Great store, found everything we needed for our special occasion. Since then we've been back a…read morehandful of times and each time we find something spectacular. The owner is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this place

Beautiful home decor! Everything is very much worth the price. I have received endless compliments…read morewith their Michael Aram decor around my house. Beautiful family owned business

Erin was amazing and put together a fantastic terrarium-making party for my plant-loving daughter…read more She hadn't hosted a class in a while, and since it's so hard to find a local vendor for this kind of event, I practically begged her to do it--and I'm so glad she said yes! Erin was incredibly easy to work with and super accommodating. The shop has a great open space in the back, which was perfect for the party. Erin assembled a beautiful selection of succulents, colored sand, shells, moss, and other unique accents, and led the girls through a fun and easy-to-follow tutorial on how to build their own terrariums. The vibe was very cool and creative. The girls had the best time making their gorgeous little creations, while the parents enjoyed browsing the shop's thoughtfully curated selection of goods. Erin and Sien were both wonderfully engaging and added so much to the experience. After the workshop, the girls walked over to Ice Cream Luv just a few doors down to wrap up the celebration with a sweet treat. It was the perfect afternoon at a perfect location for a memorable birthday party. This venue would also be ideal for Girl Scouts or other group gatherings--fun, educational, hands-on, well-priced, and in a warm, welcoming space. Thank you, Acorn Eagle Rock!

Wonderful local business with a well curated and beautiful selection of high quality products to…read morepurchase! The service is also friendly and extremely helpful. Definitely the sort of place that's great to support and an easy place to buy a small gift (candles, kitchen goods, jewelry, cards, handbags, and more). Prices are also very fair, particularly for the quality!

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.

I noticed this shop the other day when I had parked further down the street to go visit Sidecca…read more There is a small gate that you need to cross to enter; it asks that you always close it as there is a shop dog. And omg the doggo is so cute! She's this 2 month old sweetheart puppy and I think you should go to this store just to say hi to her~ The shop is full of really cute items, made by various different artists and small businesses around the country. There are a lot of house decor items, stationary, kitchen goods, and more! I ended up buying a couple cute greeting cards as well as the most beautiful strawberry tea towel. The owner was very friendly and nice and I'm so glad I checked out this store!

We couldn't have imagined a more responsive, talented or helpful wedding invitation specialist than…read moreCaroline of Carciofi Design! Caroline not only has a warm and bubbly personality who genuinely cares about each individual client - she's also an exceptionally talented artist who gave our invites extra flair with custom artwork! From concept to final product, the process was seamless with Caroline - she had fantastic recommendations, was responsive to our requests and suggestions and was also cost-sensitive when needed. My partner and I have only positive things to say about Caroline and highly recommend her wedding invitation services.

Salutations Home is a rather upscale and upmarket gift shop with a diverse selection of merchandise…read morefor sale. Firstly, Salutations Home is off Lake Avenue, where the bulk of shops are. So it is very easy to miss. You have to turn onto Granite to get there. Luckily there was ample parking. When I first entered I was greeted, first by one of the clerks and secondly by a lovely, but difficult to describe, floral fragrance. Very beautiful, though. When I asked about it I was told it was basically a mixtures of fragrances from the candles, perfumes and other scented products. Regardless, it smelled very luxurious. And luxury abounded! Everything here is very well made and really says "understated wealth." They have a nice collection of children's toys and gifts, home wares, an enormous collection of candles and fragrances (as already mentioned), jewelry and a large collection of cards. All the ladies that worked there were kind, personable and helpful. And while I wasn't actively searching for a gift today, it is definitely a place I would return to the next time I am.

Salutations Home is a metaphor for old Pasadena. It is cozily tucked away on a side street off…read moreLake Avenue, (across from the old Chronicle Restaurant if you go way back). Similar to The city of Pasadena in relationship to L. A., in need not be boastful of it's subdued elegance. It's very YKIYK. And like Pasadena, there's something for every budget and age range. The decor is thoughtfully curated as one could imagine visiting an eccentric aunt that has spent a life collecting items that delight the senses, be it sight, scent, taste or touch. It's a tactile experience picking up items for closer inspection, the jewelry, linens, and candles entice customers to indulge. If that wasn't enough of a motivator, the complimentary signature gift wrap makes every purchase special. And it's bow wow friendly, I noticed a few well behaved cherished canines in tow during my shopping experience.

Love Cindy & her shop she is always so helpful has decorations: House flags and small ones too,…read morelots interesting item & a great place to find gifts.

WOW what a fun little gem in our community Didn't know they…read moreactually wrap gifts too. Boy I needed this since I had a wedding and wanted a good presentation the owner was super nice, and the package was beautiful. The ribbon on my wedding gift was beautiful in fact many guests noticed it . I will be using them for my corporate party wrapping. I had no clue they did this... Some really nice candles and fun little stuff to start on the holiday decorations. Found some really nice hand towels too for gifts and a glass for my dad that said grandpa sippy cup How cute Women owned and a small business too. Why not

This has become my favorite stop to get funny, cool, and just better greeting cards than other…read moreplaces. I was fortunate enough to work briefly in the area last year and found this shop on my lunch walk. So many cool gifts, jewelry, etc. I love small shops with unique gifts like this that rotate artists, etc. Kind of hidden on the back streets of old town Pasadena. From now on, I'll always stop by and check if there's (at least) a new card to add to my collection. Don't forget to ask about their "secret stash" of additional cards, too.

The Retreat shop on Holly Street is the second of this small chain: the first is located in South…read morePasadena on Mission. The location is wonderful. Many people who shop in Old Town Pasadena focus on the stores easily accessible from the main street, Colorado. However, some of the shops off the main drag, such as the ones on Holly Street, are unique and fascinating. The two Retreats do share merchandise in common. You will find a bevy of delightful greeting cards, jewelry and candles at both. However, I would strongly encourage you to visit both shops, because each has some items that you won't find at the other location. It was at this shop that I first saw the owner's, Diane, artwork on display. She's made a significant collection of gorgeous, shimmering mandalas. I remember the first time I saw them a couple year ago and I was quite impressed. Since then, you will see more of her mandalas at both Retreat locations, as well as some of the pieces that evolved from her work with these pieces of sacred geometry. Like the other Retreat, this is an excellent gift shop. My stationary drawer is positively overflowing with cards I've bough here. I love shopping at Retreat because I always find something, small or large, that's just right for a friend of mine. Whenever I look through the cards that I've found here I get excited for the right time to send a particular card to a particular friend or family member. It is very easy to find something for any budget. I've found so many fun trinkets, amusing coasters and clever devices to have around the house. And all of these things were around twenty dollars or less. The jewelry, of course, is going to be a bit more pricey, but I feel you are definitely paying for quality. The staff on duty have always been nothing but helpful and friendly. I always enjoy chatting with whoever is minding the store at the moment. Definitely recommend.

The boutique's motto is artful living, but they might consider changing it to gorgeous living…read more Maude Woods is a beautiful boutique filled with gorgeous things to buy. I stopped by this shop on my way to dinner and found a lovely gift for a friend and other tempting items for the home. A kind woman by the name of Rosie was warm and welcoming and assisted me with my purchase in a non-pressing way. Pleasant conversation and quite knowledgeable about the boutique and the goods it has to offer. Stop by and check out what they have to offer.

Dear Judy, you made my first experience at this store an experience I'll never forget. Your warmth…read moreand friendliness was appreciated more than you know! You have a beautiful soul! EXPERIENCE: Besides Judy's inviting spirit, my experience here was amazing. This store has wonderful, unique things! It is set up beautifully! It is also very organized without feeling cluttered. The Christmas decor made it extra special! I purchased a Eucalyptus Mint candle, and I'm obsessed. I will be back and I'm bringing a friend!