Owner is super sweet and establishment is dog friendly! Lots of cute trinkets!…read moreThis is a true Long Beach staple!

Around since 2010, this is a small but unique gift shop down in Long Beach. The owner was working…read morethat day, and she was very nice and welcoming. It's quite small on the inside, but they do have a lot of really unique and funny items, with all sorts of themes that I really love. I was looking for a gift for someone and got a lot of great ideas. Parking in this area can be slightly challenging, they don't have a dedicated parking lot, but we were able to find a free street spot a block away. I would recommend if you are in the area.

I love this store, as many similar stores went out of business in the last few years. I'm glad we…read morehave this one left with caring staff, good selection, although a bit slanted towards female customers. Extremely helpful people work there, they're generally care about their customers living the space with exactly what they needed. Prices vary but in general, you can find something for your budget. If you need to wrap your gift in a beautiful, wrapping paper with matching greeting card to look wow that's the place to go. I hope the store will stay for a long time, and hopefully the fact that they are owned by Barnes & Noble, is helpful to their survival.

I'm so glad to have this Paper Source nearby! My parents raised me to always write thank you notes…read moreand greeting cards - and it turned out to be a lifelong obsession. This is the first place I come to find beautiful birthday cards, sympathy, and writing sets. I believe there's a buy 4 cards, get the 5th free promo (but don't quote me on that lol). The store always carries a good variety of quality gifts - for wellness, pet parents, or foodies, you name it! Often these will be on the pricier side, but it's worth it to support specialty creators. There's also the "paper cuts" section towards the back with discounted items, where you can also find some out of season or overstock. For example, I nabbed a Paddywax electric candle lighter and limited edition tote for half price last visit!

This beautiful store has the prettiest clothing as well as gifts, cards, home decor and so many…read moresurprises! The staff is so kind and helpful!!! Great prices, also!

This is one of those places you love to find when you are window shopping. You pass by and…read moresomething catches your eye in the window and it's like, "let me check this place out." So you walk in and a positive vibe washes over you. You realize they a little bit of everything and everything they have a little bit of is good. I go out on a ledge and predict you won't leave here without buying something. So what are some of the things you will find? You'll have to stop by and find out.

Kuarto is the right blend of modern minimalist! Located on one of the busiest streets of Long…read moreBeach, Kuarto is situated in a quaint little building that be easy to miss. Once you're inside however, it can feel like you're away from the traffic and it gives off a very calming atmosphere. All the items are neatly and particularly placed. The store carries a variety of home products to self-care goods. Since it's a novelty store, you can expect that some of these items are not "budget-friendly." With that being said, you can tell that all of the items are of immense quality. They carry some noteworthy brands like Aesop and Kinto. If you're choosing to make a purchase just based on quality, you've made a great investment. I had a chance to speak to Arianne and she was well-informed about the products. I wasn't prepared to make a moderate purchase upon first visit, but I am keen on coming back! I only purchased their lip balm and it's currently my favorite product to use. If you're ever in the Long Beach area, I recommend paying this store a visit!

Kuarto is a cute name for this store. In Tagalog and Spanish, which are closely related, Kuarto…read moremeans bedroom. This store is cozy and chic just like a bedroom. Here you will find lots of very high quality decor for your home, office, bedroom or a gift for your minimalist friends. There are ceramic bowls for your Palo Santo or White sage, which they also carry here, and large pots and tableware items. All of their scented items like incense, soaps, oil diffusers, candles, room sprays are all unique, irresistible, and sophisticated-smelling. They will definitely set the ambience in your room to new levels. There are some unique items here that I don't really want to share with the internet just yet. Lol. You're just gonna have to go in and find out for yourself. Welcome to Long Beach, Kuarto, and can't wait to see what else is in store.

