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    Gift Shop of Exotics

    3.0 (2 reviews)

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    Black Cat Fables

    Black Cat Fables

    5.0
    (35 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Background On Visit: Decided to take a gander at this small bookstore. Believe it or not, but there…read morewas a Yelp Elite event at this location but for a different business back in 2018. Credit Cards: They are accepted. Restroom: They have a unisex restroom. Location/Parking: Located in a alleyway in old town Monrovia between Lime Ave. and Lemon Ave on Myrtle Ave.. Parking can be found either in the shared public lots or along Myrtle Ave. Ambiance/Decor: Nice cozy ambiance with 6 or 7 small tables to sit/read/drink in the shop. Service: Service is great. The staffers are very nice and informative. If you don't see a book that you want to have, you can request it and just pay for the book when it arrives. Lastly, ask for cat stickers! Black Cat Fables For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to explore the shop while enjoy a cup of tea.

    A beautiful, charming neighborhood bookstore, nestled right in the heart of Monrovia. From the…read moremoment I walked in, I had a good feeling they will be my go-to cozy spot to get some reading done. They opened in October of 2024 and are proudly women-owned and operated. They are located behind the blue Moo Moo Mia Ice Cream shop, so they might be a little easy to miss, but I promise, once you find them, it's like stepping into a book lover's dream - tall bookshelves, colorful book titles, comfy seats, and cat themed! I have to spread the word to all of my cat-loving friends. I first heard about Black Cat Fables from my bestie, who is a Monrovia native. She even took me to attend one of their store events - their 2026 Vision Board planning event! We got to meet lovely neighborhood folks, and spent an hour dreaming up the year ahead and meet the store owner, Nicole, and their event planner, Mikayla, whom are both super sweet and friendly. After the event, I couldn't help but grab some beautiful bookmarks and a full collection book of the Jane Austen novels, which is now my next read and sitting beautifully, waiting for me on my bookshelf. They also have their own curated selection of beauty products, home decor, and not to mention, an adorable collection of bookmarks that I just can't resist. I'm a big fan! I am subscribed to their email newsletter and followed their socials to stay up to date, since I don't want to miss a thing from them. I can't wait to see what they have upcoming this year and continue to support them.

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    Their coffee shop is finally open!!
    Their coffee shop is finally open!!
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    Love the fall window display!
    There is something about this alley bookstore.

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    Rancho Duarte Florist

    Rancho Duarte Florist

    4.8
    (87 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Rose has been my go to flavor flower shop for my whole life. Is in Duarte, right off the freeway…read more210/605. Lots of parking! They have the special touch, and blow away prices! Big arrangement under 50 dollars. They greet you like family. To me, they are like family. Never disappoint me for Mother's Day, to Valentine's Day, to just because, or graduation; you name it, they got me covered! I treasure them with all whole my heart! Thank you for being you guys, creating beautiful flowers at an affordable prices! Bring joy to my whole whole whole family. Much love appreciated to Rose, her whole team, and daughters! Xoxo to the Moon.

    One of my lovely daughters ordered a beautiful bouquet of mixed flowers just to say she loves me…read more The florist that delivered my bouquet with a smile was friendly and instructed me to wash the stems and change the water every one to two days, which I did. However in about 8 days the flowers suddenly looked like a scary movie. Each time I rinsed the stems and changed the water, the water sometimes turned a brownish color; I couldn't figure out why this happened. I contacted the florist and she said to bring the flowers back and she would replace them. When I arrived with the $80 nightmare she insisted that I had not changed the water as instructed, saying the water was dirty. I told her the water had been changed, but she insisted that I had not changed the water; meaning, she was calling me a liar. The florist gave me flowers, but not the replacement arrangement she said she would give. I guess she gave me what she thought I deserved, not what she said she would replace. I wasn't going to argue with her, we'll just never order from her again! Because the flowers deteriorated so quickly, I'm thinking it could be the water which was not the florist fault, nor mine. Why did I give Rancho Duarte Florist two stars? Because the florist did not honor her word to replace the bouquet but instead gave me what she wanted, and because she insisted that I had not changed the water, basically calling me a liar. Totally unacceptable!

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    Boutonnières and bridesmaid bouquet
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