If you're looking for a unique store in the heart of Glendale, this is it!…read more The store is nestled away in the old Hotel Glendale building which has a lot of charm. Parking is not an issue because there is lots of street parking nearby. When you get inside, you immediately feel like you're in another world. There truly is no store like this in the area. The owner, Arax, makes many of her items and curates the rest with quality pieces at affordable prices. I love the eclectic style in this place and Arax is so helpful when you are asking about items. There's a unique assortment of many things, including home decor, jewelry, and bath and spa products. I particularly love the jewelry section, which she told me she constantly updates. I bought a necklace I loved and had to get a sage bundle- which comes with a crystal and two pieces of palo santo. For under $25- this is a steal and I definitely think it's a great gift. Arax even threw in some extra palo santo in my order for free which was a nice surprise! Overall, a really cool store that I totally recommend when you're looking for a a special gift for someone... or yourself because something you just have to #treatyoself. I certainly did-- and will be back!

So grateful for Cici 'n Tux. Beautiful local shop that can create lovely custom gifts. I came to…read morepick out a few items to give to a bachelorette party for my mom's wedding and Arax the store owner went absolutely above and beyond by offering to pull everything together into a beautifully packaged gift box for each recipient. The reaction from family and friends was unmatched. Everything from the custom engraved hang tags to the thoughtful and reusable box and speciality soaps and sage bundles made for a magical present.

I have been a loyal customer since the store opened. It is my "go-to" for gifts or if I want…read moresomething special for friends and family. I drive @45 minutes to get there and had actually selected a jacket for myself. I tried on the jacket and noticed that there was a $32 discrepancy between the coat on line versus in the store. I waited in the long line (holiday sale prompted throngs) and told (& showed her the jacket I had saved in my phone) the owner what happened. She asked me to wait to check. I waited a good 15 plus minutes during which time her assistant took down the coat from the web site and made it reflect the higher price. Then she brightly asked if I wanted to try it on again and I said no, I need to leave and then she said she wouldn't honor the price that was listed on line stating it was a human error and she was running a small business. I think it is bad form to not honor the price that was listed. She has known than I've brought friends who have spent significant money in her store and I come to her from great distance for years...this was their mistake and I think it's extremely poor form to not honor what was listed. This is customer service at its worse. So much for loyalty. I could easily have bought the jacket on line and picked it up at the store but I thought that would not have integrity. Come to think of it, her actions didn't have integrity. You would think she would cultivate keeping her loyal customer base. What a disappointment.

The service is very good. Clothing is stylish and comfortable if not a little too pricey for the…read moretailoring. Very helpful and responsive folks.

Great store, found everything we needed for our special occasion. Since then we've been back a…read morehandful of times and each time we find something spectacular. The owner is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this place

Beautiful home decor! Everything is very much worth the price. I have received endless compliments…read morewith their Michael Aram decor around my house. Beautiful family owned business

Roaming around the Magnolia and California Street area of Burbank, California with my friends...we…read morestopped at several local shops. I felt like I was transported to a plain of positivity when we entered Stay Home Friend. This store has merchandise from local artists, creators and designers. Books, greeting cards, jewelry, candles and so much more! The cashier was a friendly woman who told us about her brother that's a scuba diver in Florida. I fell in love with the sterling silver Leo earrings. I had to buy them! There were other zodiac signs as well. I might return and buy them for my friends and family as their birthday gifts. This place is AWESOME! I highly recommend you swing by and support local artists.

Absolutely love this store, and have been shopping here for years. It is our go-to for gifts…read morewhenever I need something special. I do think my husband finds it a sure thing when it's my birthday. I completely disagree that there's any sense of hate in this store, come on this is Burbank and it's kinda liberal, no surprises there. There's a nice quirky vibe to the selection of cards, lovely jewelry from local artists, artwork, candles, and even vintage items. Prices are reasonable, staff is friendly.

This is my go to place for any gift for anyone. They have you covered from 1 to 100 years old…read more Gifts are unique but useful. Plus they wrap them so darn well. Couldn't recommend them higher.

I just LOVE this lovely gift shop!!! It is truly amazing how…read morewell the Owner, Michelle Gagnon, utilizes the space to display all of the wonderful and incredible items she has found. There is literally something for everyone! This store is beautifully put together and while there is an abundance of gift items to choose from, it is so impeccably displayed, you can literally see everything. There is always someone there to help you find something great...even if you don't know what you are looking for! This store is a true Jewel of Studio City!

