Fun selection and great value. It's my way of supporting local artists. Lola is excellent at…read morepicking out gifts - she helped me with Christmas gifts!

What a secret gem! I can't believe we have lived here for so long without finding this place…read more Highly recommend for unique items and quality gifts. There's so much artist work in here, from materials the clothes are made of to wrapping paper. Add this as your "go to" when you want a treat for someone or yourself!

Diamond in the rough. Although Pier 39 is known to everyone as a tourist attraction, little do…read morepeople know that there's a cute little boutique that sells trendy clothes you can't get anywhere else except for LA's fashion district. I love to shop at places where no one item is the same which means there isn't a likely chance someone will be wearing the same outfit as you. The clothes are affordable (even more affordable than Forever 21), and they're someone that you'll always want in your waredrobe. I love this place. And i'm sure you would too. PS. It's only a place to buy girl's clothes, so sorry boys. You can just wait outside and watch the sea lions. =)

This place is the best out there! First off, the owner, Jennifer is amazing! She was so helpful and…read moreso stinking sweet. All of the clothes were adorable. So much to choose from and all were a great price. If you are looking for a fashionable shop where you won't blow your budget, this place is it!

The handmade items are all infused with delight. I have several different items that I treasure.read more

I purchased a pair of handmade fingerless cashmere gloves from Chateau Sonoma and was told about…read morethe designer who made them. They are my favorite and I want to buy more. I can't wait to visit the store!

I love working with DeAnna for hats! She has great taste, her execution always exceeds…read moreexpectations and she sources really beautiful trims and other accoutrements from vintage suppliers for her work. I just bought my fourth custom hat from her, and each experience leaves me wishing I had more reasons to visit her studio and to buy more hats! I'm thrilled with her latest creation. If you need or want a hat for any reason (men or women), make an appointment to see her. You will be really happy with the results!

Milliner DeAnna Gibbons is a true artist. Her craftsmanship is top notch, and her hats are gorgeous…read moreand flattering. She also teaches hat-making classes a few times a year that are really fun for anyone of a crafty bent. Highly recommended!

I suggest "The Gypsy Kings" as a back beat for this review…read more Your grassroots girl was in San Francisco for the civil liberties rally to celebrate with fellow activists on July 30th, 2010. Picket signs are everywhere where English and Spanish speaking friends have gathered in the Mission district to lock hands, sing songs and make plans together. This rally, myself and the wonderful store that I am about to discover have so much in common - grassroots (a hands-on philosophy) With songs ringing in my ears, tears still in my eyes, I spy a vision, my beloved miracle tonic is on the horizon. I look to the sky and wink at someone with gratitude;-) I really don't deserve such good fortune but here I stand in front of a yellow, red and blue flag centered on a blue awning. On a tiny side street with the words that so appropriately belong near Ecuador's flag: "Native Hand by Hand" But wait, it gets even better. Do you believe in fate? In destiny? I do. Because, when I walk into the store, I recognize the artisan goods immediately. *chills* This is too good to be true. Frantically, I'm trying on blouses and jewelry, and then I see the owner. Will she be frightened if I grab her and hug her? Long black hair, gold-beaded necklaces, intricate embroidered blouse -- the uniform of the indigenous of Ecuador. Her trademark features are unmistakable. She is a beautiful sight for my sore eyes to see. I am a descendant of Ecuadorian indigenous from northern Ecuador. The mother and daughter who run this store are from Otavalo, a beautiful artisan town located two hours north of Quito, Ecuador. It is home to the most famous market in South America. It is a town of magic, textiles and masterpieces. I could tell you about my travels to Otavalo but I would only make you jealous. Here is a link about Otavalo to get you excited about this shop: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otavalo What do I buy? A turquoise embroidered blouse, a beautiful white beaded necklace and an indigenous hat that is a trademark of Ecuador. We spoke of Ecuadorian festivals while the beautiful Mother (the artist) kept her hands busy with her exquisite craft of jewelry-making. Handmade (Hecho a mano). What is more beautiful? Banana Republic merchandise? Designer things? You will NEVER cherish those possessions like the ones made by hand. Like the ones made by this family. These are the things worth handing down to our future daughters with love. The prices are VERY affordable! You can't even get deals like these in Otavalo! I am envious of you who live in the neighborhood. You should be cleaning out this gem of a store of all of their merchandise (jewelry, bags, scarves, shawls and gleaming shelves of artisan masterpieces) on a regular basis. Dear Native Hand By Hand, You can't imagine how much I will treasure the things that I have purchased from you. The pictures submitted for your business from flight suit are from me! (Thanks Jedi) Best of luck to all of you who cherish handmade treasures for finding your way here. Native Hand By Hand, defining beautiful.

