My first time in the remodeled expanded store. I found a pair of bamboo slacks or so I was told. There was no price. The store clerk said, oh let’s look at the others. I said I had and they weren’t priced either. She looked at a different color and they were marked. She encouraged me to try them on which I did. After my purchase I was informed there was a three day return on clothing for store credit. I gave her my credit card which her machine would not read. I told her I had just used it 15 minutes ago and Aldo this morning and there was no problem. She tried it on the other machine and it wouldn’t read. Very strange. I never have problems. I wrote a check. I went over to Starbucks to make a purchase and see if the card worked and it did. I went back to Magnolia and told the clerk it worked fine. I got a thumbs up. This clerk had told me that she didn’t have other problems with cards not being read. I asked the other clerk on my way out if indeed there were similar problems with cards and she said that it had happened before. I didn’t get the straight scoop from the first clerk. I also had to ask for a bag for my pants and she gave me a plastic bag not designed for clothing. I would have been a good return customer had it not been for my...
Read moreThis very special spot in Aptos CA is one of my husband Roy’s and my favorite go-to’s. After having lunch around the corner, we love just stopping in to say hello and browse around always in hopes of finding something else we just have to have - either for ourselves of for a friend. If you’re looking for a unique, exquisite, one of a kind sort of gift for you or someone else, please visit Magnolia Fine Gifts & Gallery. You will find a collection of nicely appointed rooms with a bounty of very special and unique items that I’ve never found in any other gift shop. The owners seek out such quality merchandise that you will absolutely fall in love with. The entire staff is friendly and very helpful in assisting you in choosing just the...
Read moreWhat a fun and beautiful place. Felt like I was in a well curated museum with an incredible selection of unique, eclectic items. Usually I find one, maybe two things I want or could see in my home but in this store I want every single thing. The whole store has a really warm vibe to it. The women working here were quite friendly and helpful. It's not often you can say you felt better leaving a store than when you entered, just from walking around inside. Most definitely...
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