It's that time of the year where you are getting ready for the holidays. And it only means one…read morething...getting the cutest gifts for your favorite humans. You can choose from blind boxes to tees to plushies to kitchen and home goods, believe it or not. This store reminds me of my bedroom as a single person, packed with toys in every nook and cranny. Give yourself a good amount of time to check out all that you can. Go through the store twice, because chances are, you will miss something the first time around. I love all the fun Miffy and Monchhichi items available. And there are other popular characters like the Peanuts gang, Moomin, and the newest edition Zilly Tales created by Zillymonkey. The store is pretty well-stocked...until it sells out - worst feeling ever! Pricing is subjective. Black Friday prices were pretty cool. Anyway, you can order online too and pick up in-store. Service is super friendly. Parking is plenty. Happy shopping!

I love this place! Be prepared for expensive prices, but they have a cute variety of items you…read morecan't find at other places! I really recommend their grab bags :) They do stuff the grab bags quite a bit! I attached a video of the items I got in my grab bag! So worth it. Please do more zillymonkey:,)) The lady who owns the place is super sweet.

They've done it again with limited edition items. I went back here again to get the 0.4 floatune…read moresky pens, and left with not only two of the 0.4 versions but with a cat-themed Delguard. I just love cats!

Mai Do is such a cozy but heavily busy Japanese stationery shop located inside a Mitsuwa; parking…read morehere is like the hunger games. On a busy Sunday afternoon, I found myself circling the parking lot for almost 30 minutes before getting lucky enough to get a tight cramp spot. The store is located to the left side of the super market. They had an assortment of pens, notebooks, and art supplies. I was able to get some goodies from here. Again, the store can be cramped, a little warm, and hectic, but you walk out with really good finds. I feel their price point is pretty reasonable, and their selection is great considering the size of the store. Staff is nice and seems helpful. Overall, cute Japanese stationery store to visit for all your stationery needs whether you're a seasoned artist or beginner. They have everything for everyone. My favorite was their journal selection, they had many good brands from Campus to Midori. I'm sure you will find something here.

Pen Pals Stationery and Gift Shop is a cute Japanese-inspired stationery and gift shop located…read moreinside The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa. Recently Pen Pals Stationery and Gift Shop opened another location in Fountain Valley. [Parking]: The LAB Anti-Mall has a designated parking lot, but finding a spot can be hit-or-miss depending on what time you visit. [What to expect]: The shop is comprised of two vintage Airstreams with one Airstream focusing on stationery items (pens, Studio Ghibli-themed journals, and stickers) + greeting cards while the other focuses on plushies (including Sanrio characters), mini games, pins, greeting cards, etc. [Conclusion]: This is a really cute stationery shop to visit and definitely a worthwhile stop for stationery enthusiasts.

This store is very cute and it smells good inside. I was surprised it is very cool and not stuffy,…read moreeven on hot days. The staff is very nice and friendly. The store has a good selection of everything. We love the Miffy collections, the stickers and the plushies. The prices are very reasonable. I found the mirror photo op outside very cute and thoughtful of the owner. Many customers are so rush in and out and they totally missed this. Slow down, enjoy your time and take pictures :)

Such a cute little toy boutique! I stopped by last week and ended up getting the cutest sloth and…read morecat stuffed animal for my boyfriend, they're seriously adorable! The two girls who helped me were the sweetest, most lovely, and helpful. They made the whole experience even more enjoyable and were so kind and welcoming. You can really tell they care about their customers. Such a charming little shop with the sweetest vibes. I'll definitely be coming back!

