My all time favorite shop. Wonderfully curated and selected products that's unique, beautiful and…read moreinteresting. Price point is also good. This is my go to place to shop for gifts.

I discovered Homage during a walking tour of Pasadena, and I'm so glad I did! The store may be…read moresmall, but it's packed with amazing finds. The jewelry is handcrafted, and many pieces include the artist's name and a short bio, which adds such a personal touch. They also carry candles, bags, greeting cards, and products for men, women, and children. The variety is impressive, and I especially appreciated the large selection of handcrafted items. The associates are friendly, welcoming, and genuine. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and I noticed they recognized and acknowledged repeat customers. That's impressive, especially considering the number of tourists who visit the store. Another thing I appreciated is that they don't overwhelm you with emails. Their emails are event-focused and purposeful, which is refreshing. You're paying for quality, craftsmanship, and unique items you won't find just anywhere. The prices reflect the specialty merchandise they carry and the care that goes into selecting it. Parking... well, it's Pasadena! It can be challenging, with mostly metered street parking and paid parking garages nearby, but it's a pleasant walk to the store. I highly recommend Homage! It's a wonderful place to find unique gifts or treat yourself to something special.

I still love this store with all my heart but I would like to make sure to specify that I would…read moreonly care to go and be helped by the lovely lady with red hair who I think goes by Theodora. She goes above and beyond from my first time in the store til now. She gets five stars and we spend a few hundred dollars whenever we're there. I have read things about the older owners and luckily have not had any one on one run ins to experience. However, the older woman walked straight up to my brother asked my brother if he was in "the right place?". To think that someone surrounded by art and culture should ask such a small minded rude question is beyond me. My brother respectfully and quietly took his money down a few doors and spent his couple hundred dollars somewhere else. I was so excited to share a magical place only to be embarrassed by my recommendation. The older woman is the reason I lowered my rating.

Cool boutique store that I imagine is like a Gothic rockstar vibe. Silver and gold jewelry, that…read morehave a handmade look to them. Insects made of beads and embroidery. It's like a mini museum of oddities and shiny things. Parking is street or one of the cities garages and you walk a bit.

Wow, this is no ordinary gift store…read more There are quite a few shops selling home wares, cards, candles and other gift-y items on Mission Street in South Pasadena. This place, however immediately stands out. When I passed by the store the first time I was struck by a collection of headwear: a beaded cap from the Congo and a hat from the Miao people of China and Southeast Asia. I'm an anthropologist, so I was hooked. This store has an incredibly curated collection: folk altars and santos from Latin America, bronze Buddhist statues and jewelry from around the world. The owner is quite a world traveler and it shows in her collection. Definitely a place for the culturally curious. Along with the numerous artifacts are small gifts: some wonderfully fragrant soaps (my favorites were rose geranium and patchouli/sandalwood), beeswax candles and some interesting kitchenware. People might find some items pricy...however, having done some research, most things are very reasonably priced for the quality. Definitely recommend.

I noticed this store as I was driving by and knew I had to go in! It is a hidden treasure near the…read moreheart of South Pasadena. Great vibe with a unique collection of items. The store owner, Sue, was such a lovely woman to talk to. Will definitely be returning.

It's a fun experience just to go in! The things are beautifully curated. I'm uplifted by shopping…read morehere. The owners are very cool people who care about community. I loved the booklet on local murals they had made by great local writer and artist. My daughter loves it too. She used to call it the Rainbow Store so now I still am getting used to calling it by name. It's such a fun time to go in. I've gotten all my hair clips from there. I have such a cool collection now! Thank you for being in our neighborhood!

Crush & Touch is an art supply shop located in Highland Park. This is one of several cards &…read morestationery shops on York Blvd (including Shorthand locating right next door). [Parking]: There are plenty of metered parking spots and paid public parking lots, but parking can be hard to come by during busy shopping seasons. [Selection]: The shop offers various art supplies (e.g. drawing books), greeting cards, stickers, hair clips, pens, markers, Rolife DIY Miniature House, etc. This shop has slightly more selection on Valentine's Day cards. The shop was not as colorful as the next door stationery shop Shorthand. [Conclusion]: I didn't buy anything during my visit as I didn't see any specific items that matched what I was looking for, but I can see myself coming back here from time to time if I need to look for interesting greeting cards.

I was tasked with purchasing a birthday card for someone's brother, as the gift-giver lives out of…read morestate. In a world where transactions are more often than not digital, a handwritten note provides a light, but effective counterbalance to this trend. At the store, the rep happily walked me through the options, noting some of the snark and sass behind the artwork and text. Matter of fact, there were lots of wonderfully odd items there, such as the feet finger puppets I played with while waiting in line. They especially boasted a strong collection of vintage women's clothing with vibrant colors and unique designs easily able to grab the attention of anyone walking by. As for the card, I narrowed it down to Darth Vader, Chewbacca, or Arthur, finally deciding to choose the path of the resistance with Chewie.

I love this store. Their selection is unmatched, size inclusion is appreciated, and the prices are…read morenot out of line! The team who works there is kind and helpful, and even with all of the terrible things that have come their way, they haven't lost their sparkle. I can't wait for them to reopen in a few weeks so I can go back and shop more! P.s. love love love the wallpaper in the dressing rooms!

I have to admit I don't usually look into stores that give off crystals/witchy vibes ... which is…read morewhat I thought when I walked past the store. But I'm on a new mission for more rings, and I had time to kill, so I stepped in anyway and was really pleasantly surprised! This store is really great! There's several different altars, each with its own unique theme going on. They are really quite different from each other, and while several of them weren't my style, all of them were worth looking over, and there's clearly a lot of thought put into the design and layout. The store person was SUPER friendly, turns out she does make a lot of the jewelry herself, while the store owner makes a lot of designs. You can follow them on IG @ravenapothecary but when I glanced through the feed, it doesn't give you a good sense of all you could get in the store. However, I was told that you can order online (DM them) and request virtual tours where they show you the jewelry. I ended up buying one ring, it was at a really great price point, and I now have this store bookmarked in case I'm ever in the neighborhood again, I would definitely make this a regular stop-in to check the inventory. It seems like it can change frequently. LOTS of earrings, then necklaces and rings, as well as interesting sticker collections. They've got a variety of non-jewelry stuff going on too.

we went here looking for a nice gift and they have a lot of beautiful jewelry and cute stuff for a…read morewhimsical gal like me

This is an adorable little shop on an up and coming stretch of Eagle Rock Blvd. I stopped my car…read moreafter lunch at Auntie Em's because I thought it looked cute. Inside, the store is tiny...but packed with adorable little gifties and hand made items. Their card says it's direct from France, but I actually coveted a Wedgewood little dish that was from England. There is a mix of vintage and new and if you are looking for a unique little trinket for a gift, look no further.

Another great shop in the NELA region of L.A. (Eagle Rock). Yael, the owner, is such a great warm…read moreperson. She carries an array of products; anything from art work, antiques, knitted hats, and other "shabby chic" items. Yael is a talented artist herself and sells many of her creations as well. The location of the boutique is great and its my go to place for gift shopping!! Check this place out, next you are near Eagle Rock!!

I've been a fan of intentionally blank shoes for some years and was so excited to see they opened a…read morenew store in Highland Park! It's such a fun concept having two stores in one which also includes Ririku, which has the coolest curated selection of trinkets clothing, candles, scents and more! So many great gift options for the holidays as well. Such a great addition to the neighborhood!

I loveee shopping here. It's my favorite local small business! They have the coolest / most trendy…read morestyle clothing. I leave with something every time I visit