Walking down Park on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, I peeked into what was the back entrance of a cute vintage shop. Really, I thought immediately the place was out of my price range, but a friendly stranger told me I should go look inside, offering that you could do cute date nights and make your own scents here, but then she assured me the place was black owned, and I HAD to at least see what gems were hiding inside. And there were so many! Bath salts you could mix to bring home, an oil scent lab, and all sorts of adorable accessories that caught my eye: lacy socks, perfect for Docs; some earrings at a great price point; and some sunglasses that no one else will be wearing ANYWHERE, for a mere $20! The woman working the store was just so friendly, and told us to cash is Queen in here store, if you know what I mean? But, I've found my favorite place to invest my modest disposable income at when I'm in Alameda. I'll be back to crate an oil scent roller...for $15! That's absurd. And it was sweet the store has my father's name: To Herb With Love. My mom must've been sending me angel messages. read more

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Best shop in town!! Marti makes you feel so welcome and she always has cool items in her store. You will enjoy shopping for yourself and for others as well. Definitely check it out when you are in Alameda and if you live in town, head down to Park St. asap. You will love it. read more

To Herb With Love - Beautiful perfume bottle from To Herb with Love. - Jewelry Near Me - Alameda, California

Came in here with my friends since we were just walking near the neighborhood and I was obsessed with everything! From the scents, bath bombs, bath salts, jewelry and soaps! The owner was super sweet as well. This shop is now going to be my go to! read more

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Amazing custom made perfumery! Not only is there a huge selection Martie is extremely knowledgeable and patient. She helped us find all our sscents and we walked away with 10 different bottles. It is a beautiful store with a wonderful vintage feel to it. We bought 10 different perfumes, jewelery, and a wonderful time for barely anything. Love it wwill come again and again. read more

What a wonderful find this store is. Somewhat hidden, you walk down a hall into a woman's dream. Jewelry, tote bags, clothes, and perfume! When you choose a perfume you like you can also choose the size bottle you want it poured into. The selection is huge. The day I visited the power had gone out in the area, but the store was still inviting and the salesperson was helpful and accommodating. read more

my favorite spot and will always be the best spot for oil perfumes. customer service are very friendly and feels like you know the store already when you chat with the salesperson. I recommend this place after strolling around and buy yourself an oil perfume! read more

Marti Collins is the owner of the shop, To Herb With Love. I never knew about this store until this year at the Park Street Spring Festival. I came across her merchandise while strolling down Park Street. What caught my eye was the lovely totebag of a fashionista (Audrey Hepburn) and the table full of an assortment of sunglasses and some jewelry. Of course, I wanted to see more of what she had, so I stepped inside to a store that is longer than wider, and her merchandise was so meticulously placed in different sections. I couldn't help but ooh and aah at the apothecary bottles of bath salts, the bottles of fragrances, the jewelry and the lovely totebags. Sexy Marilyn Monroe was "in the house" embossed on some of her merchandise. Marti was nice enough to allow me to browse, but I couldn't stay too long as my hubby was waiting outside for me. I love the vintage fill of her store and the total feminity of woman...romantic and so much sensuality...ooh, la, la. BTW, this is not the same Carol C as the one who did the FTR several years ago...LOL. read more

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How did I not know of this place sooner?!?! This is a lovely place for all you vintage lovers out there. I stumbled upon To Herb With Love while wandering to kill time. I'm so glad I did because I scored some pretty neat jewelries and a kick a** Frida Kahlo top. The owner is a sweetheart. Definitely pop in if ever you're in the area. read more

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This store is super adorable! Marti the owner was super sweet and helpful! My daughter and I found so many cute and unique items here! We will definitely be back for more! read more

This store is a must visit on your tour of Park street. Its a darling boutique with a wonderful proprietor. There is an assortment of cute sunglasses, T-shirts and other clothes. I love this shop for the bath products. The owner makes amazing smelling bubble bath bombs. She will also mix bath salts with a custom scent and bubbles if you like. Thankfully the drought is over and baths are guilt-free self care again. I enjoyed a glorious bath with the epsom salt/ lavender oil mixture with bubbles she made for me. Check it out! read more

