Columbine

I just had a great experience shopping here. I have long-​admired this store’s great jewelry collection. Columbine specializes in offering unique jewelry from local deisigners. I finally decided on a necklace from designer Margaret Solow. Josephina (I hope I have her correct name!) patiently helped me with with my final selection. She was very knowledgeable about the designs and stones. My shopping experience could not hae been better. If you are looking for something unqiue for yourself or a special gift I highly recommend this store.

Columbine is a fabulous place to shop! Excellent, warm service and high quality merchandise. it’s the perfect place to buy a luxurious gift for a friend – and it’s really hard to resist getting a little something for yourself too! They carry jewelry you won’t find anywhere else, and the table settings and bath products are perfection! Highly recommend.

Shopped at Columbine on and off for 10+ years. However, I do agree with others that they are not exactly friendly and almost bothered that you are there. One thing happened a few years ago at Christmas time that still is very upsetting because of the lack of integrity. I purchased a votive candle holder that was approximately $ 25-​$ 30 for a gift. I had them box it and do the ribbon etc. it was a gift for a party I was attending in case I had been given a gift I had one to give. I ended up not needing it and decided to return it the week or 2 after Christmas. I went in with it still in the box and in the Columbine bag. I didn’t think anything of it when I said I wanted to exchange it. They opened the box and told me my credit was $ 10. I had a shocked look on my face and they said that’s how much it was. I then told them that I had In fact purchased it as a gift and still had my receipt which stated it was $ 25+. She had a shocked look on her face because she assumed that I was the recipient of the gift and went on to say it was on sale now. The thing is Columbine had a lot of 1 of a kind (if you will) items so there wasn’t another one in the store. They definitely lied and all I said to them that I was very disappointed and that thankfully I had returned it because if I had given it as a gift they would have thought I spend $ 10, which is fine but I had not spend that amount. I think that it is common practice at Columbine and I find it disturbing. I specifically asked about exchanges and they said no problem have them keep it in the box. Once in a while I want to go back because they do have very unique finds but I really can’t get over what happened.

I’ve bought gifts for friends here, and friends have bought gifts for me — the jewelry selection is small but very pretty. The prices range from super affordable (around $ 40) to more aspirational ($$$$). But either way you can find something delightful. The rest of the store is chock full of fancy, extremely well made home goods that you would expect to see in the showrooms of home designers. Sterling silver platters & serving forks, handmade beeswax candles, table linens actually made of linen. Much of it is pricey, but it’s appropriately priced for what you get. I thought the customer service was fine. Friendly but definitely not in your face, which I really like. I will be back for sure.

Haven’t read the other reviews yet and I put 2 stars only because I like the merchandise. You’d think the old lady (could be the owner for all I know) could be at least slightly friendly with all the holiday traffic and purchases going on in the store but no. She exudes an attitude and vibe so negative and saying loud and clear either that she wishes people weren’t in the store or perhaps just wishing she wasn’t there. If she’s the owner she must be fun to work for. If she’s not then the owner should let her go. very unpleasant which makes the experience being in there a drag no matter how lovely the merchandise might be. I’ll think twice before going in there again. Merry Christmas and Ho Ho Ho to Cruella !

I was shopping for my mother for Christmas when I spotted the perfect item in the window of the store. Excited I went in to get it and inquired about their return policy (my mom has very specific tastes and I wanted to make sure should could exchange it if necessary). «30 days.» Said the first associate. And then the older, snarky, sour women behind her looked at me and said «final sale.» Did I just get Pretty Woman-​ed?! Left the product and got out of there. These people are not worth your time or money.

I have shopped at Columbine since they were in their old location, back then they were warm and friendly. I have spent a fair amount of money there over the years, and the last time I shopped, about 4 – 5 months ago, I did too. I bought something that I later wanted to purchase as a 50^th birthday present for a dear friend becase she loves it. As it was the day I spent a bit of money months ago, the staff was snooty and unhelpful, frankly right on the edge of flat out rude. I bought anyway, and then, I called about a week ago to inquire about the piece of jewelry I had purchased so that I could buy one for my friend, and I was informed, rather dryly, that they no longer carried that particular piece, but other pieces would come in from that vendor soon. I asked for the name of the vendor, after explaining why I wanted that particular bracelet, and was told NO, they would not tell me who it was. ARE YOU FU@KING KIDDING ME!!! What rude obnoxious people! I guess they can pick and choose who they want as clients in the middle of a recession, and be rude to boot. Well, have at it, you bitches, you lost my business and any possible recommendations.

First of all the name… Columbine is a flower and has been for a longer time than the unfortunate event in Colorado. I think of the flower when I go in. I am a long time customer and I LOVE this shop. It’s one of my favorites. I have bought baby shower gifts, wedding gifts and gifts for myself. The staff is sometimes reserved, but very helpful and not pushy which I appreciated. They also do a wonderful gift wrap. I love the selection and will be shopping here for many years to come.

Lovely items but terrible customer service. I purchased a Jaquard Francais
tablecloth and asked them to order the napkins on ²⁄₂. 6 Weeks later I was told end of April!!! I found many other resources on line that were bending over backward to rush an order to me for free.

I disagree with the negative reviews. The ladies who work there aren’t exactly the most friendly people in the world, but they’re certainly helpful when you need something. And they practically force you to let them wrap any gift you buy there, no matter the price. We’re talking a great wrapping job, too – nice box, a sticker, ric-​rac ribbon and billowy feathers on top.
They have a fun selection of housewares, including Simon Pearce glassware, as well as great gifty candles and toiletries and baby items.
Plus, they carry the best baby gift ever: Aden and Anais swaddle blankets. These blankets are usually sold in packs of 2 ($ 30) or 4, but Columbine breaks the packs up to sell them as singles for $ 13, making them an ideal gift when you can’t spend a bundle.
The icing on top for me is that there is always a little bowl of Dutch mints at the counter, with a little spoon that beckons you to enjoy one… or three.

This is a great place to buy gifts and stock up on French candles, soaps and table linens. The very small selection of French children’s books and clothing is expensive but ok for a special gift. I’ve shopped here for several years and haven’t felt any bad attitude from the staff, they’ve always been helpful to me.

beautiful christmas décor. plentiful amounts of very «me» ornaments (victorian-​esque, silver, sparkly). women running the place are nice. very marin. but nice. i don’t think i’d shop here from january — october.
they’ve really got to change their name. sad, but true.

Four stars because just for pretend, for a few minutes, I’m in Paris checking out French kitchen towels (Le Jacquard Francais, Garnier Thiebaut, etc.)
I saved on airfare and hotel accommodations last week.

Dear shop, filled with dear things at fairly dear prices. This is the perfect place to find a Mother’s Day gift — everything in here reminded me of my mother-​in-​law. If you are into the bird theme, this is just the shop for you. Their buyer went whole hog with the birds — they’re everywhere.

Everything in this small boutique is just beautiful. Like many home shops, they tend to favor French-​themed items with heavy price tags. That being said, if you like this kind of stuff, you’ll enjoy perusing. Dark wood interior, high ceilings and lots of light from big shop front windows. From pedestal platters to rich soaps to silver to jewelry, I always find great gifts or a little something for our home. They have a lovely selection of letterpress cards from elum, Hello Lucky and Egg Press as well. Warning: it is in a ‘mall’ but it’s outdoors and not too bad.