I know at one point I put a review in here that said I was disappointed by something, I'm lucky…read moreenough to have a very sweet boyfriend who sends me flowers quite frequently, and we discovered René's bouquets and all I can tell you is separate for that one hiccup in which she brought me a whole new entire beautiful amazing bouquet delivered it herself, everything I have gotten since has been over the top incredible and they are kind and diligent and their work is absolutely the most amazing and I've moved around quite a bit lately and by lately I mean the last seven years lol, but I've been sent a lot of flowers from a lot of different places, and I have to say that this place is so amazing and spectacular and so good at what they do and I am so excited every time I get something from her, it's beautiful it's original, it's last for quite some time which I can't say about most floral arrangements, but I highly recommend them and next time you are looking for an amazing arrangement please call them, I'm not affiliated with them. I do not work for them, but I am saying as somebody who gets a lot of flowers thank you, Jesus, this place is the way to go!

Hours appear to be sketchy so beware. We pulled up to an open door, during regular hours, but as we…read moregot out of the car, the door was shut and I could hear the dead bolt lock. Incredibly rude!

Very friendly staff and really cool, unique items! Perfect place for gifts or goodies for the…read morewineries.

Love this store. This is my go-to store for gifts to take home when I visit wine country. They have…read morean excellent selection of books/toys for children; unique jewelry from local artists; and candles/spices/chocolates.

This is a tiny shop attached to Olson's bakery. I always stop by and peruse the greeting cards. I…read morefind unique cards that are pretty funny. The service is friendly and welcoming.

GETTING HERE: Located in Solvang and is a hop, skip, and a jump from Olsen's Bakery. If you do one,…read moreyou've got to visit the other. Parking can be less than ideal in Solvang, but if you're lucky enough to catch street parking as you enter the city, jump on that, too. REVIEW: I was only recently a first-timer to La Gioconda! It is a very cute shop that has many items to catch your eye. In my opinion, this is more a gift shop than a souvenir store; meaning the items are a level above what you might find in other shops deeper into Solvang. I like this store as it's more of an open floor plan, not as cramped as I've seen in others. It's got great lighting from the windows that face the road. In reading the other reviews, I see that the owner is a cat-lover like me! We sh/could have talked for hours. :) I didn't leave with any gifts on this visit, but I will be finding some on my next visit. This shop has thoughtful gifts; I really like that. I absolutely do recommend La Gioconda and can't wait for my next trip to Solvang, which will include another visit here and an updated review. Thanks!

Thank you Back Porch flowers for always adding that special original touch! We have used them the…read morelast year for all our dances and have not been disappointed at all. Each item is perfectly sized, not too heavy and brings that perfect final piece.

Friendly and great service. There was a slight hiccup but Hun made everything right. She went out…read moreof her way to make sure I was happy. They are now my go to florist.

This place is great. The owner, Anne, is incredibly friendly and sources as many materials as she…read morecan from local producers. She can tell you the story of each bottle of wine and brick of cheese in her shop and will make sure your gift basket arrives in fantastic shape. If you are looking for a gift basket for a friend, or for an entire staff, this is the place to get it.

We (on the East coast) were looking for a 21st birthday gift for our niece at UCSB. After not…read moreseeing what we were looking for on the website we called. Karuna could not have been more helpful! She customized a basket including champagne, delicious snacks all in a personalized basket! She even sent us pictures for approval before delivering it on time! Our niece was "over the moon" according to her Mom and the thank you we received from our niece. Give this local business a try and you won't be disappointed!

The Right Gift is a souvenir shop located in a windmill. They have hundreds of gift items that you…read moremight have difficulty of deciding which to choose. I perused every section from shirts, sweaters, mugs, coasters, magnets, wooden shoes etc. Prices seem reasonable for some items. Staff was cordial. Layout was spacious. Overall, it's one of the nicest gift stores in the area. I recommend you check it out.

What an amazing shop! The Right Gift is truly the perfect name for it. My eyes lit up when I saw…read moreall the neat souvenirs and stuff. It's actually a good size store, but they have so many things and so many people, it appeared to be a very tight store, but it isn't. Anyway, I really enjoyed my perusing in this shop. You got to walk all around because there is more stuff in the back. Everything was authentic and unique with good quality. Please be warned that the staff will be watching you. What are you waiting for? Come on by and see what they have to offer you. It's one of the best souvenir shops in Solvang! I know I'll be back to buy from them the next time I am here. By the way, this location used to be called the Old Mill Loft. If you look up above the front entrance, you'll see the old name.

