This is the OG POPMART location that I first started going to and started my love for Pino Jellies…read more Over the years and through the hype, this POPMART is constantly busy and packed. As an art store, there are already small aisles since the store is filled with displays. The customers that come in and out aren't the kindest people. There's pushing, shoving, and nonexistent boundaries. My only hope is for some sort of expansion so there's less exchanges of germs. As an avid collector, I'm still a fan and still adore this location. My only hint to visitors: park in the building next to Din Tai Fung for the easiest and quickest access to the store!

I would not recommend purchasing any items from the South Coast Plaza storefront. We purchased a…read morefew of the skull panda blind boxes and within the first two days of having the toy pendant, one arm fell off and then within the week, the second arm fell off. We came in within 30 days of purchase and spoke to 2 employees (a counter employee and the manager) about the problem requesting an exchange. I did not have the receipt, as it had been discarded after opening, but the manager had me entertain him by searching for a spot with good cell phone reception (providing proof of purchase within 30 days) and after all the time spent re-explaining the problem and finding a place in the mall with good cell phone reception, and logging into my credit card account, was still told there was nothing they could do about it. That is terrible customer service! Why would you waste a Customer's time and effort if you plan on not resolving the situation? I did not intend to pay over $30 for a poorly sewn product and do not recommend doing business with the South Coast Plaza Popmart store.

This Way has some of the coolest products that I've seen in a long time. Pop up shop is really fun…read moreto hang out at and take a look at what Summer has found on her travels. If you're at The Camp or at The Lab you must stop by and pick up something. Also if you're online and doing some shopping check out the website. It's rad!

Might not have the most numbers of vendors, but every vendor there carries unique and beautiful…read moreproducts/creation. Clothing, jewelry, clayware, chopsticks, farm to table produces, cookies, faux nails, etc.

Such a great way to support local businesses!…read more I stumbled upon an ad for Modern Makers Mart so I figured I'd check it out over the weekend since I would be in the area. On a Saturday morning, the weather couldn't be more perfect to stroll through the different tents. All the owners were so friendly! From jewelry to soaps, plants, homemade body oils, baked treats and vintage goods, there were so many fun, unique items! This mart is truly a shoppers paradise. I can't wait to visit more locations in the future!

I tried El Brewjo for the first time at Everywhere Brew Co. in Orange and fell in love with their…read moreburgers! They have this amazing simplicity to them but such a depth of flavor. Their Brewjo sauce is absolutely amazing, you're going to want to ask for extra before you eat ( because you'll just end up wanting more and more!). I was casually chatting with Cesar and asked him if El Brewjo would be available to cater my 30th birthday party, and without hesitation he said yes and was excited. He had helped me plan out the menu and was clear about what the service entails and pricing. Working with him was so easy and convenient, he even came over briefly before the event to walk me through their set up and load out. All of my guests that came to the party were raving about how great the Smash Burgers. I absolutely will be working with them again on future events and will be out and about finding them at their next pop-up!

Came here after seeing all the hype on ig, and sadly did not live up to the hype. We came an hour…read morebefore closing and parking was incredibly hard to find. After circling the area 3 times, we decided to park in a reserved spot. Since we came an hr before closing they ran out of some food items, including tater tots, which was very disappointing. I ordered the basic bitch and the presentation was impressive. Meat patty was very crispy and flavorful, but after awhile it got a bit too flavorful, and the salt was creeping in. The worst part had to be the burger bun. It was cold and super dry. I wish they warmed the bun on the grill before serving, because it didn't pair well with the meat at all. All in all, I don't think I'd be coming back here.

Maya has beautiful candles, concentrated room and car diffusers, soap and natural deodorants with…read moreno chemicals. Reasonably priced, Maya has a variety of very nice scents in all of her product lines! The owner is super helpful and friendly.

When I think of this stationery space, I think small but mighty. I absolutely love Pen Pals because…read morethey are a place of comfort for me as someone who loves stationery supplies and all things cute. The prices are competitive and fair, and the shop puts tremendous care into curating the items they offer to those who love stationery, stickers, and cute things. And the service has always been so warm, welcoming, and encouraging. I've had the privilege of knowing Matt, Sandy, and Aja since they were 'Plant Matter' and now they're Pen Pals. There aren't alot of stationery places as it is, so I am so glad that this shop exists. Word from a carrier pigeon is that the Pen Pals will have an expansion of a brick and mortar store soon, and I can't wait for them to finally announce the location and be open with even more selection of goods. I frequent this place often to scout for stickers, and Pen Pals never disappoints.

