Once upon a time I lived in Camarillo and shopped at the Michael's location which used to be on…read moreCarmen Drive. After I moved they upscaled their location over to Ventura Blvd. off Las Posas in the big plaza there. They're in between HomeGoods and The Home Depot on the western end of the shopping area. Often when Dear Hubby and I go over to Ventura for the afternoon, I'll plan to stop at this Michael's on the way back home. It's a convenient location with lots of free parking. Over the years, they've stepped up the merchandising layout of the store. I can easily be enticed by the seasonal items they stock, as those seem to get cuter each year. The yarn department can be hit or miss still. Am hoping that they will get one of the newer yarn / fabric departments which are arising out of the purchase of Joann's labels for yarn, especially. Our Sweet Granddaughter influences me to stay interested in crafting, including jewelry making, which she loves. She wants me to teach her how to crochet, which I will gladly do when her hands get a little bigger. She's just turning 6, so it may be a bit too soon and lead to frustration instead of joy. We'll get there, though. Last time I stopped in, most of what I bought was to work on making friendship bracelets with SG. It's helpful to be signed up for Michael's rewards program, as that usually provides extra discounts when it's time to cash out. They run good sales throughout the seasons, so you can usually get a good price on whatever items you're seeking. In my creative shopping Joann's was #1 and Michael's #2. Now that Joann's is gone, Michael's moves into the #1 spot.

STORE MANAGER IS A NIGHTMARE!!! AVOID AT ALL COST!!!!!!!!!…read more I was willing to drop $300 dollars for a frame, but after encountering this Store Manager, yikes no thanks! I left a frame back at the store by accident and stupid of me, I did not print out a receipt. Apparently this was enough for the store manager to accuse me of getting free merchandise. I paid for the items, I just left it at your store. I needed to find one of the employees who literally walked my items with me at the cashier to confirmed I did indeed buy it. She did not want to bring confirm with one of her employees I bought the items, she did not want to check her systems, NOTHING! Always get a receipt because this Micheal's will steal from you if you don't! It's sad because there is some genuine good people here who will help you but the manager is god awful. AVOID THIS STORE AT ALL COST! Go to Hobby Lobby or Micheal's in Ventura instead.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw there was an open Hallmark. I had to go in because of the…read morenostalgia of visiting Hallmark stores in the mall when I was a teen and young adult. I thought all Hallmarks had closed and so I haven't been to one in 20+ years. The store was large and they sold more items than I remembered. They had a clothing boutique section immediately on the right when you enter. They still have gifts broken up in sections like gifts for "him", "her", "baby" and kids. The back wall had Christmas decor marked at 75% off and my visit was the last week of February. They had a religious section, figurines, Easter decor and gifts and home decor that was beach themed. The sales clerks were friendly and greeted me when I entered and another one greeted me as I walked around. The store is clean, organized and was pretty big inside. I didn't buy anything but it's nice to know that if I am having a hard time to buy a gift for someone, I can come here and find something for everyone.

Supppppper cute card and gift shop that I wish I would've found prior to leaving…read more There's something there for everyone and the clerks are really nice Check it out and sign up for the free card a month!

I always find what I wasn't looking for at HomeGoods and only sometimes find what I am looking for…read more This recent trip was finding something I wasn't looking for. I saw they had some bottles of my favorite Chai concentrate that I get on Amazon or have seen in little specialty stores on Main Street that were on clearance for $5. I knocked off a star due to the bottles being rung up at full price instead of the clearance price. It was only after I left the store and put my items in my car that I double checked the receipt and caught the mistake. Then I had to go back and stand in a long line to get a refund.

I've been looking for a console table and I found one the other day that was just the right price…read more I paid for it and said I would be back the next day to pick it up The next day was full of surprises and so when I got there without the receipt, I was disappointed when they said you have to go home and get the receipt. I was extremely rude because I thought that made zero sense because they had my name. I had my ID they had my signature all of the above. One of the managers could not have been nicer and I wish I would've gotten her name. She was working it out and said it's obvious this is you but then she did something super nice... She says you seem upset. Is there something more than just this going on? I told her yes, I'm mad, but I'm not mad at you. I thought that was just a very grown-up way of her handling a very rude customer. Gave the consult to my friend who needed it and it looks really beautiful. I will definitely be back. I superduper hope that my neighbor's in Ventura go to the store and shop and keep it alive It's too bad that we have lost so many good stores because of online shopping

My addiction to Sees candies recently started up again, and I like to come by this store when I'm…read morein the area. This store is located almost next to a Ralph's store. There's plenty of parking. This store is spacious, cool, and very clean. All the staff here are super friendly, and I've always offered a free sample. A pound box now costs $36.50, so prices have been steadily rising over the years. Unfortunately, a pound box isn't enough for the "one piece of everything" I'd secretly like to request, so I opt for my favorites, a mix of white, dark, and milk chocolate. My eyes are usually bigger than my stomach, so the box almost always ends up being heavier than a pound. So now my wallet hurts even more when I go to pay. I always plan to parcel out a few candies every day into my mouth to make them last until they're all gone. Unfortunately, they are always gone much quicker than I planned because they are so delicious - and so addicting.

