If you ever came to the antique store that used to be in this space, you would not believe your…read moreeyes at what it's become. It's no longer a dark and cramped museum of over-priced items that sit for literal years, gathering dust. It's now a bright, spacious, and dynamic place to shop and visit. The new owners (a young sister duo) have an incredible eye for pieces from every decade in the past 100 years. No matter what you collect - be it media, ephemera, kitsch, housewares, soft goods, lighting, home decor, clothing, jewelry/accessories, or furniture - you WILL find something that calls out to you for a price you can't resist. I especially enjoy chatting with Sam (the sister who happens to have been there each time I've visited) about our shared fascination with the stories behind, well, everything. There's just something about knowing where an object came from and who loved it first that makes it extra precious. Bonus: A cat museum - appropriate to the store name - is being planned. Stay tuned!

Clean, visually appealing large vintage store open weekends only in historic downtown Crockett…read more(Friday, Saturday, Sunday) run by two sisters Jessie May and Samantha Jean, who have family ties to antiques dealing. They have assembled a unique collection of vintage wares. Friendly and cat loving (as suggested by their name), the sisters are welcoming when you walk inside. Their store includes vintage pop cultural lunchboxes, a cat collection including a working Garfield phone, vintage clothing, vintage dinnerware and jewelry boxes, antique matchboxes and even an eclectic vintage unicorn collection. They are well integrated into the tight knit Crockett community and host fundraisers for local cat related nonprofits.

Kathleen was referred by a pal who sews…read more I accompanied a friend who was having her complex asymmetrical boutique purchase wedding dress altered to fit and flatter better. We knew the gig needed super pro skills and confident creativity to pull it all together. We had a great time every visit. Kathleen is the real deal!!

Kathleen is awesome! I found her after my tailor of six years left the business. I've been seeing…read moreher for alterations though her main business is more creative work which can be found on etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/KathleenCrowley. I'm small and most clothing does not fit off the rack and she has saved me. I can shop again! She offers advice and the alterations are in keeping with the style of the garment. She does quality work and is affordable. Other perks include convenient hours (10 AM -- 10 PM), easy street parking, and she accepts credit cards (not Discover) and paypal. One of her passions is wedding dresses. This one is my favorite, gorgeous! http://kathleencrowley.blogspot.com/2009/10/kathleencrowleycostumecouture-and-great.html Kathleen lives/works out of her gem of a studio in Crockett (after Pinole but before the bridge). It's fun to visit and see all her work. I used to travel 50 miles round trip to see my tailor so I think it's a steal to travel only 36. So worth it! You won't be disappointed.

Loved my experience today and thought Gregory was very reasonable. Walked away very happy and love…read moremy new finds.

After my initial review, the business owner actually reached out directly to apologize and offered…read morea resolution. I really appreciate that they took the time to listen and made an effort to address what happened. That gesture shows they care about their customers' experiences, so I'm grateful for the follow-up and wanted to share that here. Thank you for the response!

This place has so many cool things and even a great designer section. The best part is that sales…read morego to a good cause!

Always clean and well organized, good mix of brands to match taste and pockets. Do watch the…read moreparking meter and make sure it is well fed.

Lovely store! Always something new. Look forward to visiting again soon. The staff is very friendly!read more

Bought two beautiful leather modern recliners for a very fair price. We are beyond thrilled, they…read moreare perfect!

Amazing place for local SF (particularly the Richmond) gifts and goods, like clothing, crewnecks,…read morebeanies, art prints, cards/stationery, stickers, and more. They hold custom printing classes and workshops and really give back to the city and neighborhood--a local gem! They support and carry local artists and cool designs that are like inside jokes for locals, like a love letter to SF (and the Richmond.) I picked up my Friends of Sunset Dunes beanies here and it was very easy, convenient, and friendly. I'll be back to buy some gifts here.

I stumbled on Fleet Wood gift shop while strolling around on Clement St in SF after enjoying lunch…read moreat Lime Tree. There were candles, stickers, shirts, and additional lovely gifts that supports local vendors. I fell in love with Ember + Fog candles during a pop up at one of the Embarcadero plazas during this past holiday season. While small batches typically cost more expensive than large corporation offerings, I prefer supporting local small batches for gifts and a little pick-me-up. Plus, the scents are always so unique and it feels gratifying to enjoy something so special made with so much love. Thanks Eleanor for sharing your cheer and grace. Happy shopping!

I stepped into this storefront thinking it was Strapping, but it's actually a separate vintage…read moreboutique, mostly selling clothes and shoes, but also a few Knick knacks. The owner was super friendly and welcoming and there was no sales pressure. I found the cutest hair clip (new) and was eyeing one of those camera cases for underwater photography, which only fits one certain camera that the owner researched and is available on eBay for $25. I walked out with the cute hair clip only, but worth the browse if you're into vintage/thrifting.

Amelia is the best! They're so helpful with styling and just the sweetest. Enjoyed my time in the…read morestore and browsing the cute little spot!!

