Crème De La Crème — Attraction in Tampa

I had never shopped here but stopped in before the holidays to browse for non-Target/non-Nordstrom gifts. Picked up a small cutting board with a hybrid wood-marble design -- small, just the right size for one or two people. And a bargain: $18.00. At the end of January, the wood and stone separated (didn't immerse it in water, put it in dishwasher, etc). I stopped by the store this AM just to give them the pieces, let them know the product wasn't too durable, maybe save other customers the trouble, didn't expect a refund or exchange. The woman with whom I spoke (I believe she's the proprietor) didn't hesitate a moment, walked over to the table with the boards and handed me a new one! Didn't ask any "what did you do wrong?" questions, didn't need a receipt, just said "sorry for your trouble, we just want to make it right." Great store--lots of fun stuff, shop is delightfuly disordered but not cluttered, fun to browse. Can't speak to the clothing, but I'm told they have...

I am absolutely appalled by the way the owner of this store treated my children and me when we stopped in to browse her selection of Jellycats. Instead of welcoming us, she looked at us as if we didn’t belong—simply because we were touching the merchandise and, in her mind, weren’t immediately making a purchase. What she failed to realize is that I regularly buy local gifts for my clients, and had she shown even a hint of kindness, she could have earned a loyal customer. Instead, she made it clear that she doesn’t value potential business, and now I’ll be sure to let everyone I know avoid this shop—one of many just like it in the area. What a shame to let such a small-minded attitude cost you...

My wife and I were looking for authentic local gifts for friends and family while visiting Tampa and we found Crème De La Crème. We loved the local vibes and items for sale and the owner and her employees were attentive, polite, and offered suggestions as we browsed. There are actually two shops here - the original shop is right next door - and we found some really cool gifts for our little guy there. Great shop for locally and regionally made gifts...