Cutest store ever!…read more There's such a great selection of items! The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how good it smelled. Everything I smelled, smelled sooo good. Lots of candle, soap, and lotion options! Theres so many random things to name but all cute. To note, there is specifically a cute little pet section and baby section in the back! They have a wall of the cutest greeting cards. There's also cute dainty jewelry. There's also some La Mesa merch that I promised myself I would buy if my dream of owning a house in La Mesa ever comes true! Great times with great value, the pricing was very reasonable for everything! I was also immediately greeted by the cashier Darav. She was so sweet and I enjoyed our conversation. She was playing Taylor Swift (my favorite). She wrapped up all my items carefully and put it in a bag with ribbon. It was so cute and I can't wait to gift the items I bought! She also let me know if you join their loyalty program you get discounts when you spend a certain amount. It's easy to spend lots of money here because everything is so nice! I will definitely come back any time I need a gift or just want to buy myself something nice!

The perfect little gem in downtown La Mesa! We stopped in…read moreafter brunch and loved browsing this beautifully curated shop. It's full of charming finds, plants, home goods, skincare, stationery, small gifts, and more. The jewelry selection really caught my eye, and I thought the prices were fair for the quality. The service was outstanding--so warm and personal, and they even wrapped my gift for me, which was such a thoughtful touch. Can't wait to come back soon!

It's super hard to find an office supply anymore! This location is close so I stopped by…read more I needed acrylic stands for signs, they had 4 boxes so I grabbed them. I got home and 1 box was used all scratched up and instead of 4 stands inside the box someone swapped out a different sign inside. This was frustrating because it meant another trip to the store. They really need to check when people return items and not restock it at full price $29.99. I understand it's not the fault of the people who work there but they really need to check returns. Because this is a waste of time & gas for anyone. My first trip out was great the workers were very helpful and it was a fast check out. The return trip took so long, only 1 cashier and 5 people in line and 4 of them were returns, and it took a lot longer not sure why ‍. The cashier didn't really care why I brought it back but did mark it with a sticker that read damaged sold as is (or something to that effect). So they were clearly putting it back on the shelf. The store isn't well stocked or maybe just sold out (I'm not sure). It was clean and orderly not didn't really have enough stock on what I needed.

I will not come to this location any longer, doesn't matter if I save money or not. I am over the…read morepressure sales for paper when I am checking out. The Asian man plows right over me while I am saying no thank you. I have said no thank more than four times and he just keeps on talking. It didn't use to be this way. Not sure if they company reads these and listens, but it would be nice if they would.

Elam's Hallmark in La Mesa came through with exceptional customer service when I was in a real…read morebind. An online Hallmark order for a corporate event arrived incomplete despite expedited shipping, leaving me short just days before the event. After calling every Southern California location, Elam's was the only store with the inventory I needed, even though I'm based in downtown LA. Bella and the management team were incredible--they processed my order over the phone, accepted a shipping label from my corporate UPS account, and personally dropped the package off at UPS at the end of their shift. That's truly above‑and‑beyond service and incredibly rare these days. Elam's Hallmark La Mesa is officially my go‑to. Highly recommend.

I have loved this store for years. Very kind and friendly people working there. But today I could…read morenot believe the way I was treated. I went in to buy some cards and I had 2 Rewards, the clerk told me one of the crown rewards was already used! I told her I just got them and had not used them. She said it was in the computer that it was used. She was explaining it and another clerk started talking and was so rude. I was in shock. I have never used the rewards online. I realized when I got home that is what they were saying. I am 81 years old and that is the only Hallmark store that I can walk to. I hope someone gets fired.

* heart eyes emoji*…read more If im not buying online, or small owned bookstores I love a good Barnes & Nobel stroll In Grossmont center . Next to Jamba Juice. Clean, good space layout, CLEAN restrooms. This place is dangerous. Awesome for books, accessories and gifts for book readers and a nice sort of toys and gadgets for all ages. Friendly staff and a few membership perks.

I've always loved this store and have been here a million times when my children were younger. We…read moredecided to stop here before going to the movies. It's got AC, great magazine section and every book you can think of. But the bathrooms are locked. But even weirder: I'm standing outside the bathroom trying the door, an employee walks by, sees me, gives me a weird look and keeps going. Inconvenient and unkind. I had four books I wanted to buy. I'll go home and order them online.

The product is nice but the management doesn't care about the employees. I worked for them for over…read morea year, then one day a friend of mine call me and said your job is on indeed. I tried to get an answer, nothing said . So beware if you going to apply for a job there.

