Most stores might have a sign or two to let you know general stuff like they don't want food or…read moredrink or smoking inside. These guys take it to whole nother level, with literally nine signs on their door. And dozens more inside. -if you break it you buy it. -must leave your backpack at the front counter. -young visitors must be with an adult while in the store. -no food or drink. -you will be arrested if you shoplift. -all activities monitored by close circuit, television and undercover security -credit card processing fee 3% (Jackhole policy btw) -no pets within 10 feet of the front door -no smoking in the building - no public restroom ( so you want people to shop and spend money, but if they have to take a pee, they can't do it?! Jerks) -etc etc blah blah blah Many other stores in town appreciate business but don't leave such a horrible first impression with so many signs as you enter. Treating customers like this doesn't make them feel welcome. The kids and I quickly left. Can you imagine being one of the owners kids, and the types of dictator rules that they surely have in their life!??

Love this place! I always find the cutest things here. They have many vendors who carry new and…read morevintage items. I'm so glad they are still open and thriving!

First off, the aesthetic of the place is beautiful. You immediately feel calm walking in. The…read morequality of the blankets is next level. I love the different patterns and colors they have too. The employees are awesome. I came in today to see if I could switch out a tote bag for a different design. They let me do so and were so kind about the whole process, even when I didn't have the receipt. Definitely will be coming back!

I was so excited to come here in person after seeing all the ads and social media posts and…read morestories! I knew exactly what I was looking for! Store employee was so helpful with my questions! Walked out with 3 items towel, bag/towel, and tote bag (one was a complimentary, stoked about that!).

My go to place for finding items not made in china. They have many things made in Italy, Portugal,…read moreIndia and many other places not called china. Sure wish they had more made in USA items. The worker bee's are forever nice. You also get good deals if you look long enough.

Great prices, selection and wonderful items. Every woman in the store seems to say "I could buy…read morethis, and this, and this.... It is so fun to go and see what great stuff they have. Please don't go out of business because Big Lots was the same way and now they are gone!

Threads is the most fantastic shop in all of San Diego for fabrics. Brenda has rooms of fabric on…read moredisplay and another room of books with fabric swatches that you can order from. Brenda and David did a magnificent job creating custom Roman shades for my kitchen and a custom bed cover to match pillows that I had purchased at another store - Brenda was able to order the same fabric!! They are delightful and excellent to work with and they worked diligently to get everything perfect for me. Don't waste your time going to any other stores - they have it all!!!

Great selection, good prices and excellent service!! We bought really nice fabric for our couch to…read morebe recovered. Highly recommend this place!

Just picked up some artwork I had reframed to update the frame. It looks great and is exactly what…read moreI wanted. They completed the work in the time I was quoted and called me when I was ready. Since it was a custom size, it was a little pricey, but I like to support local small businesses and think the price was inline with what the craft store who always offers half price custom framing would have charged. While I was there, I spied a few items that would make excellent christmas gifts - all made by local artists.

This shop has *extremely* kind people and a gorgeous selection of reasonably priced items. They…read morereally came through when I was in a pinch - looking forward to coming back soon!

Stumbled upon Mermaid's Cove while exploring the Old Town area with a friend. The girly boutique is…read morefull of ocean-themed decor and accessories perfect for bringing a bit of the beach back home! As the name implies, many of the items are mermaid-themed but I gravitated more toward the octopus items, like a tea kettle and a set of drawer pulls. They definitely have a large and unique selection for gifting, from candles and soaps to throw pillows and Christmas ornaments. Bring kids with caution, as many items are delicate- there is a dedicated area for them with blankets, clothing, stuffed sea animals, and coloring books. They also have signs up asking customers not to take photos, not sure what's up with that.

If you like mermaids, this is the place to be. There are mermaids of every type. Mermaid book ends,…read morestuffed mermaids, mermaid pillows. And other sea themed creatures-- lots of octopus and sea nettles. It's a very cute shop. My husband and I stopped in and I found a stuffed narwhal which I bought for my narwhal-obsessed child. Only drawback is the lady working there did not acknowledge our presence until we bought something. For a good while we were the only people in the store and she got up, walked by us to the back, returned to the register, and did not make eye contact. I don't know if it was because it was a Saturday night and she was cold, or she was just over having to talk to customers or whatever; but it felt off-putting. Though she was very friendly once we bought the item and wrapped it up nicely, which made me think there was something else going on.

I love this place. It is unique with beautiful decor items. The people working here are so kind as…read morewell.

Happy to have stopped here over Memorial Day weekend, we have been following Roam on IG for a…read morewhile now and glad to have gotten the opportunity to visit their storefront in SD. The shop is a well curated mix of vintage and handmade goods, we were able to scoop a vintage stool and stone mortar (with candle) at a fair price. Really appreciated the designer Elyse's input and friendliness as well. Added plus is location- as they are just around the corner from Jaunt (an excellent coffee roaster spot).

A favorite kitchen goods store of mine! You can find everything here. Honestly their selection is…read moreamazing and they have constant product turnover over as items quickly sell and they receive so many items to sell. Most merchandise is wonderful quality and lasts for a reason. Great to go to for starting out after a fresh move too! They have wonderful tag color day sales too, so if something is out of budget you can always wait until said tag color day to score a deal. The staff here is incredibly welcoming and kind! Everyone is extremely knowledgeable too, so if you have any questions, they definitely will help to find the answers. Also they have their own parking lot, in PB too, so it's definitely easy to get here!

We came for the Microenterprise outdoor food hall in the parking lot that happens every third…read moreSunday of the month. We picked up coffee, banana chocolate chip bread, fried catfish and tamales from each of the vendor. We skipped the cheesecake and bread vendor. Few round tables under a tent in the middle. After we ate, we went inside the store. The store sells gently used kitchen items, even dining tables! Very clean, organized and great stuff! If you're eyeing something, wait for the discount days. Depending on the day/week they have 50% off tags. Today was green tag. Monday (senior) and Tuesday (military) gets 15% discount. They have candle making class on Wednesday 2-3pm. Seems like for retired folks because I'm not sure how someone with a 9-5 job could attend these workshops like myself. All sales support Kitchen for Good that offer apprenticeships culinary and baking programs. Don't forget to check out volunteer opportunities.

The kind of shop you know as soon as you take your first step in, you love it. Every turn there…read morewas something cutesy or pretty to purchase. I saw lots of items I wanted to buy. Baggu bags but also Baggu totes in My Melody or Hello Kitty prints, very sweet looking. Daintiest earrings, rings, necklaces! Greeting cards, candy, baby items, clothing, lingerie, cacti, arrangements, books and adorable stuffed animals plus Labubu accessories too- greeting card, mini figurines, and more. The cashier had the most dramatic, artsy, purple and black makeup on her eyes very captivating. She told me they had 3 stores in San Diego. I need to find the other two. I bought 3 items for $110: $30 mini Boy Smells scent, $6 Love You card and $70 laced slip that I hope will fit. Doc tells me that's your style: see through, racer back. I thought it looked shabby chic in color, very enticing. If you are in North Park, hope you'll visit.

So pretty! Nice to have an associate wandering the floor to…read morehelp out if you have questions. The merchandise is beautiful, soft colors and greens (like green real plants). I wish I could actually shop here but it's pricier than I'm willing to spend.

This nursery has all of your needs. They are sooo generous and knowledgeable to help you out if…read moreyou're new to caring for a garden / indoor plants. Won't be going anywhere else!

This nursery has an extraordinary selection. The staff were readily available to answer questions…read moreand find just what I wanted. It's pretty pricey, as to be expected in Pacific Beach. If you're into plants, stop by and pick one up today!