I've been living in Alameda for my whole life practically and I had no idea this super cute shop was here! The nice lady working there, maybe the owner, Marty(?) was super nice and took the time to explain things to me and also fished out a necklace I had dropped behind a crack and then I stepped on a broom that almost knocked down a sun glass rack.. Regardless, super adorable shop with bath bombs and hand made crystal jewelry, which I spent forever looking at. Gave me some serious Practical Magic vibes, LOVE! read more

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This store is the one of the most cutest stores located right here in Alameda. The owner is professional and has the most cutest things for sale. Lots of aromatic scents in addition to bath bombs. She also carries the cutest bead bracelets with real stones. Marti, the owner is sweet and wraps everything so nicely. read more

This is the cutest dang boutique on Park! I don't even know where to start...the cute shirts and scarves, the AWESOME collection of cool jewelry---affordable hipness, the fragrances...such a cool eclectic mix of boutiquery in there. Marty, The owner, is super cool too. She's super nice and plays the best shopping music. I bought earrings as a gift and she wrapped it in this adorable Chinese takeout box. And nothing in the store is over $25--how refreshing! Such a cool vibe, go check it out! read more

To Herb With Love - Cute place to shop!!! - Jewelry Near Me - Alameda, California

What prompted me to write this review was that I found the business card during my spring cleaning. Apparently the location changed, but not far from the old one on Oak St. The store is decorated in a boutique style, but very "homey" and "welcoming." Every item for sale sort of has its own place in the store. Marti (owner) is friendly and genuine. One of my favorite perks is that if you pay with cash, there is a discount. Another plus is that she gift-wraps for free and does it nicely. I'd definitely would make a detour to this shop before/after eating at a yummy restaurant on Park St. read more

Awesome little place,I ppl my family to the beach,then had dinner downtown alameda and stumbled upon this little shop,purchased some gifts and some handmade soap for me. read more

To Herb With Love - Soap to smell good for the ladies - Jewelry Near Me - Alameda, California

Thee cutest store, with the most adorable stuff. Best customer service ever! Seriously the nicest lady and she makes the soaps & bath bombs which are natural. There's cute tops and unique jewelry. I always look forward to what she has to offer and interacting with her is such a pleasant experience. read more

Today was my first time visited this store. When I walked in the store, the elegant decor attracted me first. The store was full of sweet smell, so I noticed there were soaps and fragrances (I'm not sure is that fragrances or essential oils). I think the woman I met was the owner. I like the music she chose. I went here for necklaces, but I couldn't decide which one I should buy. Because there are lots of necklaces. I like this store a lot :) but there is one thing I don't like it. Most items don't have labels. It means I have to ask for price many times. read more

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A cute store that manages to pack somewhat of a sizable selection into such a narrow, albeit long, space. The store is broken up into sections as you move through, with sunglasses in one space, bath salts in another, fragrances, macaroons (yes, many different colored macaroons just sitting and waiting for you to buy and eat them), and finally jewelry and accessories in the back. While not everything was necessarily my style (and not that it matters anyway), I really liked the vibe the place is going for, with the retro feel mixed with that of a Parisian boudoir. I walked away with a very pretty necklace among their varied array of items for $13, but I can't say there was very much to choose from. The owners were very friendly and attentive though, and that's always a plus. I'd recommend checking this place out as you pass by, but not necessarily to go out of your way to visit. However that's not to say it's terrible in any way, it just could benefit from a larger selection of goods, as well as more varied product - there's only so many bath salts and scented oils a person could want or need. read more

I absolutely love this place. It's so unique, from the hand made soaps and bath bomb, beautiful jewelry, and chic clothing. And Marty!!!! Love her to pieces! You walk in and she makes you feel like you are her number one customer. I love supporting small businesses like this! read more

This is one of the cutest places ever! Great selections of handmade soaps that smell amazing! Bought the most adorable sunglasses ever as well. It feels like you walked into a small shop in France. Marti is so sweet and kind. She also ships which is amazing because I live in Chicago. I can not recommend this adorable little shop enough read more