This is a beautiful little shop with handmade jewelry from Ecuador. The owner is a very sweet and…read morekind woman who was a pleasure to talk to. Please come and support her business! I bought a pair of earrings I absolutely love and refuse to take off!

In my experience, Hester does not stand by her work. I provided her written instructions on what I…read morewanted - and she did not follow them resulting in a couple errors. That was fine - people make errors - but even though my instructions were in writing - not once did I hear her say - let's see what we can do to fix it, etc. I was actually dumbfounded. I've never worked with a professional in any trade that didn't stand by their work and do what was needed to fix it. I ended up hiring someone else to fix it.

I found Hester through Yelp when I desperately needed to alter my wedding dress neckline. Although…read moreshe only had a few wedding dresses in the Yelp photos, her 25years of experience and skills of working on customized costumes assured me that she'll do a good job. She works in her home and is very professional. She responded quickly via Yelp messages and made sure we both agreed on the work to be done documented in a signed contract. She finished the alteration on the agreed date, and she charged me based on the difficulty of the job. She did an amazing job with my dress, and she didn't charge me "extra" because it's for a wedding. I paid less than half of what I would've paid in a specialty seamstress, but I got the exact changes I wanted. Thank you, Hester.

I love pretty shiny things. I'm a girl!…read more So I bought for myself a little gift of a simple, yet elegant Jennifer Tuton initial necklace and have received so many compliments since I have been wearing it daily for the last month! I think her designs are beautiful and from what it sounds like, she is also a personable designer as well. Buying one for one of my best friends as a present soon!

I saw the necklace in the larger picture at the top of the page worn by a woman I know. She gave…read moreme the name of the store where she purchased it. One day, I was driving down Magnolia Ave. in Larkspur and saw the store. I whipped my car around, went in, and described the necklace. The very helpful saleswomen told me that they no longer had the piece in stock. They kindly gave me the designer's name and website. After contacting Jennifer directly about the piece, she informed me that she did have it available. As luck would have it, she lives very close to my office and happily dropped it off to me the next day. I LOVE this necklace and receive so many compliments when I wear it. Thank you Jennifer Tuton!!!

Bree and Kyra are two of the most stylish women you would meet in the Bay Area. I always look…read moreforward to seeing them in parties because they never fail to inspire me with their put-together style and vintage chic sensibility. When I heard the news that Bree and Kyra decided to start their own clothing line, it was like, a dream come true. Who does not want to dress like them? Vermeulen & Co just launched its first collection including limited edition of shells made of vintage fabric, circle skirts, and belts. I took no chance and immediately purchased one of the shells in purple and black. The shell looks deceptively simple in pictures on website, but it is quite amazing when I put it on. Bree and Kyra are skilled seamstress who worked for a quire a few theaters and film productions in the Bay Area, and the result is that the shell is constructed in a way that gives me a nice hourglass figure. The experience is as close as it can get to getting something bespoke, and it is a luxury for someone who works for non-profit sector like me. On the other hand, I think that it is quite a bargain considering the facts that their pieces are all classic and extremely well-made that can be worn for years to come, made in Oakland with beautiful sustainable fabric, and free from those sweatshops and child labors. I am now looking forward to their next collection. Maybe they are going to produce that really cute pencil skirt that Kyra wore a while ago, or a vest that would make my wardrobe resemble theirs? I cannot wait!

The clothes fit me perfectly. The designs are classic. I can wear them to work, to dinner, and out…read moreon a date! Pieces to keep like dependable friends that are always there at their best. Check out the website for online ordering. http://www.vermeulenandco.com