Salt charade. So, my thanks to Gourmet Works, and the gracious woman behind the counter, Padmaja (her family owns Gourmet Works). It was such a pleasure to shop at your wonderful store! Mikey C says: I'm coming back for you, Almond Bark!

Came here to quickly grab a bouquet to celebrate a graduate of Stanford University. It was a Sunday…read moreat around 11:00am and there were not much cut flowers I was told. So I chose among wrapped bouquets. She was very kind to change the wrap from pink to blue without extra charge for me. I love the inside. It's a coffee shop / florist / nursery. It gives a very relaxed feel inside. I love this place.

This is an adorable matcha spot on Castro street…read more First off, it's a beautiful plant shop. Second off, they make really great matcha drinks with unique flavors. We tried the matcha cold foam with pandan and the iced matcha latte ($6-8 a drink) with lemon poppy foam. They tape a little fresh flower on your drink too.

A recent visit revealed that the USA 250th anniversary display has been replaced with many new…read moreproducts. They told me they're gearing up for fall (pumpkin crafts coming soon.) Halloween items will show up mid-September--stop by to add to your Halloween decor. Please spread the word that anyone looking for a handmade gift for any age should check out this shop. Of course, add the November craft fair to your calendar--Friday, 11/13, and Saturday, 11/14.

Lots of "unique" items for sale here. A hidden gem located in the Sunnyvale Senior Center....NO,…read moreyou don't have to be a senior to shop or enter the building! The shop is located to the right as you walk into the center. All items are hand made by seniors in Sunnyvale. Good quality items at reasonable prices; lovely seniors provide excellent service. You don't have to wait for the annual craft fairs as hand crafted items are available for purchase daily at Unique Boutique! Two annual Craft Fairs, Spring and Fall. You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram to see the latest new items and find out the dates of the next craft fair.

Located on Main Street in downtown Los Altos, Yves Delorme has a beautiful selection of Egyptian…read morecotton sheets imported from Paris that makes falling a sleep a LUXURY! Even the faux flowers here look so real! I haven't seen anything like them! Thanks, Gisela for all your help! The sheets are HEAVENLY!