Tiggy-Winkle’s

I live near Tiggy-Winkle’s and it is a great stop for a one of a kind gift. The staff is very friendly and they have great suggestions when it comes to gifts. Just be warned that space is limited in the shop, and that during the Holiday Season only certain amounts of people are let it at the time for safety reasons. Be ready to spend a good hour or hour and half in the store browsing through the thousands of items located all over the store.

So many adorable things in this shop! Came here for some last minute Christmas shopping and was not disappointed. They have everything from cards to soap to little trinkets, you are guaranteed to find something unique and beautiful. Forget the Hallmark store, I think I have a new favorite.

Whenever I am in Riverside, I always have to make a stop in this eclectic little shop! It has very unique and has everything from Jesus band aids to knick knacks for the kitchen and some exquisite smelling soaps and lotions for the bath time. The staff are friendly and helpful. I spend a great deal of time giggling while perusing the aisles at some of the funny stuff they carry. This time I managed to find some great Xmas gifts for a few of my quirky friends that can appreciate my sense of humor! The location is perfect right across from The Mission Inn and there are other kitschy shops and restaurants in the same area. I highly recommend a trip to this shop when in the area!

Hands-​down one of my favorite boutiques ever. Whenever I’m in town (I get haircuts across the street from here) I always come in here casually, with no intentions of buying anything, then walk out with a giant bag. But I never regret it. Shopping here feels good because you’re supporting local businesses and you always find something unique and whimsical, either it’s for yourself or a loved one.
This boutique is Urban Outfitters meets Anthropologie meets Kitson in LA meets world-​bazaar-​street market in its uniqueness and authenticity.
The owner has incredible taste and a fantastic sense of humor. I’m in my early-​twenties and I’m in love with about 80% of the items sold here. I’ve been shopping here since I was a teenager attending UCR, and new items come in regularly and evolve with current fashion and culture trends. I once bought a pair of socks for my boyfriend here that had sloths hanging on trees with gangsta $ gold chain necklaces around their necks. That’s why this shop isn’t just for the ladies; you can find gifts for brothers, fathers, in-​laws, etc.
It’s easy to get lost in this 2-​room paradise of different-​themed sections full of the ordinary and extraordinary. It’s organized chaos, so hold your bag closely and make sure you don’t knock over any delicate items. Obviously, you have your typical magnets, candles, lotions, socks, journals, calendars, ornaments, and cute stationary. But then you have delicate handmade earrings by local artists, unique and hilarious greeting cards for all occasions, and a bunch of other crap that makes you immediately think, «OMG _​_​_​_​_​_​is gonna love this, I have to get it for him/​her.»
By the way, the pictures here on Unilocal don’t do this boutique any justice. Come in and see for yourself.

Super helpful! Have a bigger assortment of California themed gifts than I expected. I will be back. :)

This place is great! Lots of querky items, gifts, trinkets, random items! It is a must visit when stopping by the Mission Inn! Sad to say though, I have discovered they’re closed on Sundays which is a big disappointment! But it does not change how cool and cute this shop is.

My daughters and I love this place. Great gifts, great baby items, and many great finds with a sense of whit! Have been coming for years and finally writing a review! The owner is wonderful and very helpful!
I did read some reviews about people feeling watched in the store or followed, but I think it’s nonsense. Been in over a dozen times and the staff is always around to help and are very friendly! Thank you for always being a great place to shop! Hope you are around for another 100 years!!!

Omg, I lovee it! I’ve been to places similar to this but this one out does itself, so many fascinating, unique things in here. I live in l. a so its not really close from here which is a total disappointment. But im by the area ones a week. I honestly just wanted to live there, i could be in there for hours admiring everything. All these things are great for gift shopping.

i came with the intention of purchasing a few mother’s day gifts, but left after two minutes because their poor customer service made me extremely uncomfortable. immediately after walking inside, two employees ran to the area where my boyfriend and i were browsing, and silently stood there watching us. as someone who has worked retail in independent stores, i understand the importance of «keeping an eye» on customers — however their behavior was so blatantly tactless and disrespectful that we decided to leave.

Very cool shop with all kinds of unique items to check out. Great for decorating with unique items, and artwork of an eclectic nature.

This is my go-​to place for special birthday presents. CeeAnn is always so helpful, especially if I’m short on time. You can purchase something unique and beautiful, get it gift wrapped, and still have time for lunch.

