Comment Archives: Locations: Shopping: 5 Stars
Re: “Mr. Mopps’ Children’s Books & Gifts”
Perfect place for toys and books for all ages A great range of classic and new products that cover all interests and abilities. This is a treasure chest for playthings that are well worthwhile. Easy to find and park and browse to locate that special gift for every child (and adult) on your list. A great store.
Re: “EiWear”
Friendly and chic... not often do those two qualities share common ground, but at E iWEAR, it's different. Jennifer and Ernst are super sweet and the selection of styles is amazing. Best of all, none of the frames come from the global eye-wear giant that dictates prices and puts small guys out of business. All the frames at E iWEAR come from small manufactures, with one of them being just a few miles away in Hayward, CA. I highly recommend them!
Re: “Tease Me Boutique”
I took my boy friend and picked up some lingerie. They also have stockings and toys. It was such a refreshing experience, the store has a contempo style and everything they sale is current. They have lingerie that I haven't seen anywhere else.
Re: “100% Pure”
This brand is wonderful! The shops smells delicious, the staff is very helpful & friendly, and you can try out all of the products in-store. Plus, they've always got a great deal going on...make sure you sign up for their email list when you stop by!
Re: “Makin Endz Meet”
I love this little store. When ever I am looking for that something to add that perfect touch to my fit I find it there. Most of the time I don't even know what exactly it is I am looking for until I see it. I have purchased three vintage clutches, a vintage black velvet dress, Crochet scarves, a fedora hot and a sweet leather jacket to name a few. The people there are down to earth and actually keep me in mind when they get things in I LOVE THAT!
Re: “Pegasus Books Solano”
Great bookstore with a knowledgeable staff.
Re: “Angel Light Books”
We always have a luxurious, self healing meditation, and learn a new tool for our spiritual toolbox. We heal ourselves while having fun! Come and join us!
Re: “Alameda Point Antiques Faire”
This is so huge, you can't believe it! I don't think I've ever finished it due to its size and the number of vendors. There are probably over 1000, to be honest. And each one is very unique. You'll see everything from vintage clothing to tools, furniture jewelry, plants, European items, Asian items, Native American, Africa, textiles and beads from Eastern parts of the world, and so on. It's a tremendous place to shop. Just bring your walking shoes for sure. The one drawback is lack of seating for when you finally take a snack/lunch break! I suppose if I went before 9 a.m. when the entrance price is higher than $5, I'd see the whole thing, but my feet still wouldn't survive! It's still worth going to. Store up your money and have some fun. There's an ATM just outside the entrance gate too. Some vendors take credit cards. I typically pay with cash. Getting in on a nice sunny morning is a chore due to the traffic. Same thing for when you leave. It'll take what seems to be a lifetime just getting onto Webster Street in Alameda so you can get back onto 880 and head home. By then you're totally pooped! But you'll have so many neat goodies to enjoy once you get there!
Re: “Good Vibrations”
I live in L.A. but when i come up north to visit my best friend in San Lorenzo i have to come here to get books and other things i need. I LOVE this place and everyone is very friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable!
Re: “Piedmont Fabric”
Cool is right! Piedmont Fabric may not be the largest store, or the cheapest, but it IS the BEST Fabric store in the East Bay!
Lan carries a large selection of affordable quality fabrics that meet most every need, with style. Better yet, they know where everything is, and will help you find something 'just-right' for your project.
(What good is a large inventory if the staff can't or won't help you find what's right for you?! Who wants to deal with snooty attitudes, or hunt for hours on their own through a warehouse?!)
Often, I just go in, describe my project, and am directed to excellent fabrics that put a smile on my face, well within my budget! Lan's Piedmont Fabrics is the "Goldilocks" solution to fabric. Not too big. Not too small. Not too rich. Not too poor.
Lan, Josh, and Kirby know how to help find the 'just right' fabric for almost any project, and like the review says, share in your enthusiasm. They've got style and good taste, and will help you get what you need.
I've noticed also that they've added sewing classes with an award winning costume-designer/sewing teacher, Katy Simola (www.piedmontsewingschool.com). These classes are small (4 students or less), creative, and inexpensive. There are classes for adults and kids, beginners and more experienced. Many classes are designed to help 'self-taught' or beginning sewing students take their skills to the next level. It's hard to find an environment that celebrates DIY creativity as much as this in the Bay Area. In this age of pre-fab mass production, these folks are rescuing the lost art of making one's own clothes/textiles!
I LOVE Piedmont Fabrics! It's not a secret anymore!
Re: “Walden Pond Books”
Sure, they have a great politics and labor studies section, but I can't say enough great things about their science fiction and mystery sections. I guess that shows where MY tastes lie. Whenever I need a great fiction read, I head for Walden Pond. They must buy and sell an awful lot of used fiction because their used shelves constantly have books that weren't there the last time I checked. And I'm there every weekend.
They also seem to always have the exact NEW book I had just read about in the NY Times or the Chronicle. And when I've asked for a suggestion, I've been steered towards some of the most wonderful reads that I'd never heard about before. The people who work here LOVE books - and they know their books. THAT's what gets a book store 5 stars!
Re: “1-2-3-4 Go! Records”
Great selection. Steve is rad.
Re: “Owl & Company Bookshop”
The phone number is wrong, it is 510.788.5821. Also, it is NOT a "little" shop but the largest by space and titles on the Avenue and one of the largest used bookshops in the EAST BAY, COVERING ALL SUBJECTS. Also the web page is down now but will be back up soon.
You can see a short video of the shop at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EC_WdLmMbc