See&#x27;s Candies

They have the cutest collection of everything you name it. Great gift ideas, party decorations,…read morebest collections of gift wraps . Every-time I go in I can't come out . Lol.. also they have a craft table for the little ones. So you can shop without distraction.

My first time here and because of the experience I had, most likely will not be returning…read more The products are wonderful. So many beautiful stationary and note card sets that are crafted by women using recycled paper. Loved that! A little pricey, but quite nice. The service however was horrendous. It started when I asked one of the elder sales persons a simple question. She acted like it was the stupidest question ever and she answered super sarcastically. A younger person overheard and answered my question in a much nicer and normal way. When I was ready to checkout out, the first sales person (rude one) was busy chatting with her colleagues and looking at photos on their phones. I was completely ignored. Once again, the nicer sales person saw me and asked to help me. When I left I said thank you to everyone and to have a nice day. The rude women just gave me a black stare.

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Columbine Home

3.8(23 reviews)

0.0 mi

I have shopped quite a little at this store over the years. They have lovely pieces, it's…read morebeautifully laid out, and I normally find just what I need for a perfect gift. Also they have good price range of items. However, I have noticed, especially the last few times I've come in, an uncomfortable vibe that takes away from the enjoyment of browsing. I don't find the staff particularly friendly or genuine. Perhaps walking in in workout clothes after a hike is not the right attire to enter the store, but whatever it is I find the lack of welcome off-putting enough to write this review and avoid this store.

Beautiful assorment of lovely gift items, candles, kitchenware, serving ware, soaps, lotions. Very…read morehigh quality and priced to match. The perfect place to select s special gift. Staff is wonderful - very un-assuming and polite. One of the Crown Jewels in the shopping center. Yes, high quality.

Baby Boys :: Children's Section :: Lovely blues and natural themes :: Columbine @ Corte Madera

Plushie whale :: Boys :: Children's :: Columbine @ Corte Madera

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Tumbling and tales :: Columbine @ Corte Madera

Folio

4.1(21 reviews)

1.2 mi

I found their items really cute and unique, which makes this even more disappointing…read more Unfortunately, the staff was very rude and unwelcoming during my visit. One of the women working there made us especially uncomfortable--she kept following us around and watching us as if we were stealing. There was no smile, no greeting, and overall just a very unfriendly atmosphere. When I mentioned at the end that a more welcoming attitude toward customers would go a long way, she seemed completely indifferent. Update: The experience got worse--the staff didn't even bother to properly wrap a candle, and by the time I got home, it was already broken. After reading other reviews on Yelp, I realized this doesn't seem like a one-off situation. Many others have had similar experiences, which makes it seem like this kind of unwelcoming behavior is a pattern.

I rarely write reviews anymore unless a business warrants one through exceptional service or the…read morepolar opposite of that. Folio falls in the latter category. We live in the neighborhood and love supporting our local businesses, but the few times I have been in this store left me wondering why I even try supporting a business that clearly doesn't want me shopping there. Today was the last time I will ever step foot in this store again. No greeting, just a hand reaching for the merchandise I was trying to buy. No thank you, either. Seriously, why have a shop if you can't be bothered offering any kind of basic customer service? People wonder why brick and mortar stores are dying...well, this is the reason.

Broken candle

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Birth announcements

Topdrawer

2.5(2 reviews)

Went into topdrawer to look at their sunglasses, and the associate working was very rude and…read morejudgmental (Sunday April 5th at 11:15am). We were interested in a couple items and he told us to not try the pens (that they have set out notebooks to try on). Immediately felt disrespected; he was not giving any positive attention to help us choose anything out. I was very shocked by this behavior as every associate at other stores are very sweet. Would not recommend this location solely for the salesperson.

Topdrawer is now open at Marin County Mart. It's a smaller location and the selection is a bit…read moresmaller as a result. Topdrawer sells high-quality, mostly Japanese school/office supplies and more. The items are attractively displayed: pens, pencils, reading glasses, keychains, scissors, handkerchiefs, house slippers, socks, backpacks, pouches, greeting cards, photo albums, sunglasses, notebooks, wallets, and more. The items look like they're made to last. Mr. Froyo likes their Japanese (made in Japan) slippers. Topdrawer is owned by a Japanese company, Itoya, maker of school supplies. The style is minimalist but more colorful than MUJI. The merchandise doesn't seem to change much though, and how many pouches and pens does one really need? Service was very friendly. They have an online store and you can earn points on your purchases.

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Pens

Marin Country Mart Trading Post

3.7(7 reviews)

Purchased a couple of the French striped shirts in late April for a trip in June…read more The navy and white one had an itchy plastic tag, I removed it. Took shirt on trip. Wore it about 4 times. Washed it and line dried it. The sleeve began to fray. These are not inexpensive shirts, about $100 ea. my other shirt, tan and white was fine. Took back the navy and white. Guy told me it was normal wear and tear and that I could fix it myself. Lesson learned. Only shop where they stand behind their products. His response was " I didn't make the shirt " Hardly the point .

