I have been shopping General Store online for years and was fortunate enough to visit in person…read morerecently. I cannot say enough about their selection of vintage clothing and homewares that is curated meticulously. I purchased a handmade customized vintage sweatshirt, and a few other handmade items, that are truly works of art. This space is inspiring and their sales ladies were super friendly and helpful.

Beautiful store. I'm obsessed. There's plenty of street parking in the residential streets. The…read moreselection is well curated and the vibes are immaculate.

-1 star because first time I was there. they were understaffed. 1 person, dealing with candy. so I…read moreleft and came back later +1 star because mellow, well-behaved dog. got the color changing diffuser, I don't think it changes it color. or it starts white and fills with the red fluid. that's not changing... that's acquired color and keeps color cute wooden bobbles and lots of cool house stuff.

They have Moomin merch! books, plates, cups, etc. I grew up watching the Moomin Valley show, and…read morestill to this day I'm obsessed with Moomin! I was strolling up and down Abbott Kinney with my pup and stopped here to check them out. This wasn't my first time at their store, and I very much appreciate the display's aesthetic and the merchandise they carry. They offer Kitchenware, Handmade Pottery, Swedish Candy, scented candles, clothes, mugs, jewelry, Swedish makeup, and much more. For the price they are charging, customer service could and should be much better.

According to the website, "Chariots on Fire is place to discover special objects of design made to…read morebe enjoyed and coveted for the ideas they hold and the beauty they represent." In other words, a lot of cool stuff that's hard to categorize as being together under one roof, but all well-worth browsing. It's a different shop than most in the area because it's smaller and often the owner/manager is basically just sitting at his desk working or tinkering. I know some ceramics and jewelry caught the eye of my wife and I was especially interested in a sort of space-age looking stereo receiver in the front window. It was incredibly expensive at many thousands of dollars. Hey, a boy can dream. They also have featured artists on a monthly basis with unique works you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Come in just to find something totally unique.

The Best Gift Shop on Abbot Kinney…read more Chariots on Fire is a small store that carries hard to find jewelry, pottery, and unique fragrances, and contemporary ceramics. They have a unique selection of goods that you cannot find anywhere. I do a lot of poetry and visual art, and coming in here almost felt like walking into a modern museum. Every piece of jewelry, home décor or unconventional flower pots seems to have a message that reaches out to you once you catch a second glance. It's not as if you are buying home goods and decorations, but every piece in this store has a story to tell. There is that old saying " You should seek to understand, and then be understood", but at this store its almost a liaison between you and your sense of style. When you buy a piece at Chariots on Fire and place it in your house, people will see it and try understand its meaning; but ultimately they will understand you. Very few stores have had the ability to do this with the merchandise they carry. Chariots on Fire is truly one of the best hidden gems on Abbot Kinney in Venice!

Love the events they have here…read more I bought some comfy sheets and towels from here. The quality is good but the items don't wash that well.

My pillow cases all split at the seam. This despite them…read morenever being in a dryer. I air dry all my bedding.

RJ is the best ! High quality modern stuff for home decor I…read morewas shocked with the low price and the high quality Nice wooden ladders and bowls

I wanted to stop by Goodies after walking in to the "pop-up" shop they had at Century City a while…read moreago. I remembered they had those cute wall ladders and I needed one for my place. This spot gives modern minimalist vibes which is super calming to browse around and look at all the items priced under $25! It makes you want to change up your aesthetic to really feel that zen at home. They have several other locations as well.

My all-time favorite boutique plant store in my neighborhood. They carry soo many cute indoor and…read moreoutdoor plants, I have no idea how they find the cutest vintage pots but it all just looks like it needs to be in my home! I was looking for a watermelon dischidia for years I couldn't believe they had one and surprisingly other rare plants I've never heard of. The staff was so kind they helped me pick out the perfect vessel for my plant and we planted it together it was such a great experience. I highly recommend going here they are kind knowledgeable and you won't find plants like these at your local nursery.

VVP has been one of my favorite vintage stores for a long time and with the addition of Venice…read moreRoots it has really come to be the best place for all of your home decor needs! Venice roots patio space is beautifully curated and the plant selection is amazing.. lots of rare and exotic plants. I personally never knew there were so many types of succulents! I also like that they have ceramics from local artist as well as a lot of vintage ceramic options.. Lilly and David are so friendly and inviting! As well as super knowledgeable. I hope I find the time to take one of their workshops..