The Social Type is a stationery & gift shop located in Atwater Village. This is a brick-and-mortar…read morelocation as The Social Type owns its own wholesale brand. The shop has another location in Hudson, NY. [Parking]: Metered parking in Atwater Village, but luckily I found a metered parking spot across from the shop at 5 PM on Saturday. [Selection]: Very organized shop as pens are ordered by rainbow color. The shop sells a decent selection of Valentine's Day cards. The staff was friendly and even asked customers on what they were looking for. In addition to greeting cards and stationery, they also have candles, tote bags, etc. The shop also offers gift wrapping service and apparently they even sell red rose bouquets during Valentine week. [Gift wrapping service]: The service is only available at brick & mortar locations. Materials are purchased separately and holiday rush fees may be applied. The shop offers complimentary gift wrap on all in-store purchases (customer's choice of kraft box or kraft wrap with twine). During the busy holiday season, the staff may asks customers to drop off gifts and pick up at a later determined time. * Small (e.g. Small Book, Journal, Pen Box, Candle) = $8 * Medium (e.g. Shoe Box, iPad, Shirt Box) = $10 * Large (e.g. Oversized Books, Laptop, Coat) = $12 * Extra Large (oversized) (e.g. Oversized Kids Toys, Bedding Sets, Large Framed Art, TV) = $20+ [Conclusion]: The shop has a more diverse selection and is not limited to just Japanese style cute stationery. This is really a one-stop shop for anyone looking for a last minute gift.

Cute little shop in Atwater Village. I went for Stationery Store Day but they didn't have any of…read morethe special merch.

Parchment Paper is a food-centric shop specializing in stationery, paper goods, greeting cards,…read moreculinary gifts, specialty kitchenware, children's books about cultural food, sticker sheets, candle bars (e.g. iced matcha latte), and other sundries. The shop is owned by Leah Park Fierro (the owner of Milkfarm - a cheese shop in Eagle Rock). The store also offers full-service gift wrapping with food-themed wrapping paper. [Parking]: Easy metered street parking is available with free metered parking on Sundays. [Conclusion]: Overall this is a small but very cute shop and I enjoyed my visit here. It is definitely a unique store.

OK, I've been to a lot of gift shops in Los Angeles. And I've seen a lot of the same merchandise…read moreagain and again. Themes, the same. But, this place definitely has a unique spin. Everything in this place: cards, tools, socks and stationary is food related. One table was entirely devoted to dill pickle swag! A shelf on the wall was completely reserved for butter merchandise! What? I love it! I have to say, this place was a lot of fun and would be a great place to shop for any chefs in your life. Or simply friends obsessed with food. I will definitely make a return visit.

This has become my favorite stop to get funny, cool, and just better greeting cards than other…read moreplaces. I was fortunate enough to work briefly in the area last year and found this shop on my lunch walk. So many cool gifts, jewelry, etc. I love small shops with unique gifts like this that rotate artists, etc. Kind of hidden on the back streets of old town Pasadena. From now on, I'll always stop by and check if there's (at least) a new card to add to my collection. Don't forget to ask about their "secret stash" of additional cards, too.

The Retreat shop on Holly Street is the second of this small chain: the first is located in South…read morePasadena on Mission. The location is wonderful. Many people who shop in Old Town Pasadena focus on the stores easily accessible from the main street, Colorado. However, some of the shops off the main drag, such as the ones on Holly Street, are unique and fascinating. The two Retreats do share merchandise in common. You will find a bevy of delightful greeting cards, jewelry and candles at both. However, I would strongly encourage you to visit both shops, because each has some items that you won't find at the other location. It was at this shop that I first saw the owner's, Diane, artwork on display. She's made a significant collection of gorgeous, shimmering mandalas. I remember the first time I saw them a couple year ago and I was quite impressed. Since then, you will see more of her mandalas at both Retreat locations, as well as some of the pieces that evolved from her work with these pieces of sacred geometry. Like the other Retreat, this is an excellent gift shop. My stationary drawer is positively overflowing with cards I've bough here. I love shopping at Retreat because I always find something, small or large, that's just right for a friend of mine. Whenever I look through the cards that I've found here I get excited for the right time to send a particular card to a particular friend or family member. It is very easy to find something for any budget. I've found so many fun trinkets, amusing coasters and clever devices to have around the house. And all of these things were around twenty dollars or less. The jewelry, of course, is going to be a bit more pricey, but I feel you are definitely paying for quality. The staff on duty have always been nothing but helpful and friendly. I always enjoy chatting with whoever is minding the store at the moment. Definitely recommend.