Butter Paddle

Must admit I’m part of this group… however…good stuff and great cause.

Kind of miss going to Saratoga to shop at the Butter Paddle but have to admit that their new location will probably see me drop in more often as I can do other shopping in Los Gatos at the same time. Love their displays and window arrangements. Its the go-​to place for a hostess or female gift.

I liked the place when it was in Saratoga, but it – like the rest of the village – needed a big shot of energy. I stopped by the new store in Los Gatos, and what a difference! Not only do they have beautiful dishware, wine accessories and jewelry, but they’ve added some unique gifts, like a special Los Gatos-​only piece from Annie Glass. Nice to know that all the proceeds from the store help kids in crisis, but the Butter Paddle would be on my short list for special gifts even without the added bonus.

This is a cute little store. They have various items from lotions to cookbooks to Christmas decorations (during the season). When those ornaments come in, I make a bee line to the store because they have a great selection!
Service has been somewhat spotty. Sometimes I’ll get a huge HELLO! Other times, I’ll be looked at & ignored. (that’s the minus 2 stars). I’ll bump ‘em up to 4 or 5 stars if their customer service improves.

Like the place — keep «new «stuff and of course the prices are a bit on the higher side — but worth every penny since it is all donated for a good cause — and every staff is a volunteer with a smile !
Will visit again — they have some awesome scents /​soaps and candles too…

Shop and not feel guilty about it? Is that even possible?
At the Butter Paddle, you can spend your hard earned cash on some crafty kitchen and home items and have all the proceeds go towards a good cause. This small boutique in downtown Saratoga is staffed by volunteers of EMO Junior Auxiliary that benefits children and family dealing with difficult times. The proceeds go to EMQ Children and Family Services.
I appreciated the shop and the friendly staff but the items itself were way overpriced. While I don’t mind spending money for a good cause, I couldn’t see myself spending money on anything in there. I’m sure it does well though. It was pretty busy and I did see a few items that I liked but nothing to get all crazy about. Albeit, I do enjoy their efforts and I like the idea and the cause.

I had no idea until I went up to the register that the money from my purchases were going to support a good cause. I noticed the name tag on the ladies working there said that they were volunteers. I asked them what that was about and they told me all about their program which helps children and families. I didn’t think they were anymore overpriced than any other home and kitchen store and when it goes to a good cause how can you go wrong. The items they carry are well chosen, high quality and unique. I will be shopping here for myself and for gifts as often as I can because I will be getting some wonderful products and helping out at the same time. Sounds like a win win situation to me!
The ladies who volunteer here were also very lovely to talk to and very happy to be there.

One of my fave stores in Saratoga, my Mom and I make countless visits here during the year. They are a volunteer run charity-​type boutique organization where the proceeds go towards chosen assistance programs, and they are always good for slightly overpriced seasonal home décor that you typically can’t find elsewhere. While sometimes their stuff is a little too traditional for my taste, I love going there during the Christmas season as they almost always have one or two goodies that I can bring home with me.
Considering that Saratoga stores can sometimes be a little elitist, I love that the Butter Paddle volunteer ladies are always super helpful, friendly, and chatty. Saratoga also is less crowded on weekends than Los Gatos, so it’s a little more relaxing to be in this atmosphere than in LG some days. I believe that BP is only open on Saturdays typically, but during the holiday season they are open both Saturday and Sunday, if you like cute home décor accessories for a good cause, check them out!

This is one of those little shoppes that overcharges you for simple kitchen items. Not everything in here is kitchen-​related, but they are still usually overpriced.
However, I did find one item here that I could not find anywhere else: an «Instant Marinater» by VacuVin. It was actually cheaper here too; paid $ 32 at Butter Paddle, and it’s going for $ 40 on Amazon. It’s basically a plastic container that comes with a vacuum pump so you can marinate your meat in only 15 minutes.
Located in quaint little downtown Saratoga, so it’s nice to stop in for a visit during a casual stroll on a Saturday. But they’re only open until 5pm (4pm on Sundays).

Doing good while shopping? Yes, you can do good while getting all sort of interesting and helpful items for the kitchen or house. Amazingly, the store is completely volunteer operated by a group of women who have run this business for 40 years now. The store benefits EMQ Children & Family Services, a children’s mental health organization, according to the sign in the store.
But I digress, back to shopping. The store is chock-​a-​block with stuff, attractively displayed. If you have a fetish for kitchen gadgets, you’ll be in heaven here! Who knew there were so many different ways to slice, dice or just take up space in your kitchen gadgets.
There’s also dishes and other seasonal items like food items. There was also a fair number of items that are child focused. I suspect the ladies who run the store have lots of children and/​or grandchildren to explain those items.
The ladies who staff the store were friendly and helpful, so unlike many staff who you have to beg to help you.
Check out the Butter Paddle. Do some good for kids and yourself.