I visited my kids during their Spring Break. My daughter got a little job at Hal's Office Coffee…read moreshop. She wanted to show me her new place of employment. I hadn't been to Albany in over 10 years! I immediately vibed with the little town. After my daughter picked up some coffee, I knew I wanted to walk around. I was instantly drawn to Umami. What stunning artifacts. As a minimalist, I wanted to buy everything! I graciously and gladly resorted to and settled on a set of earrings and necklace. I absolutely love them. Umami is a beautiful shop. And the Shop Attendant was just as beautiful, sweet, helpful, personable, and welcoming. When I visit my kids next, during the summer, I will be back!

Such a cute little shop!!…read more I love local stores and Umani Interiors is a treasure! Boho boutique in the middle of down down El Cerrito with amazing customer service! Tip- if you purchase a item and eat some Thai food next door you get a additional 10% your meal!

Great products and friendly service with quality recommendations. The jar deodorant will now be our…read morego-to deodorant.

I have been using the chai tea scented soap and it smells and feels good. I love it and will buy…read moreanother bar of it when this one gets small. I will also refill my Trader Joe's laundry detergent when it gets low although that will take a while because I don't use it much, just to hand wash my bras. But eventually I will refill it.

Beware!!!!! I would not recommend this place I was there and the guy was so rude to me and husband…read moreit was unbelievable.. I asked about the price of a discontinued item and he just stood up and walked away and disregarded us as if we were a problem mind you.., there was not a single customer other than us in the store. I will never return nor refer anyone to do business with them. I'm so happy we were able to find what we wanted with nice friendly people to spend our money with. If you want cheap furniture and poor service that's the place to go. Beware

After purchasing a new king size bed with another furniture company and being notified that it…read morewould take some time to get the mattress & box spring delivered due to Covid-19 I came here. I spoke with the lady and asked if she had king sized beds on-hand and if not how long would it take to be delivered. She made a phone call and told me that she could have the bed delivered to me within the next week. I then went to the other furniture company and retrieved my money to purchase the bed here. After returning and getting the receipt wrote out I realized that the lady was charging me more than the other company after we spoke about the details prior to me leaving. She told me that the pricing didn't include delivery (nor mattress removal - extra $100) when the other place included delivery and removal of my old mattress. I paid the extra to have it delivered but knew then I wouldn't be returning here again. A month in my box spring is broken causing my bed to be warped. The wood inside of the box spring was probably soft or something because I only weigh 155 lbs. I will not be returning here for another box spring nor any other piece of furniture in the future. It may not be of good quality and I do not like to purchase things twice when I shouldn't have to.

Great addition to Solano Ave. The owner, Ada, is really nice and was able to help us pick out one…read moreof the beautiful and unique hair clips that she felt would manage my 8 yo's super long and smooth hair. It was perfect! Ada has a wonderful selection of women's clothing, jewelry, hair accessories, home goods and gifts. Located across from Oori and a few doors down from Five Little Monkeys. It's my new favorite place to pick up a present or a little something for myself. Plus, Ada is just so friendly.

This is such a great little store with amazing service. The owner is so kind and lovely. She offers…read morean array of clothing, housewares, beautiful dried flower bouquets, jewelry, and more in a cozy space.

I've been going here for nearly a decade and could not be more thankful to the wisdom and guidance…read morethe owners Tenzin and Tashi share. The experience elevates and enriches each one the chapters of my life I've walked through the doors, whether I was seeking energetic alignment or answers from pure curiosity. A rare and unique aspect of The Stone Room are the owners know where exactly on the planet the crystal, fossil, and mineral are from. Highly recommend and have much appreciation for this transformative and healing space.

Fantastic selection of gems, jewelry (including earrings!). Very affordable prices. The owner is…read moreamazing - very knowledgeable about gems and extremely kind and helpful! I won't shop anywhere else even though I live in another county. Thanks ! -Barbara and Melissa

I purchased a new futon set (foam base + futon + comforter) for my new home and I was looking to…read morerelive my sleeping experience from my time living in Japan. I've been sleeping on it for about a week now and I LOVE THEM. They have this wonderful natural earthy smell and they're so soft and warm. I have zero complaints. The only caveat I have is to recommend better, pre-emptive communication with customers. I was originally given a 2 week lead time on my order, but it actually took around 5 weeks. I had to email multiple times to get updates on my order. I don't mind, 2 weeks seemed super fast in my opinion, but I think just communicating these delays to the customer ahead of time would go a long way in customer satisfaction. But I have to stress this is very high quality bedding, a Japanese futon made the right way. Even with longer wait times, Matsu will be the first place I go to for my Japanese home goods.

I recently purchased tatami mats from Matsu. I initially tried to place the order online, but the…read moreshipping cost was quite high, so I decided to call them directly. They answered all my questions very politely and helpfully, and I learned that they also offer half-tatami sizes so the mats can fit in a regular car. The quality of the tatami is excellent and reminds me of the home I grew up in Japan. The scent of the igusa is wonderful. I'm very happy with my purchase.

I love the store! Its location is great, and the ambiance & feeling of the store in general. It's…read morevery thoughtfully put together & easy to find items of interest. In addition to the home goods, which are incredible, I love the clothing options, handbags, wallets, & the jewelry which are all so beautiful. I wish I could buy it all! On each occasion that I shopped there, both women working at the shop are both quite knowledgable, friendly, and always guide me w/ suggestions of what i might be looking for. Every time I find what I'm looking for, and am very happy with each purchase from A Priori. It's a very pleasant place to shop & find gifts for family members & in my own home.

It is so pleasurable to explore the unexpected range and uniqueness of the items for sale at this…read morecharming shop--and I'm not even someone who normally enjoys shopping. It's impossible not to appreciate the craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal of what's on offer. Even if I go in just to browse, I can't seem to leave without at least one purchase.

This is my "go to" store for gifts for any occasion. I never fail to find something from among…read moretheir collection of artistic delights. And they always do a beautiful job of wrapping every gift. This family owned business is a pleasure to visit, and is truly a treasure in the Bay Area.

This is my go-to shop for whenever I need a gift. There are so many beautiful gifts to choose from…read moreand such creativity everywhere you look. Beautiful and unique jewelry, magical home decor made of wood, ceramics, candles, kitchenware, cards, and soaps - such an array of items you'll find nowhere else. And what I love most is that it is affordable. And Max! Carrying on the family tradition with a helping hand, warmth, and a smile.