Annamaria & Glenna…read more What kind souls Had lunch at plums and walked by and immediately came in. What nice women - what great stuff. Bought a candle and some room spray -- would spend more if i had the time! Come support this place! They are all about helping small businesses and are making a difference !

I'm disappointed to be leaving this review because I have both been a customer of this shop and a…read morevendor for the past few years. I've supplied my handmade sage bundles to the store for years and have always had a positive relationship with the person I typically work with. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was very different. A different manager placed a special order for 16 sage bundles. Because I don't keep that quantity on hand and she wanted to hand-select the bundles, I went out of my way to order additional product, assemble 25 bundles so she would have plenty to choose from, and drive to the store for the scheduled delivery. When I arrived, the person who placed the order was not there, so another employee met me. She selected the 16 bundles and repeatedly commented on how beautiful they were and how nice they smelled. We actually had quite a conversation about the scent. I was therefore surprised when, a week later, I was informed that the bundles supposedly had a "strong, unpleasant odor," that the shop was uncomfortable selling or keeping them, and that I needed to come pick them up. I was also never paid for the order. When I returned to retrieve the product, the interaction was rude and dismissive. Another employee even unnecessarily commented that the bundles smelled like "weed." Having worked with sage for years, I found this particularly surprising because the bundles smelled exactly as they normally do - like dried sage. I had not changed my suppliers or the way the product was made. To make matters worse, the bundles had been placed in plastic zip-top bags stacked on top of one another, which crushed and damaged some of them. I understand that a retailer may occasionally decide a product isn't right for them. What I found unacceptable was the way this situation was handled: a special order was requested, I spent money and time preparing it, drove a considerable distance to deliver it, the product was accepted and complimented at delivery, and then the shop refused to pay for it, mishandled the product, and required me to make another trip to retrieve it. As a small business owner, my time, materials, and inventory matter. I would have appreciated basic professionalism, communication, and respect for the fact that I was fulfilling a specific order for a business that had successfully carried my products for years. This experience was especially disappointing because of the long-standing relationship I had with the shop. I hope the management will take this as an opportunity to consider how vendors and customers are treated, particularly when someone is placing orders for products they may not be familiar with. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would be hesitant to recommend this shop to other small business owners as a place to wholesale their products.

Tiny, wonderful store! I found some nifty signs for my house and left wishing I could buy a few…read moreother things. One of the first gift shops as you enter Marine from Jamboree. Definitely worth a visit. They had some heavenly scented soap and decor pieces, plus a bowl of lollipops on the counter. The owner is such a sweet lady, she doesn't need to give out candy. Had a couple of minor things happen: a woman watching the store for the owner seemed to have a bit of trouble using the computer to complete my purchase and when we left I noticed that I was charged more for an item than the price tag amount. We came back and the owner immediately gave me a cash refund for the difference, which I appreciated because it was done with a smile.

Darling little gift boutique on Balboa Island. I bought some earrings and home accessories for my…read morefriend's birthday. They have everything here from light fixtures, clutches, quirky signs and cocktail gifts, jewelry, to fun vases and banks. I can't believe how much is inside such a tiny shop. The staff was super helpful but not pushy. They have all kinds of price ranges. There's something for everyone. I love it! For sure going back.

Ginger and Katie are So amazing,helpful and just aim to please with customer service..This is how…read morebusiness who run proprietorship should be. My grandsons are having thier first birthday, (twins) Ginger went above and beyond to help pick out outfits that would match personality. I will be back, please stop in even to look or say hi...but I promise you won't leave empty handed... thank you again Ginger..customer for life here. Oh and the value matches the prices because truly costal kids clothes us hard to come by, in my opinion.

This is an awesome store, with a large selection of clothing, shoes, jewelry and sunglasses. The…read morestaff is very friendly and helpful. I go there every time I visit Balboa Beach, CA.

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

Great service and selection! I went there for Christmas paper and they had a large selection of…read morecute prints with the bows and little tags that were super cute!

Popped in here today to see what all the fuss was about and absolutely loved this shop!! We were…read moreimmediately greeted by the friendliest staff who were happy to chat with us about all the fun cards that line the store wall. Planners, journals, diaries, note cards, candles, and, my favorites - Le Pens. Everything was displayed so beautifully and the store had such an open, airy feel. There was definitely something for everyone with prices on all spectrums. I bought myself the prettiest new journal and a couple fun cards for my friends. Will definitely come back on a day when I have more time for browsing.

Omg I love this store so much. Anytime I work in Costa Mesa, I stop by to get some crystals sage…read moreor Palo Santo. The price point is just so great and affordable. Everything inside is designed very great, with fantastic merchandise inside. I would highly recommend this store if you enjoy a local must see store. Also the staff was very kind and helped me find the crystals I needed :)

I first heard of this store at a 12 step club conference in Wisconsin 7 years ago. I have been…read moreordering coins for our Alano club from them ever since. My only wish is that they had a store in the Midwest. Kind and helpful people take my phone orders and send them quickly. If I ever get to Costa Mesa I will go to hug these beautiful people and I give good hugs.

Pen Pals Stationery and Gift Shop is a cute Japanese-inspired stationery and gift shop located…read moreinside The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa. Recently Pen Pals Stationery and Gift Shop opened another location in Fountain Valley. [Parking]: The LAB Anti-Mall has a designated parking lot, but finding a spot can be hit-or-miss depending on what time you visit. [What to expect]: The shop is comprised of two vintage Airstreams with one Airstream focusing on stationery items (pens, Studio Ghibli-themed journals, and stickers) + greeting cards while the other focuses on plushies (including Sanrio characters), mini games, pins, greeting cards, etc. [Conclusion]: This is a really cute stationery shop to visit and definitely a worthwhile stop for stationery enthusiasts.

This store is very cute and it smells good inside. I was surprised it is very cool and not stuffy,…read moreeven on hot days. The staff is very nice and friendly. The store has a good selection of everything. We love the Miffy collections, the stickers and the plushies. The prices are very reasonable. I found the mirror photo op outside very cute and thoughtful of the owner. Many customers are so rush in and out and they totally missed this. Slow down, enjoy your time and take pictures :)

A treasure trove of gift items for your home. The entrance is really deceiving because one would…read morethink that the store is really small, but once you enter, it becomes an almost cavernous adventure from room to room finally arriving back at the entrance. We found some lovely gift items, from crockery to linens and other knick knacky stuff, I could've spent a lot more than I did, and it was really hard to control myself.

Absolutely love this beautiful gem of a store on Balboa Island. It's my first stop when visiting…read moreNewport. Love the ladies who own/run this gift shop. They have unique, one of a kind gifts that capture the essence of beach living. Love it!!!