I recently had the pleasure of working with Stems, Floral & Interior Statements for a donor and…read morevolunteer appreciation event I produced for the local nonprofit, Informed Choices. The evening, A Sweet Evening of Hope & Impact, was designed to be elegant, welcoming, and heartfelt, and the floral designs played a significant role in creating that atmosphere. From the beginning, Diana was wonderful to collaborate with. She took the time to understand the event vision, theme, and color palette, then created floral designs that elevated every space in a thoughtful and cohesive way. The guest table centerpieces were absolutely stunning and became meaningful gifts for our volunteers to take home at the end of the evening. The large statement arrangement at the dessert display created a beautiful focal point, while the florals at the entrance, coffee station, and beverage tables added layers of warmth and sophistication throughout the venue. What truly set Stems apart was Diana's attention to detail and commitment to making the event exceptional. She arrived on time, professionally installed everything, and even brought additional florals to enhance dessert trays and fill extra vessels throughout the space. Those unexpected touches made the entire event feel abundant, polished, and intentionally designed. As someone who has produced many events, I can confidently say that exceptional vendors make all the difference, and Stems is one of those vendors. Diana doesn't simply deliver arrangements; she becomes a creative partner in bringing an event vision to life.

I came to stems when the flower cottage failed to provide 2 graduation leis I'd ordered in April! I…read morecame in to pick them up and was told (on the day of graduation) they didn't have orchids. No call, nothing! I was left to find something last minute. Stems were absolutely amazing! The owner even was willing to drive an hour to get orchids to make them. I'd totally have had her do it too if I wasn't on such a time constraint. I had to have my son to Santa Cruz by 2 and we were at 1030. They made him a gorgeous carnation lei in burgundy and I had it by 1145. The staff and owner are the absolute sweetest! They went above and beyond to make sure they had a happy customer by the time we left. Where one shop lost a customer, stems gained another one!

This is the best botanica in the SJ area! I have been coming here for years and will continue to…read morereturn. They have a wide selection of candles, herbs and statues. Anything you would ever want spiritually, you can find here for a reasonable price! The owner is very friendly and open to answering any questions you may have. They will also cleanse any statues or items that you buy. In the back of their store, they have an impressive altar to Santisma. I always end up leaving with something whenever I stop by!

This is hands down the best botanica I've ever visited! The energy inside is warm, welcoming, and…read morepositive the moment you walk in. They have an amazing selection of candles, herbs, spiritual tools, and everything is beautifully organized. The staff is so knowledgeable and genuinely cares about helping you find exactly what you need, whether it's guidance, cleansing, or something for spiritual work worth every penny. Every visit feels uplifting and I always leave with exactly what I was looking for (and usually more!). Truly a special place--authentic, powerful, and full of good vibes. Highly recommend!

Everything is super and good service I would recommend to come and take a look they have mostly…read moreeverything you need

Amazing shop will come back thank you!!!! The candle was great . Thank you so muchhhhread more

My favorite Magic shop in Santa Cruz! (Well, they are in Soquel Village) Not too witchy, but…read moredefinitely witchy enough. Not too pagan, but definitely pagan. They have an amazing selection of goods from cultures around the world! Boomerangs! African sculptures, Asian goddesses, lots of Celtic stuff, drums, flags. It's a perfect place for a gift shop, books, local clothing vendors and unique items. It also is a spiritual shop, so they carry lots of tarot and oracle decks, have astrology and psychic readings, and do fairs the 2nd Sunday of the month. A good place for herbs, crystals, jewelry & candles. A super fun stop whether you're just visiting or local to Santa Cruz. Not to be missed!

We had Gwen and Avalon Visions do readings for our wedding and we couldn't be happier with their…read moreamazing skills!! They had a station set up for tarot and everyone was able to get a reading, they even stayed later then agreed upon which was so kind! Everyone made kind comments about their readings and time with Gwen. It was a huge hit! We are so grateful!

I had a very mixed experience here. The gentleman that I believe is the owner has been strange…read moreevery time I go there. Not welcoming. You know when you as a customer have to make the store rep feel comfortable not the other way around? That's exhausting. I have bought several items and a reading. The first reading was off. They entered the dates incorrectly. No apologies for the flub. Still strange vibes when I picked up the corrected reading. The older lady in front is nice and if I only dealt with her things would be different. She is genuine. Not the owner. No longer go in because of my combined experiences over six months.

This place is was Amazing! My friends and I got our Auras read here ! It was such an amazing…read moreexperience and definitely worth checking out. Micheal was great and did a splendid job reading our auras ! We got a photo and a FULL report about our auras ! Check them out , such a cute place in downtown Vallejo.

I came to Aurina when I was stressed out and questioning a lot of things. I wasn't really sure what…read moreto expect having never been to a psychic tarot reader before but Aurina explained the simple process to me, calmed my anxiety & gave me both a career & general reading that was really accurate & resonated with me. She's very gentle & kind & I would return to her again. She also sells amazing healing crystal jewelry! Aurina has wonderful healing and calming energy. She has a very serene nature which really comes through in her readings. I felt an amazing relief of stress after my reading with her! Highly recommend!!

Very accurate psychic reading by Auriana she took her time to explained things so well to me and…read moreshe really did connected to my situation . Her last prediction came True and this one i am hoping as well in a few more weeks love her . she offered very affordable prices and she went above and beyond to help me thank you. God bless

my new go-to spot for fantastically-crafted bouquets! i ordered a small dried flower vase for…read morevalentines with a special request for a cherry blossom color palette and it turned out PERFECT i could not be more pleased. definitely coming back again!!

Contacted Fractal Flora via email for a bouquet for a tea ceremony a few weeks in advance. I used…read morephotos of her work from Instagram to reference what I liked and just specified a color. The bouquet turned out perfect! Payment and pickup was easy and there was plenty of street parking in the afternoon when I picked up.

Expressions Florals was seriously one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Lisa was amazing…read moreto work with--so attentive, easy to talk to, and really took the time to understand exactly what I wanted. We went back and forth a lot to fine-tune everything, and she was always patient and helpful throughout the process. On the wedding day, everything arrived right on time and was set up so beautifully. It honestly exceeded my expectations and made the whole space feel exactly how I had pictured it. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend them to anyone. I absolutely loved everything they did

Expressions Floral was fantastic. I told them the general idea I wanted (white flowers, lots of…read moregreenery on the arch, classic and timeless, etc) and they NAILED IT. I couldn't even imagine it being better. And they were super professional and accommodating, arrived perfectly on time, and worked within our budget!

Got a flower bouquet for a birthday, and can't believe how beautiful AND affordable it was. In all…read moreof San Jose, this was the only place that would offer something like this for under $100. And I paid $50. The photo doesn't do it justice- the bouquet is huge in person. She told she even added some extra flowers in there. And even better: she did this in 10 minutes. I simply told her to make whatever she thinks would look good. Clearly she knows what she's doing. Oh yeah, and the wrapping is beautiful (you have the option of choosing a vase or bouquet). Overall: 10/10 pricing, speed, and designs. I'm officially making this my new go-to flower shop.

I was pleased by the selection and prices on Adorable Flowers website and chose an arrangement to…read morebe delivered for a birthday. I placed my order the day before delivery. At 6:30pm they still hadn't been delivered, so I called. Fortunately someone answered the phone and assured me the delivery was on its way. It was delivered a short time later. The arrangement was beautiful, but I was disappointed that they waited to deliver it so late. I'll use them again, but next time I'll request an earlier delivery time.