Big fan of Poet & the Bench since they first opened their doors in Mill Valley…read more A wonderful creative space beautifully curated to combine original art, stunning jewelry, and artisanal ceramics as well as a little modern vintage and original gift items. My most recent find was a porcelain bowl by Lisa Fleming, who creates her own original glazes. Owners Bonnie & Jeffrey Levin create a warm and welcoming environment for locals and visitors alike. It's truly a neighborhood gem!

Fresh ART from Local TALENTED artists. Beautiful sculpture earrings and fine art pieces within a…read morerange of budget. Lovely splendid shop in the heart of downtown Mill Valley near cute restaurants and cafes.

I went here yesterday for the first time yesterday and can't wait to go back. The sales person was…read moreso nice, She was very helpful and not pushy at all. I love their cotton tunics, well priced with a great selection.

I love this store! I found it by accident one day when the tea I was drinking as I walked in Mill…read moreValley spilled all over my shirt...and I happened to spy a rack of gorgeous cotton tunics of India in the window. I walked in and never stopped returning. At this point I own three of those gorgeous shirts and the owner Punam has been unfailingly helpful, gracious and kind. For those of us that love Indian products, she also has an array of fabulous small gift items, even reasonably priced little bindis, statues and stickers of the various deities like Lord Ganesh. My favorite kind of place, When I go on a bicycle voyage around Marin I always make sure to make a detour to visit.

Mystic is a colorful, welcoming shop. It offers a good selection of art supplies--watercolors,…read moreoils, gouache, clay--and caters to both adults and kids. The store is clean, well-organized, and prices are a bit more than you'd pay at a large big box art store in the city, but here you are supporting a local business. They also offer art classes for adults and youth that are listed outside the store, and on their website. They have fun extras like games, craft and embroidery kits, and cute character items like Pusheen and Miffy. A fun visit for creative locals.

Walked into Mystic because it was across from where I was picking up lunch. The woman inside was…read morevery kind and helpful. She showed me how the store was broken up; paints, books, journals, yarn and etc. We even had a nice conversation about pens and journaling. They have a great selection of art supplies. I'd love to take my niece and nephew here. Great shop and everything seemed reasonably priced.

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.

Four stars! Cute little gift shop with an attached cafe! Cafe food was good, my friend said the…read morechili was excellent! The man working at the food register was blunt and impolite. Ample indoor and outdoor seating which was nice

Cool log Gavin vibe gift shop.. cool graphic t's and stickers you'll want to buy, not like your…read moreregular tacky gift shop your grandparents go to to get that tacky fridge magnet from This ships a vibe

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.

I went into this Paper Source hoping to get some nice stationery. I left this store with not only…read moresome beautiful butterfly envelopes and matching paper, but also a nice skip in my step! Upon coming into the store, I was quickly greeted by a sales associate who asked if I needed anything. I kept to myself looking at the cards and papers, but listening to other customers interact with the employees, I could tell the staff was very friendly. Of course, I quickly found out for myself the cheerfulness of the staff when I went to check out. The sales associate was super patient when I got distracted mid-purchase by another patron's basset hound dog, and she gave me a compliment me on my leggings that sparked a fun chat about plus-sized jeans. I found the selection at this Paper Source to be stupendous and inspiring. Being on a budget, I couldn't buy just everything in the store, but I definitely intend to set aside a few dollars for a future gift purchase! Overall, I really liked this store!

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.

Heath Ceramics in Sausalito is a personal favorite of mine: a design focused retail destination…read morefeaturing Heath pottery, decorative homewares, and iconic ceramic tiles. Founded in 1948 by visionary ceramicist Edith Heath, the brand is an icon of California modern design. The items here are undeniably expensive, but the timeless design and constantly updating of color palettes make each piece feel special. In 2003, the company was revitalized by husband-and-wife product design and business team, who thoughtfully reinvented the brand. Heath is a great example of how with a good steward, classic design can be successfully revived and made modern. I find Heath to be a good spot for finding special design focused gifts.

I grew up with Heathware bowls, plates, and other pieces. While I've always loathed the noise they…read moremake when stacked together or when cutlery is moved across them, the pieces are very beautiful. I stopped by today, with my mom, to buy my sister some gifts for her wedding. I loved the new colors I saw - they had some yellow bowls and bulb vases that I was seriously tempted to buy, in addition to the other items. What I didn't love was the lack of customer service. I don't expect or want to be waited on hand and foot, but a simple acknowledgement would have been nice, rather than having multiple employees just watching us the entire time. I ended up purchasing from the seconds section and buying less than anticipated due to the overall vibe. I try to be understanding, and perhaps something was off for them today. Regardless, I was so uncomfortable in the store that I waited outside while our items were gift wrapped.