Tracey at Ella & Louie is an absolute dream to work with! She's insanely talented, wildly creative,…read moreand has an incredible eye for design, but what sets her apart is how pragmatic, thoughtful, and easygoing she is throughout the entire process. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but Tracey's depth of industry experience was such a huge asset -- she knew exactly how to navigate decisions, offer solutions, and bring our vision to life seamlessly. She truly took the time to understand what we wanted and then delivered something even better than we imagined. On the wedding day, she went above and beyond, and the florals were absolutely breathtaking -- our guests couldn't stop commenting on how unique, stunning, and perfectly "us" they were. Beyond her talent, Tracey is just kind, generous, and so much fun to work with. If you want someone who will bring your dream florals to life, guide you with confidence, and make the entire process enjoyable, she's the one!

These flowers were ok to me. I had higher expectations given her reviews and photos. My flowers…read morewere a bit bruised and not the "freshest" for what they should have been. I spent $300 for "all the flowers" yet the quality was not there. I spent $80 for a smaller bouquet with another florist and it was a huge difference in quality. I also ordered a bunch of corsages from the florist and she did accommodate a bunch of last minute additions for my bridal crew, so I give her credit there, but she made them all white when I had requested colorful to be opposite the bridal color of white. Florist herself is nice but overall a bit disappointed in outcome.

Oil's Well That Ends Well…read more Locally owned and grown olive oil company that saw its humble beginnings over 25 years ago (1996) when the founder, Theodora Stephan, planted her first olive trees in nearby Santa Barbara--with her first harvest in '98! Fast forward to today, and they've grown from a roadside farm stand to having won multiple award for their EVOO, as well as having two boutique stores, this one and one in Solvang, to go along with a mass production facility in nearby Buellton. The Good: *Friendly, no pressure customer service *They have monthly olive oil and balsamic vinegar clubs *Over 40 food products to choose from, including their award-winning EVOOs, balsamic vinegars, mustards, spices, sauces, and more. *All EVOOs are organically grown *Lotions, bath salts, and other skin care products *EVOO tastings The Meh: *Store is a bit on the smallish side and cramped for an ogre, such as myself. The Ugly: *A lot of prices are not displayed/not marked on the products. I know, I know if you have to ask... But, anywho, that's one of my pet peeves about places like this. It's not difficult to just make things clear. TLDR: Cute little store in a charming town. If you love EVOO like I do, then definitely check them out.

We were directed here from our hotel in Solvang (the Landsby) that stated they offered…read morecomplimentary olive oil tastings to Landsby guests. The paper we were given by the Landsby said "no reservations required". As soon as we walked in, the sales associate was very rude and asked if we had a reservation. I simply stated that we did not because the paper said no reservations required. She said "yeah we need to change that. well, it's going to take me a while to get it ready". We said it was fine and patiently waited. The olive oils and vinegars themselves were tasty, but we will definitely not be coming back here due to not feeling welcome and not friendly service. We felt very awkward being there and were going to buy a bottle of vinegar but decided not to given how uncomfortable we felt. Don't waste your time.

I got a bouquet last week and it was the prettiest I had ever got. White Lillie's, white…read morehydrangeas, roses.

WOW! WOW! WOW! I was SO thankful that Montecito Flowers was open Saturday so I could place a…read moredelivery order for Monday. The arrangement they delivered to my brother was breathtaking! He was so surprised and pleased. Just look at the gorgeous spring centerpiece. The florist truly outdid themselves. Their attention to detail... they even asked if the table it was going to go on was round or long. It never would have occurred to me to even think of that. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Worth every penny to see that smile

Cute antique shop with several rooms to shop. They also hold small events in the backyard area. One…read morewas going on today but it was private. Prices are a little high but super fun finds! One lady working and she was friendly enough.

This place is truly a gem especially in the shop starved Main Street of Los Alamos. It's like 10…read moreshops within the various bedrooms of a well kept antique home. So many tasteful items for home or for gifts. Decent prices as well. We don't have enough of these stores around anymore and this is one of the nicest we have experienced on our various vacations up and down the coast.