If you enjoy incense in your home you need to come Here and get dipped! ( you'll see and super easy on the pocket!) If you love bath bombs and want the most gentle beautiful R&R with aromatherapy to be max you NEEEDDDD to come here. Half of my Christmas gifts came from the shop. Everything is delicate, beautiful, special, affordable, local and i even got a cherry on top with free adorable and chic gift wrapping. The owner is equally as loveable as the shop and so talented! Obsessed. Definitely a local gem. Thanks for all my purchases I'm obsessed! PS I couldn't use lush bath bomb's because I got so dry and itchy I trusted the owner and tried her bath bomb and I had the most relaxing beautiful aroma experience and was not itchy or dry at all. No exaggeration. I really appreciate it thanks so much! See you soon. read more

What a lovely spot!!! Perfect place to find gift for someone you love. Charming sunglasses - sophisticated or silly, as suits your mood; beautiful jewelry with natural stones and minerals; and handmade soaps with the most divine fragrances, crafted by Ms Marti herself! She is always so kind when I'm there with my daughter, and asked after her when I stopped in with a friend today. Then there's the cute clothes... No time to peruse them today, but I will enjoy my luscious handmade, Shea butter based soap, "Summer in Paris" read more

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Such a beautiful unique store. The energy is just wonderful. Filled with hand made soaps and bath bombs, beautiful clothing and jewelry, And many essential and fragrance oils. read more

Wow, what a great surprise! It's like a smaller anthro and very reasonably priced. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Lots of unique and lovely gift options! read more

I forgot to do a review of when I came here back in June 2019 and the experience still lingers with me! Marti is such a genuine businesswomyn that connects with her customers! I can't wait to come back, I have never been in a shop like this which makes it very unique! She has candles, accesories, clothing items, body skin care, oils, incense, perfume, tea sets, and a bunch of tasteful vintage items! This is a business to support! read more

I used to come here and buy gifts for my friends and family... she made her own scented lotions and salts and put them in the cutest little pink bags. This was back when her shop was next to Kobe-ya and I loved it. The owner was sweet and just had the loveliest accent! I thought it closed down but nope. It just moved... to a quaint location on Santa Clara... still cute. So I stopped in her newest Park St location. She wasn't there (not that she would recognize me anyway, it's been awhile). The jewelry and knickknacks were still darling as ever. OH HOW I LOVE her taste. I was dying to buy a pair of earrings.... but... the lady (I guess the boss when the boss is away) was really rather rude... I'm not sure if she thought I didn't have enough money to buy anything but she circled me like hawk - and if you have ever been in this store, you know that it's SMALL. Come on lady. Seriously? Give me some breathing room. I'm not a thief, never was, never will be. And I purposely kept both hands in her view in hopes of her backing off. Didn't help. On top of being my shadow, she kept peppering me with questions when I mentioned I shopped at her other locations. Maybe she's lonely in there, maybe she's bored. But it was definitely a non-friendly vibe. Sigh. Maybe I'll bring my Coach purse next time, wear some Uggs and diamond earrings. Who knows... that might prevent me from being badgered. read more

I am remiss in writing a review of THWL for over a year! This is one of the best places to shop for all things girlie, vintage and faux vintage...and I include San Francisco here. Why? Because Marti has a great eye for unique finds. She offers them at GREAT prices. She is always so gracious and funny and super helpful. The handmade soaps are wonderful (she somehow finds time to make them). And as someone who has shopped there many times, I still come out shocked I bought so much for so little. It's like meeting a funny hybrid of Edith Piaf, Madonna, Greta Garbo, and Poison Ivy. Sure, the inventory is a mix of new, used and knockoffs. This isn't a chi-chi boutique. But if you're looking for various styles that are generally hard to find --art deco, rockabilly, ORIGINAL -- THWL is the shop. I never go wrong here with gifts, especially for the holidays. Obviously others on Yelp feel the same way. read more

my mother, sisters and I were looking for some vintage style glasses and she had the perfect pair for us !! Marti is such a nice woman and in all honesty the shop is amazing with vintage aesthetics, accessories, and you can make your own perfume! One of my favorites! read more

