The French Quarter is pure magic…read more Walking into The French Quarter feels like stepping into a charming little world of its own. Every corner is thoughtfully curated -- beautiful home décor, unique gifts, garden pieces, jewelry, and those unexpected treasures you didn't know you needed until you saw them. The vibe is warm, cozy, and inviting, and you can really feel the love and care put into the space. It's the kind of shop where you wander slowly because everything catches your eye. Whether you're looking for a special gift or something to make your home feel more you, this place delivers every time. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, never pushy, and genuinely happy to help or just chat. It's one of those rare boutiques that feels both elevated and approachable. If you're anywhere near El Dorado, this shop is absolutely worth the visit. I always leave inspired -- and usually with more than I planned to buy (zero regrets). Highly recommend.

Does every touristy section of a rural Sierra foothills town need a home decor boutique? No. But it…read moresure does not hurt to have one. In the town of El Dorado, CA, they have the French Quarter Home Decor shop. It is right next to the iconic Poor Reds Bar 'n BBQ. The French Quarter inventory is quality made merch with a modern farmhouse charm. Prices are not outrageous. The staff is welcoming. The vibe was down to earth. The home decor items were on the lines of kitchen towels, cheeseboards, candles, vases, plates, mugs, box keys, pillows, seasonal decor, etc. Everything was beautifully displayed. They also sell woman's clothing, costume jewelry, purses, wallets, and accessories. They have an outdoor section selling new outdoor sculptures and previously owned (vintage like) wrought iron planters, arbors, shelves, and seating sets. If you are in the area, this place is worth checking out.

We absolutely love LOVE this shop so much! Nothing is greater than having a slice of San…read moreFrancisco's Haight Ashbury in the Sierra Nevada foothills! The quality of the jewelry is exceptional, the variety is incredible, and overall, this is the best shop on Main if you are looking for something unique and a tad bit funky. We seem to visit each year when they have the tree lighting ceremony and this year was no different. We have our eyes on a lovely ring that caught our attention each time we visited. I have not pulled the trigger yet, but, it's so damn cute and unique that I need to! Very friendly service, prices are reasonable, and this is definitely the place to be if you truly want a piece that nobody else has. Love LOVE love this place, and I am confident you wil too!!

While in Apple Hill for the day , we decided to scroll down Main Street. Came across this…read morestorefront and decided to go on in. It reminded us a lot like a place in SF off of Haight-Ashbury. After looking around, decided to buy a few things for a friend's birthday and come to find out same owner with the same name as the one in San Francisco that we ran into many years before . Great new location, good finds and very reasonable priced finds.

What a cute store if your in downtown Lodi you have to check this place out , friendly staff, and…read moregreat selection in old records too, and if your into Hello kitty this place is for you

The Shabby Rabbit in Placerville is the place to go for unique home decor and unique gifts. Highly…read morerecommend going the Shabby Rabbit. If you don't see something you are looking for always ask. You never know what might be coming in soon. LOVE the new location!!!

Great little gift shop, all dressed up on this December day for the holidays. All sorts of…read moreChristmas ornaments, some Christmas decor and gifts, and hand-made items, too. Will definitely be back after Christmas to see what they have when they are no longer stocked to the walls with Christmas cheer. Prices seemed to be fair, and the staff person working the floor had a nice smile for the customers. One little drawback, minor really, is there is not much room to travel through the store. My path was blocked a few times by other shoppers. Not unexpected, actually, just worth noting since it was a weekday. I'm sure weekends are quite a bit more busy.

Such a beautiful, fun, unique store in the heart of downtown Main Street Placerville. Something for…read moreeveryone! Great place to find special gift for someone u love. Everyone who works there is so friendly, especially Deb the owner. We always feel so welcomed. They carry a variety of items anywhere from outdoor decor, to beautiful large pictures of horses that were so majestic. Water features, and fountains, and even a huge selection of kids toys, accessories, stuffed animals, and mermaid and dragon theme areas of items that were adorable! We love stopping by and seeing what's new! There's a ton of cute places to shop downtown but this is one of our favorites. And its not overpriced like some places.

