super cute little place by Pavillions. Sign says they're moving to the District down the street…read moresoon. Little pricey for such small items, but to be expected for Jelly Cat items and such. Toys seem like good quality and are very soft. Cashiers are super nice and helpful.:) They even give the cutest bags.

We went into the store jelly hunting with our 3 little kids upon searching it up this morning in…read morehopes of a fun experience. At first all was good, when we entered there was a couple other kids looking around so we allowed our kids to take a look around as well. My older daughter was having trouble deciding so my three year old son kept tossing around a dog he had decided on. While doing that he dropped it a few times on the floor, where a worker brought that to my attention, understandable, so I placed it in my basket. Finally we had all decided on a jelly cat and my son changed his option to another one I took a look at the dog and he was still in great condition so I put it back. When we were about to pay the cashier bluntly expressed if we would purchasing the dog since my son a dropped it. It wasn't the situation that frustrated me and it was the way I was approached about it. You know what I bought them all because I didn't want to ruin my children's experience that I had hoped would be different. She then tried to be nice about the situation but honestly my husband and me felt uncomfortable. We witnessed another child tossing and licking other stuff animals and left without buying anything, yet here we were buying 3 jelly cats and then almost forced to buy a fourth getting rude customer service. Definitely will not be shopping here ever again. I think specifically her name was Alysa who was the one out of the three who made us extremely uncomfortable. One of the worst customer experience I had in my life

Stopped by M.Lovewell yesterday for their first day opening since their store refresh! There are so…read moremany new items and artists that have been added to the store which was nice to see! I love coming by here to look at their selection of fountain pens, inks, journaling supplies, and especially stamps! I hope they continue to add more varieties of washi tapes and stamps to their store as it's my new current obsession! Their prices are always reasonable and their workers are always super friendly. I love chatting with them whenever I visit :) Also love that they host fun learning workshop classes and events! Definitely check out their website for upcoming scheduled events if you're interested. There's a parking garage behind the corner of the street where the wall art is, which is typically free for 90 minutes I believe.

CUTE INDEPENDENT SHOP (4 stats)…read more There isn't much happening in downtown Santa Ana but there are a few hidden gems. Did I overhear that this place has been open for ~10 years?! I stumbled upon this shop while walking around the small downtown and as I walked more east I questioned should I turn around? Right when I was able to this store popped in view and I had to go in! What a cute shop if you are into stationary and pens and etc. I love supporting small independent businesses so I was determined to leave with something. There were a collective of independent products from different companies/artists that sell their items here. I didn't expect to leave spending $70.05 on 5 tiny items. WAX SEAL ($20) - by Made of Honour. There weee a handful of styles available. Very nice packaging. SEALING WAX BEADS 100pc ($9) - by Fiona Ariva. Variety of stunning colors. WAX SEAL HANDLE ($9) - by Fiona Ariva. I believe this is the standard size that fits other brands. BOAT PEN CASE ($13) - by Luddite. I been looking for a small compact pen case for my very few ones that i own and this was what I was looking for. ANTERIQUE BALLPOINT PEN ($13) - I love this mini pen and how it writes. The store DOES sell anterique refills BUT not the mini anterique refills that is needed for this pen. You can order the refills online on Amazon. So here's what gets me about shopping here. - California State Tax (0.5%) - Orange County Tax (0.25%) - Santa Ana City Tax (15%) - Orange County District Tax SP (0:5%) - Orange County Tax SL (1%) ^^ Added an additional $5.95 to the initial subtotal. That's alot in my opinion! Cool store, with a checkout. Until the next review....

It's that time of the year where you are getting ready for the holidays. And it only means one…read morething...getting the cutest gifts for your favorite humans. You can choose from blind boxes to tees to plushies to kitchen and home goods, believe it or not. This store reminds me of my bedroom as a single person, packed with toys in every nook and cranny. Give yourself a good amount of time to check out all that you can. Go through the store twice, because chances are, you will miss something the first time around. I love all the fun Miffy and Monchhichi items available. And there are other popular characters like the Peanuts gang, Moomin, and the newest edition Zilly Tales created by Zillymonkey. The store is pretty well-stocked...until it sells out - worst feeling ever! Pricing is subjective. Black Friday prices were pretty cool. Anyway, you can order online too and pick up in-store. Service is super friendly. Parking is plenty. Happy shopping!