I bought a pack of smelly felts that were decent. Smell lasted a bit and the colour was vibrant. A…read morelittle on the expensive side but satisfied over all.

I've used this amazing company for many years now...and they never cease to amaze me at #1 - their…read moreproduct is 2nd to none....and #2 - their turn-around times are CRAZY FAST!!! I order note cards w/ a message AND return address envelopes...3 days later I went to my email to see if there was an updated status...there wasn't....BUT...I did find confirmation...OF DELIVERY!!!!!! You guys ROCK!!! Business for life!

If you are wanting to have cards done and need to get them mailed out in less than 10 days then…read moremake sure you pay for expedited shipping. This is not the best company to use if you would like to receive your order in 11 days or less despite paying $6.95 for standard shipping. I initially thought I wouldn't to rush my Christmas cards for my business because I ordered them on December 9th so surely I would receive them by. December 19th but that is not the case. My recommendation would be to use someone local or shop around online to determine a more efficient company. Their website design system is great and easy to work with. They have numerous card options to choose from and great options to add to your cards which is what I loved about using them for the first time but wow did they not deliver. Company Christmas cards will now deliver just before New Years.

Shopping in El Cajon, California…read more.. Since we were nearby at Dickies (my cousin's request), we drove over to Elam's Hallmark Shop for my monthly free greeting card. (I receive an email to remind me of this perk!) The store just scans the barcode that's sent to me... easy! This Hallmark Shop is better than the ones on O'ahu that charge tax! Yeah! This shop didn't take my money for tax! I was shocked! LOL! The card was totally free! Thank you! I even got Gold Crown stickers to seal the envelope... what a nice touch, eh? My cousins wandered the store and found greeting cards they liked, too! I saw Snoopy, Stitch, Mickey, etc. It was such a pleasant experience with air-conditioning, organized, clean aisles, beautiful displays, and friendly, helpful staff. We were greeted right away and I was shown the Shoebox greeting cards where my free card was. What a deal, right?

I can not remember the cashiers name who helped me first but she was very kind, unlike the manager…read moreKaren who was so beyond rude and very disrespectful. I will not be giving them business again.

I have been shopping at Kiko + Sven for the past several years. It was one of the first stores I…read morelearned about when I went to the very first Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll, which is a local, annual sip and shop event. I then went back to do a little holiday shopping, and have been back many times since. I am also happy that the shop continues to host a spirt stop on the stroll. Kiko + Sven is a tiny shop with a lot of cute items. Some appear handmade and other are just cute or unique. They probably have more jewelry than anything. It is mostly dainty gold and silver, some with long beads and some made from clay. They have a back wall that is full of greeting cards, and a section of toddler and baby items. There are usually quite a few candles and soaps, and a small amount of cocktail/cooking supplies. All of it calls out to me... and makes me want to spend money. They also have a rack of clothing in the shop, and usually a sale rack outside. I have bought a couple of tops and a cute shawl there in the past, but since the selection is so small, I often don't find any clothing that either is my size or style. I think it is a great shop to browse and find something unecspected. As it is very small, the times I went looking for something more specific for gifts, it has been a bit hit or miss. Their stock varies over time and you may or may not luck out. All in all, if you are shopping or eating on Adams, go check it out. It's really fun to browse and you may find something you like. Also, they will make you an account so you can put your phone number in for discounts without any coupons or solicitaitons.

I truly love this little shop in normal heights. It's a hidden gem and I love going there to find…read moreunique gifts. There is a little something for everyone. I always look forward to going in there to see what they have. Also the service is always helpful and can answer any questions you may have. They also support local artists and there always new items to see when you go in. Also if you are a plant lover they have unique ones as well as pots too.

My husband and I took the copperplate crash course and it was amazing! Claudia is an amazing…read moreteacher and she is incredibly talented so you really are learning from the best here. I would 1000% recommend her courses to anyone interested in calligraphy.

Claudia's workshop was simply AMAZING! If you've ever wanted to learn calligraphy PLEASE do…read moreyourself a favor and sign up!! I learned more in 3 hours (see pic of beginning and end) than I did 20+ hours of tracing and tutorials I found online, making the price well worth it! Claudia is such a warm and funny person and so patient with everyone and encouraging. Not only that she is super knowledgeable and goes over techniques and principles. Plus the studio is super cute and there's a lot of pretty calligraphy supplies for sale. She does wedding calligraphy which is how I first found her but if you just want get the vibe at the creative friday hangout (free with rsvp) I highly recommend it! I did lowercase modern calligraphy for beginners and I can't wait to do uppercase!