I LOVE this store, and I love Marti, the owner! She is the sweetest person...genuine, helpful, wanting to make your experience at her store the best it can be. Took my daughter there a few months ago, before she left for college, and she really enjoyed it as well. The prices are very reasonable, vintage-y, retro, feminine, with a few edgy pieces thrown in, too. She travels to LA every week to re-stock so coming in on Saturday is the best bet for the best selection. This is one of those stores that you just want to stroll thru leisurely, looking at everything, touching the scarves, trying on the hats and shades, and smelling the beautiful scents of the bath salts. If you're a girly girl, you're sure to love To Herb with Love. And I have to share...the first time my daughter and I visited, she was worried that she wouldn't be able to afford anything in the store. The quality is very good and she chooses pieces to sell that LOOK expensive, but her prices are very VERY reasonable. This is a smart move on her part, because once you start adding up your purchases, you realize that you can really can afford all that you've chosen and that it's not going to break the bank. Okay, now I'm thru. Time to hop in the shower and get ready for a visit to the store before I head back down to San Jose! read more

Beautiful jewelry and a lot of variety, I would only consider about half of the selection to be my style. I often recognize earrings as products from Forever 21, only marked at a higher price. In my opinion the quality is questionable and usually doesn't fit my budget. My friend was once sold "Ray-Bans" there with the understanding that they were real. When she got home, she researched them and learned they were in fact, knockoffs (like all the other handbags and sunglasses there). I enjoy browsing this store with my friends if I'm in the area although I rarely buy anything. read more

This place is great. She offers custom dipped incense. You get to pick your scents from a large selection of oils and it's reasonably priced. There are pick your own bath salts that can be mixed as well as cute accessories and vintage items. This store is amazing. read more

I stopped in for the first time and left within 2 minutes. I overheard a harsh "bigger sizes are there" and looked in disbelief at a finger- pointing employee discouraging a customer from touching small sizes. I was ashamed of the employee for the obvious body- shaming she caused. Cute shop but unprofessional help doesn't get my cash. read more

Okay, what prompted me to write a review was a search to see what happened to this store. Glad to see it's still around and I will be visiting soon. My friend and I drove by the old location on Oak and were saddened to see this cozy shop had disappeared. My friend lamented over not having her "go-to shop" for perfect gifts for the girlfriends in her life. I was shopping at To Herb w Love when it was over where the Dragon Rouge is now, and Marti has always had an eye for great bling at an even greater price. Her stock is constantly evolving and there's something for everyone's style, from the girly and romantic to things with edgy flair. I am just glad the store still exists. And can't wait to see it's new digs. The store carries some clothing, but is mostly popular for the accessories and bath products, and Marti's customer service. Love this store! read more

A must visit when touring Park Street! A hole-in-the-wall right by Tomatina. I mainly go to this boutique for the cute jewelry, but they also have clothes, sunglasses, soaps, and perfumes. Marti is so sweet and friendly, and she hand-picks all her merchandise. read more

I really love this store. There are great bags, jewelry, and other accessories. Going to this store reminds me of spending time in my Grandma's closet... it's full of interesting, costume-inspired items as well as trendy pieces, soaps, etc. This is a great place to buy a little present for a girlfriend, Mom, sister, etc. that will stand out. The location is a little odd and the hours are really odd, but this store is well worth a visit! read more

Nice owner. Cute stuff, great prices. However, I found a ring I paid $8 for was only $2.40 at Forever 21. It's okay. This is a small business owner, and I appreciated her customer service. read more

I love this store! Perfect place to go for a special gift. You can craft a signature scent, buy jewelry, clothing, all at reasonable prices from California artists. Marty the owner is a wonderful woman who always helps me pick out gifts and knows everything about her products. I couldn't recommend it higher. read more

Amazing store. Everything under $40.... Vintage & trendy style clothing & accessories. Tons of cool sunglasses. Very helpful & polite staff. read more

I really don't even want to tell anyone how much I loved this store....because everyone will now be rockin the same fabulous earrings as me! :/ Great selection of jewelry, you're sure to find a pair or ten, very reasonable prices. Nice service and I love supporting small businesses! read more

I absolutely love coming to this adorable shop! If you blink you may miss it. Right next to Tomatina. Almost everything in there is hand made one of a kind. They have beautiful jewelry, tops, glasses, soap, candles and perfume. I'm sure more there's even more I haven't discovered. Prices are very reasonable $10-$15 for necklaces and earrings. Cheaper than other shops on this street. I always go here for gifts for girlfriends. They will even wrap your gift if you ask. read more