Pen Pals is located at The Labs Anti-Mall in two of the cutest airstream trailers, next to the Nook…read moreCoffee Shop. The airstream trailers have a well-curated selection of stationary supplies, stickers, cards, and much more. Though it is a small shop, they have limited supply but it is reasonably priced. I'm looking forward to coming back when I'm in the area again. They also have fun mirrors to take selfies in with your friends & 'pen pals'!

5‑Star Review from David Silva…read more I had an outstanding experience with Lynette at Shine Permanent Jewelry in Orange. She created a custom, one‑of‑a‑kind 925 silver bracelet for me based on our calls, texts, and photos--and it came out even better than I imagined. The craftsmanship is exceptional: solid silver, masculine design, engraved bar, and a unique clasp system with triple protection that locks securely while still feeling smooth, flexible, and incredibly comfortable. The weight and quality are truly professional. When I picked it up, it was beautifully packaged, and the presentation lighting made the silver glow. Lynette's communication, skill, and attention to detail were five stars from start to finish. I've already referred others to her and will continue to do so. If you're looking for a custom piece, give Lynette a ring--you won't be disappointed. See the two photos I've included to appreciate the craftsmanship.

Lynette is so kind and patient. She has a huge inventory. She helped me pick out the perfect charm…read moreand did an amazing job with my permanent bracelet. You won't regret it. Go see her! You'll love your new jewelry.

They didn't have what I needed, but they kept saying online, they did. And I never was able to get…read morethe mickey product

The better half and I have passed by the Pop-Up Disney! several times since it opened in April, but…read morethis past Saturday Laina wanted to look at the store merchandise which unlike the Pop-Up costs you nothing to enter. My stepdaughter Erica loves Pop-Ups and Disney, but if she is unwilling to pay the $30.00 entrance fee it speaks volumes about the pop-up, but the you can enter the store for free. The store ( https://bit.ly/2ZgBgqM ), like the Pop-Up is all about the Mouse, but unlike the Pop-Up there is an equal amount of merchandise dedicated to the Disney Mouse without a Y-chromosome. Just to the right of the entrance is a display of Mouse Ears ( https://bit.ly/2YsQ9ZU ) from the opening day of all six parks. To the left of the entrance, there are several exclusive items ( https://bit.ly/2JYtL2w ) from the artists working at the Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney. We were warmly greeted upon entering the store and the cast members were able answer our questions with relative easy. As we worked our way through the store, my lovely wife found a t-shirt ( https://bit.ly/2LMdn7f ) she was interested in which is a bit of a rarity since her favorite character is Donald Duck and Disney doesn't carry a large amount of merchandise with the likeness of Disney's favorite fowl. If there had been a churro on the t-shirt, it would have been perfect, but even without the churro it was worth the $34.99 purchase price. Laina also purchased a recyclable bag ( https://bit.ly/2yhOVC9 ) at $1.50 which is a really good deal (for Disney) and the bags are located behind the sales counter. Passholders will get the appropriate discount (20 percent off with my Signature Plus Pass) here, so don't forget to show your pass at the time of purchase. Just to the left of the sales counter ( https://bit.ly/30V4iMW ), there are some ears which you can get a Pop-Up Disney! patch embroidered on, a stuffed Mickey toy, an exclusive t-shirt and some Mickey Ears Beats Headphones. There is a Pop-Up Disney M-I-C-K-E-Y pin series to be had and on August the 1st the shop will be selling the limited edition (2000) fourth letter ("K") pin for A Mickey Celebration. The "K" pin will retail for $16.99 and feature Sorcerer Mickey waving a wand. Continuing to tour the store, I found a really loud sweater and hat ( https://bit.ly/2Yrchj2 ) on display. These items were so bright even a blind gay man would say, "Oh dear Christ! Those are loud! This is not Carnival." The only advantage of wearing clothing like this is if you ever get lost, the astronauts on the international space station will be able to spot you! This kind of clothing makes GPS tracking obsolete. Minnie Mouse is well represented here with both traditional ( https://bit.ly/2YtmlfG ) and exclusive ( https://bit.ly/2Ycu4iY ) items for sale in the store. I thought the tutti-frutti lollipop and donut Minnie ears were particularly cute and unique. In addition to the t-shirt Laina purchased, there was several other sweet themed t-shirts, magnets and key chains with another area with more traditional Mickey items. The display neared to the entrance of the pop-up contained some really cool Mickey Birthday Ears ( https://bit.ly/2GtyFT1 ), Mickey Popcorn Buckets with some banana and raspberry flavored kettle corn and Pop-Up Disney! Tumblers. I thought the Mickey Birthday Ears were really nice looking, but they would have been even been better if they had lit up. The last display ( https://bit.ly/2GyPzQa ) we looked at had Trutti-Frutti Mickey Lollipops, Mickey Crisped Rice Cereal Treats, more Mickey Popcorn Buckets and Caramel and Kettle Corn Popcorn bags. The only problem with these treats is every time I see them on the floor I think back to a scene from Conan the Barbarian where Conan is eating some meat on a stick: Conan: It's good. Subotai: We don't know how long it was there. Rohlinism: If you have to guess about how long a food item has been on display, I guess you shouldn't eat it! If you are a fan of Disney and Mickey and Minnie in particular, the store offers some unique items for a limited time because the Pop-Up! Disney store will be closing its doors on the 2nd of September.

*** Pop-up shop review... Vendorama CA, baby! ***…read more This event occurs every second Saturday of each month from 11AM-4PM. ENVIRONMENT Several local and surrounding area vendors set up their own canopies and tables on the concreted area next to St. Marks Episcopal School. It's completely outdoors in a nice area of the 90241 zip code. When they aren't making announcements, they have fun music on the stereo. SERVICE Most of the vendors are very friendly. THE GOODS Each time I see such a wide variety of products and items for sale including clothes, jewelry, baked goods, fruit juices, jerky, candy, plants, candles, aguachile, street tacos, coffee & tea, mask chains, hair accessories, skin treatments, and much more. MY FAVORITE PART... Supporting the locals especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. These people are doing this as their hobbies, but also for the extra income... please support them if at all possible! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... I like to know how much items are clearly and quickly. PARKING Free street parking or the Our Lady of Perpetual Help School lot has free spaces across the street. TIPS + While admission is free, patrons are not allowed in without a mask during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. + They often have raffles later in the afternoon. OVERALL I try to make it each month even though it was fairly difficult last year with the pandemic. Hopefully 2021 will exceed all of our expectations. | Goods: 5 | Service: 4.5 | Environment: 4.5 | Prices: 4.5 |

I love Vendorama I love shopping with all the amazing vendors they bring to the community. There's…read morealways something for everyone! Vendors are friendly and make shopping fun. I look forward to returning every month!!

I've had this place bookmarked for a while and am so glad I was able to try it out! There's no…read moredesignated parking lot but plenty of street parking nearby. There was a wait for us despite coming on a weekday morning, so I can't imagine how long the line gets on the weekends. The bakery is so cute inside and everything is displayed so aesthetically! I wanted to buy them all but we ended up getting the sundried tomato, butter croissant, scallion gochujang, and ube croffle. All of them were so fresh and perfectly crispy. The sun dried tomato one had cheese too and is definitely a great savory option. The gochujang one wasn't as spicy as I expected and was more on the sweeter side, but the scallion flavor was strong and delicious! My favorite was definitely the ube croffle, which was filled with a rich and creamy ube custard. It wasn't overly sweet and was soo good! There were a few things I wanted to try but didn't get a chance to yet, like their blue corn sourdough loaf and their cinnamon roll so I'll definitely be back for more!

Parking is terrible, but that's out of the bakery's control. Service is fast and friendly, set up…read morein an assembly line style. The ambiance is that of a really good bakery, with a line out the door and loud conversation. Finally the baked goods were all pretty good to delicious. We came here to try a thing or two, see what the fuss is about and left spending about $90. Everything looked and sounded amazing. That's the most I've ever spent at a bakery in one visit but it did not disappoint. Everything we tried here was delicious. My favorite was the croissant cinnamon roll, which I had with coffee to cut the sweetness of it. I do have one complaint, I can't stand salt on my sweets, call me old fashioned but I like my foods segregated, keep the salt off my chocolate chip cookie because the cookie itself was amazing but the salt kept messing it up. My kid had a chocolate croissant, which had a dark chocolate tasting center. No complaints from him until he tried the cinnamon roll which he said he did not like due to the frosting. I on the other hand will come back here just for the cinnamon roll. We also got a loaf of sourdough, which we devoured in 2 days with some butter. Even the blue corn muffins and corn cookie were good, which I really didn't think I'd like. Well that's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.