Stepping into Hiram and Diana feels less like entering a store and more like wandering into a quiet…read moreEuropean daydream. The air is laced with the soft, intoxicating scent of candles that whisper of Versailles--warm, elegant, and just a little mysterious. Every corner feels intentional, yet effortlessly discovered, as if you've stumbled upon a hidden treasure. The vintage wood cabinets, adorned with delicate carved floral details, hold pieces that feel storied and timeless. You can't help but run your fingers along them, imagining the lives they've lived before finding their way here. Books are tucked in just the right places, each one seeming to promise a journey somewhere romantic--Paris, the countryside, or a forgotten garden. There's a moody iron tulip lamp that glows like a quiet poem, casting shadows that make you want to linger just a little longer. And then, almost like a secret, the plant and floral room tucked in the back--lush, inviting, and softly enchanting--feels like stepping into a hidden conservatory. All it needs is a pebble driveway outside, and you'd swear you've arrived at a European morning dream. Hiram and Diana, love you, I'll be back. Chasity from Mississippi

What a lovely and elegant addition to downtown MH. I love everything in the store. It's a perfect…read moreplace to hang out and shop while waiting for your table at Stacks. I love everything I have purchased here and I have also brought a few friends in to shop too. Great gifts for you or a loved one. They have a cute little children's section too if you need a last minute child/baby gift. Wonderful and elegant candles too. Go check it out.

Really liked this shop! From the eclectic blend of reasonably-priced merchandise to the friendly…read moreservice. I did read the reviews of the store in Carmel - wowzers. I did not experience the level of horrible customer service that Yelpers complained about at this location. I bought a fun scarf - kind of like a cheap knock off of the striped Missoni-style scarves. They were only $7.50! Acrylic of course. Great spot to buy a unique souvenir or a gift for someone. Highly recommend!

This is the capitola edition of the carmel bay company, located just a block off the beach…read more Parking is street only which sometimes (weekdays in the winter) possible at other times (weekends, the entire summer/tourist season) the rarest commodity on earth. There is a surface lot a block (off of Monterey) away that has all the same problems as the street parking. Generally speaking I like the odds that the lot behind the police station offers, but in peak tourist season you'd best plan ahead for parking. This is a medium ish sized store very typical in layout for the shops that line this block close to the beach. The entrance faces the street, and the stock is laid out through the store with the cashier at the back. It will seem narrow but isn't really. The stock falls into mid range giftables. It's not a super expensive spot where you can blow 500 dollars on a purse but is the kind of spot where you can pick up a decent clutch for 40 bucks or so. Most of the items fall into the home décor category with a mild beach theme. There are inspirational books, wine accessories, all sorts of beach gear, light clothing, candles, leather craft goods, cups, and yes magnets because of course there are. Overall it's a reliable source of better quality gifts then you'll find elsewhere on the esplanade, the kind of things that won't embarrass you when you get home.

This lil shop is a diamond in the rough. I love this shop. A nice selection of gifts and BONUS:…read more They transferred my cd's to usb's. Fast, efficient and affordable.

I love this rare establishment so much. The owners are wonderful people who care to create an…read moreauthentic space for visitors filled with their culture and heart. I have bought my most favorite (now overworn) clothing from the lovely owner who has great taste in the stylings she carries. Santa Cruz is so lucky to have this hidden gem!

This was a lovely store that had so much to offer. This cute shop was packed full of clothing, home…read moredecor, and other wonderful items. After reading previous review reviews, I was a little apprehensive, walking in knowing what many others had experienced with their customer service. I will say when I walked in there was somebody who promptly greeted me and my husband, when we walked in and made some small talk. As we peruse the store, I did experience a little of what other people were saying as the employee seemed to keep popping up to chat with us as we per the store. I can understand why some customers may think that it may come off as the employees are watching you while you shop. I don't think that was what was happening at all. I think they were trying to definitely just be more friendly and welcoming, but I think they do need to tone down how many times they pop up while you are walking around the store. All of the items they have to offer are a fabulous quality and definitely a great spot to pick up gifts for others. When I'm in the area, I will definitely pop in and shop again.

This store has a ton of unique items that are PERFECT for gifting. I wish I found this shop before…read moreChristmas. The price point is expensive but expected at a small boutique store such as this. I could spent hours in here looking at all of the different items. My friend was coming in to exchange an item or swap it out for another item. After shopping around and finding another jacket that she liked we inspected the jacket because it was white and we wanted to make sure it was free of damage. We came across black marks on all of these white jackets and brought it up to an employee at the front. They attempted to clean it with a paper towel and maybe water? But unfortunately no luck. They mentioned that she could try to clear it with upholstery cleaner after she purchased it but at the price point of over $100 my friend decided to pass. She ended up returning her item and receiving store credit. The reason for my 3/5 rating is due to the expensive clothing being stained and the awkward exchange. Overall, I would come back and give this place a chance when in need of a unique gift.

Bumblebees by the Sea is not at the address above, and the phone number listed doesn't work. We…read morespent 15 minutes out of our day looking for the store. Too bad because the place looked very cute.

My favorite local shop! Great service and great selection for my very picky taste. I always find…read moresomething unique and special for gifts and for myself.

Totally online/phone experience. I can't say enough good things about this place…read more I was looking for a specific bracelet. The online search terms bring up a lot of irrelevant info bc it's named after an insect. So I narrow my search and find what I'm looking for. I had to call to verify bc I had a bad experience with another online transaction with another company. I wish I could remember who I spoke with. She was so nice! She verified she had what I was looking for & I told her I would order online later in the day (my lunch hour was ending). She said she would set it aside (going the extra mile!). I ended up calling back bc it was getting late & I didn't want her to think I was blowing her off. She ended up taking my order over the phone and was able to locate some other pieces I was looking for. I said "no rush" on the shipping bc I didn't need it for Christmas. I actually received it on 12/24 with a "happy birthday" note on my receipt. Really great buying experience & I received my beautiful bracelet in time for my birthday. Thanks for a flawless experience!

This little shop is a true gem to find. Amazing wonderful Art and Jewelry. Nice friendly staff, my…read morefamily and I felt very Welcomed. Greatly appreciate their opinions and suggestions. It was truly hard to Not buy so many wonderful items. Excited to share this place with others.

Amazing store Amazing message and amazing staff…read more They have just a little bit of everything in the store. My first visit and they are so willing to give you information about any of the various items they sell. I ended up picking up a really pretty silver shell ring that matches earrings and necklace that we bought in Utrecht. And some delicious looking honey both photos below.

This is a fantastic store with friendly staff and great homemade items to purchase as gifts and as…read morepersonal treasures. The proceeds go to help the homeless in many ways!