Shelby's Garden

Customer service and Store manager at 2p on June 19,2026. Refused a return of completely unused…read moredual set of pillows because there was an almost imperceivable scuff mark which was identified right after being brought home and transported in an immaculate backseat of a car. Present with small child and completely obstinate indicating their floor staff make sure all objects are perfect at point of sale (yeah, right). Won't ever be returning to this store. Buyer beware here -- they will go out of their way to lie that merchandise they sell never has imperfections and that it's the customer's fault if you return anything that missed a 20-point inspection required of the consumer. Disputing with credit card. Contacting main office regarding the staff at this store.

I was inspired by a recent visit to a Home Goods in Austin - San Carlos location has a decent…read moreselection but the Austin store was so much more organized, better selection (SC store has so many damaged goods) and more employees! Got into line and out of 16 registers, 3/4 were open - ugh. Waited 15minutes.

Ridiculous line

Apparently popcorn is the trend for the season

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Nordic Nest

4.4(16 reviews)

0.2 mi

I've been to the Nordic nest and it's a really cute place. They have lots of different items there…read moreand I got a couple cute dish towels. I wish I liked yarn because they have quite a selection. One time I went and they had a little pop-up market and that was kind of fun. The service is really nice. The prices are a little bit high. But I know in times like these everything is expensive.

I came in here as I was wanting to try and start knitting as a new hobby! The store clerk was so…read morehelpful and made sure I had all the essentials to be successful. I am so happy to have this store close to my house for all my future projects!

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Lark - San Carlos

5.0(9 reviews)

0.0 mi

A friend and I took Lark's leather workshop and had a delightful evening making crossbody leather…read morebags that turned out surprisingly great! All thanks to owner Eilish's thoughtful assistance and providing all materials needed. Her shop on Laurel is a San Carlos gem too--perfect place to shop for unique and handmade gifts from local artists!

Lark is my first stop in town for unique gifts. I love to browse the store and read all about the…read morelocal artisans. I recently attended a leather making workshop led by Eilish, the shop owner, and made my own tote bag. It was so fun, and Eilish was very knowledgeable and patient.

Hand crafted leather laptop habdbag

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Looking through the front door at Lark.

Home Consignment Center

3.1(134 reviews)

0.8 mi

If you live in the Bay Area, please stop by the home consignment center in Danville!! Everyone that…read moreworks there is so helpful and sometimes you can get a better price just by asking... I recently did a remodeling of my home and got some furniture, a mirror and a beautiful rug for such an amazing price. My sofa was part of a model home where the developer delivers the Furniture there after the model home showings end.

Home Consignment Center is the only place I go now to get furniture and accessories. The secondhand…read morestores such as Salvation Army, Goodwill, and esp. St. Vincent de Paul no longer have furniture and lovely accessories - they just mostly have clothes. But Home Consignment Center has the most wonderful furniture some of it knew from designers offloading last year's designs. WONDERFUL!

This Beautiful Accent Chair had to come home with me!!

Beautiful modern furnitures!

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Harvest

3.9(14 reviews)

2.6 mi

Knowledgeable friendly and fun staff. Shopping at Harvey was a wonderful experience. The staff…read morelistened to our needs and wants and helped us to make smart choice for our lifestyle.

So I started working with Noel. She's one of the designers and let me say this has nothing to do…read morewith her. She is wonderful though I will say that you should just pick up the furniture your self as they they over charge and are friends with one of the movers and they so overcharge but what ever. onto the couch, initially looked okay(there were a few darker spots that I thought was maybe was a shadow from the sky light. NOPE it was not. After one a week the fabric was all numb like an old sweater that needs to be retired!!!! The couch is awful. It's like sitting on cardboard, and leaves dents kn it when you get up. We have sat on this couch probably a total of 12 times., Noel said it needed to be broken in. It looks awlful but more importantly ot is not comfortable or not cozy it's like sitting on one of though couches in a hotel room. is nubbinf so I reached out numerous times and was told that they had to wait for the company to respond. That's was 7 months ago. It looks like a sweatshirt that is nubby. I reached out to her many times she said we just have To wait for the company to respond. That wasn't eight months ago, so I don't think it has anything to do with the company. I think they're waiting for the one year warranty so that they don't have to help us out. I trust everyone, so I just kind of let it go and then called tonight. She said she would have her manager. Call me back. No one call me back I know I'm not the first person to complain about the company that they use, have read allot online and on resort. They string you along and along until you want to give up. Which I was doing. It sad as when they weee in San Carlos I spent 20 grand here and was pleased with the furniture. Not sure what happened but the fact they the owner closed 2 stores may be a sign!!!! I don't EVER write reviews but afywr 8 months of them saying "oh we are waiting for the company to respond .... they don't out their customers first and nothing has been addressed. Take your money and go somewhere else, sorry but that's the truth. Again I don't wrote reviews because I never ever want to hurt a business but at this point I am done and just want my money back so that I can purchases a couch from a company that takes their products serious versus sitting on foam.

Custom upholstery at its finest.

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Antiques Unlimited

3.7(32 reviews)

0.6 mi

Wide selection of antiques for reasonable prices. Owner is very friendly. Owner made an effort to…read moreknow what I'm interested in and keeps an eye out for me.

A very nice place to to find a perfect unique gifts for you and your love ones!…read moreThey have varieties of vintage and antique pieces . Nice selections and neatly organized ! Parking is easy as it is located in front of the shop. Let's help the small businesses and visit this shop.