I've walked up and down Fillmore daily and never walked into Warren until this past weekend. I saw…read morein the window a few interesting things and had no idea there was a thrift estate sake store here still. I saw a really cute littke Snoopy figure in the window and went in to ask about it. I stood in front of the salesperson who was behind a counter on a phone or just distracted and I said hello. I asked about the Snoopy in the window. He told me it was $50. I asked if I could see it. He told me I would need to buy it to see it. What kind of store does that? Apparently this store that I won't be buying a Snoopy at. Ugh. There's so much random stuff in this store that I don't understand it at all. Unpolished silver, used vintage silk tops with armpit stains, hats, art to decorate your oldest living relative's house...and a Fender Knock off guitar in the window selling for $450, but worth less than $60.

I told Gary that I was looking for a nice bag to use as a brief case but it had to fit my 16"…read morelaptop. True to form, he found me exactly what I was looking for: a genuine LV bag in terrific condition. He pays attention to what I gravitate toward and presents me witch great options. We check in at Warren a couple of times a month for new items and to see Gary. Thank you for being a great sales person.

I have attended the White Elephant Sale since I was 12, and now at 26 I feel that the sale has…read morediminished in quality, quantity, value, and overall experience. The White Elephant sale has honestly felt very different since 2020. Before the pandemic, there were walk up donations, the warehouse was always full, and the March sale was still packed with treasures to be found. Now the warehouse feels empty even during preview, all walk up and drive up donations have been eliminated, and the March sale is advertised as a "clearance sale" because of how empty the warehouse is. Stopping walk up and drive up donations has seriously hurt the sale. The number of small trinket items to be found is much smaller than it used to be. While there may be costs saved by not having to sort through and discard items that are not sellable, is the loss of profit from not having those smaller items greater? People like me used to donate all the time to the sale, but now donate to thrift stores that have walk up and drive up options instead. How many other people also have a bag full of great items but are not donating them because pickup donations are the only option? I have also found that in recent years the staff has become less and less kind. This year there was not a single visit to the warehouse that was not met with rude or unprofessional behavior by volunteers. That is not to say there are not wonderful volunteers, because I have had great experiences as well, but the number of negative interactions I have had seems to be increasing. I have been accused of stealing, had snarky comments made toward me, and have been accused of price switching. It has gotten to the point where going to the White Elephant is no longer bringing me joy, and it is difficult to see volunteers act with such low levels of kindness. You often emphasize being kind to volunteers, but shoppers deserve that same level of kindness and respect. One thing that stands out when it comes to how empty the warehouse has been, as well as the general morale of the volunteers, is the changing culture of reselling. I recognized dealers from Alameda Point and various antique markets as new volunteers, which makes me wonder if they are partially contributing to the diminished quality and quantity of items this year. In the past, almost all volunteers seemed to be there because they believed in the mission of the Oakland Museum. Now it appears that some newer volunteers may be more motivated by making money. It also raises the question that if they are pricing items they later purchase, were those items priced fairly? Especially when their ultimate goal is to resell items and make money. In addition, there seems to be a lack of willingness to receive feedback. As another reviewer mentioned, it can feel like the organization operates under the idea that because it is for charity and run by volunteers, feedback should not be given. That approach is simply unsustainable. I attempted to provide feedback both in person and on Instagram and was met with very combative responses. This is confusing, as feedback is essential when running such a large sale, and experiences like that make me hesitant to return. I have heard from others that the White Elephant has been "cleared out" this year. Without the return of more casual donations, stronger screening of volunteers, and limitations on what volunteers are able to purchase during presale events, the White Elephant will likely continue to decline. As a loyal shopper, I truly hope the organization will begin taking feedback seriously and consider changes that can help bring the sale back to its former glory.

I've gone to the white elephant for years, 10+ to be specific. This year the selection was…read moredrastically different than previous years (I'll get back to this). Not only that, the prices were the highest I had seen. I included photos of some examples of what was priced super high in bric a brac (on your Facebook page the admin said to 'show specific examples') so I took photos of items I couldn't fathom being that high (even after looking on eBay to compare- the prices were just outrageous considering condition and quality). Not only that, but the selection on preview day (im usually in the first 30 people- and first to the department I shop) it already looked picked through. From what I understand the volunteers shop the sale before- but it's very disheartening and worrying when I recognize people who are new volunteers and I regularly see them sell at local things as resellers (nobody is saying you can't do that!), but it's more so the piecing together the lack of vintage and quality goods this year on preview, and the new volunteers, it's easy to assume there is a correlation. I worry that the integrity of the sale may be lost- and will only worsen as the years carry on. I know departments can vary year to year- of course that's a factor I consider. This is not a normal amount of variation- it's not like there was 30% less of something I have ALWAYS seen at your preview sale- it was 100% gone. And when I'm the first person looking- I know someone at preview didn't get it ahead of me. I heard from others who attended- even some people who didn't! They both said the same thing- white elephant was cleared out this year. Culture shifting about second hand and thrifting should be a consideration and something to keep in mind- the structure of this sale will collapse if it isn't. I'd imagine in the next couple years, the amount of resellers volunteering will outnumber the volunteers who have been there for years due to them retiring/ no longer doing it - and in turn will diminish the sale itself. I think how the preview tickets sold out in a little over a day vs a week last year, should convey how there is an increase in demand, to the degree that people will try to covertly get around it and 'ahead' by volunteering. Correct me if I'm wrong, but many new volunteers this year didn't follow through with their commitments after they shopped on their preview- it makes you wonder.