So many goodies here!! Squishies, blind boxes, stickers, photo booths, claw machines, and so much…read moremore. The store is pretty big I took forever looking at everything. Great gift shop to go to for kids and adults! Worker was very sweet and helped answer all my questions since some items don't have price tags on them. Need to visit their other locations in Pasadena (they said their shelves are more stocked!) and the mini gift shop in San Gabriel

If you're a collector and want to add to your inventory or buy a gift, this store has plenty of…read moreHello Kitty, Pokemon, and Labubu items. Have fun with the claw machines and photo booths. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Browse at your leisure, they did not rush or pressure you to buy. As you enter, there is a shelf to the right of the entrance to drop off your beverage. No drinks allowed while browsing. We had brought some ice tea moments earlier and were guilty of trying to bring it inside! I think this rule is fair since you may bump into something and spill the tea! Street parking nearby or use the public lot around the corner. Sincerely, Rosemary

They have many cute things from Japan. The ladies here are…read morevery friendly. They wrapped your purchases for gifting.

Me and my friend came in around 8:40 PM, and the older lady kept giving us weird looks for no…read morereason. (I just saw their business hour on here, but their opening sign was on when we arrived ,so...)After only two minutes, she rudely told us they were closing, and we didn't even get a chance to see anything. (If you were closing, tell us right away when we entered the store, no need for all the staring like we were up to no good)Highly recommend this place if you wanna have a horrible experience ！ no wonder the reviews are so bad. I know you are old enough to understand some basic manners. Shame on you.

I really recommend this gift shop! They had a lot of blind boxes and japanese skincare and shampoo…read more The boss is really friendly and if you use cash, they give you a discount.

The store is very cute! There's a lot of beauty supplies, blind boxes, stickers, and plushies! The…read moreworker is always so nice and helpful!

Great gift shop in a nice environment has lots of nice gifts to select from if you are looking for…read moreanything from blind boxes to NEEDOL go get them here Micheal has great customer service his willing to help you in whatever you may need overall had a great time with the claw machines and Photo Booth as well

Amazing store with big selection of viral squishy and so many blind boxes , over all good vibesread more

I love this shop so much! I live in South Pasadena and always drive past it on my daily commute, so…read moreI was excited to finally check it out on my day off. The ambiance is so adorable and eclectic, you can definitely tell the owner + staff put a lot of love into this place. Highly curated and thoughtful items. This is the perfect spot to find a meaningful gift for your loved ones. I was helped out by an employee named Carrie and she was so lovely/knowledgable about everything I was looking for! Sometimes you don't know how people will treat you in retail businesses, but sometimes you are so pleasantly surprised! And that was the case here so I had to leave a review. Thank you again!

I always find great things at this place. Love the feel love everything they have in the shop.read more

Ridiculously cute animal air plant holders/mini plant pots. Each one is designed and made as a one…read moreof a kind so each one is a little different and unique. I came in and was immediately greeted by the owner who told me that him, his wife, and his mom collaboratively work on all of these themselves so it is very heart warming to know that it's a family business! I only got a cow one but I honestly wanted them all! They have various animals such as cows, bulls, pigs, sheep, elephants, fish, and turtles! Each one comes with an air plant too!

My wife and I came to Lutume to visit our friend the owner. As u enter the store it is filled with…read morepottery that has a uniqueness of each piece. While looking around each piece is filled with a diffetent kind of succulent. The pieces that are on display are minature pots that are meant to look like animals, wall hangings and other sizes of pot like figures. I like that each piece is original and even though the pieces look alike you can see the difference of each one. Everything that is displayed in the store is handmade by mom. This shop has a feeling of peace and calmness all built into one.

Gallery Nucleus is always the first stop on my mind when I visit Alhambra :) Their selection of art…read morebooks and prints is amazing, and I've had the pleasure of attending one of their Tuesday night cosplay figure drawing events! The staff are nice, and the exhibits themselves are so inspirational. Overall, it's such a treat, and a great space to discover new artists while connecting with fellow creatives!

