Modern Mouse is such a special gem in our community. I absolutely love the welcoming, neighborhood…read morevibe every time I walk in. The staff is incredibly kind and genuinely supportive of local makers. It is the perfect place to find unique gifts created by talented artists and small businesses. There is always something thoughtful, creative, and beautifully curated. If you are looking to shop local and support makers while finding the perfect gift, this is the spot

4 July '26-Great selection of cards, gifts, music, and clothes. Helpful service. Gay owned.read more

My wife and I went in to just browse and left with a beautiful dining table and chairs. Brad has…read moreextensive knowledge on pieces you may be looking for and has a great inventory mix of vintage and modern quality pieces.

One of the best mid century spots in the bay!…read more We were in the market for dining chairs. We fell in love with the green mid century Danish chair from JL Moller. He also gave a color lesson to us when we paid a visit! Definitely worth coming back!

Wenilda and her crew are super friendly which is a nice change from the previous owners. There's a…read morewonderful selection of items for sale. I can always find something for my home!

New owners at this location !! I'm wishing the the best. the store looks great. I bought 2…read morecounter stools there today. Very happy, be sure to stop in if you're in the neighborhood.

5 July '26-One of the best gift shops in Alameda. You will find many unique treasures. I found a…read morewhole bunch of items that will do nicely as gifts. Excellent service and free gift wrapping! Shop local!

Whales & Friends in a woman-owned gift shop that offers a variety of treasures not available in…read morebig-box stores. It carries hand made jewelry, women's clothing, soaps & lotions, fun socks, cards, books, and one-of-a-kind specialties. It has been located in Alameda for decades and I hope it stays forever in the Island City.

I am so glad I stumbled onto this place! They have a huge selection, and all the plants in the…read morenursery looked happy and healthy. The staff were extremely knowledgeable and helped recommend some varieties they thought would work well for us in Pacifica. They also have a really nice section of California native plants. I will definitely be back!

I asked for advice from Greg today and was very taken aback. It was my first time visiting Encinal…read moreNursery. Greg was extremely condescending and dismissive. I approached him and said, "I don't know much about gardening and I have a feeling you do! So I'm wondering if you could help me. I have hydrophobic soil, and my lawn is patchy." He said, "Well you shouldda used compost." I said, "Let's try again, and not start with 'you shouldda.'" I smiled and continued, "We had the seed put in in October, and they used compost. We will be reseeding and re-composting in the fall..." He interrupted and said, "Well I have some advice if you would LISTEN." I said, "I'm listening." He said, "I have some fertilizer with soil conditioner." I said, "Well, I used soil conditioner yesterday." I never raised my voice or took an attitude with him. I just said, "You have expertise, right? And I respect your expertise. Well, I also have expertise, in another field, and when people come to me for advice, I don't speak to them this way. So I'm going to leave now. Have a nice day." My grown son was with me. I asked him, "Am I crazy or was that man very rude?" My son said he couldn't believe the way Greg spoke to me. I looked him up afterward to be sure I wasn't naming the wrong person. It was the owner, Greg Dupuich. I will not be returning to this nursery, and I would not recommend going there as a woman. I have a feeling he would not have spoken to a man this way. Greg did not bother to take the time to understand my problem or ask basic diagnostic questions. When I got home I looked up some examples of questions a helpful specialist could have asked: -What is your soil type? -How deep down is the soil dry? -How old is the lawn? -Have you added any bark, mulch, or compost recently? -Have you tried using a liquid wetting agent or aerator yet? -Are you looking to buy a tool to fix this, or a chemical/soil product? Those are the kinds of questions a skilled, knowledgeable person would ask, and I would have appreciated it if he had taken the time. Beautiful nursery, but I will take my business elsewhere.

This is a great quarterly event - loads of wonderful must haves for your home and garden. I always…read morefind perfect gifts for family and friends (plus something for me that I didn't know I had to have.) Laurie makes shopping easy and fun! Check out her blog for when the next Thrill of The Hunt is scheduled. (lauriericksecker.com)

From the owner: Complete Interior Design services as well as personal shopping; staging; and twice-a-year home and…read moregarden accessories sale.

This store is kind of a mess. But, if you have the patience, you can find great deals on high…read morequality stuff. Thank you.

This place was a mess and so unorganized…read more The line was horrendous. It literally wrapped around the store they only had 3 cashiers working. And there was no urgency with any of the employees. I was helped by a young Hispanic lady at register 8 and she was literally texting in the middle of my transaction with no customer service etiquette. I was literally baffled.

We just had C+M reupholster our 25 year old Mission style sofa, chair and foot stool. They did a…read moresuperb job and we're absolutely delighted with the result. Thanks Carlos, Maria and Manny! John and Elaine East Richmond Heights

I had a chair that needed new upholstery and, as suggested by the upholsterer, some foam and…read morebatting upgraded. Great craftsmanship, excellent customer service, and a beautiful return. This family business is honest, transparent, and I would recommend them for any upholstery needs.