Nice gift selection. I came here recently to purchase some gifts for an upcoming birthday, and it's…read morea huge plus if I can also support local makers at the same time. One recommendation is to maybe have some non-branded bag options available for patrons who spend above a certain amount to make their purchases gift-ready (or offer a selection of gift bags for purchase at the store). Otherwise, it's great to have a brick an mortar gift shop in the neighborgood featuring local art and products.

Great place to buy unique local theme gifts and great vibes…read more I'm also a artist who has merch available at this store. Make sure to stop by and support small business and say hi to the cat on the way in.

Palago has a gift idea for pretty much anybody. The store deals a lot with local, California, US-…read moremade items and Scandinavian imports and others. The store is set up in a fascinating way which allows one to walk amongst all the merchandise and still miss seeing items. Prices are extremely reasonable for the quality and selection.

Support local businesses! My go-to for ALL my gifting and home care needs. A huge range of…read moreinventory! Highly recommend!

Great spot with lots of fun gifts, cards, kitchen goods, and trinkets. I love that there's an…read moreOakland section too! I'll be shopping here for my holiday gifts for sure. The staff is nice and the store is dog-friendly which was nice as I stopped in while walking my dog after work.

I enjoy Nathan & Co when shopping for a last-minute gift, but I was disappointed at their customer…read moreservice during my last experience. During the holidays, I bought a bunch of gifts for my in-laws in New York, and it turned out that some of the items were expired! When I brought the item back, the cashier did not offer an apology until I expressed the embarrassment of gifting an expired thing. The lack of accountability and nonchalant-ness is unfortunate when I've spent so much money at that store. I went around and checked out some of their other perishable items and noticed that they, too, were expired. Nathan & Co, step your game up and get better employees that actually care about being there enough to check inventory & provide decent customer service.

This is my go to spot for kids toys, party supplies, and little gifts. The woman who owns the shop…read moredoes a great job curating everything and the prices are fair.

Great little cute shop on Piedmont. I have come here 2x before to buy these super cute amazing…read moremessage stones for myself and as gifts. They have tons of home stuff and gifts and toys for kids plus books and more. Support a small female Asian owned business. Owner Janet is usually behind the counter. Their candles by the door smell amazing. I'm waiting for her next shipment of the small version of the aptly named "entitled" candle to come in next month.

Boho chic home goods store which also carries some curated body/skincare goods, clothes, purses,…read moreand kitschy gifts. It reminds me a bit of Anthropologie stores but more specialized home designer goods and textiles. Prices range from mid to premium for most items. Cool and trendy shop to look around and find that gift for your worldly friend who may have everything.

There are lots of gift shops around. They all look like they are supplied by the same vendors. I…read moredon't bother reviewing most of them. So it's not able when a shop stands out because of their selection of things that I might actually buy! Eclecticism! Maison d'Etre is one of those (and there are others on the same street!). I was impressed, and felt certain that they would have goods that changed over time as well. No mere Therapy store here! Best way to know what I'm talking about is to check out all the pictures.

Very cute store in cool area of Oakland. The have a variety art supplies, books, and stationary for…read morekids. Perfect to find gifts and school supplies.

This shop is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Every product is curated to promote…read morecreative activities and the perfect spot for birthday gifts for the little ones in our lives. Despite the limited space, there are tons of great options to choose from. There's even a table and chairs for the children for coloring if they like. Worth the trip!

Stopping by Palm + Perkins is like therapy (this was especially true this holiday season since we…read moredidn't see family or go anywhere). It's really like a candy store for adults - there's something amazing (and made my local makers) in every corner you look! On this most recent visit, I went a couple days after Christmas and stocked up on holiday cards and ornaments for 2021 since all their holiday items were 50% off. The entire store was also 25% off as per their end-of-year sale. They have a fantastic selection of cards, gifts, homewares, jewelry, accessories, and select clothing items. It's the perfect place to treat yourself or others. They're doing a great job limiting people in their store and have hand sanitizer available.

I bought two birthday cards here because I like their greetings and design. Aside from greeting…read morecards, Palm + Perkins has a ton of other items that range from small gifts and home decor to overlooked kitchen utensils (like wine stoppers) and other knick knacks. Considering the small space, the store has a surprisingly large selection of items and it's all well organized. When checking out, the cashier was friendly and rang me up quickly. When I'm looking for a greeting card, gift or needing to stock up on utensils/tools for the house and kitchen, I will come back to Palm + Perkins. Just a thoughtful, gem of a store in the neighborhood.

This place is a visual wonderland with so many delightful things to purchase including a fantastic…read morearray of books! This neighborhood was desperate for a bookstore and this place fulfills that need. Lovely shop owner. Hurry up and go!

Such a welcome addition to the Laurel! Super cute gift shop & art space that made bday shopping for…read morea friend so easy. Joanne, the owner, has such a good eye for cute, trendy gifts, ranging from quirky pickle candles and tomato magnets (purchased! Love!) to locally made jarred goods and spices. I was able to find unique gifts for under $20 each. When I went today, they were getting ready for an art show of prints by local artist Nick Sirotich (Legit! As a fellow illustrator, I loved his work.) Black and red ink drawings of original characters and scenes. Sometimes you kinda go "uh oh," when you hear "art", but these were ones you'd want to hang on your wall. Good stuff! Internet shopping is convenient, but it's so nice to actually browse a small, local brick and mortar store that is beautifully curated. Will definitely be back!

If you're looking for some dainty, shiny, unique earrings from different jewelry crafters this is a…read morecute place to do some shopping. I found a great pair of gold vermeil earrings here and I'm very happy with their quality and the customer service here is quite friendly. Thank you Philippa Roberts :)

I've been shopping here for years, but am taking my money elsewhere from now on. Beware, their…read morereturn policy is for store credit only. This isn't communicated to you at time of purchase in the store and there's a small sign which they point to that's not near where I paid. For those purchasing online and picking up, the return policy is not communicated BEFORE you pay. They will tell you it's on the receipt, which you receive AFTER you pay. It'd be nice to tell people BEFORE they pay. I'm now out the money and they have the jewelry. Shady!!

Nice little boutique in a town less known Elmwood. Never pencils, fragrances, jewelry,books -…read moreservice is quick !

This little gift shop on Piedmont Ave. has such a lovely selection of knick knacks, gifts, and…read morecrafts! I'm especially fond of their prints from Archie's Press which is a small business making maps and charts based in New York! I had to grab the Bay Area one sold at Koraa for my wall. Many, many other treasures to find in every part of the store. (: would definitely go if I'm looking for a tasteful, high-quality gift for a friend or loved one. Not much to say about the service, and I'll admit the goods are on the pricier side! But for the quality and quirkiness of it all, I don't mind (: