Loved browsing this fun little shop! They have fun and unique items and I especially loved their selection of greeting cards! I can't wait to go back and explore again. read more

Spitfire Girl - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have spent so much of my money on ornaments here and they are currently doing a 50% of all of them sale which I think is an amazing deal because they are actual little treasures. Love everything here. read more

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Living in East Hollywood near Vermont and Hillhurst makes for a shopper's paradise. Especially if that shopper has a taste for the unique, the unusual, and the luxe. Spitfire Girl is a gift shop that shares some sensibilities with Gold Bug in Pasadena and the sadly departed Necromance in West Hollywood. And, yet, remains it's own lady. Here we have fake taxidermy with a whimsical touch, books about Cookie Mueller, holiday ornaments featuring eccentric celebrities (Joe Exotic!) and a more scented items than you can shake a stick at. The scented candles at Spitfire Girl have become something essential for me. Their wood candles are remarkably fragrant and luxurious. No. 17 is my go to. And while the candle may be close to 40 dollars, it lasts for weeks and is nearly as potent as pure incense. (Their perfume line is also quite extensive and if you are shopping for a fragrance for you or a loved one, you will have many options to choose from.) Scented candles and perfume naturally tend to go along with (at least when February is near) jewelry, which there is an extensive collection of. Most of it look like estate pieces, possibly Edwardian or inspired by the era, with a few modern pierces here and there. Definitely a bit up-market but, as far as I can tell, quality merchandise. There are also a number of things that serve as lovely options for children: books aimed at young readers and a very cute collection of stuffed animals. I actually have a skunk I bought from them long ago. I didn't realize till I arrived in Los Angeles how common those little stinkers are here. Almost as common as people working on their screenplay in Starbucks. The staff have universally been kind and helpful. Riss is especially nice and a pleasure to chat with. Definitely worth a look: you're sure to find something interesting and up your alley. read more

Spitfire Girl - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my go to for gifts and fun stuff. I'm not sure how to describe the merchandise...but if you like queer and campy this is your spot. Cards, pillows, graphic t shirts, candles, ornaments, tarot decks, finger puppets, soap, jewelry, books, games, and breath mints- but the weirdest version of all those things! Trust. This store is great, the people who work here are great and whatever you buy will be insane and awesome. read more

such a great spot for gifts but please honor your posted hours! i spent 20 minutes looking for parking and then you were closed when online it stated open :( read more

So happy this place is in the neighborhood -- great atmosphere and a postive vibe all around. It's become our go-to for greeting cards (birthday, holidays, etc.) and if I understand correctly, some of them are made in-house with sustainable wood. A throwback in some ways to those special shops that have a bit of everything within the realm of the off-center: fun decorations, art books (Elvira, John Waters, Ellen Von Unwerth, et al), jewelry, and more. They're always playing cool and unusual music, and visiting family recently called our most recent unexpected pop-in there a "highlight of their L.A. visit." read more

This is a quirky store if you are looking for a unique gift for someone that is into psychic type stuff. They have an eclectic selection of clothes, jewelry, candles, tarot cards, books, and decor. There was even someone in the front of the store giving readings. Although, I did not purchase anything here. I would if I was looking for a specialty type gift. read more

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I stopped in quickly because I loved the decor and my daughter was very intrigued by the space. It was 11:15am this morning, before her music class a few doors down and I had about 5 seconds of looking at the shirt rack while she was playing with some dishes when the employee asked that I "watch her" and there were lots of fragile items. She was stacking about five little dishes and if she had broken all of them I would've paid for them. She was literally playing with my grandmas china set the night before and not broken anything. I felt very unwelcome. I'm a single mom and have very few moments to feel like myself, and I just wanted a few seconds to browse before going to her class. Again, I would've gladly paid for anything had she broken anything, but I didn't even get a chance to look around before feeling like I didn't belong. read more

The customer service here is excellent. I don't leave reviews that often but wanted to voice my appreciation for Riss, who was so nice while I looked at rings for a potential wedding band. The jewelry selection is unique and beautiful. While I couldn't find a perfect match to go with my engagement ring, Riss was patient and encouraged me to take pictures for inspo so I could continue my search for something just right. The store has tons of other cool gift items and I plan to go back! read more

This store has the coolest stuff! Such an eclectic vibe with items that I feel like you wouldn't find anywhere else. Riss runs an amazing store and will take care of you :) read more

This store is pure magic, the owner really knows how to curate gorgeous items. I always stop by here for my gifts and every single time the recipient LOVES it! The staff and owner are sweethearts and treat you like family, this location is a neighborhood gem. read more

I'm obsessed with this store. In a pickle for a great gift idea, look no further. Everything from fine jewelry to tarot cards and bath balms. Get you witchy side on go twirl around this great woman owned small business. Riss is your go to lady if you need assistance deciding. read more

Stumbled in here, one day while kicking around waiting for a haircut, and oh man I'm so glad I did. Such unique gifts so fun, reasonably priced and a great store, layout perfect whimsical, sassy, fun in your face. read more

This place rules! Perfect place for cool, artsy, classy gifts etc, excellent customer service, shop local, highly recommend

This is a great little neighborhood store for cool clothes and music and art books, as well as a selection of fairly comfortable inexpensive graphic tees. My wife got a couple of dresses here on sale that she is in the process of wearing out. Service is friendly and really helpful also! read more

Spitfire Girl - Spitfire Girl store - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love giving gifts. Every time I am in need, I visit Spitfire first. First of all, I freaking love Riss. She is the friendliest, like the whole neighborhood's Bestie -- especially all the cute pups that come by for treats. Riss knows every single item hiding throughout the store. She always has great ideas -- whether I'm shopping for my mom, my friends, or a new baby in the crew. My only problem at Spitfire: I always leave with as many gifts for myself as for anyone else. Just kidding - that's really not a problem! Everything I have from Spitfire is so unique and special to me. All this goodness, and I get to feel good supporting local Los Feliz businesses too. So many reasons to go visit Spitfire! read more

For people who are looking at the post, you can find similar product online at a better priced, like a few people have mentioned here. Get ideas from them, but don't purchase. Selling poorly made jewelry. Bad customer service from the manager (NOT the store staff) - likes to share her assumption on what caused the damage without even asking the customer to find out what had happened, apparently it's because she is a jeweler herself. I don't mind her professional opinion, but let's be open and listen, and stick to the role as a store manager first. After all, your assumption is incorrect. Will never return. read more

My go-to place for gifts and cute home goods! The staff is always friendly and helpful and they're always getting in new items. I would buy everything in there if I could! read more

Love this shop. It's dark and moody but the people who work there are incredibly friendly. It is a great spot for gifts and cards. Such a great selection of art/decor, books, clothes, jewelry, candles, lotions, and potions. Seriously love shopping here and supporting small businesses that are awesome. read more

I love this place. Such a cool eclectic collection. Bought an amazing really great quality gold necklace. Love everyone who works here. Great place to get gifts for friends too. read more

I stumbled upon this little gem while I was on my way to a local eatery. I landed street parking right in front of this store and the name caught my initial attention. Within five steps of entering into this store I already wanted to make a purchase. I spotted a tarot card set created by the one and only Salvador Dali. The prices are so reasonable, especially considering the exquisite quality of theses lovingly hand curated items. So I ended up taking home the Dali set as well as a few other items. But I'd have to say the best part of the store was the attendant, Riss. She was very welcoming, kind, helpful, and her energy was incredible. I'll definitely be back. Can't wait to see what I take home next time. read more

Love this store! I always buy gifts from here. Everyone who works here is really nice and they always have great stuff.

Stumbled into this store and love. Such great energy and a little bit of everything. Stop by for any gifting or treat yourself!

I've been coming here forever and for sure it has great stuff. The man that helped me on my last visit was wonderful. There was a item hanging on the wall which I had seen before and this time i thought "ok I'm gonna get it". Sadly it was the last one left and slightly damaged. So i didn't make that purchase but we left with what we came in for. On the walk home my daughter googled the item cause she knew how much I loved it and was hoping to surprise me with it. The item was 50.00 online from the actual maker and 150.00 in Spitfire. The mark up made me sick. So then I started looking at the items I just purchased and the mark ups were all just as high. I would imagine rent there is high, but not as high as others as she's been there for a long time. I can't shop anywhere where i feel taken advantage of. Bummer......... cause I like supporting small. read more

I love this place! Unique gifts, great fragrances, and very friendly staff. Also located in a cute and walkable neighborhood!

This is such a fun store. I got the cutest rings ever! She sang happy birthday to my friend! Best shop ever!

I love this store but sadly had a negative experience recently and I will never shop here ever again. I emailed them and called about an issue I had and no one returned my call and my email was left unanswered/ignored. 2 weeks later, I finally get a hold of someone and I was given some run around about pricing and what I was charged. I'm just disheartened because I think this is such a cool shop. I don't recommend shopping here unless you want to feel ripped off. Wish I could get my money back... ‍ read more

I love this store! I've been to the Melrose location and wasn't aware they had a Hillhurst location! I was with a friend who was delighted with the wide variety of unique and off beat gifts. There perfume and candles are divine. Bought a lovely tarot deck, and my friend purchased all sorts of adorable items for her niece. The best part was our spot on sales person. Her name is Aaron. She was kind, attentive, and informative. I hope they give commissions on sales because I wouldn't have purchased anything ( Covid broke!) but her eye pointed me to a gorgeous deck, and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Spitfie for providing our community with darkhearted delights! Shop local, and do it here! read more

I'm so happy I accidentally stumbled into this shop while hunting for change to feed the parking meters on Hillhurst lol. The lady running shop was so sweet and helpful (in my excitement I totally forgot to ask her name). So after a quick brunch at Alcove next door I dragged the whole family in to browse the plethora of cute, creepy, funny, and mysterious wares lining the shelves and displays of this perfectly unique little shop. The family picked out some hand made soaps and various bits and bobs and I found a stunning vintage carnelian ring as a gift for my mom which I'm happy to say she loved! I will definitely be coming back soon to check out some of the more creative items for my personal collection. Anyone with a taste for the unusual will instantly fall in love with this shop. read more

Amazing store with gorgeous selection and a fantastic selection of Tarot cards! My friend bought her first deck here!

I've walked by this store for years and finally went in and really love the collection--- great jewelry and even better fashion / photography coffee table books! Going to come back for gifts!! read more

This store has character, love, and true gems to connect to any occasions! Riss is the best in helping find what your heart truly is desiring. I love this store! read more

They have an amazing curated collection of jewelry, homeward and gifts. I am in love with everything here!

Great staff! Helped me to pick out a beautiful ring. Definitely recommend if you need to get a good gift for someone.

I was looking for a gift for a friends birthday today and found the most amazing trinkets! I love this shop and everyone who works here is so friendly and thoughtful. They even wrapped my gifts for me in store which was extremely helpful since I had to rush to my friends party afterwards. Thank you for everything, Spitfire! I'll be back always! read more

By far one of the best gift stores around. The items are cool and unique and the general ambience is like a cabinet of curiosities. Perfect gifts for special occasions. The owner and staff are great people and nothing is too much trouble. I was recently helped by Riss, a total beam of light. The best. Got some great things. Try this place out. You won't regret it. read more

My favorite store in LA!!!! Always find the best gifts/books/jewelry/etc. Highly recommend!

Spitfire Girl is a cute, quirky gift shop a couple doors down from Alcove on Hillhurst. It's a short walk from my house and I tend to use it as a default stop for last-minute gift shopping. The wares are fun, if often stunningly expensive. I always find something to buy when I need to - I can walk in without ideas and walk out with a wrapped gift within fifteen minutes. The window displays are always eye-catching and a little bit strange, heavy on unique home goods. The store sells a lot of these, as well as a nice selection of fashion jewelry and other sundry gift shop items. The prices are pretty high. Twenty bucks will get you a stocking stuffer or two, and you're even fairly limited with fifty in your pocket. Still, I've gotten some cool jewelry in the $40-60 range, and it's all gone over well with my friends. The staff is also approachable and helpful. If you say how much you want to spend, they will show you the best uses for your money. My husband has gotten me a couple gifts here that are very dear to my heart. One is a wooden bookmark featuring a dog on a diving board. The other is a ceramic dish with a basset hound head on a human torso in the middle. (I am a dog lady, and more specifically a basset lady.) He got me the dish as an impromptu Christmas gift, and I freaked out when I opened it. The basset part looked just like my dog, and the torso was slouched in a striped T-shirt, looking more or less like my husband. The plate was basically made for me. I asked how much it cost, and he prompted me to guess. "Twenty?" "No." "Forty??" "Forty-five. I thought about getting two, but just, no." So yeah, monstrously overpriced, but more importantly, perfect. I will say I have yet to test some of the finer points of customer service at Spitfire - I've spent money, but I've never tried to make a return. The other reviews do make me wary, and all potential customers should probably read them. Still, I'll continue to default to Spitfire Girl for gifts and basset home goods as long as we're both in the neighborhood. read more

Remember being a child and feeling a euphorial state of happiness when you would receive an invitation in the mail to a friend's birthday party? Not only did you feel "in" with this friend, but the mere piece of paper solidified that you had a social gathering to count down the days, hours, minutes (maybe even seconds) to. Sadly, invitations are a dying breed in the world of e-vites and Facebook "events". However, for those of you whom still seek creative way to invite your friends and family to your next event, look no further than Spitfire Girl. Spitfire Girl is sort of an artsy, etsy-type shop whose main feature are wooden and cardstock invitations and postcards generated from the mind of the owner (and other artists they work with from as far as New York). Portraying various themes (such as Victorian figures or screen-printed/stenciled woodland creatures); the cards at Spitfire Girl will help to add to the essence of your next party. Not looking for postcards or you are merely anti-social? No problem. Spitfire Girl sells other goods ranging from pillows, jewelry, paper weights and books to novelty items such as bobble-heads for car dashboards. Despite your initial reason to step foot into the shop, browsing is a pleasure. Prices are steep, but hey: looking at the items is free! Customer Service isn't shabby. Although the clerk on duty didn't immediately welcome us; once we mentioned that we were first-timers, she gabbed our heads off about the history of the shop, the owner, the products, etc. Knowledgeable and pleasant; she added to the store's breezy aire. Spitfire Girl helps bring you back to that charming time in life when trinkets and invitations were the highlights of your day. So go on, make some new friends, and head into Spitfire Girl. read more

Go to shop for gifts! So many fun, unique things. Great for a gift with a personal touch!