We always enjoy this place. Cute cards, unique and fun gifts, and always great service.read more

I found this little gem soon after we moved to Belmont Heights in 2001. It was actually part of a…read morelarger shop next door that was going to close up until Michael, one of the shopkeepers, decided to buy the business. I was ecstatic when I realized that my favorite gift/greeting card shop would still be open for business. The gift selections are unique, and the greeting cards never fail to grab my attention. In fact, I have gained the reputation among my friends of being the go-to person for a great card if we're giving a group gift. Today, as usual, I walked in for one card, and walked out with at least 10 cards and three gifts for upcoming birthdays. I was able to find something pretty made by a local artist for my adult daughter and two gifts for my grandchildren, aged two and five. There's something for everyone and Michael always makes me feel welcome as soon as I walk in the door. The items are not outrageously priced, but everything in there is of high quality. I cannot recommend this little Long Beach treasure enough.

My favorite place to spend my paycheck! I'm glad this place…read morehas grown as much as it has. It has tons of stickers and plenty of stationary to make your wallet weep. I went here to order custom stickers as well a while back. The quality is the best I've ever bought from and it's local. They are quick to complete orders and super accommodating.

Such a cute store and I love shopping local but their employees they hire here, I don't even know…read more I have come twice and both times I have never been greeted or when I ask for help, they make it seem like it's an inconvenience on their end. I understand it is just stickers but dang. Even when I check out, they sigh and just act like they don't want me there. Third time is not the charm and what a shame they don't have the same hospitality they advertise on their Instagram.

Love shopping here. The owner Lindsay is awesome and goes the extra mile to provide a perfect…read moreshopping experience. I have purchased quite a few amazing and unique products since finding this place. It's inside Dead Rocker's! (another cool place)!

From the owner: L'esquelet is a Macabre Boutique with a heavy influence on Victorian Era Inspired Pieces. An…read moreeclectic mix of unique Artwork, Decor, Ethically Sourced Specimens, & Magical Antiques

Cartoules Press makes the most amazing hand-pressed cards and art pieces. I've made 2 purchases…read morefrom them (including thank you cards, Holiday gift tags, art prints, and custom cards) and all of the items are beautiful. Julie (the owner) is an absolute pleasure to work with. She's very prompt in her communications and is always willing to accommodate special requests. She'll even suggest color/font combinations if you are unsure what you want. Her prices are very reasonable considering the amazing quality of the items. I recommend her shop to my closest family and friends and will continue to support the business. If you are looking for great artisan cards, give Cartoules Press a try.

Oh yes, I'm number 1 to review!!!…read more I have found Julie to be one of the most creative minds out there. With Cartoules Letterpress, she is able to infuse that creativity into beautiful pieces of paper art! For Christmas, I recieved personal stationary, neatly letterpressed with ornate designs. They are classy, simple, sophisticated and perfect for any use. Her custom made Christmas cards, which are available in alternate languages were equally adorable and the quality is superb! I was one of the lucky guests to also recieve the Saronida Suite invitation printed by Cartoules Letterpress. Vibrant colors, very detailed and exceptionally done. I was extremely impressed with the work Julie produced for these invitations- down to a detailed map for the location of the event. Julie is a professional in every sense. Hardworking, creative and only delivers the best in final products. Having a letterpressed invitation for any of your special events creates such a unique and elegant touch. Being able to customize your invitation is even better! I look forward to many more Cartoules creations!!!

Fake merchandise! I purchased a blind box and upon opening, the figure inside was completely…read moredifferent. I went back to the owners and they denied the blind box was a fake and refused to give me a refund. I clearly explained the blind box had been tampered with previously and replaced with a fake but they declined any responsibility. I would not recommend this place at all, owners are scammers.

Amazing store with lots of cool items! Employee with pink hair was very nice and helpful when…read morelooking for a gift!

Raymond has an amazingly unique calligraphy style and a wonderfully positive attitude…read more I highly recommend Raymond for signage and mirrors. His work is incredible. If you're looking for a calligrapher, don't wait to call him. He books up quickly.

I can say that Raymond is one of the best calligrapher you will meet, you will surely love all his…read morecreations and will exceed your expectation, simple yet classy.