Nucleus is a small art gallery exhibit and bookstore in Alhambra and this shop has been here as…read morelong as I can remember since the late 2000s. Apparently Nucleus expanded and opened a second location in Portland in 2016. [Parking]: Easy and free street parking. If parking is not available on Main St, then there are plenty of public parking spots and parking plazas in downtown Alhambra. [Space]: The space is separated into a bookstore at the front with various art books and a rotating art exhibit (Wicked in March 2026) at the back. All art on display is for sale. The bookstore sells mostly art books (both original works and artwork from specific anime, games, or pop culture) as well as various original greeting cards. Tickets are not required to see the exhibit and admission is free. [Conclusion]: A neat spot to see various unique art prints and a free exhibit. Chances are if you are at Nucleus then you are also here to check out other spots in downtown Alhambra (e.g. grabbing tea drinks or visiting other miscellaneous shops).

Just received my order of various hair accessories from this exceedingly cute and quirky boutique,…read moreand it was like Christmas in August!! Not only were the products I ordered unique, they're so much more charming in person! And email communication beforehand with Miss Lena was so open and thoughtful, I felt so valued on top of the sensation of being seen by this rare shop. I'm really looking forward to an in-person visit soon!

I discovered Homage during a walking tour of Pasadena, and I'm so glad I did! The store may be…read moresmall, but it's packed with amazing finds. The jewelry is handcrafted, and many pieces include the artist's name and a short bio, which adds such a personal touch. They also carry candles, bags, greeting cards, and products for men, women, and children. The variety is impressive, and I especially appreciated the large selection of handcrafted items. The associates are friendly, welcoming, and genuine. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and I noticed they recognized and acknowledged repeat customers. That's impressive, especially considering the number of tourists who visit the store. Another thing I appreciated is that they don't overwhelm you with emails. Their emails are event-focused and purposeful, which is refreshing. You're paying for quality, craftsmanship, and unique items you won't find just anywhere. The prices reflect the specialty merchandise they carry and the care that goes into selecting it. Parking... well, it's Pasadena! It can be challenging, with mostly metered street parking and paid parking garages nearby, but it's a pleasant walk to the store. I highly recommend Homage! It's a wonderful place to find unique gifts or treat yourself to something special.

Aug 1st was Stationary Store Day and I celebrated by hitting up a couple of the 16 Los Angeles…read moreparticipating stores. 1st stop was Shorthand in HLP. Love this little shop off York. Picked up my SSD passport and received my first stamp, Bright and spacious shop with all your stationary needs. Great selection of writing/coloring utensils. I'm obsessed with pens so I had to pick one up. A plus on service, always greeted with smiling faces. Everyone was showing a little extra excitement for the SSD activities. I've been here a couple times and will keep coming back.

Amazing and unique store, Highly recommend -- this is a special store and a refreshing analog type…read morealternative to our digital world. I order online from them and they carry / curate an amazingly unique variety of products (I mostly buy pencils -- you won't find a larger variety of Japanese Camel pencils which have a unique design and amazing graphite -- everything except the 3B T-Prime version lol but that one is obscure). Thank you again and please consider opening a store in the San Diego area. (Note: this review is entirely and organically my own and not written, edited or pasted into/from any AI type software product, as you can probably tell by the grammar and punctuation mistakes)

Beautiful shop with the best staff and an incredible selection of artworks - from international to…read moreregionally renowned artists! It's also a massive treasure trove of tchotchkes - a must see if you haven't been. Love coming here after stopping by Mike and Anne's for brunch.

Great location and lovely shop. Lots of eye candy and unique finds for self or as gifts. The owner…read morewas present but failed to greet me. Seemed like he was preoccupied with merchandising. His shop assistant was sweeping and kind enough to say hello. There was one other person in the shop and seemed to be a personal acquaintance or friend as the owner and she spoke often to one another. Meanwhile, I buzzed around and thoroughly enjoyed both the many trinkets and decorative displays. Even the outside entry was cute and inviting. I'd pop in again if ever you n the area. I think if Carmine would have engaged a bit, I would have been more apt to browse a bit more and make a purchase. There's some adorable retro-style magnetic timers and gorgeous gold goldfish I was eyeballing. Maybe next time. Five stars for Vibe and unique finds. 2 stars for friendly and welcoming atmosphere.