Cute little shop beautifully decorated with excellent prices. I bought some ornaments. But it was…read morelate opening.

Hot and new, Charlie's House is the cutest shop on the block! Kristin, the owner, is an absolute…read moregem. She has some top tier recommendations and is a showstopper with her store decor and design. I love how there's miscellaneous and seasonal knick knacks. There's even a corner for Monrovia and Arcadia history. I loved browsing the variety of Halloween decor, I'm still debating on the garland. If I was to describe my experience in one word, it would be cozy. Everything has its place in the store and the inviting atmosphere makes it pleasant to shop and browse their affordable prices.

Shabbyology is a great shop for all your cottage core, shabby-chic decor needs! It packs a lot of…read moreunique, homemade, and/or vintage items into a seemingly small space and even has room for a workshop area where they hold classes and events. Staff are helpful and welcoming and prices are pretty decent for the quality. I came during the holiday season and the vibes were festive and fun! I walked away with some cute and unique vintage Christmas decorations that my cats won't be able to destroy lol - as well as some soup starters that have all been absolutely delicious so far! They've been so good, in fact, that I scoured the web and found the company online so I can order from them again in the future (it's Anderson House Frontier Soups - they use minimal all natural ingredients and have a wide variety of flavors - fantastic soups!). I also snagged a dip mix and they had locally made honeys, jams, candies, and even fresh gourmet coffee beans and an antique grinder. And if you love to decorate with any rooster or chicken themed items, Shabbyology is your jam! If my kitchen wasn't already packed full of rooster-themed decor, I would've walked away with so much more. They also host occasional themed "sip and shop" nights where they offer entertainment and various drinks and nibbles while you browse. They have a digital newsletter to keep you informed of upcoming events and classes so be sure to sign up! Their location is a tad strange for the genre of store - they're found in a large industrial complex and their shop blends in among all the beige, nondescript buildings. If it wasn't for Google Maps I would've driven right past. But there's plenty of free parking. I enjoyed my visit and will definitely stop by again!

What a great walk down memory lane for me...I really enjoyed taking in each section and the items…read morefor sale here since they reminded me of my Nana's & Mother's love of antiques, folk art, quilting, crocheting and nick-nacks... The space inside was huge. Something for everyone here. Great gift items. *They teach crafting classes here. Worth checking out on their website. ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

This stationary store is super cute. It's a great place to shop for gifts and cards. I also love…read morecoming here just to browse. They have a great selection of stationary, pens, cards and other cute items. It's also a great place to shop for gag gifts! Service was fine and the prices are similar to other more high-end stationary stores. Their hours are a bit off so do check before coming. It's located off the main Myrtle Street in Old Town Monrovia on a smaller side street called Lemon- but do check out this hidden gem!

Very nice stationery store with beautiful displays. And I forgot to take a pic of the antique…read moreprinting press inside.

This store is a little hidden gem in the corner of the San Gabriel valley…read more I needed invitations to an upcoming summer event, and something a little bit snazier and with a personal touch than what you buy at the greeting card stores, but not as ridiculously expensive. (My parents were getting remarried for their anniversary). Thanks to the Yelp reviews I drove to this small store, and was surprised by the quality and atmosphere of Periwinkle. * This place was the best of all worlds for me *: - A truly new shopping discovery, as I do not buy a lot of paper products - Hints of quality vintage material, which I am appreciating as I get older - That sense that I am getting a great deal on stuff that would normally be a LOT more expensive elsewhere. (let me translate that into shopping-speak: Prices are SALE PRICES elsewhere!!!!) - Great personal service by the staff, who were eager to help me make style and color decisions without pushing or up-selling anything my way - Bringing back that childhood joy of watching my own product come together before my eyes, done by my own hands. Like crafts shop, but at an adult, professional level - And did I mention the staff was helpful? I felt more like I was at a friend's house working on a project than at some store with a body minding the counter waiting for the clock to hit quitting time. I kid you not that I felt giddy in the store, and wanted to stay long after closing time to come up with different and new ideas of things to create and add to my parents wedding (and my own home.) When I got my final bill for my sale, I could not believe how much I had saved. It is a bit of a drive, but well worth it. Needless to say my family has been surprised by the quality of the invites, and I am very pleased with my experience. I am looking for any excuse just to go back there and work on something again.

I've been patronizing this business for a few years now. Lisa, the owner, is the absolute BEST!!…read moreShe's a true master of her craft and a really nice person! I'm always in need of gift wrapping services and this is my go to spot. Her store is super cute too - tons of unique affordable trinkets and she even hosts fun weekend events. Check them out next time you're in Glendora!

