Be Home Decor is a socially responsible, fair trade, and equal opportunity wholesale vendor of…read morekitchen utensils and dining essentials. The items are designed locally in Berkeley and created sustainably by artisans in Vietnam, Thailand, India, Bolivia, Indonesia, and Tunisia. They also have a few American-made items. All of the items are minimalist, modern, and elegant. Since each piece is made by hand, none of them are identical. They are known to work with businesses that are family-owned, as well as cooperatives and those with ethical business practices. You can find them hosting booths at various home and cooking trade shows both in the U.S. and abroad. Although they're open standard business hours, they are also open by appointment for wholesale orders. They're located down the road from Pottery Merchant. They have a digital catalog of products (tinyurl.com/ycsk5c9b) and they also custom make wholesale products and include logos, too. If you only want one item for your home, a few of their products are available on the Lekker Home website. Types of Items They Sell: + Bar tools + Boards + Bowls + Cake Stands + Coasters + Cooking Tools + Cups and Mugs + Flatware + Frames + Kitchen Accessories + Knife Blocks + Pitchers, Creamers, and Carafes + Plates and Bowls + Spoons + Trays + Tumblers Materials They Use: + Acacia (sustainably harvested so the roots remain intact for re-growth) + Aluminum with Enamel (tableware) + Copper (stainless steel with copper finish) + Horn (hand-crafted from water buffalo that passed from natural causes) + Galvanized Iron (utensils) + Gold (stainless steel with gold finish) + Linen (60% linen + 40% cotton hand-woven and naturally hand-dyed) + Mango Wood (from sustainably harvested non-producing mango wood trees -- a new mango wood tree is planted in its place) + White and Gray Marble (cut and crafted in India) + Olive Wood (from non-producing olive trees -- a new olive tree is planted in its place) + Onyx (stainless steel with onyx finish) + Reclaimed Wood (from gathered forest deadwood or wood from old docks, piers, barns, and doors) + Recycled Glass (mouth blown from glass soda bottles) + Recycled Paper (shopping bags) + Seashell (spoons) + Serpentinite (70% rock + 30% clay hand-made in a kiln then smoked with leaves!) + Stoneware (hand-done by Vietnamese 3rd generation artisans in an environmentally friendly kiln) + Teak (sustainably harvested) + Wire and Cane (hand-woven baskets)

If you're a homeware junkie like me, this is your haven!…read more Tucked away in SF's Japantown, SF76 is a beautifully curated store featuring all things homeware, kitchenware, and cutie knickknacks. Walking in, it reminded me of an elevated Muji, but with more intentionally sourced goodies from local artists and makers. I could truly spend hours here- the selection is amazing! I ended up with a handful of adorable chopstick rests to take home.

Beautifully curated home goods, mostly from Japan. Elegant ceramics, stationery and apparel to…read moreround out the assortment for a lovely store.

There is no place like this place. It's such a beautiful store, filled with all sorts of absolutely…read moreexquisite things, nothing like typical Mexican import places. You feel like you're in a museum surrounded by artifacts, except the prices are so reasonable. Talavera Ceramics brings the real Mexico to us. And there's no one like Lilia, the amazingly knowledgeable gal who has run the place for 20 years. She and the store are truly Bay Area treasures!

We are so happy to have our wood burning oven finally completed. The tiles we chose were special…read moreorder, but work the wait. This oven has been used for years and we finally got our tiles done, long over due. There were so many options, it was hard to choose.

I love the store! Its location is great, and the ambiance & feeling of the store in general. It's…read morevery thoughtfully put together & easy to find items of interest. In addition to the home goods, which are incredible, I love the clothing options, handbags, wallets, & the jewelry which are all so beautiful. I wish I could buy it all! On each occasion that I shopped there, both women working at the shop are both quite knowledgable, friendly, and always guide me w/ suggestions of what i might be looking for. Every time I find what I'm looking for, and am very happy with each purchase from A Priori. It's a very pleasant place to shop & find gifts for family members & in my own home.

Discriminatory experience. The owner followed us around the store, side-eyed us the entire time,…read moreand actually asked us why we were there. something I've never experienced at any business. It was clear we were not welcome. In 2026, there is no excuse for this kind of behavior. Do not give this place your money.

Beautifully curated products for home and body care. We were passing through Downtown Danville and…read morewere drawn in by the home goods we saw from the front of the store. I love that their products are handmade from artisans so you know you're getting unique, quality made stuff. A great place to find gifts and decor.

Today I walked into this establishment with my dog and I asked if my dog could have a treat. The…read moresales person said no customers have dog treats. And I said how did you know I'm not a customer. I just wanted door and the customer service person said sorry unless you're buying something you can't have a dog treat . Unbelievably appalling.