Beautiful lady wood sculpture and cute wooden ducks !

Another good section !

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Another sections for vintage and antique pieces !

Bedroom & More-San Carlos

4.9(91 reviews)

0.4 mi

Great experience start to finish! Kevin is great, makes the…read moreexperience fun, easy and obviously works with the best of the best in regards to products. He succinctly provided all the information we needed to make a rather large purchase on our first visit. He personally came and installed the couch (we were worried about it being able to get into our home/space and he assured us it would work... it DID!). Our American Leather sleeper couch is beautiful and SO COMFORTABLE!! Really worth the extra money. Thank you Kevin.

Time for a replacement/upgrade!…read more We updated a 2013 BeautyRest Comfor-Pedic with a 2024 Tempur-Pedic Luxe Breeze. Kevin (along with Jose for the delivery) was friendly, professional, and provided good value.

Setting up my American Leather Sofa Sleeper.

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Whearley & Co.

5.0(4 reviews)

2.4 mi

One of my absolute favorite shops in the Bay Area! The space is warm, inviting, and filled with…read moredecor inspiration perfect for refreshing your home or finding a thoughtful gift. Their seasonal displays are always beautifully done, and the staff is genuinely enthusiastic and helpful. Over the years, I've picked up all kinds of unique treasures, but most recently I purchased Farrow & Ball paint and enjoyed my experience. They have an in-house mixing machine and were incredibly patient in helping me find the perfect color match for my space. Prices can be on the higher end for vintage furniture, but they also carry more budget-friendly options like cookbooks and charming little knick-knacks. I always feel so refreshed after walking in & plan to at least monthly!

This is such a cute home goods store (so cute I already owned several pieces they were selling!) it…read morewas the perfect mix of rustic and unique. It was Christmas-y without being too much and you could definitely get goods here that are unique! The staff was friendly too. It was very warm and inviting.

Candle display with tester the smell amazing! Brookyn candle Co.

Variety of dried flowers vases and foliage for sale

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Create A Couch

4.7(47 reviews)

0.8 mi

Offers customized solutions

Family-owned & operated

My wife and I heard about this place from some friends who ordered 2 sofas there and were very…read morehappy with the quality and service. When we went in, the owner Steve walked us through the various options for arm and back style, seat cushion firmness, and material. There were enough models on display for us to look at and sit in so we were able to get a good sense for what we wanted. Ultimately we went with a fully customized sectional in leather. Steve was very thorough in writing down all of our specifications (number of seat cushions, tight back stitching, seat height, seat depth, arm height, arm width, back height, leg height, overall width, bumper length, chaise depth, leather color). Even with all that recorded detail, we were still a bit nervous pulling the trigger on such a large purchase without being able to see it in person beforehand. However, Steve assured us that nothing would get lost in translation between himself and the manufacturer. The lead time was a couple of months but Steve kept us in the loop as it was going through production (we even received a photo of the sofa before it was shipped to make sure it aligned with our expectations). The delivery was on time and the setup was a breeze. We are extremely happy with the look and feel of our new sectional!

We got our couch here in 2020 and it's still holding up quite well despite kids not always treating…read moreit gently (though not like we let them bounce on it or anything). Also, really happy with the ability to adjust the dimensions of a piece to fit your space. It has held up much better than the room and board sofa it replaced.

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Terry G.

17 years ago

Shelby's Garden is located in the heart of downtown San Carlos and has been one of my favorite gift stores for years. It always carries an interesting array of hard to find gifts for women. The selection ranges from Mary Englebreit to garden decor to upscale baby items and toiletries to inexpensive, fun jewelry. It changes seasonally with cute little goodies for all of our favorite holidays. Everything is handsomely displayed in the store and also in the windows. Beware though that if you see something you like at Shelby's, you'll want to snatch it up as their stock turns over quickly and is usually replaced by something for the next season. They never seem to have enough of the really cute stuff - worth it, you just have to visit often. read more

Emily R.

19 years ago

Gets two starts for very cute decor and items for purchase, but otherwise this place isn't very good at all. The prices are excessively high, and I've even purchased a doll only to have it break once I got home. When I went to return it the woman at the counter was just absolutely silent, and didn't offer any condolences. On the topic of their employees, that's what really gets me about this place. The staff consists of a couple of gals that chit chat amongst themselves. I have been in here SEVERAL times and never been asked if I need any help, or even gotten a simple hello. Pros: Cute items you don't normally find, lovely window displays. Cons: Too expensive, customers are not a priority. read more

Karen P.

17 years ago

Whenever I need a gift for someone Shelby's Garden is the first place I think of. I can always find something for a birthday, anniversary or just about any holiday. My personal favorite is the jewelry. Their front windows always have a great whimsical flair, Denise has great taste. I highly recommend Shelby's Garden for a fun place to find great gifts. read more

Avalon L.

3 months ago

I just spoke to the owner and the store is NOT permanently closed. They are closed for a short time to refresh the store as the owner termed it. It is such a wonderful store and I am so glad I called and cleared the "permanently closed" label on Yelp. She said she hopes to reopen by July 11th, 2026 read more

M F.

3 months ago

This business isn't permanently closed. While Yelp currently lists it as closed, the shop is preparing to reopen. It has been able to remain in its current location and is getting a bit of a facelift with some updates and improvements. Keep an eye out for its reopening! read more

mary k.

15 years ago

love this store!

Shelby's Garden - homedecor - Updated October 2026

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