This is a fantastic organic farm. It has everything. Love that it serves local restaurants and…read morethe locals!

After tasting at Starfield Winery across the road, it was a must to revisit this sweet farm stand…read more The property is lovely and includes a frog pond. One can select & cut 10 stems of their beautiful garden flowers for $7. We love the colorful zinnias. Their rosemary bread is delicious so I definitely purchased a loaf. I also selected some perfectly ripe tomatoes. The staff are helpful and friendly.

Great people running this small-business tree farm. Wyatt helped us out today with cutting,…read morecarrying, and wrapping our 70in. spruce. $110. Very hilly property, not an issue when assisted by the workers on site! If you're interested in checking out some of our other reviews or content, you can find us at @sunsetourist on most socials :)

The Meadow is an awesome place. It is a garden center, plant nursery, and a yoga studio right in…read morePlacerville, CA. Beautiful, rustic property with simple, peaceful charm. It is owned by a local woman entrepreneur. The garden center building is compact and filled with practical functional items and fun decorative items (perfect gift items). Some of the items are heirloom and organic flower & vegetable seeds, seed potatoes, plant food, gardening tools, houseplants, pots/planters, garden art, and wind chimes... just to name a few. Outside is the nursery with native flowers and plants, fruit trees, and vegetable plants. The outdoor area is compact. The plants are labeled to indicate if they are deer resistant which is important in these parts. Deer is abundant in these parts, and they have an appetite. The nursery inventory is thoughtfully laid out. Towards the back of the outside nursery is where the yoga studio is located. In addition to the yoga studio, there is a concrete patio with a view of the nursery below . That is where the outdoor yoga classes are held. They offer instruction in various types of yoga. The class schedule and pricing is posted on their website. Take a peek, pricing averages $15 a class and 10 class purchase is $120. The owner recently opened a cafe on the property. Nourish Cafe serves up cold pressed juices, fresh fruit smoothies, artisanal coffee, nourishing soups, and vibrant salads. Finding parking can be challenging. There is about 12 dedicated parking spaces in front on Green Valley Road. However, this place is popular. On the Sunday I dropped in, I parked across the street in front of another business which was closed on Sunday. I frogger-ed across busy Green Valley Road.

Great service this place got everything you need if they don't they can help you look it up to c…read morewhere u can purchase r they can even order it for you

Owner operated and the owner makes his own garden compost and many of his other products. I turned…read moreto Good Earth after getting fresh garden mix from Hastie's 2 years ago that turned out to be worthless (actually worse than that as when I had it tested it had no nitrogen and harmful levels of phosphorus). Just picked up 3 yards of his Doobie Dirt (growing veggies but hey, if I wanted to grow ganja it would be great for that too). Matt was friendly and super helpful AND he knows what's in this stuff and documents it. He even loaded it first before charging me which is a bit of trust I appreciated. Will try to update when the tomatoes start producing but I'm confident that this stuff is some great earth.

This is a great little place to get your soul, dirt, rocks and any other plant items needs. Stop in…read moreand say hello to to Matt he delivers on great friendly customer service. We stopped in and got a truck load of 50/50 mix for a raised bed garden.

Nostalgia and everything you want from hardware to home goods. Need gold pans they have them. Yard…read moretools, cabinet hardware, indoor outdoor needs. Busy place with plenty of staff to assist you in you needs and questions. Gorgeous interior with hardwood floors and crowded aisles. (Good thing). As for value well everything was reasonably priced. Remember it is a True Value store.

One of the best restaurants in town, where true service still exists. This is the kind of place…read morethat doesn't ask for tips in advance -- instead, the waiter earns the tip through genuine attention, professionalism, and the ability to provide great service without constantly interrupting. They simply know the right moments to interact with you, and that kind of experience is rare today