This is a cute contract post office & gift shop. I can't imagine saying, "a cute post office." But,…read morehere we are. The shop is crisp and beautiful; filled with high-end Marin souvenirs I was walking past when I spotted the Mariage Frères tea. I was excited to try a new variety and asked the owner for a recommendation. He gave me some options and let me take them outside to smell them. They were all lovely and I went home with a new canister. If you're in search of Marin swag, this is a good place to look.

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Bigger than MUNI seating

Crate & Barrel

2.7(86 reviews)

0.0 mi

We used to like this store... Came in a couple weeks ago and…read morethe whole vibe had changed. It feels like C&B is hurting for business. Every associate, in every dept., hovered and asked if we needed help. That's fine, but it clearly was a different approach. We were there to add to our dish stash but couldn't find them on the shelves. There was no attempt to see if they might be out of stock, or they aren't selling them anymore. So, the hovering was there, but that's as far as it went.

My visit started out good - just looking around for inspiration for my bedroom redesign. I was with…read morea friend, and after we sat down on a couch to test how comfortable it was, we encountered an elderly employee who told us (in a very condescending tone), "Are you two actually here to buy something?" I'm not sure if it was our appearance or something else, but she definitely wanted us out. I turned and asked my friend what the object we were looking at was, and the employee interrupted with "It's a martini set." While looking at me with a "you're stupid" face. Me and my friend walked away, towards the bed area, but we noticed the employee stealthily following and watching us. We left without buying anything.

Utensils

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Sugar Paper

5.0(3 reviews)

Ridiculously adorable store. This is a must visit for the paper lover. The staff were friendly and…read moregreeted my friend and I immediately. That is a huge retail deal for me. Owners & employees who welcome their customers, even just a hi, goes so far. Will definitely stop in when I get a chance again!

Me and Chewy went here to pick up an agenda for me. I had just accepted a new role as a Director…read moreand wanted to start it off right with a good organizer. The sugar paper organizer that I purchased is timeless and perfect for organizing, keeping track of goals and even space for some creative writing. The store is chic and dog friendly (Chewy).

Dog friendly

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Hardcover Agenda

Coquelicot

4.2(37 reviews)

1.2 mi

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Great options for oilcloth tablecloths in lots of beautiful patterns and sizes. Owner is really…read morelovely. They also have beautiful leather bags which I want in every color :) I'll be back!

Very charming owners with lovely old world and French linens, soaps, food, and vintage goodies that…read moreare hard to come by to grace your home. If I am passing by Larkspur I always stop by to get a gift for someone I love to treat.

Italian Leather totes....metallic and regular

Leather tote

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L'ambiente

3.8(15 reviews)

1.2 mi

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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.

I hardly ever leave reviews on here, let alone negative ones, but the owner of this place is pretty…read morerude and snobby. Her store has nice stuff, but how she speaks to certain customers is condescending. Close to 2 years ago I came in to return/exchange a gift I got from the store, and she seemed disappointed/irritated that I would want to return or exchange something from her store. I also didn't realize it was an hour till closing and as I was browsing she was following me around the store impatiently (I didn't ask her to help me pick out anything) and just responding shortly to anything I glanced at or picked up. After maybe 10 minutes of that she finally said "sorry we are closing in a hour, so unless you plan on buying something I can give u a gift receipt." She then created the gift receipt manually on some receipt form and the whole time is condescendingly telling me that they have NO digital records of any store transactions so i better not lose this receipt, okay? And I better come back in soon to buy something and not wait forever. The entire interaction just made me feel small for no reason at all.

Gifts galore

Lovely gift shop

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Right side of store as you walk in

Marin Country Mart

3.5(72 reviews)

There is truly something for everyone here. We met my husband's family for lunch, as we have at…read morevarious locations around the Bay Area, and this was universally the best option. Easy, free parking. Accessible by train and ferry, besides car. Many different delicious food choices from delis to Greek to fancier fare, and The Rustic Bakery, which is where we ate. There is ample outdoor dining in sun and shade, besides indoor dining. Since we arrived at different times, everyone enjoyed browsing through the bookstore, and window shopping around the center. The center is very kid and dog friendly and there are lots of areas and activities for kids to explore and enjoy. It is also clean. The reason for one star off: there is a vibe that all of us felt, and others have said the same thing about the shopkeepers and some staff. I was wearing a top from one of the stores and jeans from another shop there. I popped into each store and was ignored by everyone in the first place and watched as if I might shoplift in the other store. I had only my phone in my pocket and no bag at all. It was uncomfortable-making and I left both stores, which were understandably empty. The place is delightful as a location for walking around with kids and dogs. Lots of food options. But the stores are not as friendly as other locations of the same brands.

Very clean and chill vibe on a Friday. Outdoor restaurants but not loud. Public restrooms in the…read moreback towards the water. Nice place to relax and work at.