SUPER CUTE STORE…read more If you're looking for kawaii goods and gifts, this is the place to go. Honestly, probably the most inventory for the Anirollz character and plush series outside of when that company vends at anime conventions, so if you love those little guys and it's not con season and you want to see them in person, this is the place to go. They also have a very diverse and cute variety of other franchise goods like Poke'mon (the giant Ditto and bouquet Ditto plushies are super cute and I've only seen them on Korean merch posting accounts), Molang, Sanrio, Koupen-chan, Bellzi plushies, Miffy (probably the most Miffy I've seen outside of the LAX shop and ZillyMonkey to be honest), Chiikawa, Monchichi, and much, much more. There's a good amount of stationery there too and in the back corner they have a discount section. There are also a good number of blind boxes too if you're into that. I think my only qualm, though it does make sense with rising cost of living/economy/end stage capitalism, and increased tariffs were that the prices of certain things were a bit crazy. $23 for a small Halloween Sumikko Gurashi blind box. Not sure if it was out of print but god damn. Not sure if I'd get anything for myself here but if I need a quick kawaii gift stat, this is the place to go.

Located in the Plaza West Covina. Such a fun and unexpected store to come across! So many cute…read morePokemon plush to choose from but not cheap. Too bad I don't have room for more.

Great gift shop in a nice environment has lots of nice gifts to select from if you are looking for…read moreanything from blind boxes to NEEDOL go get them here Micheal has great customer service his willing to help you in whatever you may need overall had a great time with the claw machines and Photo Booth as well

A happy and fun place to shop at if you love collectibles. They carry a large variety of anime…read moretoys. So if you are a collector you will love this place. They carry many other fun items such as pens, lunch boxes, stuffed animal etc. prices are reasonable and customer service was friendly. I walked in to check this place out while waiting for a table next door. I bought my niece a hello kitty toy and accessories. Really cute.

Elements Of Earth (est 2001) is a large gift shop carrying home decor, spiritual items, medieval…read moreswords, armors, superhero artifacts, and other Asian themed items. Basically, this store is your one stop shop for knives, collectibles, Feung Shui products, Bamboo, Bonsai, waterfall fountain, lighting and more! If you're going to visit them be sure you adhere to their "Do Not Touch" strict rule. For the obvious reason. There are two items that I liked the LOTR Anduril sword and Iron Man's Arc Reactor. The store is very organized and spacious. Overall, I had a good experience browsing this store and will definitely come back to buy a souvenir.

Great owner! Very kind and professional! Authentic Japanese warrior stuff! I'm sure you will enjoy…read morethe experience

What a gem! Moonwareusa has the best curated and thoughtful selection of home goods and ceramics…read morefrom Japan. I loved browsing their incense and plate varieties. There was a variety of prices as well and it was refreshing to see that there's something for everyone. The staff are also the sweetest and helpful in finding the perfect products for any home.

I've added this one to my collections. This store has a lot of nice items to choose from, and…read moreservices/staff are always nice. Will definitely go back.

This is not JUST a BOUTIQUE as in the name. Once you walk in you will discover it is the only…read moreplace to find the Best Treasures. I have been in Boutiques around, many cities & states. After discovering Mon Chéri Gift Boutique I realize they have such Unique, Quirky & Gorgeous finds with excellent quality. They have been the ONLY Boutique that I shop in for 99.9% of my gifts and myself since I discovered it.. Upon entering Mon Chéri you are greeted by Claire who is friendly, helpful and goes the extra mile to help you find what you are looking for. You would Never Know the she owners the shop. She will remember you & treat you like family. I better end, because I've only covered a small portion of why Mon Chéri is a GOLD MINE for me and my sister Diane. ps. I am not related to Claire even though I feel like shes my sister.‍‍‍

This hidden Gem is AMAZING! Everything about this store is homey and quaint. The owner is the…read morenicest most inviting person i have ever met. I really hope people go and check out this cute store, it really is a hidden GEM. It smells so nice and looks so pretty, makes you want to buy everything!!! Christmas is around the corner and i already have my list going, I WILL DEFINITELY return to buy my gifts there!! I RECOMMEND the plug in wall infusers, a for SURE GIFT IDEA :)

Great independent gift shop with a variety of goods from backpacks, anime figures, too pokemon…read morecards. Definitely one of the places to check out when at the El Monte Valley Mall