Hey Oli, the purpose of a sample is so a customer can try something while they are building their…read morecustom boxes. It's not a gift with purchase or a thank you for your business. So when a customer who is preparing a custom 1 pound box and they ask for a sample, don't continue to not give them one until they check out. I think you've lost the purpose of what a sample is for. Try following your coworker, who gives out a sample as soon as somebody walks up to choose the candies for their custom box. You should do better. You made me ask twice for a sample while I was shopping and only gave me one after I asked twice and everybody else already had samples from the other employee AND I was done choosing the candy for my custom pound box... Do you need more training?

Stopped by to look around and I'm so glad I did. Awesome products and great customer service. For a…read morefairly busy Saturday afternoon, the staff was super attentive and kind. I was helped by Danielle and Dallas but also greeted by other employees. I took advantage of the sales for myself and also some smaller goodies for my colleagues. Highly recommend.

I order a candle for my secret Santa gift, and I scheduled a pick up. Oh my goodness, it was super…read morepacked. I got immediately claustrophobic and just wanted to get to the nearest exit. I was over stimulated. Ultimately I did get my order and was able to get out of there. Next time I know to do it during the week.

This flower shop is completely unmatched compared to any other flower shop. The staff & owners are…read moreso extremely sweet & helpful in whatever kinds of flowers or bouquets you're looking for, while at the same time being affordable pricing depending on what you pick etc. They truly take their time in getting to know what you're looking for & then they work their magic & make your beautiful bouquet. They never disappoint, I do NOT go anywhere else & each time I gift someone a bouquet from here, it makes their entire day soo special & of course makes me happy in return lol

I had a specific idea of the types of flowers I wanted in large bouquet type arrangements for my…read moreFather's Celebration of Life. I wanted big, bold, bright, hardy flowers and bright greenery because these all express elements of my Father's spirit. Karen was wonderful to work with, she was also very conscientious about pricing the flowers. She gave incredible customer service and went over every item that would be included. The bouquets had such an amazing selection of flowers and were at a wonderful price point! I would highly recommend ordering flowers and having your visions created by this shop!

Stopped in today in search of a higher quality chain for one of my more expensive pendants and was…read moreblown away by the selection and customer service here at Brooklyn Charm. I've been in here a few times and it's a super cool store. They have charms and chains beyond anything you could ever imagine! On the weekend this spot gets busy and it's a lot of fun watching people pick out custom charms to make their own jewelry. On the weekdays it's a little less busy so I found it to be the perfect opportunity to come in to find a chain for one of my pendants. Shoutout to Mackenzie for providing A+ service and support. Interacting with her was lovely from start to finish. She was super knowledgeable about the selection they have and was eager to help as I had a lot of questions. She took time to explain the difference in pricing between their costume jewelry chains and higher quality chains. Given that my pendant was very pricey to begin with it made sense to splurge for the $60+ dollar chain. It's nice though they have varieties for every type of person and they had chains as cheap as $10 so very reasonable depending what you need. Mackenzie walked me through the different silver chain options to find what would be the best fit for the pendant I brought in. I was super appreciative that she was hands-on and showed me different options so that I could pick out what looked perfect with my peace. She verified my chain length and gave more suggestions and then was able to put it all together, and it looked fabulous! It's always extra special when you have staff who are passionate about the work they do and are very helpful to their customers. This is definitely a shop I would come back to again for my jewelry needs, and I plan to bring some friends who I know have been wanting to make their own custom charm necklaces. Definitely a great local spot in downtown Ventura.

Brooklyn Charm is one of those shops that instantly sparks your creativity. Tracie has created a…read morethoughtful space where you can design your own jewelry, browse an impressive charm selection, and leave with something truly one of a kind. The team makes the experience. Mackenzie and Karissa are warm, knowledgeable, and make the process feel easy from start to finish. One of the biggest perks is the convenience paired with that impressive charm selection. You can easily spend hours here. You choose your charms, hand them over, and they assemble everything for you on the spot. If you have ever tried attaching jump rings at home, you know how tricky and frustrating that can be. Some mention pricing compared to ordering online, but what you are really paying for is ease, quality, and expertise. Bonus points for shopping small and local. If we want to keep special spots like this around, support matters.

Stopped in to pick up some paint brushes, caulking and a few other items. What a nice well stocked…read morestore and terrific helpful staff. Large parking lot and conveniently located in the heart of Camarillo. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

Clean well stocked and very friendly helpful employees, I will be returning soon. There is nothing…read morebetter than a modern day old time hardware store.