Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic has been located in the heart of Santa Monica since 1989. It started out as a place for Rachel to sell her furniture slip covers and flea market objects, and has since grown tremendously.
Shabby Chic is now its own extensive line that sells bedding, furniture, accessories and vintage items. The allure of the Shabby Chic brand is the seemingly worn and used quality about it. Products look as if they just came out of your grandma's closet, rustic but fabulous, true gems. Shabby Chic can be characterized as a combination of European elegance with California casual, perfect items for any home or garden.
The Pump Station and Nurtury is a unique store designed especially for new moms and babies. Registered nurses Wendy Haldeman and Corky Harvey opened the store after having their own children and realizing that many new parents wanted more education and support in caring for their newborn. This store, one of three, features products, clothing, classes and resources for pregnancy, birth and newborn health. For breastfeeding, the store sells pumps, creams, pads, pillows, books, milk storage, nursing covers and nursing bras, tops, dresses and sleepwear. Books and videos are also sold, as are baby clothes, toys and care products. Classes are held on breastfeeding, baby care, pregnancy and childbirth, parenting, fitness, health and baby sign language, and the store partners with other organizations in presenting classes and activities for newborns. The Pump Station is also a valuable resource for information on local hospitals, markets, restaurants, parks and libraries.
Stone Art is a custom framing gallery specializing in highly detailed designs and priding itself on being able to frame just about anything. They feature a variety of options for frame selection ensuring a beautifully finished outcome. The store offers a 100 percent guarantee, confident that they have the best prices, service and workmanship anywhere. The staff is friendly and outgoing and parking is validated.
Patton's Pharmacy is conveniently located on the corner of Montana Avenue in the heart of Santa Monica. It has a great reputation in the area and have has its regular customers for decades. Patton's specializes in compounding, which means that it customizes the prescriptions to your particular needs. Its employees say that they appreciate the opportunity to serve the neighborhood, and even do house calls and delivery. Patton's Pharmacy accepts all insurances and also has a large selection over-the-counter medication, vitamins, first-aid supplies and various skin and health care products.
Aahs! offers two stories of novelty items for children and adults. A wide range of humorous gifts and gags can be found here, from political to raunchy, silly to sophisticated. A variety of toys and collectible items is also available, including Ty dolls, Hello Kitty, Nickelodeon characters, superheros, Simpsons, Family Guy, Star Wars and Pokemon. Accessories for poker are sold, including felts and chips. A selection of t-shirts features everything from college logos to images from vintage TV shows. Upstairs is a wide selection of party supplies and greeting cards.
Aahs! also specializes in seasonal items. The store turns into a Halloween superstore in September and October, with hundreds of costumes and spooky accessories and party favors on sale. Later in the year, Christmas takes over.
St. Matthew’s Thrift Shop accepts donated items from the public and sells them at low prices. Donations can be dropped off during store hours or be picked up by the store's staff. Proceeds help fund the St. Matthew’s Thrift Shop Foundation, which allocates money to a range of community services that provide assistance to the needy. Profits are dispersed as grants to various agencies that apply for assistance.
An adult only shop in Santa Monica, Secret Desires has been offering products to enhance one's sex life since 2005. Costumes, clubwear, lingerie, shoes, wings, latex rubberwear and swimsuits can be found here, as can a large selection of lotions, lubes and massage oils. The perfect stop for bachelorette party favors, a variety of novelty gifts and party games are available. Edible treats, books, DVDs, furniture and toys are also available. Customer service representatives guarantee privacy, and strive to help each customer in their clean, friendly environment.
Legato Home Music & Theatre Systems is committed to bringing you the best technology and a wide variety of solutions at a reasonable price. Its team of highly experienced designers will design a system for you. Each home owner receives their own custom design, ensuring the solutions Legato provides will meet the home owner's expectations. At Legato, it can show you how easy it is to customize your home with the latest in audio and video equipment, as well as show you ways to secure your home and your loved ones. It provides detailed solutions that range from home theater and distributed audio to video security. Call Legato to set up an appointment today.
Cabochon has been selling fine jewelry in the heart of Montana Avenue since 1989. They specialize in custom engagement rings and stacking bands, which are available in platinum, 18k white and yellow gold. They also have an impressive selection of diamond hoop earrings, one of the only stores in the area to carry them. Cabochon even sells various colored stones for rings, earrings and necklaces, which are not typical finds for the neighborhood. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff also offers design services and excellent repair work.
Rooms & Gardens is a large home and furnishing store that has been in business since 2006. Its products can be categorized as a mixture of British Colonial with California Casual. It gives off a classy, but comfortable vibe, perfect for a home that can accommodate a family and frequent guests. Here, the accessories and furniture are one-of-a-kind pieces with both French and Eastern influences. Some of its more popular items include the Batik pillows and down feathered sofas.
Hi De Ho is located between 5th and 6th streets. Top titles include Spider-Man, Archie Classics, Astonishing X-Men, Avengers, Bart Simpson, Batman, Betty & Veronica, Black Widow, Captain America, Buck Rogers, Peanuts, and other past and present super heroes. In addition to comics, the shop has cool clothes, toys, books, calendars and more. Parking in rear.