The fun thing about Abbot Kinney is that there's so much in one area. Delicious places to grab a…read morebite, fun art, & cute places to shop such as this store! Happened to stumble into this store after a lunch with a friend and worked out perfectly as she was in need of a birthday card. Charming store with plenty of fun and cute gifts. From books, to stationary, to jewelry this store has it all. They also had a lovely variety of cards for all occasions. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the prices vary depending on what you're looking for. Some items are pricier but to be expected due to location.

Super cute and fun accessories. I had to knock off a star because the salesperson ratio to the…read morecrowded store was not good. We couldn't get any help so we left.

This is an interesting shop two doors east of Gjusta Bakery. What was a storage space for dry…read moregoods is now a place to browse and buy ceramics, linens, housewares, pantry items, cooking supplies, and more. There are many one-of-a-kind items. The staff is friendly and helpful; the atmosphere cozy and welcoming. Prices are comparable to other specialty stores. Neighborhood street parking only.

Lovely little gem next to Gjusta! This store is bigger than…read moreit looks from the outside and has way more than I expected! They carry everything from personal care products to kitchen tools to home decor--all with that bohemian chic, Venice vibe. The prices are fair, and the customer service is perfect. The staff greets you warmly but gives you space to browse without hovering. When I had questions, they were super helpful and knowledgeable. They also offer a gift shipping service, which was incredibly convenient during the holidays. And don't miss the back of the store--they always have beautiful fresh flowers that smell amazing and look gorgeous. LOVE! Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

I've been on the hunt for a new couch and my searches brought me into The Hangar. It's a cute,…read moretrendy furniture shop all beautifully laid out in Santa Monica. There is a small parking lot out front with just a couple of spots, but fear not - there are street spots around if you can't snag a lot spot. However we were there for about thirty minutes and were the only ones on a Saturday afternoon, so spot snagging may be easy. When we walked in, we were warmly greeted and allowed to just browse the store. So many cool pieces in here and beautiful items, all beautifully staged. I didn't find my 'right' piece but did see a lot I would love to have in a perfect world. You can also browse on their website if you can't make it in person. I very much appreciated being able to look through everything without any pressure. Great selection of niece pieces at The Hängar.

I was surprised at the big selection at the hanger. They had very nice things and the staff was…read morevery kind and helpful without being pushy. I liked a lot of their art and I am going back to see if I can find a few pieces to put in my brand new living room And the lady that helped us. There was very friendly and kind. I'll be back and you should stop in you never know what you'll find there and that keeps me coming back *Renee Piane ~The Love Designer And relationship Reinvention Expert ! Let me help you You decorate your new Love Nest !

This place has to be the queen of antique malls, and I've been to a number of them. It is truly…read morevast and contains a very wide variety of artifacts from a) a very wide range of countries and b) a fairly wide variety of time periods. You can easily spend a couple hours in here. Victorian china and silverware? Check. Scandinavian ceramics? Check. Southeast Asian statues? Check. This is a place where it really pays to look carefully. There jewelry collection is pretty substantial and has a wide variety of pieces. I had one find that blew me away: an Ancient Roman bronze belt buckle that had been turned into a pendant. Circa 100 CE. Pretty sure it was the oldest thing in the building, but I can't be absolutely sure. The employees were delightful to talk to and were very helpful on getting prices and showing me things in display cases. I got into a long conversation with an art historian over the aforementioned belt buckle. Prices range. I bought a pair of beautiful pillows for under 35 dollars. But there are some pieces here that are either so rare, unusual or simply intrinsically valuable that they are going to be an investment. This is by no means a thrift-store. Will definitely return.

Despite the insanely overpriced books and largely unimpressive offerings, understanding the "maybe…read moretoday" nature of these places, I'll pop in once a month or so to try my luck. Without fail, the duo of whomever is on the schedule to work the desk/register is: preoccupied, disinterested, dismissive and almost comically rude. This is so incongruous with the majority of folks who work in these types places -- most are Olympian small talkers so happy to work among cool things with history and to encounter 'their people' walking through the doors. It's almost like they wanted to work at Celine or Balenciaga but didn't fit the aesthetic profile so brought their (apparently contagious) shi**y attitude and unhelpful countenance to Lincoln and Palms. So if you're looking for those gigantic MCM lamps in seriously ugly colors, laughably 'naive' art and the aforementioned ridiculously expensive basic book fare, heading over to The Mart Collective where they'll surely make you feel unwelcome.