Lots of miffy items and other stuff. Definitely would come back. Worker was kinds and amazing.read more

This is my second purchase of a purse from this company. I love the colors and styles. They offer…read morecollaborations with different brands as well. The purses are beautiful but sturdy and made so well. The styles and variety of colors can fit any personal preference. Love the added straps and charms. They are made in the USA and are a husband and wife owner team. The sales team are so welcoming and knowledgeable. The prices match the hand made perfection and durability of the bags.

I have been a Harvey's girl for over 10 years and I cherish my seatbelt bag collection!…read more I recently experienced some health issues and endured a lengthy stay in the hospital, and a very difficult recovery. Once I was home, I started seeing posts on social media of the newest Harvey's release for Mother's Day - a collab with the tattoo artist Sid - and the newest line is called "Tough as a Mother", which seemed so fitting after what I had just gone through, so I knew I needed this bag to add to my collection. We went to the First Friday release and was able to get my bag signed by Melanie & Dana Harvey, and Sid. The Harveys are always so nice! And their staff are so helpful - and organized! They keep the lines in order and moving pretty quickly! I just love supporting Harvey's! They are a local business, the Harveys are an awesome couple, and they have amazing products!

Small Stationery shop located in a building that has (2) other business' but the front street…read morefacing is the Coffee shop. For it to be so small they still have lots of stationery goodies to select from. Service is friendly and they do their best to get you taken care of once you are at the register. It has the standard items that you would find in a stationery shop as well as quaint gift items. There is a parking lot across the street and street parking too. Respectfully Reviewed.

This stationery shop shares a space with Contra cafe. I have been interested in visiting this store…read moreand found a really nice selection of Japanese pens and notebooks! They carry well-known journal brands like Hobonichi's and Traveler's notebooks. I was even surprised to see a small selection of Pilot fountain pen cartridges. This location is smaller, as their main store is in downtown Santa Ana. I'm super excited to visit their main location next time!

Post surgery needed to learn how to eat completely different; healthy, no fat, no preservatives…read more.. What I was missing most was flavor! After online research, this small business was recommended for a wide variety of spices, balsamic vinegars and it didn't disappoint. Was warmly greeted, walked into a beautiful small shop loaded with things you won't find elsewhere! Enjoyed not being rushed or pressured. My experience was like winning the lottery! The owner was incredibly knowledgeable, listened to what I needed and suggested outstanding products that I'd never seen before. Fresh, natural and potent flavors! Just the selection of balsamics are worth the trip, truly! In addition to all of the above; it also has eclectic, upscale gifts, unique clothing, jewelry, cards, soaps, oils and so much more. All of it is has a high end feel but won't break the bank. Choose here for a unique gift or thank you for someone special! There is street parking and also a dedicated free parking lot behind/next to store. Once home, everything that'd been recommended was exactly as promised and so very delicious! This is absolutely a small business that should be cherished and supported often!!!

I just discovered this charming shop in Old Town Tustin on El Camino Real! It is filled with lovely…read moremerchandise including hostess gifts, and flavored olive oils, spices and salts. They have been in business for 7 years and I understand why! The owner is personable and passionate about the offerings. Stop here if you are looking for that special gift for yourself or a friend. Even a quick browse around the shop will leave you feeling better. I love to support local businesses in our community.

I love Whimzy. Unusual things that are not available anywhere else.I usually find something I have…read moreseen before.

This is a super cute store located in downtown Tustin. The owner was super friendly when my friend…read moreand I went in and I loved the eclectic girly variety of options she had for the shop. It was the type of eclectic variety that you can go shopping with your little girl and she would be entertained and not wanting to leave vs being super bored with nothing that sparked her interest. Great store with craft inspiration and ideas and a variety of more neat knick knacks.

The name of this place peaked my interest. I thought maybe it was a gourmet food shop. I wasn't…read morereally wrong, but I wasn't right either. They carry some O&Co olive oils and some edible items, but mostly, they're stocked with home decor. Gorgeous stuff for the kitchen and home. If you like entertaining, then they have a bunch of really nice platters and serving things. Most of the items have that provence/tuscany style designs, but there is a good selection.

From the owner: Custom gift baskets, custom floral arrangements, and custom designed cards and invitations for…read morespecial events and occasions. All gift baskets are designed around a specific theme and include both hand-selected food and gift items. Personalization is also available by incorporating a company's name or logo on the products or even a couples name and date representing their special occasion.