Always a wonderful magical experience--always! This treasure…read moretrove is beautifully curated , delightfully displayed, with selections that are imaginative, and such a pleasure to purchase.

L'Ambiente offers unique high quality gifts. There is beauty, and whimsy in the seasonal gifts. It…read moreis a pleasure to shop there. The owner curates items beautifully. The service is exceptional.

Heath Ceramics in Sausalito is a personal favorite of mine: a design focused retail destination…read morefeaturing Heath pottery, decorative homewares, and iconic ceramic tiles. Founded in 1948 by visionary ceramicist Edith Heath, the brand is an icon of California modern design. The items here are undeniably expensive, but the timeless design and constantly updating of color palettes make each piece feel special. In 2003, the company was revitalized by husband-and-wife product design and business team, who thoughtfully reinvented the brand. Heath is a great example of how with a good steward, classic design can be successfully revived and made modern. I find Heath to be a good spot for finding special design focused gifts.

I grew up with Heathware bowls, plates, and other pieces. While I've always loathed the noise they…read moremake when stacked together or when cutlery is moved across them, the pieces are very beautiful. I stopped by today, with my mom, to buy my sister some gifts for her wedding. I loved the new colors I saw - they had some yellow bowls and bulb vases that I was seriously tempted to buy, in addition to the other items. What I didn't love was the lack of customer service. I don't expect or want to be waited on hand and foot, but a simple acknowledgement would have been nice, rather than having multiple employees just watching us the entire time. I ended up purchasing from the seconds section and buying less than anticipated due to the overall vibe. I try to be understanding, and perhaps something was off for them today. Regardless, I was so uncomfortable in the store that I waited outside while our items were gift wrapped.

Unsung gem of a Japanese household goods store tucked in a corner of Japantown. Calling it a…read morehigh-end Daiso is doing it a disservice, but if one took the kitchen/household section of Daiso and replaced all the items with crafted wares, and things that are not disposable this is the feel of Sanko. Cutting to the chase, I'm here for the Hasami Ceramics. While one could order these online, Sanko carries the entire line. One could touch/feel and purchase these on the spot.

What a great place to buy gifts for the cook in your life. Stylish, unique and practical items…read more We had a great time browsing here. Found several fun gift options. They have a small fry pan wi the a removable handle so it can also be used as your dinner plate.

I stopped by this place for a small beautiful gift for a friend who's birthday had recently past…read more The lady there was friendly and helpful. Beautiful hand painted plates, authentic quality items. I would love to come back here whenever I get my own place! I got some gold hand painted plates and some cute nic nacs. She had blank cards too so I didn't have to stop somewhere else for a birthday card.

Maria's Customer Service, french fabric selections, vintage antiques and lighting is outstanding…read more Time and time again Deborah and Rita, the daughters of Maria, generously spend much of their unending time advising on just the right selection and and placement of items. The sisters work well together whether it's with home photos or drawings prepared by Rita on the spot. They have a vision that works within the paramaters of your likes, preferences, and comfort zones. Over the past several years, with their mentoring and guidance, I have learned how to coordinate Maria's french fabrics ~ table cloths, french chair pads, chandeliers into our existing decor. Deborah and Rita are very creative and have a very good spatial sense. An example of Deborah's design skill that is viewable in the shop or on-line, is when she folds a rectangular table cloth into thirds and turns it into a runner. Deborah then places a 2nd runner on top creating an illusion of great depth and interest with complimenting fabrics. The china collections of gien, staffordshire, spode, etc. pair up quite nicely with the french fabrics as well as the vintage silverplate trays, ice buckets, silverware, and crystal presentations located throughout the store. Drop in for a custom-made cup of coffee and enjoy the view and graciousness of Deborah and Rita.

World Market, Concord…read more August 2026 I've been here many times and is still one of my favorite places to visit! I also love to visit the one in Oakland too! Upon arriving in here, we were greeted with welcomes. The workers are helpful and friendly. Service was great! I love checking out the new items they have on display, whether that's new tea or new furnitures, there is always something special to discover! There are many hard to find items and World Market is usually my go-to for those hidden gems! One in particular are the Bon-Bons candies that reminisce high school years when they were used for fundraising. Would highly recommend this World Market and Oakland location. Would come back whenever I'm in the area!

As a rewards member, I had a discount to use and was running low on snacks at home. So I stopped by…read moreWorld Market on Saturday afternoon while in the area to catch a movie. The store was clean and organized, and they had my go-to items in stock. Picked up several bags of keogh's irish butter potato chips and lacey's almond dark chocolate toffee wafers. There were no lines, no waits, and multiple registers open. Service was friendly and efficient. The only negative was the terrible crowded parking lot for this plaza.