We went into the store jelly hunting with our 3 little kids upon searching it up this morning in…read morehopes of a fun experience. At first all was good, when we entered there was a couple other kids looking around so we allowed our kids to take a look around as well. My older daughter was having trouble deciding so my three year old son kept tossing around a dog he had decided on. While doing that he dropped it a few times on the floor, where a worker brought that to my attention, understandable, so I placed it in my basket. Finally we had all decided on a jelly cat and my son changed his option to another one I took a look at the dog and he was still in great condition so I put it back. When we were about to pay the cashier bluntly expressed if we would purchasing the dog since my son a dropped it. It wasn't the situation that frustrated me and it was the way I was approached about it. You know what I bought them all because I didn't want to ruin my children's experience that I had hoped would be different. She then tried to be nice about the situation but honestly my husband and me felt uncomfortable. We witnessed another child tossing and licking other stuff animals and left without buying anything, yet here we were buying 3 jelly cats and then almost forced to buy a fourth getting rude customer service. Definitely will not be shopping here ever again. I think specifically her name was Alysa who was the one out of the three who made us extremely uncomfortable. One of the worst customer experience I had in my life

Great spot for unique gifts! Very nice owners and helpful as well. My wife really enjoyed the…read morefollowers.

What a lovely little gem I found! Great gifts, stickers, school supplies from Japan, and…read morebeautifully dried flowers! The owner is fun and loves to chat. He worked with me because I wanted different flowers than were in the bouquets and was so kind. I love the ones I chose!! Groovy things to look at as well. I loved all the school supplies from Japan from his friends company!! I've homeschooled for 18 yrs so I'm drawn to these items. What fabulous gifts and fun place to visit!! Wishing him and his wife great success!

I came to SEED People's for the first time this weekend when visiting The Camp shopping area. I was…read morevery impressed by the size and selection! The store is 2 stories and they sell everything from home goods, cards, gifts, clothes for the whole family and much more! As a creative person who studied fashion merchandising, their displays were everything to me. It reminded me a little of Anthropology, with more of a boho/hippy vibe. The whole store is extremely visually appealing and has a "hangout vibe". It is the perfect store for this area. It totally goes with the theme. The staff are super friendly and helpful too! Can't wait to go back!

I really dislike leaving negative reviews for small businesses, but I hope the owner sees this. I…read morevisited the store today to buy a gift for my son and for my business partner. We picked up a vest that was clearly marked at $160. When we went to pay, the cashier told my wife the price was actually $200. We understand that pricing mistakes can happen -- that wasn't the issue. What disappointed us was the attitude. Instead of explaining the situation kindly or apologizing for the confusion, the employee was dismissive and rude. Unfortunately, that interaction really affected our experience and made us reconsider returning. I hope management can address the customer service aspect, because the store carries great products and has a lot of potential.

M.Lovewell is an independent stationery store located in Downtown Santa Ana near 4th Street Market…read moreand the shop hosts various creative workshops. This flagship brick-and-mortar location first opened in 2016 and M.Lovewell used to have a mini location inside Contra Coffee + Tea in Old Towne Orange (now closed). At the end of each July, the store offers Anniversary Weekend sales with an additional 20% off most items. [Parking]: There is a parking structure across the street for 4th Street Market. I had no issue finding free street parking in this part of town on Sunday afternoon. [Selection]: There was a tote-making station for a $25 DIY tote (choose a tote color and one patch, tell the staff where you want it, and the staff will iron it on for you) and Build a Washi Tin for $44 (limited-edition 10-year washi tin and choose eight washi tapes to fit inside the tin). I was quite impressed with the cute stationery selection including planners, pens (Tombow ABT PRO Alcohol Markers + Zebra's MILDLINER) from brands like Sarasa, Penco, Zebra, Mono, and Uni-ball, writing paper (MD Paper), cases and pouches from The Superior Labor, greeting cards, stickers, stamps, watercolor boards, Toyo toolboxes, etc. They even offer really fancy pens from brands like OHTO as well as $200+ fountain pens and inks for fountain pens. They have tester pens for customers to try out. On their website, customers can preorder The Hobonichi Techo for new releases for the upcoming year. [Conclusion]: Overall this shop focuses more on Japanese stationery brands (they do not sell MUJI here) and personally this is one of the best pure stationery shops in Orange County. I like this store much better than places like Shorthand, Baum-kuchen, or The Social Type in Los Angeles.

