I frequent Pygmy Hippo often, it's a neighborhood staple and a spot of joy for myself and my…read morehusband who are constantly getting one another (and others) cards. We bought our Felix the Cat clock here as well as many other birthday/holiday gifts for our friends and family. There isn't another store like it and the owner works so hard to make her shop a friendly and fun place to be in. You'll find things you never knew you needed or maybe even something that makes you smile or laugh. Love Pygmy Hippo forever!

Even though I have moved away from LA, Pygmy Hippo Shoppe is still my go-to place for gifts. The…read moreitems are so fun and unique. Making sure a gift has meaning and is special is very important to me, and that is why I will seek out Pygmy for all my special occasions! Plus, Emi is a rockstar!! And Nate, too!!

I have to admit I don't usually look into stores that give off crystals/witchy vibes ... which is…read morewhat I thought when I walked past the store. But I'm on a new mission for more rings, and I had time to kill, so I stepped in anyway and was really pleasantly surprised! This store is really great! There's several different altars, each with its own unique theme going on. They are really quite different from each other, and while several of them weren't my style, all of them were worth looking over, and there's clearly a lot of thought put into the design and layout. The store person was SUPER friendly, turns out she does make a lot of the jewelry herself, while the store owner makes a lot of designs. You can follow them on IG @ravenapothecary but when I glanced through the feed, it doesn't give you a good sense of all you could get in the store. However, I was told that you can order online (DM them) and request virtual tours where they show you the jewelry. I ended up buying one ring, it was at a really great price point, and I now have this store bookmarked in case I'm ever in the neighborhood again, I would definitely make this a regular stop-in to check the inventory. It seems like it can change frequently. LOTS of earrings, then necklaces and rings, as well as interesting sticker collections. They've got a variety of non-jewelry stuff going on too.

we went here looking for a nice gift and they have a lot of beautiful jewelry and cute stuff for a…read morewhimsical gal like me

Small but adorable store with a great selection of cute products. They have an Inciardi Print…read moremachine and were so sweet to pull a print for us from the back when it went out of stock. Thanks S&A!

Shout and About is a small boutique shop located in Echo Park that sells various gifts and greeting…read morecards. This is the flagship shop opened in 2015 and there are currently three brick-and-mortar locations in Echo Park, Carlsbad, and Encinitas. [Parking]: Parking is very difficult in this part of town. I got really lucky and found a residential street spot on Grafton St. [Merchandise]: The shop offers many cute gifts including home goods, scented candles, tote bags, and a section with items for children and babies such as children's books and random animal plushies. I like some of their greeting card designs, but there is not much of a stationery selection. There is also a mini print vending machine at the front entrance. [Conclusion]: I am not sure whether I would drive out of my way just to shop for gifts here as there are too many random items. It would be nicer if the shop focused on a more specific niche category rather than being a jack-of-all-trades gift store.

A store inspired by Hollywood stars…read more This store is for legends and icons. You will find some of the most amazing vintage pieces. There's something for everyone - women, men and them! You'll find designer items along with clothing, jewelry and bags with taste. Timeless things, truly.

Don't waste ur time coming here. Though their hours say they open in the morning, they were closed…read morewhen I showed up at 12pm. Then later around 3pm I happened to be driving by and they looked open, so I figured I'd give it another try. The doors were locked and said to ring the doorbell, after ringing it twice the owner finally decided to get up and open it only to tell me that I cannot come in because the store is "by appointment only". The store was completely empty, yet she wouldn't let me in. I went to this store because I saw a review on Vintage Vortex's page that said Vintage Vortex sucks, and to go to Cherry-pick because it is so much better. Well, after being turned away from Cherry-pick I went back to that review and realized that the lady in the profile pic is the lady who answered the door...the review was made by the owner of this store. So not only is the owner turning away customers, she is dogging other businesses and promoting her store on their yelp pages. Definitely not the kind of person I want to be giving any of my money to.. No where on the website, instagram, or yelp page does it say that this store is by appointment only. I drove 40 mins to get to this store, if there weren't other amazing thrifts in the area this would've been a huge waste of my time. Do not go here.

