Pot-Pourri

I came upon this store by chance, and loved it. It really is a mixed collection of fun interesting things. The Zulu wire dishes, vases, and baskets were gorgeous and so unique. I found a bracelet I just couldn’t resist. I wish I lived closer. This would definitely be my go-​to place for any occasion gifts, and indulgences for me too.

This store is a wonderful place to visit if you are looking for a personalized gift that looks of high quality and is affordable. I find that they carry various types of gifts but more geared towards females, however you can still pickup a book, or a fancy salad bowl, that can be gifted to just about anyone. The employees are very pleasant and helpful always. Be on the lookout for their once a month drawing to receive a $ 50 store gift card for their store!

my very favorite local artisan store. If you need an unusual, particularly lovely gift, browse here. Beautiful jewelry, unique art pieces, cards, books, even small pocket charms. I can spend an hour perusing the inventory, and new things turn up every time I visit. If you are a fan of local craft fairs, you will love this shop. It is a bit pricey, but try them anyway; I know you’ll find something you’ll love. get on their mailing list and enjoy the annual 20% off sale in November.

This is a great little find.
I stopped in today looking for a necklace for my sisters upcoming birthday. After browsing through dozens of awesome I found a handmade piece put together by a master technician from Boise, Idaho. I also liked the fact that the necklace had a «story» which I know my sister will appreciate. The shop owner took his time to explain the background of the artist as well the materials used in creating the necklace. I thought for the quality, it was very reasonably priced (yes, you can skip on Tiffany and just go here instead).
The shop stocks high end jewelry and other super cool things. The shop owner works closely with artists from around the country as well as gifted local crafts people who create one of a kind unique pieces.

How did I not know about this place sooner? Probably because I am not a big shopper. Yet, here it was — one stop shopping for my hosts in Ireland, including their 4 boys. You heard it — all kinds of pretty stuff, but also enough of a variety that there is something for almost everyone.
4 months later, it is my go-​to place whenever I want to buy a gift for someone that is unique and wonderful. And did I mention, affordable?

I received gift items from their Oakland store, though I don’t have the receipts. I’m pretty confident that I can find something else there, so would be willing to take store credit/​exchange.
I live in San Jose, and don’t find much reason to get up to Oakland.
I explained my dilemma, and they explained that their «systems are different», and couldn’t do the exchange.
Throughout this convo, I was eyeing their items, and they even have similar pieces to their Oakland store that I would have wanted.
On the one hand, I was fine with it, and walked out. Policy is policy, after all.
On the other hand, if they can’t share their «systems,» then they really are diffferent businesses from one another, and in my humble opinion, might be better off not sharing anything else (i.e. name, website, etc.).

This is my favorite shop to find unique gifts or fun things to «splurge on» for myself. There’s a wide range of enticing, high quality items at a variety of price-​points. It is hard to walk out of the door without purchasing something! There is always someone friendly and helpful manning the store. You’ll receive beautiful, complimentary gift wrap. This store is a jewel.

So glad they re-opened…It makes my husband’s gift shopping for me easy for him, and gifts I actually truly like for me… win-​win. Fun greeting cards, with several to choose from, even for the hard to please. Jewelry is my favorite, but scarves, glass, an array of tasteful arty choices.

This is a spectacular store with tasteful, gorgeous gifts, be they for you or your friends. We came here looking for a Wolf Designs Jewelry Case as a Bat Mitzvah gift for my cousin. Their jewelry box selection wasn’t great, but I know with a gift receipt, she can return or exchange it if it isn’t what she wants.
My gift-​wrap obsessed son got to watch how the professionals do it here,
and they do it beautifully and for free.
I’m generally not a huge fan of shopping, but this store makes shopping a painless experience.

I LOVE this place for jewelry, especially earrings. A girl can’t have enough earrings! They’ve got a huge variety of styles from many different artists and price ranges to fit everyone’s budget. Potpourri is great if you’re looking for a unique gift and don’t want to trek into San Francisco to shop.

Always the dopest. Wide variety of interesting things — from jewelry to artwork to Christmas ornaments to water fountains to funky lamps to funny magnets to smelly soaps to glass sculpture and pottery… and some other stuff.
Great staff — owner (name escapes me) is always friendly and he’s a local — gotta support the local biz’s!
This is my first stop anytime I need a gift that doesn’t suck.