CUTE INDEPENDENT SHOP (4 stats)…read more There isn't much happening in downtown Santa Ana but there are a few hidden gems. Did I overhear that this place has been open for ~10 years?! I stumbled upon this shop while walking around the small downtown and as I walked more east I questioned should I turn around? Right when I was able to this store popped in view and I had to go in! What a cute shop if you are into stationary and pens and etc. I love supporting small independent businesses so I was determined to leave with something. There were a collective of independent products from different companies/artists that sell their items here. I didn't expect to leave spending $70.05 on 5 tiny items. WAX SEAL ($20) - by Made of Honour. There weee a handful of styles available. Very nice packaging. SEALING WAX BEADS 100pc ($9) - by Fiona Ariva. Variety of stunning colors. WAX SEAL HANDLE ($9) - by Fiona Ariva. I believe this is the standard size that fits other brands. BOAT PEN CASE ($13) - by Luddite. I been looking for a small compact pen case for my very few ones that i own and this was what I was looking for. ANTERIQUE BALLPOINT PEN ($13) - I love this mini pen and how it writes. The store DOES sell anterique refills BUT not the mini anterique refills that is needed for this pen. You can order the refills online on Amazon. So here's what gets me about shopping here. - California State Tax (0.5%) - Orange County Tax (0.25%) - Santa Ana City Tax (15%) - Orange County District Tax SP (0:5%) - Orange County Tax SL (1%) ^^ Added an additional $5.95 to the initial subtotal. That's alot in my opinion! Cool store, with a checkout. Until the next review....

I am such a sucker for all the fun knick-knacks and snacks at world market. In addition, they…read moreamazing home decor, clothing, and beauty items too. I feel like when I go in there, I can never just grab what I'm looking for. I have to shop around and always spend more than anticipated. The staff are very helpful and it's always a good experience at world market cost plus. I can't believe they have Christmas out already and Halloween at the same time.

I LOVE coming to World Market, especially during their Easter and Nutcracker hunts! They hide four…read moregift cards twice a day with values of $20, $50, or even $100, which makes it feel like a real-life treasure hunt. It's definitely not guaranteed you'll find one, but when you do... it's SUCH an amazing, euphoric feeling. Totally worth it! Even without the hunt, it's a super fun place to explore, but these events make it even more exciting and give you a reason to keep coming back. Highly recommend joining in on the fun!

I purchased an expensive Nambe salad bowl with wooden and silver tongs. The sales associate was…read morewonderful and wrapped it in bubble wrap since I was taking it to SF. I held the gift at my seat on the plane. When we opened it at my son's house the tongs were chipped. I immediately called the store and they said they would call manufacturer . They never called me Back. I had to call again and they said they would call back. Never did. Bottom line I should have gone to Bloomingdale's. Despite the cordial nature of the owner and his partner they didn't offer any compensation nor did they even have the courtesy to get back in touch with me. Brandon finally called once he read my two negative reviews. Almost two weeks to the day when I called him. Again, the item was defective and no recourse was offered to me. His response consisted of blaming me for carelessness in transit. Absolutely nothing true.

What a delightful little shop!!!! How cute!!! Phenomenal customer service! Shoutout to Val! She was…read moredarling! In this unique store, they have candles, room sprays, diffusers, home decor, handbags, slippers, an array of jewelry that is very exclusive, and other accessories and gifts. Although, this store is pricey, it's Newport Beach what else!?!? Need a very nice quick gift to give, this place is your go-to! Lovely selection, and insanely clean and well organized shop! Parking can be difficult! Go just before opening hours. Highly recommended! You bet, I'm coming back!!! Thanks so much! LOVED!!!!!

Small shop, but excellent selection of items from all over. They specialize in home goods and have…read moresome beautiful pottery and blankets, and also have a lot of camping type products that can be used for everyday. There always seems to be something that catches my eye, from a stainless steel espresso cup, to various pour overs, to titanium utensil sets, to a string of mini lights, to a portable smoker, to garden tools. All are high quality and priced fairly. I could go on and on.... Haven't even come close to the variety. Worth a look see.

Amazing store packed full of fun items from camping to gardening. Many items are made in Japan…read more(i.e. Snow Peak) so of the finest quality and craftsmanship. The store operators are so pleasant and welcoming! It's so refreshing to feel their gratitude and appreciation when you purchase from them. My review is for the Costa Mesa store at SOCO. For some reason, my location is tagged for NorCal.