We just popped in on a whim as we were talking a stroll on Main Street and we are SO happy we did!…read more Ten Women is a co-op model where thirty some women artists collaborate to run and staff this retail space where each artist has their own little section. So many beautiful items and gems to find as you go from one section to the next. My daughter and I tried to leave the store several times but each time we were distracted in a good way by the offerings of a different artist. We were first attracted to a cute ceramic mushroom, then bought two glass blown pendant/necklaces, then fell in love with the artist Sara who was working that day's painted glass votive holders, saw these great cards featuring quotes from strong women. Definitely stop by when you're on Main (and order a Main Squeeze smoothie first, then shop, then go get long-awaited smoothie).

Lovely shop with handmade items for yourself or gifts. It is run by a co-op of women artists…read moreshowcasing their work. They have paper art, paintings, hand blown glass and handmade jewelry and some clothing. Lovely shop with good prices and a very kind staff. Highly recommend a look!

First Visit to Aristeia Needlepoint and I was super impressed with the thread selection and helpful…read morestaff! Totally worth the drive they had a lot of canvases and some small canvas kits for finishing! Staff is super welcoming and greets upon entering. Even the other customers are helpful and knowledgeable about needlepoint. They were out of the thread I was looking for an happily asked to contact me when it comes in. Looking forward to going back soon!

I have never seen such a well managed or extensive collection of threads and findings. If you are…read morelooking for textural or tonal inspiration in your designs this is the place for you!

This is one of LA's most well kept secret's, it is open for wholesale and you may also find it in…read moresome card shops in the better Malls, as well as Home Goods. I was lucky to have found out about them years ago, at one time they sold the business and the new owner named it Michel"s. The same location on Slauson and some of the same staff. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable of all their products and more than happy to assist you. Gift wrap, cards, stickers, gift boxes and other items like napkins and note tablets and notes to name a few of the items they sell. The quality of the products they sell surpass all of their competitors(High-End) I usually use mine when I really appreciate someone or saying thank you to someone special! To purchase at this location you need a sales permit or have purchased from them before. There is plenty of private parking. Take a minute and visit their website, you will enjoy the beauty of their products, and find out where they are sold. Over the years I have never been disappointed! :)

They're having the best sale I can ever remember them having; a 50% discount off of everything,…read morethrough Monday.

A great selection of beads and very lovely staff willing to help you out. I also love that you have…read morethe option to craft in-store!

A Gem of a Bead Shop in Santa Monica on Ocean Park - Exceptional Service…read more I recently took a long walk today and decided to visit a wonderful bead shop and had an absolutely fantastic experience. I needed to have my labradorite bracelet restrung and wanted to enhance its design with something unique. From the moment I walked in, I was met with warmth, expertise and offer to help. Michael was incredibly skilled and patient in helping me restring my own bracelet, ensuring that it was not only secure but also beautifully balanced. His attention to detail in the design of adding new sterling pieces to my bracelet made it a fun experience. Meanwhile, Olivia was an absolute gem in helping me choose the perfect sterling silver pieces from Thailand to complement my bracelet. She had an eye for design and guided me toward selections that truly elevated the overall look. The entire experience was seamless and enjoyable, and I left with a stunning, newly designed piece that I absolutely love. If you're looking for quality beads, expert restringing, or classes to learn how to create your own masterpiece please make it a place to visit with family and friends.

Just got back from faxing some documents at Venice Stationers!…read more Sasha is a total sweetheart, ultra-friendly and a long-time Venice local. He's had his little shop on Windward for the past 8 years and I am thrilled to have discovered them for the first time today! I was looking around for a place to fax an 8-page document. Kinko's wanted $2.59/1st page+$1.59 each additional page and UPS wanted the same. I called Venice Stationers for a quote and was told that 8 pages could be done for $10 flat... That's only $1.25/page, the cheapest quote around! A cover page can be added for $1. CASH ONLY so make sure you bring a few bucks along with you unless you make a purchase over $20 (credit card minimum). No wait at all, cute little space stocked with tons of copiers and printers. Apparently they also do offset printing, digital imaging, graphics design, full service copying, bindery, large format copying, and stock office supplies and stationers. MUCH better, friendlier, and more efficient than any Kinko's! I was happy to save a few bucks and was thrilled with the fast, friendly, efficient service. Thanks Sasha! :)

Great service!!! I had a meeting at noon and needed 3 scripts - 2 copies of each and 2, 4/c, 20…read morepage docs printed out from my thumb drive. The owner, Sasha, assured all could be done ...not only in time for my meeting...but before my meter ran out! He had them printed, and assembled in no time (with cover sheets and the proper brass closures)!! He also suggested a great solution for my 4/c presentation. It's just north of Hama sushi on the same side of the street. Plenty of street parking and more reasonable and far quicker than staples (and Sasha knows what he's doing). I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

Place kind of blew me away. I got some gift ideas for my work crew and coworkers that are into…read moredecorating art. I was greeted by friendly employees. Place had some interesting gift shop ideas. Nothing too expensive. Nice small business here with some great items to offer. I was impressed with Arteria. I will be back for more.

super cute spot for stationary fans!! as someone with ocpd i love the color coding.. scratched my…read morebrain !!

This place should be titled "Pulp and Hide Your Prices"…read more So, my mother-in-law and I went in here with around a $500 budget. We thought that this would get us some nice wedding invitations. The women showed us expensive ones first, putting the bill at a minimum $1000. We told her our budget, and then she brought out the "cheapie" book. The customer service just declined from here. We found some invites that we liked a lot in this book. She said it would be around $500. She kept being vague about the price (which should have been a huge RED FLAG!). We went through other features, what have you, and made our choices. We had a few other questions a couple days later, and despite many calls, no calls back. Finally, she called us when the proof was ready. We loved them and ordered them. Still vague about the price . . . roughly $500? Right? We came back to pick the invites up, and mysteriously, she brought the bill up to $1500. All these little perks, like, do you need your ribbons tied (which she never said cost money) to do you want a proof (like a $150 service, I guess). We were shocked. The invites are nice-ish, but we have totally been ripped off. If you want a scam artist, and some pathetic customer service, here it is folks. UPDATE: Two days later, we discovered that she had given 60 of our RSVP envelops to another customer by mistake. Currently, my invites are waiting for this little error to get worked out . . .

Amazing candy shop!!!!!!!! Filled with goodies and treats!!…read moreMust visit the shop the people their are sooooooooooooooo nice!!!!!!!!!

My friend and I stopped into The Quilted Monkey today to buy a baby present for her grand niece and…read morewere greeted so warmly by Susan Holland, the owner. The selection of baby items and rugs was outstanding. Prices were very reasonable for the gorgeous offerings. We loved the knitted sweaters, bath towels, jackets, stroller blankets and the wide selection of toys. My friend bought a beautiful doll for a gift. It was hard to make a decision because everything in this fairy tale shop is beautifully displayed and well made. Next time you need a baby gift (or maybe some jammies for yourself) be sure to stop into The Quilted Monkey.

Terrific little shop with reasonable prices for unique gifts, especially for children!…read more This store is located in an area of Montana Avenue with a bunch of boutique clothing and gift shops that aren't too high end. As the name suggests, they have mostly quilted (and knit) items, from the expected blankets but also smaller items. Some items are locally made but many are imported in. I was looking for a child's sweater that I had seen in the window and called to see if they had the size I needed. It was truly a unique one as it featured a cute pink octopus with hanging tentacles at the front. They didn't have it in my size so the owner ordered it for me after I called and then followed up with a phone call later. She had set it aside for me when I came to pick it up which was nice.