A women-owned and women-centered consignment shop, Sola Lucy prides itself on great service. With a wide range of clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories this "green" boutique in the heart of the Fourth Street Shopping District packs a large selection into a small storefront. Since April of 1994 owner Lucy Ross has catered to the district's eclectic and artistic regulars.
Greetings is a stationery and gift shop that sells greeting cards, wrapping paper, stuffed animals including those oh so cute "breathing" kittens and puppies, toys, magnets, T-shirts, gift bags as well as a wide assortment of totally silly stuff that you may find you just can't live without.
New Pieces Quilt Shop sells everything a dedicated quilter needs and then some. Here you can find beautiful fabrics in a wide variety of colors and patterns, books on quilting and quilting patterns, stencils for appliques, needles and thread. Mounted to the walls you will also find small examples of beautifully made quilts to inspire you. The store offers quilt finishing services. For a reasonable fee, you can even commission a quilt.
The Phoenix Pastificio is a wholesale and retail dealer for uncooked organic pasta and ravioli, fresh-baked breads and pastries and pasta sauces. It uses only organic flour in all pastas and baked goods, and most other ingredients are also organic. The Phoenix Pastificio also serves three main kinds of 12'' pizzas for carry-out only, during Mondays through Thursday between 3pm and 7pm. The featured pizzas served are wild mushroom and prosciutto, roast chicken with bell peppers and Greek-style, but customers can request other combinations. The Phoenix Pastificio products can also be found in various local farmers' markets.
This fanciful little shop right next to Manhattan Bagels sells a broad selection of women's jewelry, clothes, hats, handbags and accessories. It carries the latest trends from designers like Betsey Johnson and jewelry from Tarina Tarantino and Chan Luu.
Owned by a brusque no-nonsense German couple, this local flower shop displays various arrangements on the floor and outside the shop. A cat wanders the counter, greeting guests as they make their purchases. The shop is small. Come to buy local flowers or inquire about arrangements.
Giacomo Fine Furniture fabricates high quality custom furniture at its facility, and then has it delivered directly to the public. It also does custom upholstery both for its own fabricated furniture, and occasionally for other pieces of furniture as well. Its pieces range from traditional styles such as, upholstered wing chairs and chaise lounges, to more contemporary styles. Inside the studio, you will find examples of custom pieces, as well as a broad selection of fabrics and leathers from which to choose from.
KCC Modern Living sells modern furniture from high-end Italian and Danish sofas to custom-made American dining tables. It features more than 30 lines of European and American furniture and original art from local artists.
Walking into People's Bazaar on Adeline Street is much like entering 50 different flea markets from 100 years ago, all packed into one cozy shop. Since 1972, the Berkeley-based antiques retailer has been scouring estate sales and European vendors for rare finds on vintage items. The store's walls are lined with antique artwork and hand-woven rugs and narrow aisles lead visitors through a maze of collectible housewares and furniture.
People's Bazaar also sets up staging for various local theater and performance groups, with one notable set being that of the San Francisco-based television show Nash Bridges.
Erica Tanov is named after the owner and designer whose clothes and bedding are represented in the store. Her style features serene, simple and elegant blouses, dresses and skirts which evoke another era with their delicate patterns and lace embellishments. Using the finest materials, she creates clothing with great attention to detail and construction. The shop has a quiet, relaxed aura that leads to an all-around sense of comfort.
Angel Light Books & Gifts is a metaphysical book and gift shop. Offering friendly service, along with a plethora of information regarding classes on energy work and spiritualism, this location has many books, posters, crystals and postcards. It also carries candles, incense, children's books, jewelry, Christian, Native American and wizardry items. With a lovely outdoor patio and tea room, Angel Light Books & Gifts encourages browsing and spending time with your purchase.
Aura Jewelers offers platinum and diamond rings and bands, sapphire necklaces, gold earrings, silver bracelets, enamel pins and crescent moon brooches. Select one of the antique pendants or lockets that are more than 100 years old for a unique gift. Aura Jewelers also carries animal carvings, decorative boxes, stone bowls and fossils. International shipping is available.
Behind the extraordinary street windows is a little shop that sells equally extraordinary women's clothing and some lingerie. Molly B was started in 1987 at the Vine Street shop in the "Gourmet Ghetto" neighborhood of Berkeley. Owner Susan Trefethen has an artist's eye for personal expression and the clothes at Molly B reflect her unique sense of style. Expect unique cuts, delicate and beautiful fabrics and one-of-a-kind pieces at this fanciful little shop.
Located just south of Bancroft Way on 4th Street, this is anoutlet store for Sven Designs, a custom leather goods manufacturer. Sven Designs specializes in leather handbags of all shapes and sizes, wallets, business card cases and all manner of small leather accessories.
Since 1947, Forrests Music has been selling woodwind and brass instruments to the Berkeley community. It also repairs oboes and bassoons, sells accessories such as mouthpieces, metronomes, tuners and stands, and offers music lessons.
University Press Books offers books published by university presses. It has a wide variety of books and you're almost sure to find something that piques your interest. Univeristy has a discussion area in the back and always welcome free thinkers. So whether you are looking for something specific or just something to sink your mind into, head over to University Press Books.
Immediately upon walking in, you can tell this gift shop selling Tibetan-Himalayan wares is the real thing. It smells right, it sounds right, it feels right somehow. Come to this little store for authentic Tibetan items such as singing bowls, jewelry, clothing, and meditative books and CDs or shop online on its website, littletibetgiftshop.com.