Hmm… where should I go to get a unique gift? Potpourri in Burlingame !
This store is filled with unique one of a kind treasures and gifts. Huge large clean and organized space with a great welcoming feeling when you walk in. Many of the glass art is displayed on shelves with price tags at the bottom. Glassware, Ceramics, Pottery, Jewelry, Gardening Supplies, Notecards, Journals, Candles Galore ! I can spend hours in Potpourri. All of their jewelry is handmade by various designers. The staff is courteous and friendly. I heart Potpourri !

I have received several Christmas gifts over the years from this place but had never shopped there until recently. I went to return a gift that I had received and since I didn’t have a receipt I was unsure of their policy. The ladies were very nice — told me I could exchange for anything in the store and told me my price point. Since I was shopping for something in a specific price range, I was able to look over the entire store. They have really unique items; vases, candles, jewelry, stuff for your garden, water fountains, etc… I do find this place to be a little on the expensive side but I really liked the location (the back entrance is really neat), the items were all really nice, and the staff was very friendly. All in all, I will shop here again!

This place had the ultimate mother’s day gifts. I was shopping for 2 moms, 1 step mom and 3 grandmothers. I found a perfect gift for them all. They have a great selection of garden accessories, glassware, soap, lotions, candles, jewelry and other unique gift items. One of a kind gifts and a fun place to just walk around!

Truly the only place you need to go for any gift — This isa full service gallery, drink coffee while they wrap it all up for free, or ship it. Don’t miss this store!

I love this place. Often have spent too much money here, which is easy to do. The merchandise is high quality, one of a kind, and the values are pretty good. Customer service is excellent. They will do special orders too. Chris, the owner, also buys the merchandise — good job!

I love this place and do lots of gift shopping here. Wonderful selection of blown glass, fused glass, ceramic… fantastic jewelry selection, wood bowls and awesome jewelry boxes, soaps, cards, books, wind chimes and candles… you will find something here, especially for that hard to shop for person. (or yourself!)
The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is because the service is hit or miss. Sometimes you get greeted and asked if you need assistance, other times not, or there’s only one person on the floor and they are busy doing something else. The 2 young women who work here, usually behind the register, are the least friendly, but the man who works here, and the older woman, are usually friendly and helpful. They do wonderful gift wrapping as well.

Not usually my category for reviews, but Pot-​Pourri has got the goods. Burlingame? Who knew? Great layout, ’cause the owner, Chris, is stylish like that. The place to find the perfect objet d’art for yourself or to give as a gift. Come here for glass, ceramics, jewelry, scarves, metal work, paper, etc. The range of an artist collective, but with really high standards. Burlingame? Damn! Blow a brotha’s mind…

This is a first-​rate «fine crafts» gallery. Items typically available include blown and fused glass, functional and decorative ceramics, cast paper wall-​hangings, jewelry, leather goods, art clocks, scarves, fountains, and many other one-​of-​a-​kind or limited-​production hand-​made items. This is a wonderful place to purchase a unique item for yourself or a gift for someone special.
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update, 2011: Sadly, this store is now gone. (I’ve heard that it was due to a dispute over rent increases.) The owners are looking for a new local venue, according to their Web site. I hope to welcome them back soon!

Excellent, gorgeous gallery with plenty of affordable and unique shopping opportunities. I first stumbled upon this store trying to access Burlingame Avenue, from Chapin Street.
Rather than taking my usual stroll past my favorite Wurlitzer Fountain (hidden treasure of Burlingame!), then through Paper Caper, on to Burlingame Ave., I decided to walk through Chapin Court. Lovely little courtyard with the «Chapin Court Salon» in clear view (the Salon is clearly visible through their top-​to-​bottom windows), and a quaint entrance into Pot-​Pourri.
From the «store front» side off of Burlingame Avenue, it doesn’t appear to be much more than a gallery of «glass,» ceramic, metal, and wood art. However, just a few steps in, and you’ll find a fun array of smaller gift items (ex; handmade soaps, available for personalization; candles, lotions, silver and gold toned tokens, Japanese Ojime beads (counter top), greeting cards, books, etc.!).
I had so much more fun looking for a unique non-​apparel gift item here, than at Urban Outfitters! («Yo mama» notepad anyone???). It reminded me a bit about «Collage» or «Arch» in Potrero Hill, but so much more! They have a «back room» area with all these gift items and I was literally in that little block of space for an hour!
I truly believe their main selling points are outlined on their «Services» page at:

Shipping
Custom Orders
Registries
Product Repair
Gift Certificates
Gift Wrapping
Coffee, Cookies, & Candy! (Yes, they have a little coffee bar setup in the back of the store!)
Check out their website and get on their mailing list. They also have another location in Oakland.