I'm not quite sure how anyone could give anything but 5 stars for this great little shop that has…read morebeen around for decades! We had dinner last Friday at the amazing Dresden Room (and yes, I'm old school and prefer calling it by its original name) and walked mere steps from its front door when we were hailed into Y Que for a free comedy show. The store itself is amazing. Full of kitschy t-shirts, used vinyl for sale and other amazing things. The owner himself is friendly, gracious and welcoming. And the free comedy was amazing! I love finding hidden gems like this in our great city and we were so lucky to have just walked into Y Que on one of these amazing comedy nights! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND you check it out!

Stumbled upon Y Que while wandering Los Feliz for some shopping. What drew me in was the…read moreneighborhood specific screenprinted graphic tees! These came in both unisex (read: male) cuts and baby tees (read: children's + crop tops). They are missing extended sizing across designs but overall this was a cute place that felt great for locals and like way less tourist-y type LA gear. They also have themed trucker hats and magnets!

I'm not sure how I missed this charming gift shop all these years…read more Located right on Silver Lake Blvd, this shop has a very beautifully curated collection. Some things of particular note: many books about interesting and obscure topics. This included a book about some of the esoteric societies involved in building the Los Angeles we know today. There is an excellent selection of really beautiful Japanese pottery, including some delightfully adorable tiny vases. Along with this there were an assortment of Japanese dolls, dainty jewelry and a lovely selection of cards. Pauline who was working behind the counter was very helpful and friendly as we chatted about the books on display. Prices might be a bit high, but I didn't feel like they were exorbitantly expensive. Will definitely return.

Love this shop and am really enjoying the SGW Lab mug I purchased there. And my two-year-old niece…read moreloves the inventive "learn your numbers" book I got for her!

müsh is a charming little shop in Silverlake, adjacent to several shops and restaurants on…read moreSilverlake Blvd. The primary focus is on crystals, gems and jewelry. However, I would consider this more generally a gift shop, because you can find a wide variety of items. müsh had a charming collection of woodcut-style cards for sale, one which I grabbed for a friend. I also spent quiet a bit of time looking at their interesting jewelry collection, including a parure of silver/brass and garnet jewelry. They cary quite a bit of jewelry featuring silver and semi-precious gems. There were also a number of geodes that were set and ready to use as objet d'art in your home, including citrine and amethyst. There was also a variety of paintings for sale: this place has a lot of things for home decor, especially for such a small shop. Definitely worth a stop in Silverlake.

Thank you Team MUSH! Holiday shopping 2023 was a breeze…read morethanks to your carefully curated gallery/shop. The consideration you've put into choosing gifts suiting a myriad of tastes makes showering the folks we love, fun & achievable. Your store took the T out of Task 'cause all I had to do was ASK! Sometimes finding the perfect surprise can be overwhelming. Not at MUSH. Instead of hitting a wall after the gals & fluids were shopped for, I was able to shop for all of the men & boys on our list at your place. Done! Our home is filled with the warmth of your ceramics, paintings & crystals. Happily, so many of our family & friends point & sigh with delight when hanging out here, so making their wishes come true is easy with MUSH.

A super cute stationary store for all your picnic and pet needs! If you're obsessed with cute…read morelittle critters, they have prints, stickers, Knick knacks, and more! It was our first time here and we were pleasantly greeted by a worker. We took our time looking at everything and were delighted by the puns and cuteness. Luckily, the manager was in the store and we were able to meet him. He gave me a bit of a side eye and kept sleeping on the floor. I tried my best to walk around him in order to continue looking at the stationary! He was a beautiful tan and black color and very fluffy. Super cute, super gift worthy, and super eye catching store. I loved every bit of it! Highly recommended if you're looking for a gift!

This shop is such a gem, you can feel how much passion and love was put into every detail. My…read morehusband and I bought the cutest gift for a friend here and the owners were so sweet. I will definitely be back!