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Uhuru Furniture
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Retail Shopping
3742 Grand Ave
Oakland,
California 94610
(510) 763-3342
Okay, almost all. I am sitting at my $30 corner computer desk with the ergonomic keyboard shelf,...
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Okay, almost all. I am sitting at my $30 corner computer desk with the ergonomic keyboard shelf, next to my $25 Uhuru sofa, near a coffee table from my ex-roommate that I think was also from the store, with my $20 little armchair right outside, looking at my $15 bookshelf.
They have great furniture there, and a neat breakfast food booth at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market. They also have fun books and kitschy household things. And you can learn all about the former Black Panther of your choice when you walk in, because there are always flyers about one who's a political prisoner or one who is coming to speak soon or what-have-you. Plus, if you buy something big, they'll deliver it pretty cheap!
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We had our office fitted with built-in cabinets. The lady who came out to measure the work area...
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We had our office fitted with built-in cabinets. The lady who came out to measure the work area was very precise and efficient. On the day of the installation, two workmen came and unloaded the cabinets without interrupting the daily routine that goes on in a medical building and in their use of the elevators. They worked quickly and professionally. If we changed our mind about the placement, they redid it without any fuss.
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Sew Images
Category:
Dressmaking & Sewing Schools
4172 Piedmont Ave
Oakland,
California 94611
(510) 601-8739
The owner of this store is a sewing guru. She teaches evening classes at various levels which are...
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The owner of this store is a sewing guru. She teaches evening classes at various levels which are very thorough. You'll come out of it with a solid foundation in the principles of sewing and fabric selection. If you own a sewing machine, but aren't sure how to use all the features, she'll make a housecall to tutor you on your own machine.The store sells a wide selection of sewing machine equipment, tools, accessories, patterns. Owner will also take on some sewing projects, alteration and custom patches.
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Poppy Fabric
Category:
Fabric Stores
5151 Broadway
Oakland,
California 94611
(510) 655-5151
This store offers a vast selection of sewing supplies with experienced and enthusiastic staff....
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This store offers a vast selection of sewing supplies with experienced and enthusiastic staff. Fabrics of all types abound, including very fine silks, velvets, and wools. Large children's print section including tons of flannels. Big upholstery section if you want to do your own project; custom orders also available. The store provides a very nice environment with beautiful sewn examples of clothing, accessories and quilts to inspire you. Patterns, tools, notions, instructional books can be found in the back half of the store. In particular, this store beats all the other local alternatives when it comes to ribbons and buttons.
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Black Sea carries extremely unique furniture. My wife I were tired of the same old same old with...
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Black Sea carries extremely unique furniture. My wife I were tired of the same old same old with all the furniture stores that were around. A friend turned us onto Black Sea and we fell in love. They create their own designs and produce them all over the world. So they have a lot of character. We were actually surprised to find out that they still produce about 50% of their products right here in the U.S. The quality was great and prices were unreal. We shopped around and the type of things we liked were only found in boutique stores at ridiculous prices. Black Sea carried similar products at more than half the price. We were sold. We bought our dining and bedroom sets from them. They delivered them in 3 days and we're excited to say that everyone that comes to our house comments on our beautiful furniture.
Pros: Unique product, great selection, solid wood
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Laurel Ace Hardware
Category:
Home & Garden
4024 MacArthur
Oakland,
California 94601
(510) 530-1966
I live fairly close to this Laurel District store and visit it often as there is no hardware...
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I live fairly close to this Laurel District store and visit it often as there is no hardware store in my own neighborhood, the Dimond. There are three factors that keep me coming back besides the proximity:
1. Good keys: you might find that surprising, but I am a Realtor and that means lots of keys need to be copied. Sometimes the owner has only one set of originals and they need to be returned. I need one set for the Realtor lockbox, if we are using one, and a spare set for those rare instances when the lockbox malfunction or a colleague loses one. I usually come back here for my keys, even it it's a little out of the way because they work, every time. My experience with others is hit and miss. The proprietor explained to me that the difference with his service is that he keeps the key machine well calibrated and in top working order.
2. Good advice: this is one of those treasured places where you can get some good coaching on that do-it-yourself project that might cost you a lot more than you expect if you don't start with the right tools and materials.
3. Parking: their parking lot provides a incentive to using the store. It's crowded on weekends, but most people are in and out quickly.
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Patu
Category:
Home Décor
1235 Grand Ave
Oakland,
California 94610
This bed and bath boutique is absolutely exceptional. I recently went to Patu to fulfill my bed...
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This bed and bath boutique is absolutely exceptional. I recently went to Patu to fulfill my bed and bath needs and was blown away by not only the outstanding quality of the products they had to offer, but the unreal prices for their Egytian Cotton sheet sets and high quality, lush and colorful towels.
After viewing the wide selection of colors the shop has to offer, the owner was very helpful in advising which colors would go well with the decor in both my bedroom and bathroom. I ended up taking his advice, and it paid off when my wife was astounded that I has selected such tasteful colors! The sheets are beautifully soft and comfortable, it seems silly to even consider sheets of a lesser quality, especially at the amazing prices Patu has to offer. The towels are just as magnificent. These towels are some of the softest and most absorbent I have ever used, I am glad to say that I have ridded my life of that unsatisfying damp feeling some towels have at the end of drying off.
an class=highlighted>Patu completed exceeded my expectations with its unparalled quality and service, I finally have a bed and bath supplier that is personal, professional, and affordable. Thanks Patu!
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This place really knows what they are talking about. They do well to find an answer to your...
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This place really knows what they are talking about. They do well to find an answer to your question. Very helpful. Price is adequate for the service they render.
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Mignonne
Category:
Furniture
1000 Jefferson St
Oakland,
California 94607
This little charmer is tucked away in the up and coming Old Oakland area. I visit frequently to...
More 2 years ago
This little charmer is tucked away in the up and coming Old Oakland area. I visit frequently to check out the latest vintage glasses the owners have found. They have just about everything you could think of to make your home special. I love their great assortment of candles, plus you don't have to spend a fortune to get a special gift if you need one. Great place, and I love supporting local - especially a mom and daughter enterprise.
Pros: Great assortment, wide variety of prices.
Cons: Sometimes things fly out the door fast and you can miss that great vintage find.
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SDR Construction
Category:
Construction & Repair
675 42nd St
Oakland,
California 94609
Scott did a great job managing our Fence project, both the timely removal, disposal, and the...
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Scott did a great job managing our Fence project, both the timely removal, disposal, and the replacement of 120' Redwood Fence were done with minimal damage to landscape, and with high quality workmanship. He also did some concrete work, which turned out great.
I would definitely consider him for larger projects.
Pros: Clear work plan, schedule, pricing.
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