Mrs. Tiggy Winkles is two large rooms with little themed sections throughout the store PACKED with beautiful, quality gifts and treasures. If you want a unique and pretty gift for a friend (or yourself), it is the first place you should check. It is the kind of place where you can easily run in to quickly find a perfect gift, or, if you have the time, you want to wander slowly through and look high and low in every nook and cranny. I’ve purchased linens, a gorgeous hand-​embroidered sheer scarf (I think the retail price was $ 75 or $ 90 and I paid $ 25), vintage-​looking earrings, fairy items for a friend’s child, imported soaps, wall hangings, cards… there is pretty much everything you could want… gifts for children… clothing…vintage jewelry. It is a vintage-​y, French-​y, artsy store that is worth visiting often. Along with the items that are usually there, there is ALWAYS something new and always a holiday-​inspired themed room of gifts (Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, etc.) …a feast for the eyes and definitely good shopping therapy… just wandering through and looking at all the beautiful things is fun. There is a wide variety of items, and prices range from very inexpensive/​reasonable to some (not all) more expensive. The owner is a merchandise genius and the staff is always cheerful, friendly, and helpful… I’ve never had the experience of anyone hovering or watching me… in fact, the opposite is true… they always greet you and are usually busy working on a display or helping a customer. If you haven’t visited the store YOU ARE MISSING OUT… really!!!

Warning! This place is ADDICTING!
I stumbled upon this store one day when I was wandering around downtown Riverside and I completely fell in love with it! So many cute and unique gifts, soaps, cards, and pretty much anything you can really think of. I secretly come here at least once a week to indulge on a candle or some sort of bath product. The owner really knows the way to my heart with all her product selections. Also don’t forget to pick up some yummy chocolates at the counter when you check out!

Love this shop! Owner is always very sweet and sales people are always friendly and helpful.
Lots of fun and interesting gifts to give or keep! This place is sensory overload! So much stuff for the eyes to take in. Also happy they have lots of products from Tokyo Milk :) Wondering if they do wedding registries here…

If you are ever in the downtown area and want to an interesting place to visit then this is the place.
Its a gift store with all sorts of random and cool gifts. Its almost like the item section of Urban Outfitters except its a whole store of stuff and its also stuff from different countries. Cool place to browse.

Sorry to say, but not great customer service. We went during the Festival of Lights, which I am sure is crazy for them. We got to the store and there was a man who begrudgingly let us in and said that we had 10 minutes. When we got 10 feet in the store another person said we had five minutes. not friendly, welcoming and really, barely civil. I have been a steady customer, and try to shop small and local business, but will avoid this one going forward.

This store was a feast for my eyes. Completely jam-​packed with neatly organized knickknacks and gift ideas — soaps, figurines, glass dishes, cards, notebooks, magnets, candles, jewelry, and other novelty items.
The store clerks were wary about people shop-​lifting but they weren’t very rude about it. I understand their concern because there are so many little items that a klepto could easily snatch up, so make sure to keep your hands seen.

The name of this establishment is what initially drew me in…
This is a cute little shop across from the Mission Inn and Casey’s Cupcakes. Filled with traditional items like soaps and lotions (yawn), to other more interesting items like vintage style birthday cards and jewelry… it’s fun to just wander through the store and see what speaks to you. There is something for everyone here — even guys can find a little something… perhaps the Chicken Poop lip balm or a slightly naughty magnet? Apparently the owner does have a sense of humor…
Alas, it is true that there is an overtone of suspicion in this place (hence the 3 star rating). The woman who seemed to be in charge spent all of her time going back and forth between the two large rooms of the shop. It did appear that she was following people around a bit. I tried to keep my hands where she could see them (lol) and I didn’t make any sudden moves. She didn’t bother me — — I guess she could tell I was really just browsing and enjoying the experience. It’s a shame that they feel this is the best way to deal with their customers. It really ruins the vibe of the place. And, based on other reviews, they are damaging the reputation of their business.
But go ahead, take a peek inside. Go looking for something that makes you smile. If a sales person takes undue interest in your browsing, smile sweetly and tell them what a lovely little shop they have and then relax… and ignore them!

This is a crowded, very eclectic little Main Street shop, that has been here since for ever. During the Christmas holidays it is indeed like having the gestapo follow you around the store which really does put off the shopping experience… I finally asked one lady to please stop following us around-​it was VERY annoying. When it isn’t over run with tourists they lighten up a bit on the «following», but they still do it — I think they «profile» and during off holiday season I am not that interesting, plus I have no visible body piercings! LOL
They carry Crabtree & Evelyn products which is WONDERFUL. I found my Citrus Ginger body CREAM in here – very very NICE!!!

I would have given this place five stars if it wasn’t for the way they treated a friend and I.
I went here last night for the second time and the selection of stuff in this place is really awesome. I love all of the gag gifts and numerous silly little trinkets. The store itself is great and has some awesome gift ideas.
When I went to the store last night I was followed around the store as if I was going to steal something. I understand that there were a lot of people in the store due to the festival of lights, but to pick two people out when they simply were looking around was ridiculous. One of the workers went as far as to snatching an item from my friend’s hands and saying «I don’t want you to ruin this, are you buying it?» At that point, she no longer wanted to buy it due to how rude this woman had been the entire time we were in there.
This woman went as far as following us out the exit and circling us to see if there were any items in our hands. I felt insulted.